Arrest report 8-30-12

The following arrest was reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: DeMarcus Antwon Swanigan, 21, of 1905 14th Ave. N. Apt.

Defense dominates for Ole Miss

OXFORD — University of Mississippi first-year football coach Hugh Freeze and the Rebels began game week preparations Tuesday afternoon on the practice fields adjacent to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Freeze praised the defense’s execution of the game plan.

Ditch burgers and do a healthy salmon on Labor Day

Labor Day generally gets people thinking about grilling up the last of summer’s burgers and steaks.

Nori: What it is and how to use it

If you’ve ever had a California roll, you’ve had nori. Now it’s time to learn what else you can do with this ubiquitous, yet always

CPD helps end Clay County standoff

The Columbus Police Department’s Special Response Team responded to a hostage situation late Tuesday at Apostolic Drive in Clay County.

Greenwood native killed in Afghanistan

U.S. Army Pfc. Patricia Horne enjoyed serving her country as a member of one of the Army’s elite units.

“She told me a few weeks ago that she was going to re-enlist,” her mother, Betty Horne, told the Greenwood Commonwealth Monday. “The Army would pay for her schooling. She wanted to be a doctor.”

Unfortunately, the 20-year-old didn’t get that chance.

Arrest report 8-28-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Natalie Marie Harris, 29, of 809 21st St. N., was

Mississippi getting ready for Isaac

City, county and school officials, as well as gaming commissioners, will decide today about closings in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to reach hurricane strength today.

Out and about for the week of August 26, 2012

The Golden Triangle is within easy traveling distance of some of the best entertainment and events in the region. Support all your community has to

Community Calendar for the week of August 26, 2012

Monday, Aug. 27 Bulldog Pep Rally — The Columbus-Lowndes Mississippi State University Alumni Association invites you to help kick off MSU’s football season at a

Birth announcment

Jessica Madge Jackson Ward and Pam Jackson Jr. of Grenada announce the birth of their daughter, Jessica Madge Jackson, on May 2, 2012, at Greenwood

MUW honors students learn from month in Belgium

Students in the Ina Gordy Honors College at Mississippi University for Women recently returned from a month-long study abroad trip to Brussels, Belgium.

Temporary cities to bio weapons: Gordy Forum fall series offers varied topics

On Thursday, Sept. 6, the Gordy Honors College Forum series at Mississippi University for Women will present Dr. Ronald Cossman from Mississippi State University and

Lowndes Health Dept. closed Wednesday

The Lowndes County Health Department, located at 801 N. Lehmberg Road, will be closed Wednesday for staff training.

Drought bares mean side of thirsty Miss. River

Another day, another sandbar to clear on the clogged Mississippi River.

Bryant: No benefits for deferred-status immigrants

JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is ordering state agencies not to provide public benefits to immigrants receiving deferred deportation status from the federal government

Arrest report 8-24-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Shelli Lynette Grant, 51, of 1010 Maple St. in Amory,

Ole Miss’ Freeze praises former Noxubee Co. standout Sanders

OXFORD — University of Mississippi first-year head coach Hugh Freeze and the football team continued preseason preparation Thursday afternoon on the practice fields adjacent to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Aberdeen will try to bounce back from loss to Columbus

ABERDEEN — Two Columbus High School punt returns and a lackluster effort on the offensive front that led to seven turnovers and a blocked punt played key roles in the Aberdeen High School football team’s season-opening 21-0 loss last week.

Arrest report 8-23-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Quinton Deangelo Harris, 20, of 1009 16th St. N., was