London’s secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar

There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz, James Bond’s creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed between Washington and Moscow.

Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports

CHICAGO — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest

MHSAA makes changes to eligibility rules, appeals process

The Mississippi High School Activities Association has modified some of its rules regarding student-athlete eligibility. The 2025-26 MHSAA handbook was released earlier this week, and

Letter to the editor: VG Thompson

Preparedness and coordination are crucial in disaster responses Recognizing the current administration’s FEMA position, I offer the following for all to ponder. Mississippi is the

Defendant in Mississippi auditor’s ‘second largest’ embezzlement case in history goes free

Four years ago, agents from the state auditor’s office arrested Tunica nonprofit operator Mardis Jones in what the office trumpeted as the second-largest embezzlement case in its history and demanded Jones return over $1 million to the state.

Community Calendar for 6-28-25

Saturday, June 28 ■ Are You Still Watching: Mississippi State University Summer Scholars On Stage campers will perform an original three-act musical at 1 p.m.

MSU’s Rendon named Mississippi Veteran of the Year

Mississippi State’s own Andrew Rendon, the university’s executive director for veteran and military affairs, is the Magnolia State’s 2025 Veteran of the Year, designated by MilitaryFriendly.com.

Photo: Are You Still Watching?

A walk in the woods is always a fine time

The path wound upward, around rocks and out of sight, past deadfalls that lay steeply downhill, beside thickets of rhododendron carpeting mountainsides, past views that

Jabe Nicholson: Beautiful feet

Jaffa, biblical Joppa, sits atop a hill jutting out into the sapphire Mediterranean, Israel’s ancient seaport and historic gateway to the world.

Good food is one of the few things that can be guaranteed

The cook wore a greasy apron and, on his belt, carried a holster that bore a single large bottle of hot sauce. “What’s the hot

More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases. How you can apply

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were “tricked” into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games — and eligible players who haven’t been compensated yet still have time to apply.

Clay Bowen: Hope in a hopeless world

This past week my mother took an impromptu trip to England.

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to understanding AJ Storr’s journey

On paper, AJ Storr’s journey to Ole Miss looks like a wild one. But Rebels head coach Chris Beard knows there is more than meets

Mississippi executes the longest-serving man on the state’s death row for 1976 killing

The longest-serving man on Mississippi’s death row was executed Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer’s wife in a violent ransom scheme.

Will Warren’s story: From 10th grade bench warmer to NY Yankees starter

Take a look at the photo above. The guy about to deliver the pitch is Will Warren, the New York Yankees star rookie pitcher. Warren

Letter: Rebuttal to Mr. Whitten’s recent letter

I obviously don’t agree with Mr. Whitten’s recent letter. President Trump was courageous enough to do what other recent presidents were afraid to do: use

Business Brief: Camgian honored as ‘AI Company of the Year’

Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network has awarded its inaugural AI Company of the Year award to Starkville-based technology firm Camgian.

Anti-abortion doctors ask Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn 1998 ruling

Lawyers for the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists have filed an appeal asking the state Supreme Court to overrule its 1998 decision and declare Mississippi’s effective ban on abortion constitutional.

City of Columbus building permits, June 16-June 19, 2025

■ MD Holdings Columbus LLC; 428 Hospital Drive; Sign for Magnolia Dermatology; Mid-South Signs and Electric Inc. ■ AJM Columbus MS LLC; 2308 Highway 45