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Alabama men beat New Mexico
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Trevor Releford’s speedy drives, Tony Mitchell’s high-flying dunks, and an effective dose of full-court pressure kept the University of Alabama men’s basketball team alive in the National Invitation Tournament.
Mitchell scored 23 points and Releford matched his career-high with 20 to lead the Crimson Tide to a 74-67 win against the University of New Mexico on Monday night in the second round of the NIT.
New blues mural planned in Aberdeen
ABDERDEEN — The city of Aberdeen will dedicate a new blues mural on April 29 — the first weekend of Pilgrimage — as part of the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Analysis: Remapping sets tone for coming decade
To hear some people tell it, Mississippi’s legislative redistricting process is one step toward a fiery political Apocalypse.
Heritage Academy baseball team improves to 12-0
Austin Braddock and M.J. Hamrick had home runs, and Parker Dunaway threw four strong innings Saturday to lead the Heritage Academy baseball team to a 15-2 victory against Oak Hill Academy in Columbus.
The game was stopped after four innings due to the 12-run rule.
MUW, Humane Society team up in fundraiser
Mississippi University for Women’s Office of Community Service has partnered with the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society to help raise money for the shelter’s new building fund.
MSU equips volunteers to be money mentors
Those interested in learning to help people in their community cope with tough financial situations and become wise consumers should plan on attending a Mississippi State University videoconference April 15.
MUW announces new heads of academics, student services
Mississippi University for Women announced two key leadership positions following recent approval by the state College Board.
EMCC eliminated at NJCAA tournament
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Battling from behind the entire contest for the second straight game, the No. 12 East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team saw its season end Thursday in a 74-56 loss to Western Wyoming in consolation action of the NJCAA Division I Championship at the Sports Arena.
Heritage Academy wins Smith-Wills tournament
The Heritage Academy baseball team defeated River Oaks (La.) 14-4 and Copiah Academy 6-0 on Thursday to win the Smith-Wills tournament.
Spring fling: Local students, parents make the most of break
This week is spring break week for local students, who are getting a rest from classes and homework while parents get to spend more time with their children.
Starkville’s Broadcast Media wins awards
Broadcast Media Group of Starkville recently won five Addy awards, including Best of Show for Broadcast, at the American Advertising Federation’s annual awards celebration in Greenville.
Cal closes curtain on Warren, Ole Miss
BERKELEY, Calif. — Jorge Gutierrez scored 25 points and made two free throws with 14.8 seconds left to help the Univerity of California, Berkeley men’s basketball team hold off the University of Mississippi 77-74 in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday night.
Allen Crabbe had 20 points and Harper Kamp added 11, including a key basket down the stretch, one day after receiving IV treatments due to the flu.
Rickman brothers ready to defend home turf
The nation’s biggest dirt Late Model stars will be in Rick and Brian Rickman’s hometown this weekend for the inaugural World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Cash Cow 100’ at Columbus Speedway.
Are the Columbus born-and-bred racers ready to defend their turf? Sure sounds like it.
“The best of the best will be there this weekend,” said Brian, 34. “It’s gonna be tough just to get in (the 100-lap A-Main), but we’re gonna give it our best shot. We jump off in there with both feet. We’re not scared.”
Lowndes supervisors redraw voting lines
After a week of debate and the threat of litigation, Lowndes County supervisors Tuesday approved a redistricting plan.
EMCC men lose opener at NJCAA tournament
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The East Mississippi Community College men’s basketball team played from behind throughout its opening-round contest of the NJCAA Division I Championship on the way to a 76-66 loss to Southeastern Community College (Iowa) on Tuesday at the Sports Arena.
Alabama men blow past Coastal Carolina
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Coastal Carolina men’s basketball team wasn’t sure how the University of Alabama would react two days after being shut out of the NCAA tournament.
Tony Mitchell, Charvez Davis and Trevor Releford all scored 12 points and the Crimson Tide brushed off that disappointment in a 68-44 victory against the Chanticleers on Tuesday night in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament.
Former Columbus councilman loses appeal
The state Court of Appeals has rejected former Columbus councilman Kamal Karriem’s appeal of the revocation of his probation for testing positive for cocaine.
Heritage Academy baseball improves to 8-0
JACKSON — The Heritage Academy baseball team had 29 hits Monday in victories against St. Joseph Catholic Pillow Academy.
Letter: SCOTUS to lower courts: Solve less, exempt more
July 17, 2025
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