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Columbus schools hold off on firing more than 50 teachers
A proposal to cut several positions within the Columbus Municipal School District hit a stumbling block Monday night, buying some needed time for those whose jobs are on the chopping block. But the delay is only temporary.
Holloway leads Ole Miss past Auburn
OXFORD — The Universty of Mississippi’s Murphy Holloway, seeing his men’s basketball team’s postseason hopes in danger, picked the right time to have the most productive offensive outburst of his career.
Holloway scored 20 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and had 14 consecutive second half points Saturday night to help Ole Miss defeat Auburn University 61-54 to enhance the Rebels’ hopes for an NCAA tournament berth.
LSU overwhelms short-handed Alabama
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU center Justin Hamilton was putting his uniform on Saturday night when he learned the Universty of Alabama men’s basketball team had suspended top scorer and rebounder JaMychal Green and two other regulars.
Moments later, Tigers coach Trent Johnson urged his players to remain focused on their game plan and not underestimate the remaining members of the Crimson Tide.
Caledonia Aldermen vote against Cal-City Grocery
CALEDONIA — Jeff Doty was careful to preface his case to reopen Cal-City Grocery with a simple and to-the-point statement.
“I am not here to cause animosity among the community,” Doty told the Caledonia Board of Aldermen Saturday. “I am here to run a legitimate business.”
Still, the board voted against conditions for Cal-City Grocery to sell cold beer, either under a grandfather clause or a variation to a city ordinance.
MUW health fair open to community
Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Health and Kinesiology will host its annual community health fair on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Pohl Gymnasium on campus.
This year’s theme is “Achieving Health and Wellness.” Participants will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the field about how they can live a healthier lifestyle and achieve their health goals.
Starkville author’s book spotlights African-American politicians
In a forthcoming book, Starkville historian Dennis S. Nordin presents nearly a dozen case studies of elected African-American leaders who won various offices because of strong support by the majority.
Mardi Gras party to benefit West Point animal shelter
Mardi Gras revelry will arrive early in West Point when volunteers from the West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter throw their second annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Tickets are on sale for the event to be held from 6 p.m. until midnight Saturday, Feb. 18, at the newly remodeled Community Counseling facility on the campus which formerly housed the Mary Holmes Junior College cafeteria.
Patterson’s ‘Cross’ is focus of Wednesday’s Table Talk
Back by popular demand, local book club The Sisters will headline the Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Table Talk series on Feb.15. The Sisters, whose examination of Kathryn Stockett’s “The Help,” drew record crowds last fall, will tackle best-selling author James Patterson’s detective-psychologist Alex Cross.
Saturday Profile: Starkville Walmart’s Brandon Turner’s job gives new meaning to ‘moonlighting’
STARKVILLE — For many, the world at night goes unseen. The setting sun usually signifies the end of another day and the beginning of bedtime rituals and preparations for the morning. But for Brandon Turner, a shift manager at Walmart in Starkville, the “day” is just getting started.
Officer suffers broken arm in burglary arrest
A Starkville Police officer was injured Thursday while arresting a burglary suspect in the Cotton District.
Port director eyes grant money for project funding
Each year, the Mississippi Legislature earmarks $3.8 million for the state’s 16 ports along the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Brigham named VP of university relations and advancement at MUW
Mississippi University for Women alumna Allegra Brigham of Columbus is returning to the MUW campus as interim vice president for university relations and advancement, according to Dr. Jim Borsig, president of the university.
Democrats vent displeasure over GOP tax claims
Democratic bitterness over Republican campaign tactics in last year’s Mississippi legislative elections erupted Wednesday in a debate over an otherwise routine local bill.
State health dept seeks money as reserve runs dry
The Mississippi Health Department told lawmakers Wednesday that it needs more money in the coming budget year or it may have to close clinics and reduce AIDS drug purchases.
Miss. high court hears arguments over pardons
Attorneys for a group of former inmates told the Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday that former Gov. Haley Barbour’s pardons of them are valid.
Business briefcase 2-9-12
The National Asphalt Pavement Association announced that APAC-Mississippi Inc., an Oldcastle Materials Co. has won a 2011 Quality in Construction Award for excellence in construction of an asphalt pavement.
Local woman aids in inmate escape
A Starkville woman is charged with aiding the escape of an inmate.
Saddle up: The pros are headed to Starkville to rodeo
On Friday and Saturday, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is coming to the Mississippi Horse Park. Hosted by the Starkville Rotary Club, this event is the club’s largest fundraiser each year. The members strive to not only make it an exciting, edge-of-your-seat event, but also donate proceeds to help support local youth through the tuition guarantee program.
