Suspect sought in Auburn shooting that killed three

Authorities searched Monday for a gunman suspected of killing three people and wounding three others in a weekend shooting at a pool party near Auburn University that a witness said began with a fight over a woman.

Tate helps MSU relay team earn All-America honors

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Mississippi State University men’s track and field team’s 4×400-meter relay team of Tavaris Tate, Daundre Barnaby, James Harris, Emanuel Mayers, and Tavaris Tate finished eighth Saturday with a time of 3 minutes, 5.85 seconds career at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at historic Drake Field.

Armed robbers steal $12K in home invasion

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery of an occupied trailer in northern Lowndes County.

MSU’s Jackson earns All-America honors

DES MOINES, Iowa — Marcus Jackson earned the first points for the Mississippi State University’s track and field team Thursday when he set a new personal record and became the Bulldogs’ latest All-American.

Miss. hosts NYC picnic, sends blues to Chicago

Mississippi is exporting some of its southern-fried culture to the folks up North this weekend.

Building permits 6-7-12

Columbus May 29 – June 4 Charles Clemmons; 1921 14th Ave. N.; New Electrical Service; Jimmy Chism Barney Conn; 107 Gaylane; New Electrical Service; Tommy

Marriages and divorces 6-7-12

COLUMBUS Marriages May 30- June 5 Eloy Carrillo and Evie Celeste Rodriquez Evan Denzel Webber and Toni Tramain Phinisey Christopher Jobe Kendrick and Kelsey Kay

Spain House fate remains in limbo

Tupelo leaders have been told relocating the historic Spain House will cost 62 percent more than originally estimated.

Arrest report 6-6-12

A Columbus woman was arrested Tuesday night by officers with the Columbus Police Departmant for allegedly trying to injure her boyfriend with a moving vehicle.

Columbus City Council debates use of paving funds

Several public parking lots this summer will be getting a facelift. With $1.4 million in leftover general obligation bond money, the Columbus City Council Tuesday voted to complete paving projects in individual wards.

Shooting suspect still at large

The Starkville Police Department is investigating a Monday night shooting that led to one injury.

About 8 p.m., SPD officers responded to a shooting at Camelot apartment complex, located at 1040 N. Montgomery St.

Fighting a car fire

District 1 Fire Department volunteers extinguished a car fire Friday night in Caledonia.

KiOR to research bamboo as biofuel

Alcorn State University, in Lorman, is partnering with Pasadena, Texas-based KiOR, researching bamboo as a biofuel.

Mississippi Development Authority legislation that brought KiOR to Columbus also included funding for Alcorn and Mississippi State University.

Sisters want brother who killed their kids spared

Two women are asking Mississippi’s governor to spare their brother from execution, even though he killed four of their children, paralyzed another and stabbed one of the sisters.

TCU ends Ole Miss’ season

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The University of Mississippi baseball team took an early lead Monday night, but Texas Christian University rallied for a 7-4 victory in the deciding game of the NCAA tournament’s College Station Regional at Blue Bell Park.

The defeat marked only the fourth time this season the Rebels (37-26) lost when scoring in the first inning.

Arrest report 6-4-12

The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Jamarquis Donshaye Easley, 24, of 803 Spruce St., was arrested

Wicker faces low-budget challengers in Senate race

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker shows the confidence of a man who will barely need to break a sweat in his run for re-election in Mississippi this year.

EMCC Workforce students double-down for free

A pair of Golden Triangle students recently took advantage of grants and local funding to complete two programs, each, through East Mississippi Community College’s Workforce Services Division, without paying a penny. The duo said it was tough, but it was worth it.

TCU beats Ole Miss to force deciding game

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Brandon Finnegan allowed six hits and struck out seven in seven-plus innings Sunday to help the Texas Christian University baseball team beat the University of Mississippi 5-2 to force a deciding game in the NCAA tournament’s College Station Regional.

Crawley wins USCS title in Columbus

United Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear National points leader Tim Crawley, of Benton, Ark., clinched the USCS Sprint Speedweek six race mini-series Championship on Saturday night in the 15th Annual USCS “Battle at the Bullring” Finals at Columbus Speedway.