Study: Miss., Ala. have nation’s worst eating habits

Americans are getting fatter, and the diets that have led to ever-expanding waistlines are only getting worse, according to a new report that ranks Mississippi first and Alabama second for the worst eating habits in the United States.

‘Generation Kill’ author to speak Thursday at MUW

The Gordy Honors College Forum Series will host Rudy Reyes Thursday at 6 p.m. in Nissan Auditorium in Parkinson Hall on the campus of Mississippi University for Women.

Alabama edges Colorado to reach NIT title game

NEW YORK — The University of Alabama men’s basketball team is making sure Anthony Grant stays focused on his team rather than watching his former team’s incredible NCAA tournament run.

After all, the Crimson Tide will play for a championship.

House kerfluffle: Lawmaker throws bill at colleague

Several Mississippi House members said they were outraged Monday when one lawmaker threw a bill at a colleague during a floor debate.

Columbus Spring Pilgrimage schedule of events

Home and church tours, special events and more during the 71st Spring Pilgrimage.

MSU baseball sweeps Auburn

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State baseball team’s pitching staff threw its fourth shutout of the season Sunday in a 5-0 victory against No. 21 Auburn in the final game of a Southeastern Conference series Sunday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field.

Nick Routt and Daryl Norris combined on a four-hit shutout. It was MSU’s first shutout of a league opponent since Ricky Bowen threw a two-hit, 4-0 shutout against the University of Mississippi on March 16, 2008.

Columbus baseball team wins two games

Nick Durrah and Dylan Patel were the hitting leaders, while Chris McCullough and Hunter Mullis earned victories Saturday to lead the Columbus High School baseball team to an 18-0 win against Aberdeen and a 19-2 win against Noxubee County.

Noxubee County beat Aberdeen 8-4 in the other game.

Crawford child care center earns top rating

Hard work and a commitment to quality resulted in a Crawford child care center becoming one of the most highly-rated programs in the area.

Music, arts focus of EMCC’s Pine Grove Festival

East Mississippi Community College invites the public to the Pine Grove Arts Festival, showcasing the school spirit and artistic achievements of its students, from March 28-31.

Community Calendar 3-27-11

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Giant Possum Town Yard Sale returns April 16

The Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market Committee announces the 2011 Giant Possum Town Yard Sale to be held Saturday, April 16, from 7 am until noon at the corner of Second Avenue and Second Street North in Columbus.

MSU fine arts students show final work

Graduating seniors in the Mississippi State University Bachelor of Fine Arts program will show their work March 29 through April 8.

Genealogy video conference set for Friday

A statewide interactive video conference Friday will bring experts on genealogical topics to County Extension offices in the Golden Triangle.

Alabama men beat Miami, earn trip to N.Y.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Freshman guard Trevor Releford scored 22 points Wednesday night to lead the University of Alabama men’s basketball team to a 79-64 victory against the University of Miami in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament before a crowd of 8,612 at Coleman Coliseum.

Starkville man jailed on meth charges

A call to the Oktibbeha County Sheriff Department landed a Starkville man in jail for manufacturing methamphetamines Friday.

MSU Ragtime Festival highlights to air on MPB

Mississippi Public Broadcasting viewers will have an opportunity to relive the sights and sounds of the 2010 Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival when a special produced by the Mississippi State University Television Center airs March 24.

One Army vet’s special op: Raising money for troops

The military marching cadence of “left, left, left, right left,” has probably taken on a whole new meaning for Corp. Matt Parrish, 31, a reserve combat medic for the U.S. Army, who hoofed it through Columbus yesterday as part of his “Trek for Hope.”

Rebels try to impress at Pro Day

OXFORD — The University of Mississippi’s Jerrell Powe hopes his perseverance leads to NFL success.

The 320-pounder’s college career started with a three-year NCAA eligibility saga and ended with two seasons of dominance in the Southeastern Conference.

Powe and 14 other former Ole Miss players went through the school’s pro day Tuesday, working out for scouts from 24 NFL teams.

Another win pushes Alabama men to N.Y.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama men’s basketball team will play host to the University of Miami at 8 tonight (ESPN2) in the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament at Coleman Coliseum.

Alabama football opens spring with voids to fill

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama football team opened spring practice trying to replace three stars who left early for the NFL and quarterback Greg McElroy while also dealing with off-the-field issues involving two safeties.

The Crimson Tide held its first practice Monday, a day after the arrest of All-American and team captain Mark Barron on a misdemeanor charge of hindering prosecution.