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Chris Williams updates garden club on City of Starkville projects
Chris Williams, associate engineer for the City of Starkville, updated Starkville Town and Country Garden Club members on construction and beautification projects throughout the city at the club’s April 2 meeting held at the home of Sonjia McReynolds.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
Letter: Building on successes
Your newspaper is an excellent source for staying updated on GTR-related local news. I read with great interest your coverage of industrial growth in the
Letter: Appreciates pilgrimage editorial
Thank you for mentioning the role of the Preservation Society of Columbus in helping to present a broader representation of the history of Columbus. We
Everyday Clay: The bitterness of perfidy
Some of my readers may remember one my earlier columns called “An Enchanted Evening.”
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System to host ninth Edible Book Festival
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System will host its ninth Edible Book Festival at the Columbus downtown branch this upcoming Saturday as part of the library’s celebration of National Library Week.
Federal agency approves concept for Trump’s plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington
President Donald Trump’s design for the Triumphal Arch he wants built at an entrance to the nation’s capital moved a step forward Thursday after a key agency reviewed the proposal for the first time.
Columbus native selected to lead Jackson State University
A Columbus native will take the helm as president of Jackson State University following an eight-month national search.
Tollison named interim MUW president
The Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees on Friday named Scott Tollison interim president of Mississippi University for Women.
Ole Miss’ Cotie McMahon wins Gillom Trophy
Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon was named the winner of the 2026 Gillom Trophy, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced Wednesday.
Despite trying debut, staying with Rebels was a ‘no brainer’ for Luke Hasz
Last season wasn’t what Ole Miss senior tight end Luke Hasz had envisioned when he signed on to play in the Rebels’ high-flying offense. But the Bixby, Oklahoma native feels good about his chances in 2026-27.
Lions stay at .500 in MACCC play after split at Coahoma
The Lions of East Mississippi Community College maintained their .500 season record in conference play by collecting a road doubleheader split at Coahoma during Tuesday’s MACCC baseball action played at the Eddie C. Smith Sportsplex.
Likelihood of NFL replacement refs enters new stage with background checks, physicals
The NFL’s process of hiring replacement referees has reached another stage, according to a memo sent to teams.
LIV Golf leader says the show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil sought to quell speculation about the league’s financial future Wednesday evening with a memo to his staff that said the 2026 season will continue as planned without interruption and “at full throttle.”
Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher
The U.S. stock market ticked to another record high Thursday as Wall Street waits for more clues about what will happen in the Iran war before making its next big move.
French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE
The French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 85-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody after she was detained earlier this month.
Other Editors: A spirited tax ruling protects homemade whiskey
Judges occasionally declare federal laws unconstitutional. But usually when a law passed by Congress has been on the books for more than 150 years, it’s in the clear. Not so for the federal ban on homemade whiskey, vodka and gin.
US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade
The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports to allow its forces around the world to stop any ship tied to Tehran or those suspected of carrying supplies that could help its government, from weapons to oil, metals and electronics.
What a new Gallup poll shows about young men’s religious revival
A new Gallup poll released Thursday shows more young men in the U.S. say religion is “very important” in their lives compared to young women — the first time young men have surpassed young women on this measure of religiosity going back 25 years.
Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar accepting vendor applications
July 12, 2025
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