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Young leaders: Hairstons cited by state publication for civic and business contributions
Life for Columbus couple Trip and Bethany Reed Hairston is all about balance — balancing a family with three children, three cats and a dog; finding time to participate in civic activities and overseeing several business ventures.
Three ‘Leap Day’ babies welcomed at BMH-GT
It’s a phenomena that typically occurs every four years, the same four years in which the country elects a new president.
Moonshiners arrested in Winston Co.
Two Winston County men were arrested Thursday for manufacturing and selling moonshine.
City of Crawford opens new community center
The City of Crawford could be a metaphor for blighted small towns across the state — low on population and funding with decaying buildings and high unemployment rates.
Letter to the Editor: Supports Romney
It is very exciting that the presidential primary in Mississippi is important this year. Because the nomination has yet to be decided, we have an opportunity to help elect the next Republican nominee. Mississippi citizens should take this very seriously.
Universal playground planned for Sudduth
Next week, children, parents and teachers of Sudduth Elementary School will be seeing stars.
For the past week, students have been decorating tiles with stars in preparation for a bigger project — the new universal playground, which will be built at Sudduth Elementary School this fall.
Saturday profile: Patricia Thornton
Patricia Thornton, 30, is the assistant director of the Pines/Cady Hill Adult Treatment Center, which is a part of West Point-based Community Counseling. Thornton is a native of Durant.
Updated: Closings due to weather threat
Some events have been rescheduled and businesses closed due the threat of severe weather.
Ward one updated on city projects
Constituents in Ward 1 turned out Thursday night at the Townsend Park Community Center for an informal meeting with the ward’s councilman, Gene Taylor, city department heads and other city officials.
Triplett appeals child pornography conviction
A federal appeals court has scheduled oral arguments in a child pornography case from Mississippi.
Eurocopter delivers 200th helicopter
One of the area’s leading aerospace developers commemorated a 200th milestone with a reception Thursday morning.
MSU selected to lead national transportation research
Mississippi State is the lead institution for a $3.5 million federal grant to help fund a center of excellence for transportation research.
Supes discuss deal with public library and board vacancies
A partnership between the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors and the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library continues to move forward. At Wednesday’s board meeting, Board President Harry Sanders questioned the status of the project.
Festival funding highlights CVB budget troubles
The Market Street Festival was allocated $15,000 by the board, which is $5,000 less than requested. On Tuesday, Main Street Columbus Director and Market Street organizer Amber Brislin said she was appreciative of the CVB’s financial commitment.
Routine traffic stop leads to arrest of three
A routine traffic stop Tuesday by officers with the Columbus Police Department led to the arrest of two Columbus men and a juvenile.
