Welty Symposium boasts roster of international, Southern writers

The 23rd annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium Oct. 20-22 in Columbus embraces the theme “Crossing Cultures in the South: ‘into the lovely room full of strangers.'” The phrase is drawn from Welty’s story, “The Bride of Innisfallen.” With it, the symposium celebrates the role of international writers in Southern literature and the influence of other cultures on Southern writers.

Louisville shuts out Caledonia

LOUISVILLE — The Louisville High School football team scored on its first play from scrimmage

The Caledonia Confederates committed a turnover on their first play.

It was that kind of night as the Wildcats were dominant in a 42-0 shutout Friday night. Louisville built a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back.

Starkville Academy rolls past Winston Academy

LOUISVILLE — The Starkville Academy football team’s tune-up for East Rankin couldn’t have went smoother.

Starkville Academy rushed for 378 yards and cruised to a 55-12 win at Winston Academy on Friday night.

Quilter Karen Combs to give lecture at the RAC tonight

The Possum Town Quilters present nationally known quilter, teacher, author and fabric designer Karen Combs at 7 p.m. at the Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., Columbus.

DuPree, Bryant debate on TV tonight

JACKSON — Mississippi voters get a chance Friday night to see the two candidates for governor in a televised debate

Marriages and Divorces 10-13-11

Marriages and Divorces for Oct. 5 – Oct. 12

Building Permits 10-13-11

Building Permits for Oct. 4 – Oct. 12

Lowndes County Arrest Report 10-13-11

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office reports the following felony arrests:

Oktibbeha County Arrest Report 10-13-11

The following people were arrested on felony charges in Oktibbeha County from Oct. 3-8, according to an Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office report:

Child support charges rise in Miss.

Over the past year, about 20 people have been indicted on felony charges for not paying court-ordered child children. “We go after the worst of the worst and try to create a deterrent,” Attorney General Jim Hood told The Clarion-Ledger.

Jack Hanna coming to MSU vet school for anniversary celebration

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the college’s first graduating class with a two-day Pegasus Gala Oct. 14 and 15.

McCarron, Alabama shut out Vanderbilt

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 2 University of Alabama football team turned a lackluster start into another easy win.

AJ McCarron passed for career-highs of 237 yards and four touchdowns and sparked Alabama to a 34-0 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday night.

Green Oaks beats Elm Lake to win Arbre Cup

Jacob Gable thought he and the Green Oaks Golf Club had a strong team that was ready to try to hold on to the Arbre Cup.

Gable didn’t know he and his teammates would play so well in defense of that trophy.

Green Oaks built an early lead in scramble play and went on to a 22.5-9.5 victory against Elm Lake Golf Course in the second annual Arbre Cup at Green Oaks Golf Club.

Shooting suspect turns himself in to police

The man who Columbus police believe fired a single gunshot and struck the windshield of an occupied vehicle turned himself in Friday morning, according to Assistant Police Chief Joe Johnson.

Hamilton sweeps East Union to reach North State final

HAMILTON — Emily Earnest went 6-for-7 Saturday to help the Hamilton High School slow-pitch softball team beat East Union 8-6 and 4-2 in their Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A North State playoff series.

Columbus softball season ends at Madison Central

MADISON — Jaime Melton saw what she wanted Saturday — just not enough.

But the Columbus High School slow-pitch softball coach considers what her team did this season the start of more good things to come.

Health dept.: Flu vaccine available

JACKSON — The seasonal flu vaccine is now available at public health clinics across Mississippi.

The state Health Department says it’s recommended for anyone 6 months and older.

Officer dies trying to stop fleeing suspects

JACKSON — A Mississippi police officer was hit and killed Friday while trying to stop a car carrying two church burglary suspects as the vehicle sped toward a busy intersection.

MUW raises breast cancer awareness through ‘Pink for the Cure’ events

Members of Mississippi University for Women’s campus community have come together to raise awareness about breast cancer through MUW Pink For The Cure.

Noxapater shuts down East Oktibbeha

NOXAPATER — An inability to slow down homestanding Noxapater’s high-powered offense in the first half put the East Oktibbeha County High School football team in a hole it couldn’t climb out of Friday night in a 41-18 loss in a battle of the undefeated in Class 1A, Region 3.