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Owens earns Academic All-District accolades
COLUMBUS – The W’s Hannah Owens has been named to the 2024-25 NCAA Division III Academic All-District Team for Track & Field/Cross Country, it has
Lowndes County building permits, June 18, 2025
■ Pat and Tawan Williams; 164 Omega Drive; Construct storage/shop; Owner ■ Chad Hudson; 202 Killer Drive; Construct storage/shop: Owner ■ Spec; Crestview Circle Lot
Mary Means Business: Floral and gift shop coming to the former Hollyhock’s location
It didn’t take long for Columbus to find a successor for Hollyhock’s.
Sid Salter: After a 50-year legal logjam, coast killer faces execution
In a family crypt in the storied and elaborate St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans, the remains of murder victim Edwina de Gruy Marter rest alongside those of her parents, Edwin Joseph Dufouchar de Gruy and Emelie Carrie “Tootsie” Melancon de Gruy, and her older sister, Mary Agnes “Myrn” de Gruy.
Governor won’t stop execution of Mississippi’s longest-serving death row inmate
Gov. Tate Reeves says will not block the execution of Mississippi’s oldest and longest-serving inmate, which is set for tonight.
Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat
It’s one of the most impactful climate decisions we make, and we make it multiple times a day.
How did Cotie McMahon end up at Ole Miss? Yolett McPhee-McCuin had a lot to do with it
OXFORD – When it came time for Cotie McMahon to choose her transfer portal destination – and, given her stature as one of college basketball’s
Breakfast with a powerful punch
You know the feeling: You eat breakfast, but by 11 a.m. your stomach is growling.
Power your summer with 100% orange juice
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hitting the trails for a family hike or bike ride, exposure to summer heat can leave you feeling dehydrated and fatigued.
Sites & Bites: Celebrate the Fourth of July and stay cool in the process
The Fourth of July is only a few days away, so the first thing I did was check the extended weather forecast. Yep, it’s going to be a scorcher.
My favorite travel souvenirs are always edible
Taking home a magnet, T-shirt or postcard can bring back fond memories of a vacation.
Robert St. John: Crusts off and beef tenderloin sandwiches
My paternal grandmother was one of the sweetest, most loving people God ever put on this Earth.
Letter: Commentary on Trump’s use of the military
I have written about the danger of military coups from maintaining a standing army. The declared intention by Donald Trump of using military force against
Letter: Congress should assert itself on the question of war
Has the U.S. Senate and House taken a leave of absence? Why are they continued on the government payroll? This MAD PERSON is creating havoc
Mississippi partners with tech giant Nvidia for AI education program
The state of Mississippi and technology giant Nvidia have reached a deal for the company to expand artificial intelligence training and research at the state’s education institutions, an initiative to prepare students for a global economy increasingly driven by AI, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday.
Education board axes US history test for Mississippi high schoolers
Mississippi high schoolers no longer have to pass the U.S. history test to graduate.
How Arvesta Troupe went from basketball star to NCAA champion high jumper
OXFORD – What started off as something to do after basketball season has blossomed into a unique national championship story for Ole Miss junior high
Barrentine and Wells family photographs now open and digitized
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System has completed the processing and digitizing of the Barrentine and Wells Family Photographs collection covering the 1860s to the 1980s.
Community Calendar for 6-21-25
Saturday, June 21 ■ Columbus Juneteenth Festival: The 28th annual Juneteenth Festival will be held in Sim Scott Park. Live entertainment will begin at noon
National championships a challenging, achievable goal
WEST POINT — The Prairie Wildlife staff hosted the third national championship in its history earlier this month, achieving an outstanding level of exceptionalism. Helice,
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
July 26, 2025
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