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Chism’s strip club bill on governor’s desk
A bill filed by Columbus Rep. Gary Chism giving Mississippi’s counties the authority to regulate strip clubs is headed to Gov. Haley Barbour.
Foster homes needed for Starkville puppies
Six puppies from the Oktibbeha County Humane Society need temporary foster homes for the next two weeks before being transported to New England where their forever homes await them.
Circuit Court 3-3-2010
Sixteenth District Circuit judges James Kitchens and Lee Howard handed down sentences during the February term of Lowndes County Circuit Court:
Cadence Bank laying off local workers
Cadence Bank could layoff as many as nine employees from its 11 Golden Triangle branches, a company spokesman said today.
MSMS teacher finalist for presidential award
A math teacher at Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is one of three Mississippi finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science.
Taylor leaves after 10 years on Starkville school board
Board president Walter Taylor received a send-off party Tuesday night after serving 10 years on the Starkville School District board of directors.
Starkville school board adjusts policy on public input
The Starkville School District board may have said one thing in their business meeting Tuesday night but did another.
Starkville city school board votes for school uniforms
Ten speakers and a full house showed up in polite and well-argued opposition to school uniforms, but the Starkville School District went against the apparent majority and voted unanimously on what they’re calling a dress code policy.
Circuit Court Report — 3/3/10
Sentences in cases ranging from drug possession and manufacturing drug charges to false pretense were handed down during the February term of 16th Circuit Court in Lowndes County.
YMCA Zumbathon benefits Haiti earthquake victims
The downtown Columbus YMCA will host a Zumbathon from 9-11 a.m. Saturday to benefit Haiti earthquake victims.
Aberdeen police take over security at electric dept.
After a series of suspicious occurrences at the Aberdeen Electric Department, the Aberdeen Police Department is taking over security of the department.
Officials investigate fire at West Point Wal-Mart
West Point Fire Department officials continue investigating the cause of a Monday night fire at Wal-Mart that left damage, but no injuries.
House, Senate vote to restore budget cuts; bill sent to governor
The Mississippi Legislature on Wednesday approved a plan to restore about one-fifth of the money Gov. Haley Barbour has cut from the current state budget.
After Harry: Sanders’ resignation as board president begs the question: Who will be his successor?
What are we to make of the resignation of Harry Sanders as president of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors?
Alabama fugitive caught in Lowndes County
A joint effort by law enforcement agencies in Columbus, Lowndes County and Lamar County, Ala., led to the arrest of a Vernon, Ala., resident wanted on multiple felony charges.
County schools prepare for better state testing
Board members heard about plans being made and action taken to address academic performance in the Oktibbeha County School District as they prepare for state testing that begins in late March.
County schools may rethink school uniform policy
Oktibbeha County school board members postponed their decision whether to allow students out of uniform as a reward so they can decide if the district will continue with a school uniform policy.
City schools to address policy at forum tonight
Ten people are on the agenda to speak to the Starkville school board about uniforms, an issue that is hotly contested and on the agenda for a board decision tonight.
Time to roll up sleeves for Clean Sweep Columbus
Clean Sweep Columbus, a Great American Cleanup Event, is almost here, and the LINK’d Young Professionals are searching for volunteers to help clean the Friendly City Saturday, March 20.
Look what you can learn at the Everything Garden Expo
The Second Annual Everything Garden Expo set for March 6-7 at the Mississippi Horse Park in Starkville will offer participants a variety of educational opportunities, along with a wide variety of vendors.
