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Columbus teams come out swinging
EUPORA __ The Columbus American All-Stars hit the ball Thursday the way coach Kelvin Smith believed they could.
The Americans smacked the ball to win their first two games in the Dizzy Dean 7-year old South State Tournament, beating East Central 24-2 and Louisville 25-3.
“We’re having fun,” Smith said. “We’re trying to go all the way.”
The American are scheduled to play at 5:30 p.m. today against the Columbus National All-Stars, who beat Eupora 26-5 on Thursday.
Alleged drunk driver kills motorcyclist
A Columbus man was killed Thursday evening when a drunk driver struck his motorcycle on Highway 45 North, police said.
Man who robbed shoe store identified by declined check
A Nevada man is being sought for an armed robbery at Burlington Shoes in Columbus.
The fossil hunter: Area man spends time hunting rocks, other odd items (VIDEO)
It’s not exactly clear where the treasure was found. All Joe Nowell knows is that it’s his now.
4-County names Parra interim general manager
The 4-County Electric Power Association Board of Directors has appointed Dale Parra as the cooperative’s interim general manager.
BP spill hits a somber record as Gulf’s biggest
BP’s massive oil spill became the largest ever in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday based on the highest of the federal government’s estimates, an ominous record that underscores the oil giant’s dire need to halt the gusher.
Southside blues fest on for Saturday
The third annual Southside-Townsend Park Blues Festival will be held this weekend. There will be softball tournaments today and Friday, and musical acts will play all afternoon and evening on Saturday.
Starkville Independence Day Closings
The Dispatch offices will be closed Monday. There will be no Monday paper and all operations will resume Tuesday at 8 a.m.
Ex-Lee County deputy gets year in prison
A former Lee County deputy has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing cash from people’s wallets during traffic stops.
Hargett named top volunteer by Red Cross
The Tenn-Tom Chapter of the Red Cross held its 93rd annual report to the community on Tuesday night at the Hogarth Dining Hall at the Mississippi University for Women. Kenneth Hargett was presented with the Andy Morris Volunteer of the Year Award.
Limbert’s tenure, marked with storms and successes, comes to end at MUW
Dr. Claudia Limbert’s advice to her temporary replacement and her as-yet-unnamed permanent successor is succinct, yet encapsulates years of experience in higher education.
Ruben’s Fish House employees charged in death
State alcohol control agents have arrested two employees of Ruben’s Fish House after a patron was found dead of acute alcohol intoxication May 31 at the restaurant.
Starkville Police Department nabs two burglars at high school in the act
The Starkville Police Department this weekend arrested two men attempting to steal a flat-screen TV from Millsaps Career and Technology Center.
Summer in the South: Snow cone business booms, even in the rain
If the summer gets too hot, dump a little snow on it. Everything about the SnoBiz snow cone cabana in the parking lot of Leigh Mall exudes coolness amid the heat.
Bar brawl was unprovoked, woman hit by car says
A woman who was hit by a car outside a downtown bar said she recieved a cut to her head and scrapes and bruises in the incident, which happened after she and her husband got into an unprovoked fight after a night of drinking.
Starkville plans fireworks for Fourth
The Starkville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for a 4th of July celebration at the city’s Sportsplex featuring food, fireworks and other festivities.
