Help at the dressing table takes many shapes, forms

Water from the hose made the big enamel pan ring with a sound that said another night’s work was done.

Disruptors: Ranking area high schools’ top 5 defensive lineman

The start of the 2026 high school football season is about two months away, and we all know what that means: my annual player position rankings.

Better later than Sooner? That sure seems true for Oklahoma baseball

Oklahoma’s baseball Sooners turned out to be the Oklahoma Laters and perhaps the best illustration ever of the old saying that late is far better than never.

Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of ‘22 athletes a 5th season

Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.

Coleman stove a great standby in the right hands

There’s a reason the green Coleman two-burner has been riding in the back of pickup trucks and boat hulls for the better part of a century.

Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.

‘Super talented’ Talaysia Cooper already making her mark at Ole Miss

Talaysia Cooper is more than gaudy statistics. She’s already putting her leadership imprint on the Ole Miss program.

With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third

As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might be not who finishes first in a four-team group.

‘Just a dog’: New Ole Miss guard Adam “Budd” Clark’s toughness is hard to miss

Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard wants a certain toughness to permeate through his teams.

Photo: Planning with a historic touch

Everyday Clay: I think I’ve had too much to think

I had a dentist appointment this past week.

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.

Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill into law. What does that mean for homebuyers, renters?

A sprawling legislative package aimed at lowering the cost of housing and spurring more home construction won bipartisan approval from Congress this week, but it’s hit a major roadblock in becoming law: President Donald Trump.

Junior Auxiliary of Columbus announces 2026-27 Executive Board

Junior Auxiliary of Columbus has announced its Executive Board for the 2026-27 service year.

A Trump commission urges ‘bridges’ between church and state in sweeping draft report

A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them.

Community Calendar for 6-27-26

Sunday, June 28 ■ Celebrate America250: Golden Triangle Singers present an America250 concert at the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center in Columbus, 300 Main

In the Garden with Felder: The best gardens tell stories

Do you have a landscape like everyone else, or a garden that says something about you?

Vendor signup begins for Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar

Vendors are invited to apply for the 17th annual Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar at First United Methodist Church in Starkville, a fall shopping event featuring handmade art, gifts and specialty foods.

Other Editors: The U.S. healthcare system is an embarrassment. Americans need a public option.

Long ago, when most Americans left the house for mass entertainment, they flocked to carnivals that crisscrossed the country to delight small towns and big cities.

Trump blames Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the United States.