Columbus Y to host health fair Wednesday

The Downtown Branch of the Frank P. Phillips YMCA will host a community Health Fair Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at its facility at 602 Second Avenue N.

Community Calendar for the week of September 23, 2012

Tuesday, Sept. 25 Jimmie Rodgers tribute — The Columbus Arts Council presents troubadour Britt Gully in a musical homage to the legendary Jimmie Rodgers in

Out and about for the week of September 23, 2012

The Golden Triangle is within easy traveling distance of some of the best entertainment in the South. Support arts and entertainment at home, and when you’re on the road, these might pique your interest.

Table Talk offers insight to Welty symposium: ‘Crime and Passion in a Gothic South’

The Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library and Mississippi University for Women join forces on Wednesday, Sept. 26, to preview MUW’s upcoming Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium. The theme of the 2012 symposium, “‘River the Color of Blood’: Crime and Passion in a Gothic South,” is inspired by Welty’s novella “The Robber Bridegroom.”

Aberdeen will look for first victory vs. Louisville

ABERDEEN — The Aberdeen High School football team, fresh from a much-needed 45-28 win against Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A defending state champion West Bolivar, has a chance to do something tonight at Lester Miley Stadium that no other Bulldog squad has done: beat Louisville.

Ole Miss will try to rebound vs. Tulane

NEW ORLEANS — The Tulane University Green Wave has spent the past two weeks balancing football with much larger concerns for senior safety Devon Walker, who fractured his spine against the university of Tulsa.

Still, coach Curtis Johnson senses Tulane (0-2) will be ready to get back on the field when it plays host to the University of Mississippi (1-2) Saturday in the Superdome.

Ex-Supe Terry arrested for probation violation

Former Lowndes County Supervisor Jim Terry was arrested by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Thursday morning for violating probation.

Arrest report 9-21-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Charles Taylor, III., of 84 Ponderosa Drive, was arrested by

Luna certified

Kim Luna, Staffing Specialist with Key Staff Source has received the Certified Staffing Professional designation from the American Staffing Association.

Business brief: Architects registered

Pryor & Morrow Architects and Engineers, P.A. announce the recent architectural registration of two staff members.

Building permits 9-20-12

Columbus Aug. 28- Sept. 17 Shield Sims Community Center; 1515 Fourth St. S.; Gas Inspection; Mickey Brislin Ben Shelton; 405 26th St. N.; Gas Inspection;

Marriages and divorces 9-20-12

COLUMBUS Marriages Sept. 13- 19 Jarvis Demarcus Boyd and Ashley Denise Williams Michael Stanley Hughes, Jr. and Trina Louise Edmonds Brandon Lee Bushey and Courtney

Hosemann: Miss. voter ID may survive in court

JACKSON — Mississippi’s photo voter identification law may survive legal challenges because the state has made plans to provide free ID cards in many locations,

Arrest report 9-20-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Crystal Deann Adair, 35, of 186 Wells Dr. in Caledonia,

Ole Miss looking for help on defense

OXFORD — University of Mississippi football coach Hugh Freeze said there were times last week when the bigger, stronger, and faster University of Texas Longhorns manhandled the smaller Rebels.

Still, the Rebels never quit.

As long as that’s the case, Freeze said there’s hope.

ICC will take on Holmes

FULTON — The No. 12 Itawamba Community College football team will look for its first 4-0 start to season since 1996 at 7 p.m. Thursday when it plays host to Holmes C.C. at Eaton Field.

Alabama could roll until game vs. LSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban finds plenty of imperfections even given the top-ranked Crimson Tide’s ridiculous scoring margin so far.

Alabama voters approve budget rescue

Alabama voters decided by a 2-to-1 margin Tuesday to avoid dramatic cuts in state government by withdrawing $437 million from a state trust fund to help balance the General Fund budget for the next three years.

MUW’s Gordy Forum to explore biological arms in Thursday talk

The topic of biological arms races will take centerstage Thursday as the Mississippi University for Women Gordy Honors College Forum Series presents Dr. Paul Mack, on “Biological Arms Races: What You Don’t Know Can Still Kill You.”

Arrest report 9-19-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Jonathan LaShawn Joiner, 27, of 320 Lehmberg Road Apt. 4,