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Hospital donates microscopes to Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle will donate four advanced high school microscopes worth $2,000 to the Mississippi School for Mathematics & Science Foundation for the school’s science department.
Wanted convict suspected in Clay County home invasion
Kenneth Macon, who has been a person of interest in two residential break-ins and a brutal assault in Columbus, may have also broken into a Clay County home over the weekend.
Fourth quarter West Lowndes’ downfall
BALDWYN –– The West Lowndes Panthers were outscored only one quarter Friday, but that quarter was the difference as they suffered a 53-49 loss to West Bolivar in the semifinals of the MHSAA Class 2A North State Tournament.
West Lowndes (19-7) was outscored 20-15 in the fourth quarter to suffer the season-ending loss. The Panthers took a 34-33 lead into the final period after the score was tied 12-12 at the end of the first quarter and 22-22 at halftime.
West Lowndes was led in scoring by Demetrius Malone with 16 points and Tyquan Lucious with 15.
Pickens Academy wins state tournament
MONTGOMERY, Ala. –– The third time was the charm for Wade Goodman and the Pickens Academy girls basketball team.
Pickens Academy won the AISA Class AA state championship in Goodman’s third season as head coach by beating Laikeside Christian 53-39 at Huntingdon College on Friday.
“It’s really the combination of three years of hard work,” Goodman said. “The girls deserve everything they got.”
Volunteers sought for Camp Rising Sun
For 22 years, Camp Rising Sun has provided children with cancer the opportunity to participate in a traditional summer camp. Volunteers who give their time, talent and resources make the camp possible.
MUW’s Smart Start Series benefits women in business
Mississippi University for Women will host the 2010 Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Smart Start Series.
Heritage Academy students help Haiti
A simple e-mail started it all.
Kathy Cadden of Operation Ukraine notified Beth Lucas of Heritage Academy about the organization’s dire need, as she worked to collect supplies to aid those affected by the Haitian earthquake.
Funeral arrangements for local activist set
Funeral services for Scotty Daniels, a popular local community activist and former radio personality, will be held Monday at New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Dora, Ala.
Candidates qualify for judge seats
All three incumbent candidates — Kenneth M. Burns, Dorothy W. Colom and Jim Davidson — have qualified for the District 14 Chancery Court judge seat.
Woman assaulted with table leg
The Columbus Police Department continues to investigate an aggravated assault which took place Saturday morning and left one person in the hospital.
State universities launch tuition assistance programs
Some of Mississippi’s public universities have started tuition assistance programs aimed at keeping students in school despite growing education costs.
West Lowndes pulls away from Williams-Sullivan
BALDWYN –– The West Lowndes Panthers pulled away in the second half Thursday to beat Williams-Sullivan 89-70 in the MHSAA Class 2A North State Tournament.
West Lowndes (19-6) held a slim 42-38 halftime lead before outscoring Williams-Sullivan 20-12 in the third quarter and 27-20 in the fourth.
“They played really well,” West Lowndes coach Herman Peters said. “They played well as a team. They played with great effort. It was spread out. It wasn’t like a one-person show.”
Fired Columbus firefighter plans appeal
Former Columbus Fire Department firefighter Mitchell Banks is seeking to appeal the decision made in January by the Columbus Civil Service Commission to uphold his termination, according to papers filed in Lowndes County Circuit Court.
MSU, MUW announce cooperation in nursing, food studies programs
STARKVILLE — Building on many decades of neighborly relations, Mississippi State and Mississippi University for Women signed a memorandum of agreement Thursday [Feb. 18] that allows students to earn both an MSU bachelor’s degree and an MUW nursing degree.
MUW, Mississippi State to explore ‘consolidation,’ Limbert says
The state College Board has directed Mississippi State University and Mississippi University for Women to explore consolidating operations, a move that MUW’s president says “is not a merger,” and would end with The W remaining a stand-alone institution.
Miss. State committee suggests series of cost-saving measures
Nearly 60 recommendations resulting from a three-month effort are being released by a Mississippi State committee charged last October with identifying ways to respond to higher education budget cuts.
Arrest report
Two Columbus residents indicted on separate charges are scheduled to have their cases heard during the May term of Lowndes County Circuit Court.
MUW to host dance, activities for Haiti
Mississippi University for Women’s offices of campus recreation and community service and the Wesley Foundation are supporting Stop Hunger Now by hosting Dance for Haiti on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Stark Recreation Center.
Reward increases for at-large convict
Reward money for information pledged by private individuals to be used in leading to the arrest of Kenneth Macon has increased from $800 to $1,100, according to Columbus Police Department officials.
