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Lowndes County building permits, July 9, 2025
■ Landry Hill; 84 Lehmberg Street; Remodel to s/f residence; Owner ■ Bryan Weeks; 152 Carroll Lane; Construct storage/shop; Owner ■ Morris Langley; 118 Colbert
Letter: Response to Sid Salter
If you were a parent of a gifted child who was looking for colleges, you found out fairly quickly that opportunities to shine on a
Ole Miss extends AD Keith Carter through 2029
Ole Miss is extending the contract of Keith Carter as vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics through 2029, the school announced Thursday. “As a key member
City of Columbus building permits, June 30-July 3, 2025
■ Goldman Investments LLC: 2118 Highway 45 North; SIgn for 420 Columbus; Brandon Ware ■ City of Columbus; Multiple streets; 6th Street North, 7th Street
Letter: Plane wrong
President Trump angrily posted that “this highly respected country is donating the plane to the United States Air Force/Defense department AND NOT TO ME [his
Oktibbeha County Divorces, June 2025
Marquetta Clark and Rodrigues Clark; June 6 Lou Anne Shepherd and Jeffrey Clark Shepherd; June 16 Shequita L Gree and Micheal G Gregg, II; June
Lowndes County Marriages and Divorces, June 2025
Marriages John Robinson and Debra Thomann; June 5 Ryan Lehane and Kylie Jackson; June 6 Jahbu James and Tiffany James; June 6 Prestley Bigham and
Business Brief: Ray, Wood take on new roles at Bank of Commerce
Bank of Commerce recently announced two additions to its Starkville Branch.
Corps revises Pearl River flood study, sets new comment period
Heading into the Fourth of July weekend last Thursday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a revised study on potential flood controls for the part of the Pearl River that runs along Jackson.
Does a Confederate monument represent Brandon, Mississippi? Locals weigh in at town hall
Rankin County residents packed Brandon City Hall to discuss whether a Confederate statue belongs in the Mississippi town’s center where a bulk of local traffic flows. But most took stances on whether it represents heritage or hate.
Jiben Roy: The story of loneliness
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) finds that in 2024, 30% of adults say they have experienced feelings of loneliness at least once a week, while 10% say they are lonely every day. Is loneliness steadily increasing? Yes, indeed.
Area baseball coaches react to rule change
When you look at a high school baseball field in the near future, you’ll see something slightly different on the base paths. Starting in 2027,
EMCC standouts Karen and Gail Wisher selected as Academic All-Americans
Former East Mississippi Community College softball standouts Karen Wisher and Gail Wisher have been named to the 2024-25 Academic All-America Women’s At-Large Team for the
Business Brief: Fortenberry receives statewide honor
Mississippi Pharmacists Association announced Jerry Fortenberry as the recipient of the 2025 Bowl of Hygeia Award, a prestigious honor in the pharmacy profession.
Business Brief: Community Bank expands to Starkville
Community Bank is expanding operations to Starkville with a full service office slated to open in fall 2025.
Entertaining made easy
When guests are on their way and it’s time to put on your hosting cap, it’s common for stress to set in.
Robert St. John: A long thank-you note
There’s a lot of talk these days about self-made people. I’m not one of them.
Sites & Bites: 3 no-cook dinners that’ll keep your kitchen cool this summer
I know what you’re thinking… how do you serve dinner without cooking at least a little?
Shapen, Simmons highlight SEC Media Days player attendees
Mississippi State and Ole Miss quarterbacks Blake Shapen and Austin Simmons are among the three players from their respective teams invited to SEC Media Days
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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