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Quilt time at the Macon Welcome Center
If quilts evoke thoughts of family, warmth and love, then Julia Graber’s quilts are an extension of her life. She began experimenting with quilting in her 20s, and discovered a passion that has bloomed in the following years.
June 2 farewell reception set for MUW president
A farewell reception will be held in honor of Dr. Claudia A. Limbert, Mississippi University for Women’s 13th president, on Wednesday, June 2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Cochran Ballroom. The community is invited to attend.
Former area educator Paul Ruffin publishes new book of essays
Louisiana Literature Press (Southeastern Louisiana University) recently released a new collection of familiar essays by former Columbian Paul Ruffin.
Columbus man nabbed after armed robbery at McDonald’s Friday
A Columbus man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery Friday at McDonald’s in East Columbus.
Shooting leaves man dead, three injured Saturday
Starkville police are investigating a deadly shooting Saturday morning after a high school graduation party.
Omnova workers strike
Omnova employees went on strike today, unable to negotiate a contact with the company.
City rezones part of Bluecutt Road
The Columbus City Council on Thursday voted to rezone Bluecutt Road property from an R1 single-family residential district to a C1-R neighborhood commercial restricted district.
West Point’s Dollar General burns down
WEST POINT — West Point and Clay County firefighters were on the scene of a raging fire until 1:40 a.m. today.
Planning board OKs hotel renovation
The Starkville Planning and Zoning Commission granted a conditional use request Thursday which opens the door for renovation of the former University Inn on Highway 12, across from Mississippi State University.
JSU gets interim president; MUW search continues
JACKSON — The state College Board said it’s close to naming an interim president for Mississippi University for Women, and chose a retired professor to serve as interim president of Jackson State University after President Ronald Mason Jr. departs at the end of June, at its Thursday meeting.
MSU faculty, staff members honored
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State faculty and staff members are being honored for their hard work and dedication in ensuring the successful educational development of university students.
Business leaders prepare for salute to Lowndes County first responders
They may be the first ones on the scene, but they are the last ones to remember.
Chandler attends fire symposium
Capt. Mike Chandler of Columbus Fire & Rescue recently participated in the 22nd Executive Fire Officer Program Graduate Symposium from April 9-11, held at the U.S Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Md.
Galloway-Chandler-McKinney Insurance adds customer service employees
Galloway-Chandler-McKinney Insurance announced the addition of new customer service employees to its professional team.
Press release: Cadence Bank plans to raise $80M in stock offering
Cadence Financial Corporation today announced that it has filed an S-1 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the offering of up to $80 million of its common stock.
Starkville spells out $54.4M school budget
Starkville school officials are expecting another lean year for 2010-2011 as expected state funding in the $54.4 million budget will be about $1.5 million less than last year after the cuts.
