Speaker addresses suicide prevention at MSU

In September of 2008, 18-year-old high school senior Jason Burnham sat on his bed, listening to his mother pound on his door and thought, “I just don’t want to be here anymore.”

He stood up, walked a few steps across his bedroom and calmly removed the screen on his ninth-story window.

Music in the air at Mississippi State

April’s three free concerts, held by the Mississippi State University music department, make the month a busy one for music lovers.

Bryant passes law allowing brewing and sale of stronger beer

Mississippians will soon be able to buy stronger beer, which supporters say will allow beer lovers to sample more kinds of suds and increase business opportunities for breweries.

Columbus to host PRAM conference

Columbus will play host to the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) annual state conference Thursday and Friday.

Planning Commission approves zoning for two homes

The Columbus Planning Commission Monday unanimously approved a rezoning request and a permitted-use request.

Court date set for alleged illegal alligator hunting

Two alleged illegal alligator hunters are scheduled to appear in Rankin County Justice Court on May 1, after being arrested for attempting to take an alligator without a permit on March 23.

Miss. lawmakers prepare to handle redistricting

Mississippi lawmakers soon will be asked to vote on new configurations for their own House and Senate districts.

Suicide prevention events to be held Tuesday at MSU

With the sad knowledge more than a thousand college students nationwide commit suicide every year, two Mississippi State University groups are working to raise awareness and provide support.

Library features ‘Supper with Authors’ and more to celebrate National Library Week

The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System will celebrate National Library Week April 8-14 with several special events.

Lawmakers may OK 40 new specialty tags for motorist’s cars

ississippi lawmakers are toying with approving almost 40 new specialty car tags in 2012 — one of the largest such authorizations in recent years.

West Lowndes’ Stanley wins 200th game

Todd Stanley didn’t want to have any regrets.

“Paint the Community Purple” begins

People across Starkville and Oktibbeha County may soon see a lot of purple, as organizers of the 2012 Relay for Life launch a month-long campaign to build excitement for the event and boost local awareness about the fight against cancer.

Premier men’s choir in concert Monday in Columbus

The Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchmen, one of Mississippi’s most outstanding men’s choirs, will be in concert at First Baptist Church of Columbus Monday, April 9, at 7 p.m.

Political stress erupting at state Capitol

Three months into the Mississippi legislative session, nerves are fraying and tempers are flaring at the state Capitol.

Riley Foundation gift allows expansion of MSU-Meridian

Mississippi State University-Meridian Wednesday formally dedicated its new downtown campus, made possible through a generous contribution from The Riley Foundation.

Starkville building permits 4-5-12

February 1-28, 2012

Starkville marriages and divorces 4-5-12

March 1-April 3, 2012

Lowndes County building permits 4-5-12

Columbus March 27- April 2 John Crater; 2631 Canterbury Drive; Sewer Repairs; John Caddis Jimmie & Lillie Bardley, Sr.; 143 Juanita St.; Plumbing Inspection; Leroy

Columbus marriages and divorces 4-5-12

March 15-April 3, 2012

Lowndes Arrest Report 4-5-12

Area arrests for the week of 4-2-12