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Trump’s approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher, according to a new AP-NORC poll, with even Republicans showing less faith in his leadership.
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79
Dave Mason — the co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic, songwriter behind classic rock hits “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe,” and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer — died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada.
Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators
A man who previously had the assault-style gun used to kill eight children in Louisiana told investigators he believes Shamar Elkins stole it from his truck in the weeks before the rampage in a Shreveport neighborhood, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into classrooms.
After Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, the NFL draft’s QB board could go quiet fast
Don’t expect a run of quarterbacks to go off the board in the first round of this year’s NFL draft like what happened in 2021 and 2024.
Trump’s dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability
Lauryn Muller was scrolling on social media when she saw a clip of President Donald Trump belittling California Gov. Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia.
New study finds ‘alarming’ high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts
More than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at the highest risk of being affected by flooding, with New York and New Orleans standing out, according to one of the most comprehensive studies ever of flood risk.
The Verdict: Lowndes County criminal dispositions for Feb. 9-24
Judge Michelle Easterling ■ Larry Armstrong, possession of a weapon by a felon, 10 years MDOC to be served through five years house arrest and
Mary Means Business: 7 Brew opens May 4
For all my friends who have been blowing up my phone daily, I finally have the answer you’ve been waiting for.
Lowndes County Building Permits, April 22, 2026
Nathan Davies; 4211 Hwy. 45 S.; tiny house; owner Robert McIntyre; 2400 N. Wolfe Road; set up mobile home; owner Robert McIntyre; 2400 N. Wolfe
City of Columbus Building Permits, April 13-16, 2026
Crossroads of Columbus; 125 Yorkville Road; fire sprinklers; BTS LLC S&R Property Co. LLC; 227 Florence St.; remodel; Sam LIvingston Mildred Glenn; 626 Oak St.;
Cowboys make Brandon Aubrey the NFL’s highest-paid kicker with a $28 million, 4-year contract
The Dallas Cowboys and Brandon Aubrey agreed Monday on a $28 million, four-year contract extension that completes his improbable rise from playing in a spring league to becoming the highest-paid kicker in NFL history.
Hilliard’s no-hitter caps Lions’ doubleheader sweep at Hinds
East Mississippi Community College scored 26 unanswered runs and capped a dominating road doubleheader sweep over Hinds with Evan Hilliard’s nightcap no-hitter to earn 16-6 and 10-0 run-rule victories last weekend.
Tyler Reddick’s last-lap move, his fifth win, and a pace not seen since Dale Earnhardt in 1987
None of the past four NASCAR Cup Series champions managed to win more than four races in their entire season.
Bissetta, Townsend, Stone take home SEC weekly honors
Following a massive jump in the D1Baseball poll, Ole Miss’ stars are getting their due for an impressive week.
Chemistry lessons: Roster overhauls make offseason bonding activities more critical in portal era
Establishing team chemistry in college football is tougher than ever with so many players not staying at the same school for four years.
Panthers QB Bryce Young seeks ‘mastery of offense’ under new play caller
Bryce Young was a little surprised when head coach Dave Canales called to inform him that offensive coordinator Brad Idzik would be taking over play-calling duties after the Carolina Panthers took a big step in 2025 and won the NFC South.
Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them
President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve said Tuesday that he never promised the White House that he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so.
Have cake, will travel
As the resident baker of my friend group, it’s not uncommon for me to get baking requests for special occasions.
Letter: The amazing bird fauna of the Columbus Riverwalk
For an entire year and walking around 800 miles, I recorded daily the bird species at the Columbus Riverwalk using my vision and a bird-ID





