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Vance named president of archivists society
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Archivist Mona K. Vance officially took office as president of the Society of Mississippi Archivists (SMA) March 30 at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History in Jackson.
Outdoor sculpture images head to Columbus library
“From Monuments to Mufflers,” a photograph exhibit detailing Mississippi’s unique outdoor sculptures, will show at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library from May 3 to June 28.
MUW to package 30,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now
The Office of Community Service, Campus Recreation and the Wesley Foundation at Mississippi University for Women will package 30,000 meals Thursday, April 22, in the Stark Recreation Center to support Stop Hunger Now. The event will be held from 4-6 p.m.
Top Mississippi lawmakers reach $5.5B budget deal
Top Mississippi lawmakers said Friday they’ve reached a $5.5 billion budget deal for the fiscal year that begins July 1, and most state programs will take cuts because money is tight.
Mississippi jobless rate holds steady
Mississippi’s unemployment rate remained at 11.5 percent in March, both above the national and southern regional figure, the federal Labor Department reported Friday.
Itawamba college soccer player dies in shooting
Police say a 20-year-old woman was found shot to death late Thursday at a home in Saltillo.
Crowd gathers for Starkville school’s evening of the arts
About 250 people bought their tickets and showed up for an evening of art and drama in Starkville, courtesy of a talented group of junior high students at Armstrong Middle School.
Budget crunch raises concerns for Starkville schools’ gifted program
Budget cuts are making many people in the Starkville School District ask questions about the future of gifted programs in the public schools, and there’s not a lot of answers available.
Trey Songz, Amos Lee headline Saturday’s Old Main Music Fest
Mississippi State University will bring national touring acts Trey Songz and Amos Lee to campus for this year’s Old Main Music Festival.
Clay County murder cases continued
The case of Robert Rupert, which was scheduled to be heard during the April term of Clay County Circuit Court has been continued again until the July term, according to Clay County Circuit Court documents.
Farmers Market tours begin with Palmer Home open house
Where does food come from? The Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market invites the community to see for themselves.
Cotton District Arts Festival includes local, national talent
Saturday’s Cotton District Arts Festival in Starkville will offer a wide variety of musical stylings to choose from. Four stages throughout the historic district highlight several musical genres.
Tennessee Williams dedication to be held on MUW campus today
There will be a dedication to Mississippi author and Columbus native Tennessee Williams at Mississippi University for Women’s Fant Memorial Library on today at 4 p.m.
Ex-Lee County deputy guilty of stealing money during traffic stops
A former Lee County deputy has pleaded guilty to secretly removing cash from people’s wallets during traffic stops.
Childers announces grant for Artesia fire station
First District U.S. Rep. Travis Childers announced $475,302 in Recovery Act funding for Grenada and Lowndes Counties.
Miss. foreclosure rate doubles in past year
The number of Mississippi homeowners facing or hit by foreclosure has more than doubled over the past year. That’s according to RealtyTrac, which tracks foreclosures nationwide.
Fire chief named to task force
Columbus Fire Chief Ken Moore has been named a task force leader for 2010-12 by the Mississippi Department of Homeland Security.
Special events to highlight ECO Week
Exhibits, information, speakers, music and more are on the agenda for Mississippi State University’s ECO Week and Earth Day celebration April 19-23.
