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Business brief: Law firm recognized
Brunini Grantham Grower & Hewes PLLC has been named as the Benchmark Southern Regional Appellate Law Firm of the Year 2012.
Business brief: Arellano Promoted
Pryor & Morrow Architects and Engineers, P.A. has announced the promotion of Jose Guadalupe Arellano, AIA as a principal in the Columbus office.
Building permits 3-22-12
Columbus March 15- 21 Weltraud Shephard; 101 Crepe Myrtle Drive; Electrical Inspection; Vertis Lee Coleman Realty; 300 Chubby Drive; Electrical Inspection; Danny Wofford Deep South
Marriages and Divorces 3-22-12
COLUMBUS Marriages March 15- 21 Not available at press time Divorces March 15- 21 Not available at press time STARKVILLE Marriages March 15- 21 Not
WKU’s Bjork named Ole Miss’ new AD
Ross Bjork has developed a reputation as an up-and-comer in college athletics who specializes in fund raising and isn’t afraid to make bold moves with his coaching staff.
That’s exactly what the University of Mississippi wanted.
Ole Miss men want to take next step
OXFORD — The University of Mississippi men’s basketball program is struggling to take its next big step.
The Rebels’ season ended in the National Invitation Tournament for the fifth time in six seasons last week after a 96-93 loss to Illinois State. Ole Miss finished with a 20-14 record and an 8-8 mark in the Southeastern Conference.
EMCC men bounced from NJCAA tournament
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jameel McKay and D.J. Bennett each had 16 points Wednesday to lead the No. 7 Indian Hills Community College (Iowa) men’s basketball team to a 79-70 victory against No. 15 East Mississippi C.C. in the NJCAA Division I National Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
EMCC men lose to South Plains in NJCAA tournament
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The No. 15 East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team couldn’t take advantage of a solid first-half defensive effort in a 71-63 loss to No. 1 and unbeaten South Plains College (Texas) on Tuesday in Game 1 of the 2012 NJCAA Division National Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena.
Ole Miss football will open practice with Freeze on Friday
OXFORD — The University of Mississippi football team will open its first spring drills with coach Hugh Freeze this weekend, and fans are welcome to attend the first two practices.
Four practices will be open to the public, including at 3:30 p.m. Friday and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
AG Hood hires Mike Moore to sue BP
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood confirmed Tuesday to The Associated Press that he has hired former Attorney General Mike Moore and others to handle the state’s claims against BP PLC stemming from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Sale Elementary, MUW receive award from Bryant
Representatives from Sale Elementary International Studies Magnet School and Mississippi University for Women’s College of Education and Human Sciences Wednesday will accept an award from Gov. Phil Bryant for their partnership in the “Kids ‘n College” program.
Justice Dept. seeks to shut down Columbus tax service
The United States Justice Department is seeking to shut down a tax preparer who runs a business in Columbus.
AP analysis: Another round of base closings ahead?
Gov. Phil Bryant is receiving praise for his decision to revive a Mississippi council to battle potential military base closings.
Police investigating damaged property and burglary
Columbus Police Department officers are investigating a claim of damaged property.
Creighton blocks way for Alabama
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Josh Jones figured he owed his teammates one.
After missing two crucial free throws with 8.7 seconds left, the junior guard blocked a 3-pointer by Trevor Releford to help the Creighton University men’s basketball team end its 10-year NCAA tournament drought with a 58-57 victory against the University of Alabama on Friday.
Saturday profile: Voter, candidate and now Circuit Clerk
As of Tuesday, Glenn Hamilton has now approached the ballot box from just about every conceivable angle.
Kemper plant reversal ‘major victory’
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley called the Mississippi Supreme Court’s Thursday reversal of a lower courts ruling approving construction of a Kemper county coal plant a “major victory” for Mississippi Power Company customers.
Supertunias are a super garden hit
As gardeners look forward to the spring planting season, many go in droves to the various garden shows and displays to see some of the newest and flashiest flowers on the market.
