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Michigan stands in Alabama’s way
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama softball team hopes home-field advantage helps its realize its goal of getting back to the College World Series.
No. 2 Alabama (53-7) will take the next step toward that goal at 7 tonight when it plays host to the University of Michigan (42-15) in the NCAA tournament’s Tuscaloosa Super Regional at Rhoads Stadium.
Track teams travel to Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Mississippi State University, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Alabama track and field teams will begin competition today at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries at the University of North Florida.
Talley is national finalist
Jay Talley of Columbus has been named a finalist for Ruan Transportation Management Systems’ annual Driver of the Year award.
Stark Aerospace announces new subsidiary
Stark Aerospace has established a new subsidiary, Stark Flight Services, to provide Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services and focused operational support.
Marriages and divorces 5-24-12
COLUMBUS Marriages May 16- 22 Douglas Ryan Cranford and Janet Selena Angle Shawn Pierrie Young and Christina Drusilla Givens Howard Lashon Dickerson and Annette Laqueta
Building permits 5-24-12
Columbus May 16- 21 America’s Best Value Inn; 510 Highway 45 N.; Addition; Owner Columbus/Starkville Doughnut Co., Inc.; 1725 Highway 45 N.; Banner; Same Ken
Reed does it all for Kentucky vs. Ole Miss
HOOVER, Ala. — Behind freshman A.J. Reed’s 5 2/3 shutout innings in his first start since April 10 and his career-best 4-for-4 day at the plate, the No. 11 University of Kentucky baseball team defeated the University of Mississippi 2-0 in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference tournament Tuesday morning at Regions Park.
MSMS only Miss. school on list of best high schools
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has been named one of the best high schools in America.
Senior health day planned for Columbus
Lowndes County’s older residents next week will join an estimated 100,000 seniors across the nation to help promote active, healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, good nutrition and preventive care as part of National Senior Health & Fitness Day. As an official host site, the YMCA will hold activities May 30 at the Frank P. Phillips Memorial YMCA in downtown Columbus.
Crime report 5-23-12
The Columbus Police Department is investigating a burglary of a dwelling and a grand larceny case. Officers were dispatched to 206 Alexandra Way, Apt. A,
Bryant signs law limiting attorney general’s power
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a law limiting the attorney general’s control of the state’s legal business.
Oktibbeha plan questioned at supes meeting
During a meeting of the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors Monday, Executive Director of the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District Rudy Johnson fielded questions concerning the progress of a comprehensive plan for the county.
Shelton trial continued
The trial of a former youth leader, Benjamin Shelton, has been continued until August.
Sheriff: Gang started prison riot
A gang fight in a prison for illegal immigrants quickly escalated into a riot involving as many as 300 inmates, some lashing out with sticks or homemade knives as the uprising spread through the sprawling prison, a sheriff said.
CMSD superintendent interviews begin tonight
Interviews will begin tonight for the first of three candidates remaining in the Columbus Municipal School District’s superintendent search.
Arrest report 5-22-12
The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Marc Kelcey Weathers, 39, of 432 Pritchard Lane in Columbus,
Former state lawmaker Ezell Lee dies at 74
Former state Sen. Ezell Lee of Picayune died Monday after battling cancer, according to a Senate staff member who had spoken with his family. Lee was 74. He served in the Mississippi House from 1988 to 1992, then in the state Senate from 1992 until January 2012.
Arrest report 5-21-12
The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department: Dale Allen Berry, 24, of 1634 Tabernacle Road in Columbus,
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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