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Samford University students named to spring Dean’s List
Samford University recognized 2,222 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.
NEMCC names 338 to spring 2025 President’s List
Northeast Mississippi Community College released its President’s List for spring 2025 semester.
Ole Miss wins 2 on Sunday to force winner-take-all matchup with Murray State
With the season on the line for the second day in a row, No. 10 seed Ole Miss won a pair of elimination games Sunday to force a winner-take-all matchup against Murray State with a berth in the Super Regional on the line.
Letter: Who gets the money?
I was a little surprised at the remarks at the mayoral candidates’ forum. They all talked about city infrastructure — fixing stuff, building stuff, maintaining
Jabe Nicholson: A life of purpose or a noble lie?
Some years ago, I was invited to speak at a girls’ school in the picturesque town of Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. I could tell the students were very sharp and fully engaged.
Inside Hunter Hines’ journey to MSU’s home run record
This season, Hunter Hines has been walking up to bat to “Doubt Me Now” by Cody Johnson. After making Mississippi State history, not many people
It’s not a reprint. Why Sacred Harp singers are revamping an iconic pre-Civil War hymnal
Singers at Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church in West Georgia treat their red hymnals like extensions of themselves, never straying far from their copies of “The Sacred Harp” and its music notes shaped like triangles, ovals, squares and diamonds.
Community Calendar for 5-31-25
Saturday, May 31 ■ Nonpartisan Candidate Forum: Featuring candidates for Columbus mayor and city council seats, the League of Women Voters of the Golden Triangle
In the Garden with Felder: Heaven is a fig and a tomato right from the garden
Fresh figs and ‘maters right from the garden, among the most blissful culinary delights ever, are southern gardeners’ heaven on earth.
22 Owls earn SLIAC All-Academic honors for 2025 spring season
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A total of 22 student-athletes from The W have received recognition for their prowess in the classroom, with the release of the
Mississippi lawmakers approve $7 billion budget in special session marred by political fighting
Mississippi lawmakers on Thursday finally passed a $7.1 billion state budget to fund government agencies, but it wasn’t a master class in legislative statesmanship.
Clay Bowen: Invasive thoughts on good intentions
It seems that most invasive species of plants that have been introduced to nature were for the most part, at that time, considered to be a good idea.
MSU choir members take the stage in London for collaborative performance
Sixteen members of Mississippi State’s choral program are traveling to London next month for a collaborative performance and cultural learning opportunities.
Texas Tech wins pitcher’s duel over Ole Miss in Women’s College World Series opener
Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady pitched a complete-game shutout – surrendering just two singles in the sixth inning – against Ole Miss (42-20) on Thursday
Ryan Coogler hosts ‘Sinners’ screening in Mississippi town where film is set
Hundreds of people packed inside a local auditorium Thursday to see the hit film “ Sinners,” set in their community and steeped in Mississippi Delta culture.
Clark becomes MUW’s first-ever NCAA DIII All-American
COLUMBUS, Miss. – The W Baseball senior Landon Clark added a historic honor to his career résumé, as he has been selected as an All-American
Letter: When books burn and minds close
Seventy-two years ago, Ray Bradbury brought us Guy Montag, a fireman whose job was to keep people happy by burning all their books. Ignorance, presumably,
Artists travel long roads to appear at The Barn
Jeff “Plank” Plankenhorn is a highly respected musician known for his skill as a slide guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist.
Caledonia man charged with sexual battery of 12-year-old
A Caledonia man was arrested Friday on allegations of sexual conduct with a child younger than 12 years old to whom he had custodial access.
Man who fled traffic stop charged in multiple thefts
A West Point man who led Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies on a two-mile chase Wednesday is behind bars for multiple thefts.












