Four deaths in Mississippi from West Nile virus

Michele Martin’s son Drew is one of the lucky ones.

He survived the West Nile virus despite living in a county that leads the state in the number of cases and where the third and fourth deaths this year from infection were reported Wednesday.

The active Richland 14-year-old was sidelined by severe fever, headache, fatigue and lack of appetite in mid-August.

ICC football rallies past Southwest

FULTON — The Itawamba Community College Indians exploded for 22 unanswered points in the third quarter Thursday night for a 22-10 victory against Southwest Mississippi C.C.

Aberdeen still talking about victory against Amory

ABERDEEN — The Aberdeen High School football team’s victory against Amory on Friday in the 24th A-Team game was still the main topic of conversation in and around town this week, even as Aberdeen prepares to face Class 4A power Noxubee County High at 7:30 tonight.

Miss. folk artist ‘Preacher’ Dennis dies at 96

The Rev. Herman “Preacher” Dennis, who turned a Mississippi Delta grocery store into a folk-art castle that became a roadside attraction, has died. He was 96.

Arrest report 9-7-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Jakari Martell Malone, 15, of 247 William Roberts Road Apt.

Poetry, music meld in Tennessee Williams Tribute event

One of the closing events of the six-day 11th annual Tennessee Williams Tribute will focus on the poetry of the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, who was born in Columbus in 1911.

Marriages and divorces 9-6-12

STARKVILLE Marriages Aug. 22- Sept. 3 Ray Fisher and Sandra Dotson James Lathum and Renee Cannon Brian Bishop and Amber Lynn Arceneaux Peter Hazen and

Miss. reports 2 new West Nile virus deaths

The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting two new deaths and 19 new human cases of the West Nile virus.

Murder suspect held on $500K bond

A teenager accused of a Labor day murder in Columbus received bond of $500,000 on Wednesday.

Arrest report 9-6-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Jason Michael Adams, 33, of 40072 Pickle Road in Hamilton,

Revamped defense making progress for Ole Miss

OXFORD — Defensive end C.J. Johnson lived through the University of Mississippi football team’s nightmare season in 2011, so he wasn’t complaining that last weekend’s 49-27 season-opening victory against the University of Central Arkansas wasn’t a masterpiece.

Give apples healthy, delicious brulee treatment

One of the great delights of autumn is the abundance of fresh, ripe, local and delicious apples. Of course, they’re available year-round these days, but

Hominy: What it is and how to use it

Hominy is one of those foods you might think you’ve never tried, yet almost certainly have. Or at least a close relative of it. That’s

Miss. budget hearings set for mid-September

Mississippi money minders will meet later this month to start planning a state budget for fiscal 2014, which begins next July 1.

Officials still assessing Isaac damage

Mississippi officials say assessing damages from Hurricane Isaac is a tedious task that will take time. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency spokesman Jeff Rent said Tuesday

Smith indicted on weapons charge

German Terrel Smith was last week indicted by a federal grand jury on one count possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

Arrest report 9-5-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Elizabeth Nicole Burnett, 31, of 895 Highway 45 Alt. in

‘Show me the money’

Good Morning America’s Elisabeth Leamy, second from left, helps present the Mississippi’s Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch a check for more than $100,000 on July 25.

Wallace, Rebels rally for victory

OXFORD — Bo Wallace knew the pressure was coming, but stayed in the pocket anyway.

He delivered a perfect pass to Donte Moncrief that ended in a 53-yard touchdown during the third quarter of the University of Mississippi football team’s 49-27 victory against the University of Central Arkansas.

Alabama’s defense shows its still strong in victory vs. Michigan

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dee Milliner and the University of Alabama football team’s defense pushed around Michigan and showed they can still dominate.