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Second Possumtown Book Fest welcomes 19 authors to Columbus
Book lovers in Northeast Mississippi will have the opportunity to meet authors representing genres spanning nonfiction, poetry, romance and more on Aug. 16 at the second Possumtown Book Fest.
Plenty of time to plant for this year’s dove shoots
In what has been a difficult and challenging year to grow a good crop of anything, opportunities still abound to plant a great dove field
How to clean keyboard grunge, earwax in earphones and screen smudges
Smartphones, laptops, headphones and other electronic devices are essential for work and play in our daily lives.
Andrew McLarty: Reflection on Camp Bratton-Green
Last week, I returned to Columbus after directing a session at Bratton-Green, the summer camp owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi located north of Canton, MS. For 78 years, Camp Bratton-Green has formed children, youth, and adults in the teachings of Christ and the way of God.
Ole Miss and LSU have played classics recently. Will 2025 be another?
LSU still holds a large lead in its football series with Ole Miss. But the last few matchups between the two teams have been all-time
Owls men’s basketball earns national academic honors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The W men’s basketball team put the finishing touches on what was a season of accomplishments by having the 2024-25 squad
Ole Miss’ Cayden Lee thrives as a ‘Silent Assassin’
ATLANTA – Don’t let the smile that always seems to be gracing his face or the relative lack of offseason chatter about him fool you.
Letter: Professor: Maintaining science funding is crucial
In Mississippi, everyone has likely lost someone to cancer. That’s because the state has the highest cancer mortality rate in the nation, with 6,500 people
Sanders works internship at Rep. Kelly’s office
Kate Sanders, a Columbus native and rising senior at University of Mississippi, is participating in a 12-week internship with 1st District Rep. Trent Kelly’s office in Washington, D.C.
Letter: SCOTUS to lower courts: Solve less, exempt more
The Supreme Court has ruled that lower court decisions can affect only the litigants in the case at issue. So, if an executive order is
Letter: Youth continue to find themselves in Scouting
I was not a model Boy Scout. From a merit badge perspective, I did just about the bare minimum required to achieve Eagle. I never
Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons has ‘always dreamt of being in this type of position’
ATLANTA – Ole Miss redshirt sophomore quarterback Austin Simmons had a method to his madness when he opted to graduate after just two years on
City of Columbus building permits, July 7-10, 2025
■ Billy and Cynthia Barry; 204 Matilda Drive; reroof; Excellent Roofing ■ Stephen Holcombe et al.; 3904 Hwy. 45 N.; sign for Denton Collision and
Lowndes County building permits, July 16, 2025
■ Raven’s Real Estate LLC; 31/33 Lindy Drive; construct single-family residence; owner ■ Airbus; 1782 Airport Road; solar; Solar Alternatives Inc. ■ Matthew Taylor; 3144
Coast judge upholds secrecy in politically charged case. Media appeals ruling.
A Jackson County Chancery Court judge is denying the public access to a case that involves several politically connected Mississippians and their failed venture to ticket uninsured motorists using cameras and artificial intelligence.
Suspect arrested in Sunday drive-by in Artesia
A man wanted for a weekend drive-by shooting is behind bars after turning himself in Tuesday.
Mary Means Business: Taco Amigo opens in Clayton Village
Taco lovers, rejoice. The Taco Amigo, 12072 Hwy. 182 E., is officially open.
Take dinner outdoors with grilled chicken skewers
Keep the heat out of your kitchen this summer with these grilled Chicken Skewers.
Simplify school day meals
If every moment of school days feels like a rush in your house, you’re not alone.
Donation aids improvements at Civil War battlefield in Vicksburg
Vicksburg National Military Park is receiving over $5 million toward restoring a key monument and removing a building that previously was used as a visitors’ center.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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