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Butterflies, birds, more thrive with a little help
Sometimes the best of nature is that to be found in our own backyards.
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration’s efforts to impede the work of journalists.
Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages
Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill.
Mississippi Quilt Challenge exhibit on display at Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum is hosting the Southern Fiber Artists’ “Mississippi Quilt Challenge” exhibition through April 23.
Froma Harrop: The art of taxing fairly is messy
“The rich should pay their fair share of taxes.” Who can argue with that? But then we must decide who is rich and what is meant by fair. Neither political party has distinguished itself in making such distinctions.
Brevity meets beauty in MSU poet’s ‘A Clear Eye’
Mississippi State University English Professor Robert West explores nature and human experience in “A Clear Eye,” a new collection of 59 poems published by Broadstone Books.
Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war
Vice President JD Vance on Friday warned Iran not to “play” the U.S. as he headed overseas for negotiations aimed at ending the war.
Everyday Clay: Now that’s a column
I found myself chatting with Birney Imes the other day about writing a column for the newspaper.
Abortion opponents want Trump’s FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions
U.S. abortion opponents are increasingly frustrated with the lack of action by President Donald Trump’s administration to stem the flow of abortion pills prescribed online that they view as undermining state abortion bans.
War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation last month, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening already substantial political hurdles for the White House.
Community Calendar for 4-11-26
Now through Sunday, April 19 ■ Columbus Spring Pilgrimage: The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts the annual Spring Pilgrimage featuring tours of 18 pre-Civil
In the Garden with Felder: Gardening in the extremes
Ever wonder if there are flowers for a small space with grim growing conditions that are nearly impossible to ignore to death?
Jackets top Clinton in key 2-7A matchup
CLINTON — Starkville continues to stay hot. Behind a big first inning along with the pitching of Will Moody, the Yellowjackets got past Clinton 6-1
All-SEC guard Talaysia Cooper commits to Ole Miss
Former Tennessee guard Talaysia Cooper – the Lady Volunteers’ leading scorer each of the last two seasons – has committed to Ole Miss, she announced on social media Wednesday.
Sherry Ivy: God has got you covered under his protection
We’re living in a time now where it’s not safe in our homes, our community, on our job, at our churches or anywhere we go.
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound.
Trump complains NATO ‘wasn’t there when we needed them’ after talks with alliance leader Rutte
President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a closed-door meeting with the alliance’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday for discussions that had been expected to be aimed at soothing Trump’s anger with the military alliance over the Iran war.
Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began.
Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats
President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of removing him from office in his second term.
Holiday Handcrafts Bazaar accepting vendor applications
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