Everyday Clay: Find your shape

One of the most common mistakes I see in new landscapes is plantings that are too close together.

Photos: Stitching Stories Together

Community Calendar for 1-24-26

Now through Jan. 31 ■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and

Missouri rejects a ban on college athlete prop bets after NCAA gambling scandals

Missouri gambling regulators on Thursday rejected a request from the NCAA to restrict bets on the performance of college athletes in response to recent betting scandals, but left open the possibility of revisiting the issue as the state’s fledgling sports betting market gets better established.

Jabe Nicholson: ‘There’s a crown on your head!’

TV commercials from the 1960s included some for Imperial Margarine. Mom and Dad are gathered with their family around the dinner table. I know – ancient history, right?

Jiben Roy: Older songs & life of ordinary people

Those old songs still touch our hearts. Remember Diana Ross, Céline Dion, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Richie or Adele — and even singers in the Bengali and Hindi languages.

LSU snags star pass-rusher Umanmielen from Ole Miss

Former Ole Miss edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen has signed with LSU. The news was first reported by Pete Nakos of On3sports on Wednesday.

Raymond Barranco: Asking the rich to do what’s right

I’ve written numerous columns recently about the need to find common ground in today’s polarized political climate. One way to do this is by encouraging citizens to focus on matters that materially affect their lives, rather than being distracted by symbolic or trivial battles.

La Sasso, Ole Miss’ NCAA golf champ, turns pro to join Mickelson’s LIV team

Michael La Sasso, the reigning NCAA men’s golf individual champion, announced Tuesday he will forgo his senior spring season of golf at Ole Miss to turn professional and join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League.

Applications open for CPD Citizens Academy

Applications are now available to participate in Columbus Police Department’s 2026 Citizens Police Academy.

City of Columbus Building Permits, Jan. 12-15, 2026

Grayco Inc. Etal; 1530 Gardner Blvd.; hang banner for tax; Corretta Jackson Bishop Chavers and Victoria McClure; 197 Bigbee Loop; remodel; Bishop Beneke Wallace Cunningham;

200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecks

About 200 Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks entered the transfer portal by last week’s deadline. That doesn’t mean it’s a buyer’s market.

WNBA season set to begin May 8 if new CBA is reached, league will take 17-day FIBA World Cup break

The WNBA is set to begin its season on May 8, assuming the league and the players’ union can come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Hall scores 19, Pettiford adds 17, Auburn beats Ole Miss 78-66

Keyshawn Hall scored 19 points, Tahaad Pettiford added 17, and Auburn beat Mississippi 78-66 on Tuesday night, the Tigers’ first true road win of the season.

Hoosiers receive hero’s welcome in return to Bloomington as football national champions

The Indiana Hoosiers were ready to party Tuesday night, and hundreds of loyal fans joined them when they arrived back on campus in Bloomington.

Ole Miss finishes as No. 3 in final AP poll

Ole Miss is ranked No. 3 in the final Associated Press college football poll of the season.

Lowndes County Building Permits, Jan. 21, 2026

Alicia Hajek; 14815 Hwy. 12 E; set up mobile home; owner Alicia Hajek; 14815 Hwy. 12 E; move mobile home; Ace Homes LLC Cooper McCleskey;

Gov. Reeves says Mississippi will participate in federal school-choice tax credits

Mississippi will soon be able to get a break on their taxes for contributing to private-school scholarships, thanks to a federal program.

Man pleads not guilty to setting fire to Mississippi synagogue

The man accused of setting fire to a Mississippi synagogue pleaded not guilty to a federal arson charge on Tuesday.

IOC president says no contact yet with Trump’s White House, will meet Vance at Winter Olympics

Olympic leader Kirsty Coventry said Wednesday she is yet to have formal contact with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration but is looking forward to meeting Vice President JD Vance in Milan next month at the Winter Games opening ceremony.