Ole Miss’ Wahl contributes to U.S. college team

OXFORD — It has been a hectic few weeks for University of Mississippi junior right-handed pitcher Bobby Wahl with the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.

Sounds of Summer postponed until next Thursday

Due to rainy weather, the Sounds of Summer concert scheduled for tonight at the Columbus Riverwalk has been postponed until next Thursday, July 19.

Judge continues to block Mississippi abortion law

A federal judge on Wednesday continued to block a state law that threatens to shut down Mississippi’s only abortion clinic and make it nearly impossible for women to get the procedure in the state.

Business brief: Martin promoted

Lydia Martin has been promoted to Vice President at Trustmark National Bank in Jackson.

Marriages and divorces 7-12-12

COLUMBUS Marriages June 16- July 8 Jeffrey Cartell Johnson and Justina Deangelous Morton Garrett Gill Philpot and Bethany Rae Holder Michael Waldo Kirkpatrick and Kimberly

Building permits 7-12-12

Columbus June 26- July 9 Bill West; 105-D Alabama St.; Electrical Inspection; Gene Reed Wythe Rhett; 504 Tuscaloosa Road; Electrical Inspection; Paul Livingston Krispy Kreme;

Columbus 10-year-old All-Stars take title

STARKVILLE — Terry Fitch knew his team had a bull’s eye on its back.

Entering the championship game of the 10-year-old Dizzy Dean South State tournament, Fitch realized his team’s 4-0 record to that point wouldn’t guarantee success.

Letter to the Editor: Corrections commissioner responds to Judge Kitchens’ comments

With regards to the article entitled “Judge Kitchens frustrated with state sentencing laws” which ran in your paper on June 9, 2012, 1 would like to offer additional information and facts that were not covered in the story. The task before MDOC daily is to provide quality security, custody, control and care to 22,000 offenders currently locked up and an additional 38,503 offenders under the supervision of community corrections.

New settlement aims to prod Miss. on foster care

Mississippi officials have agreed to a revised settlement in a lawsuit alleging that the state was not doing enough to care for minors in the foster care system.

Planning commission approves new permits

The Columbus Planning Commission recommended a permitted use request for two new businesses on Monday.

Arrest report 7-10-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Phillip Michael Stewart, 27, of 113 13th St. N., was

One held in connection with Okitbbeha County death

An Oktibbeha County man is being held at the county jail after a July 4 altercation that resulted in the death of one Sunset Subdivision resident.

Attorneys feud over impact of Mississippi abortion law

Attorneys for the state of Mississippi are trying to persuade a federal judge to let a restrictive new abortion law to take effect, while those representing the state’s only abortion clinic are asking the judge to extend the temporary hold he put on the law.

The opposing sides filed their latest court documents Friday, a deadline set by U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III.

Columbus Library hosts ‘The Freedom Rides’ exhibit

The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is hosting an exhibit, “The Freedom Rides: Journey for Change,” through August 24. The display details the struggle for racial equality through the interstate transportation system.

Freeze embarks on biggest challenge at Ole Miss

OXFORD — Hugh Freeze’s résumé shows he’s a football coach. It also indicates he also is some sort of magician.

Miss. black lawmakers support Medicaid expansion

Black lawmakers in Mississippi say they support an expansion of the Medicaid program as part of the federal health care overhaul.

Business brief: Cox designated specialist

John W. Cox, M.D., has been designated as a specialist in clinical hypertension by the American Society of Hypertension.

Marriages and divorces 7-5-12

Marriages June 28- July 4 Gregory Vance Watkins and Tabatha Danielle Chandler Larkin E. Demoville III and Marion Leigh Mims Quincy Lamar James Tiffany Nichole

Starkville High, ICC standout Bonner signs with Montevallo

FULTON — Itawamba Community College women’s head basketball coach Nanci Gray announced sophomore Shay Bonner signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her basketball career at the University of Montevallo in Alabama next season.

ICC’s Hoskins to be honored at Women’s Hall of Fame

FULTON — Former Aberdeen High School and Itawamba Community College basketball standout Jameika Hoskins has been recognized for her final season at ICC by having her jersey as part of the Ring of Honor display at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.