Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran

President Donald Trump offered mixed messages on Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan.

Education: Growing young gardeners

With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington’s Tidal Basin annually. This year was no different, except some strolling the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial were dressed in camouflage —and armed.

Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so launched Monday.

Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl

Nearly two decades after drug addiction sent him to rehab as a teenager, 36-year-old Michael Nalewaja had settled into a quiet life in Alaska where he worked as an electrician.

Education: Chamber awards $15K in scholarships during annual education awards

The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce Education Committee on April 14 hosted its annual Education Awards Program at Mississippi University for Women, awarding $15,000 in scholarships.

Education: Area students heading to National History Day Contest

Several area students won first- or second-place at the Mississippi History Day State Contest on April 10 to qualify for the National History Day Contest.

Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine

President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.

Mississippi law school is among first in nation to require AI education

Mississippi College School of Law is one of the first schools in the nation to tackle the growing influence of artificial intelligence in jurisprudence by making AI education mandatory for all students.

First big bedding of spring starts right now

Bream statewide should be bedding or preparing to bed ahead of the full moon that will occur Friday, May 1, so technically the two-week run up to the peak begins today, inasmuch as any outdoor pursuit can be held to technicalities.

Lions collect 4th doubleheader softball sweep of the year with home wins over Coahoma

The East Mississippi Community College Lions earned their fourth doubleheader softball sweep of the season by claiming 10-4 and 9-7 home wins over Coahoma during Wednesday’s MACCC action played on the Scooba campus.

NBA playoffs 2026: Thunder try to end the parity, challengers set to crash the party

Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t sound all that excited about the idea of becoming a back-to-back NBA champion.

Turkey hunting sagas spread continuously on life’s way

We sat beneath a stand of ancient oaks in a mesquite scattering, leaves shifting gently in the south Texas breeze.

Caleb Odom sees tremendous opportunities for tight ends in Baker’s offense

Although Ole Miss junior tight end Caleb Odom has been officially indoctrinated into the tight end lifestyle, he still thinks of himself without a positional label.

Ty Gibbs is having fun as a new NASCAR Cup winner while trying to maintain his low profile

Ty Gibbs has a famous last name and has spent much of his life in the spotlight, recently being unwittingly thrust into the center of a contentious court case.

Jon Rahm keeping his focus on golf more than LIV’s future

Jon Rahm says he had no trouble moving forward inside the ropes amid uncertainty surrounding the future of LIV Golf.

Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House

The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to keep the authority from expiring in a matter of days.

New Orleans artists set to open 2026 Barn Concert Series

The Barn Concert Series opens its 2026 schedule Thursday with a pair of acts from New Orleans, Louisiana. Alexis & the Sanity will headline the show, with singer-songwriter Olivia Barnes opening the concert at 7 p.m.

Community Calendar for 4-18-26

Saturday and Sunday ■ Columbus Spring Pilgrimage: The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts the annual Spring Pilgrimage featuring tours of 18 pre-Civil War homes,

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wants a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom and says live broadcasts of the prosecution are violating his right to a fair trial.