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Community Calendar for 5-30-26
Saturday and Sunday ■ Summer Slug Fest: Caledonia Park and Rec will host their inaugural Summer Slug Fest at Ola J. Pickett Park in Caledonia.
Barn Concert Series welcomes Danni Nicholls and Guy Davis
The Barn Concert Series will host British singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls and blues musician Guy Davis in a co-headline performance Thursday, June 4.
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers’ questions about Trump’s involvement in Epstein files release
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on President Donald Trump’s involvement in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files as she defended the Trump administration’s actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing the process.
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president’s allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government, halting its formation or any potential payouts for at least the next two weeks.
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There’s no immediate effect on the midterms
A federal judge has declined to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for potential sweeping changes in how American elections are run shortly before this year’s midterm elections.
Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin
Huge crowds of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a pillar in a symbolic ritual on one of the final days of the Hajj in temperatures reaching over 107 degrees Fahrenheit as Muslims around the world on Wednesday started celebrating the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ at defense bases
Australia is suing U.S. conglomerate 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called “forever chemical” contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government said on Thursday.
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans’ finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away.
Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate
Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched then-President Joe Biden stumble through a disastrous debate performance that led to the end of his 2024 reelection campaign, the former first lady said in a recent interview.
Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him.
Mona Charen: Lie at heart of Trump’s slush fund
The Orwellian ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Trump has created — the legal equivalent of twirling the combination lock on Fort Knox and driving off with gold bars — purports to be righting a wrong.
Letter: Ferrari is making an EV
Listen up, folks! There is an electric Ferrari. An electric Ferrari! This is the car that made Shelby Cobra famous. China is eating our lunch
Jabe Nicholson: You never know
This past Saturday was to be a big race at Charlotte Motor Speedway for Kyle Busch.
What to know about Louisiana’s effort to redraw congressional districts before the midterm elections
Republican lawmakers in Louisiana are poised to eliminate a majority-Black congressional district that elected a Democrat in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that its map constituted an illegal racial gerrymander.
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against him, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Lowndes County Building Permits, May 27, 2026
Maurice Cunningham; 4558 Military Road; roof or re-roof; Watkins Construction LLC Steven Zieglemann; 502 Plantation Drive; pool; owner Mildred Smith-Gatewood; 541 Wicks Road; construct storage/shop;
City of Columbus Building Permits, May 18-21, 2026
Lowndes County School Board; 512 Lehmberg Road; sign for LCSB; Mid-South Signs and Electric Inc Charlie W Henley; 1926 Old Aberdeen Road; accessory building; Katera
Mississippi State softball will face Texas oil money and the sport’s richest pitcher
This history-making Mississippi State softball team already has written a fascinating story, lifting an often largely ignored sport in the Magnolia State’s headlines.
Argentine police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NBA and NFL stars
Argentine police arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational gang that orchestrated burglaries at the homes of well-known athletes, including stars from the NBA and NFL.
