Local volunteer selected for ACS Training Team

Mott Ellis was recently selected to serve on the Mid-South Division Relay For Life Training Team. This group of volunteers provides training to Relay For Life volunteers across the six state division.

Friends of Library get poetic about April Table Talk series

The Friends of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will launch its April Table Talk series on Wednesday, April 6, at noon in the library meeting room, 314 Seventh St. N. As a salute to National Poetry Month, the Table Talks will focus on the oldest of literary art forms — the poem.

Murder charge dropped in Clay County case

A judge has dismissed a murder count filed against Robert Rupert in the 1994 death of Carlos Carr.

Marsha Barbour: Thought of presidential race ‘horrifies me’

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour’s wife says the thought of his running for president “horrifies me” because it would be “a huge sacrifice for a family to make.”

10-year-old girl dies in Bolivar County school bus crash

Fog may have been a factor when a school bus and a tractor-trailer collided on a rural Mississippi highway Friday, killing a 10-year-old girl and injuring at least 10 people, authorities said.

Columbus man arrested after early morning police chase

A 22-year-old man was arrested early today after he wrecked his car while trying to outrun a Columbus police officer.

Shockers roll Tide for NIT title

NEW YORK — The players flooded off the Wichita State bench, jumping together near the corner of the floor. Gregg Marshall smiled and pumped his fist. A few thousand fans dressed in yellow stood on their feet, cheering for a championship.

Good luck convincing any of them that they didn’t deserve it, or that they didn’t belong in a more prestigious postseason tournament.

Legislature extends session to pass budget

Mississippi lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday to begin passing a nearly $5.5 billion plan to pay for public schools, colleges, mental health services and other state programs during the next fiscal year.

Barbour: No pardon for Scott sisters

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour tells The Associated Press he doesn’t plan to pardon two sisters he released from prison earlier this year on the condition that one donates a kidney to the other.

Ownership of military housing units changes hands

A total of over 8,000 homes on military installations around the U.S., including on Columbus Air Force Base, have changed owners.

Barbour pushes for civil rights museum funding

Gov. Haley Barbour is pressing lawmakers to resolve funding for a Mississippi civil rights museum and a comprehensive state history museum, saying he wants both to be open in downtown Jackson when the state marks its bicentennial in 2017.

Judo club offers free rape prevention class

The Wakaishu Judo Club is offering free rape prevention classes the first four Mondays in April at the T.V. James Community Center.

Arrest report 3-31-11

A 17-year-old and two juveniles who allegedly stole eight weapons from a home Monday have been arrested thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip.

Local pastor arrested during demonstration on Highway 45

A local pastor was arrested Wednesday afternoon during an anti-abortion demonstration.

Columbus company’s plan for Ala. quarry meets opposition

Nearly 100 residents opposed to a planned limestone quarry in Franklin County met to develop their case against what they call a threat to their community, possibly involving sacred Indian burial grounds.

Columbus women charged with defrauding food stamp program

Two Columbus women were among four Mississippi residents charged with welfare fraud, the state Department of Human Services said.

Lawmakers send animal cruelty bill to governor

Mississippi lawmakers have passed an animal cruelty bill that includes a felony charge.

West Point men lose computers in gaming case

Two West Point men have lost their attempt to get computer equipment taken from their business returned by the state.

Hail, possible tornado hit central Miss.

Authorities say wind damaged more than 40 homes in central Mississippi, hail the size of golf balls and quarters pounded some areas and heavy rains flooded roads and homes.

Catfish Alley hits local newsstands

A new glossy magazine featuring Golden Triangle faces and places hits local retailers, newsstands and mailboxes today.