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Police search for identity of two suspected purse thieves
Security cameras at Emerson Family School on Louisville Street recorded two black females suspected of stealing a teacher’s purse June 22.
MCVS to hold session for available service program funds, resources
The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service and the state office of the Corporation for National and Community Service will hold information sessions to discuss the availability of federal funds to support local national service programs and opportunities to access national service resources.
Columbus Nationals beat Columbus Americans for title
EUPORA — The Columbus Nationals had to work overtime Tuesday.
Pushed to the brink by the rival Columbus Americans and teased by a weather delay, the Columbus Nationals persevered and defeated the Columbus Americans 7-6 in the final game of the Dizzy Dean 12-year-old state tournament at Gary Park.
MSU signee Cox will play at EMCC
Mississippi State signee Justin Cox will play his freshman football season at East Mississippi Community College.
Don’t be a litter bug when you’re on water
Have you noticed trash on the sides of the road each morning when you go to work or in the afternoon when you return home?
For all of you who enjoy our waterway each weekend boating, skiing, and fishing, do you notice the soda bottle floating or the plastic bag in the water?
Starkville JA garners award for new project
The Provisional Class of Junior Auxiliary of Starkville was recently recognized by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, earning the Merrill Alexander Greenlee Award.
It’s all about Discovery for gifted students
Approximately 100 gifted students, kindergarten through sixth grade, recently attended Mississippi University for Women’s Summer Discovery program held at Franklin Academy.
Playwright’s birth home represented at conference in France
When scholars and fans of the works of Tennessee Williams gathered in Nancy, France, June 23-25 for the centenary celebration “Tennessee Williams in Europe,” the playwright’s first hometown was represented. Brenda Caradine and Jim DelPrince, both of Columbus, attended the event.
Summer Scholars prepare for ‘2011: A Space Oddity’
In honor of the final space shuttle flight this month, Mississippi State University’s Summer Scholars Onstage camp has centered their 2011 musical production around the theme of space travel.
GoPlay initiative earns national recognition
The National School Public Relations Association has recognized the Starkville School District and GoPlay with a 2011 Golden Achievement Award.
Court retires MSU linebacker’s domestic-dispute charge
Reports recently came to light of Mississippi State University linebacker Deontae Skinner’s June 5 arrest on simple domestic assault charges.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series coming to Columbus
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will compete this weekend at the Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus.
DUI arrests this holiday weekend top 2010 total
More than 200 people were arrested for DUIs in Mississippi over Independence Day weekend — 44 more than in 2010 — according to the state Highway Patrol.
Helpful hints to help you use your braking system like a pro
Baitcasting reels have seen major changes throughout the years.
New life for Poindexter Hall: Renovations almost done
Renovations to Poindexter Hall at Mississippi University for Women are almost 50 percent complete, with plans for the building to be substantially complete by June 2012.
Crossroads team represents state at international conference
A Crossroads after-school program team, which included students from Columbus High School, represented the state of Mississippi at the 2011 international competition for its Community Problem Solving Project at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.






