KiOR receives key registration from EPA

KiOR is one important step closer to putting its products in America’s gas tanks.

Trustmark profits dip as costs rise at Miss. bank

Trustmark Corp. says profit in 2012’s second quarter fell 2.7 percent from the same three months of 2011, as expenses rose and noninterest income fell at the regional bank.

Arrest report 7-25-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Brian Keith Head, 29, of 997 Watson Creek Road in

Arrest report 7-24-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Jerry Lee Henley, 50, of 100 W. Jess Lyons Road,

The Dispatch wins seven MPA awards

In the Mississippi Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, The Dispatch picked up seven awards, including a first place award for its Lifestyles Section.

Hearing for Small Cities grant application Aug. 6

A public hearing will be held Aug. 6 on a Mississippi Development Authority Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for which the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is considering applying.

The grant is for up to $2 million for site improvements at the Mississippi Steel Processing location on the Severstal campus.

Steering committee to hold meeting

The steering committee formed to explore creating a tri-county industrial development partnership will hold its first meeting on July 24, it was announced, but the site of the meeting was not disclosed.

Marriages and divorces 7-19-12

COLUMBUS Marriages July 2-17 Jay Ryan Ruhnke and Jennifer Elizabeth DeGeorge Ira John Kinnitt, Jr. and Mariena Charleno Campbell Lee Wilson, Jr. and Rosie Mae

Building permits 7-19-12

Columbus July 10- 16 Johnnie Holliman; 1507 21st St. N.; Gas Inspection; Leroy Langford Leon Smith; 2205 Bell Ave.; Reroof; Owner Family Dollar; 202 Alabama

Arrest report 7-18-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Steven Bernard Cathey, 33, of 2134 Wall Hill Road in

17 people hurt in Tuscaloosa bar shooting

A gunman opened fire early this morning at a bar in the hometown of the University of Alabama, wounding multiple people, police said today.

Arrest report 7-17-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Deondre Tyrone Bonner, 20, of 2420 Washington Ave., was arrested

Arrest report 7-16-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Barry Allen Cox, 47, of 1457 East Chanloner Drive in

Southern gardening: Caladiums bring color into shady landscapes

Shade is an asset during summer’s triple-digit temperatures, but you may find a shady spot in the landscape that needs some color.

New development alliance for Golden Triangle?

Representatives from Lowndes, Oktibbeha and Clay counties have formed a steering committee to examine the possibility of forming a tri-county coalition for economic development.

Judge’s abortion law ruling hailed as victory by both sides

The future of Mississippi’s only clinic where women can get an abortion remains unclear after a federal judge’s ruling in a closely watched court case.

Committees formed to examine unilateral county economic development

Oktibbeha County poised to join Lowndes and Clay counties in a joint development partnership

Arrest report 7-13-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Samantha Shantel Shelton, 21, was arrested by LCSO July 10

Noxubee County’s Jones has put in work on, off field

Many times the work athletes do on the field overshadows the things they do in the classroom and behind the scenes.

But Noxubee County High School linebacker Javancy Jones has his priorities in order. From an early age, his parents stressed he needed to make good grades before he was allowed to participate in sports.

Using different lures will help anglers in summer

The summer heat is here.

These are times to devise a game plan to catch fish. More than one rod is the best way for a weekend angler to enjoy his or her time on the water without spending the day cutting off lures and tying on several others.