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US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
The U.S. stock market rebounded Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.
Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination
An Arkansas man accused of killing his teenage daughter’s alleged abuser won the Republican nomination for local sheriff while waiting to stand trial for murder in his rural county, where he ran on a message of seeing the failures of law enforcement.
City of Columbus Building Permits, Feb. 23-26, 2026
Justin Shelton; 301 Main St.; sign for Alfa Insurance; Mid-South Signs Michael B & Dorothy erby LE; 524-B Alabama St.; sign on door for Southern
Roger Wicker: America and Europe share a destiny
The tyrants in China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are on the move, and their aggression makes at least one thing clear: America needs strong, reliable friends.
4th-quarter comeback helps Starkville edge Biloxi, into second straight 7A title game
One big quarter was all Starkville needed to book their ticket back to the state title game.
Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds.
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters.
Strong defensive effort pushes Jackets past Biloxi in 7A semifinal
For the first time since 2021 Starkville is headed back to the state title game.
Elon Musk takes stand in Twitter shareholder trial accusing him of deflating stock before purchase
Elon Musk took the stand in a shareholder trial on Wednesday in San Francisco, where he’s accused of making false and misleading statements that drove down Twitter’s stock price before he bought the social media platform for $44 billion in 2022.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict
Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.
Hegseth says US ‘can’t stop everything’ that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged on Wednesday that some Iranian air attacks may still hit their targets even as he asserted that U.S. military superiority is quickly giving it control of the Islamic Republic’s airspace.
Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who’s seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to hire a researcher and friend who wants the agency to add new warnings to antidepressants about unproven pregnancy risks, The Associated Press has learned.
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats’ midterm hopes after Senate primary win
James Talarico did not mention Donald Trump when he greeted exuberant supporters at his primary night celebration.
Other Editors: Trump’s attack on Iran is reckless
In his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised voters that he would end wars, not start them. Over the past year, he has instead ordered military strikes in seven nations. His appetite for military intervention grows with the eating.
Oktibbeha County Divorces, February 2026
Margaret Daniels and Scott Daniels; Feb. 20 Carol Ann Brooke Hill and John Thomas Hill; Feb. 10 Nicole Diane Jackson Webster and Shamarrick Ventez Webster;
Trump endorsement will come soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he soon will endorse a Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race, warning that the divisive contest “cannot, for the good of the Party, and our Country, itself, be allowed to go on any longer.”
Lowndes County Marriages and Divorces, February 2026
Marriages Michael Mosley and Abrianna Bean; Feb. 1 Quareantae Miller and Victoria Jefferson; Feb. 4 Austin Dreyer and Allison Corbett; Feb. 5 Timothy Hamilton and
Cracks appear in Trump’s MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
For President Donald Trump, some of the sharpest criticism he’s faced in the early days of the Iran war has come from once-loyal media figures far more accustomed to singing his praises.
Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry’s vulnerability to physical disasters
Damage to three Amazon Web Services facilities in the Middle East from Iranian drone strikes highlights the rapid growth of data centers in the region, as well as the industry’s vulnerability to conflict.
Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California
The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student’s approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group.
After weeks on the run, lawyer with Columbus ties arrested
July 14, 2025
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