The Monroe Journal: monroe360.com – Caldwell Cemetery in county destroyed (link)

Caldwell Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in Monroe County, was vandalized.

CAC issues call to artists

The Columbus Arts Council’s Rosenzweig Arts Center, 501 Main St., announces an upcoming gallery show and sale, “Mid-Century Expressions: Art inspired by the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s.” Area artists are invited to participate. Exhibition dates are Nov. 1-Dec. 31.

Exhibit explores Oktibbeha aviation heritage

An aviation exhibit is on display through August in the Greater Starkville Development Partnership lobby at 200 E. Main St., in Starkville.

Puppy proofing makes for a happy home

It’s always exciting to bring a new puppy into the family, with the joy that a furry bundle can bring to adults and children alike.

Happy 40th, Living Blues

OXFORD — America’s first blues publication, Living Blues, not only celebrated its Ruby Anniversary when its 208th issue hit newsstands Aug. 1, but also marks 40 years of setting the international standard for blues journalism.

Watch your feet: Snake activity rises with temperatures

When the temperature rises in August so, too, does snake activity.

DePriest files $20 million suit against Nashville businessman

Columbus businessman Donald DePriest has sued a Nashville, Tenn., businessman for more than $20 million.

Men, women behind traveling carnival bring fleeting fun to small towns

The carnival is gone almost before you know it was here. Every year, it rolls into town at the beginning of the week like a band of gypsies in the night.

Hit-and-run driver charged in wreck

A 21-year-old Mexican citizen was charged Friday with fleeing the scene of an accident after he allegedly bumped his truck into a Dodge Durango in Columbus.

Clarion Ledger: How do current MSU season ticket sales compare to past years? (link)

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Earnest, Tice help lead Pontotoc Red Sox to win

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Dylan Earnest and Philip Tice combined to lead the Pontotoc Red Sox to an impressive victory Thursday in their first game at the American Legion Mid-South Regional tournament.

Earnest, a recent graduate of Hamilton High School, threw a complete-game five-hitter to lead Pontotoc, the Mississippi state champion, to a 6-1 win against Texarkana, Ark., the Arkansas state champion, at Quick Trip Park.

Chancery clerks’ pay over state cap

Take-home pay for 56 chancery clerks in Mississippi topped $100,000 in 2009, according to an annual report from the state auditor’s office.

Board allows employee to retake exam

The Caledonia Board of Aldermen Tuesday approved a motion for Trey Robertson, an employee of the city’s water department, to retake the Mississippi Rural Water Certification test in Biloxi on Sept. 13.

Aberdeen man found dead in home over the weekend

A 50-year-old man was found dead of natural causes, with heat a contributing cause, Tuesday in Monroe County.

Kroger card now offers fuel rewards

The Kroger has teamed up with Shell to enable customers in the greater Jackson, Columbus, Tupelo, Laurel and Hattiesburg areas to earn fuel savings at the pump, using their Kroger Plus Card.

MDE: Parents face jail time if kids skip school

As the new school year begins, the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement reminds parents about the law governing school attendance.

Alderman confronts Caledonia mayor

Tensions were high between aldermen and the mayor at Caledonia’s aldermen meeting on Tuesday night.

Aberdeen man charged with cousin’s stabbing

ABERDEEN — A 22-year-old Aberdeen man has been charged with stabbing his cousin in the chest during an argument Saturday in Monroe County.

Three charged with Hatley school burglary, vandalism

HATLEY — Three 18-year-old men have been charged with doing more than $20,000 damage while burglarizing a Monroe County high school.

Summer in the South: With school starting, kids make most of last sweltering moments out of classroom

They are dead men walking. Summer, at least as area kids know it, is over as area schools reconvene this week.