Kids at Columbus elementary school inspired by classmate with heart problem

Kindergartner Tabby Karr is Cook Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School’s jump rope queen, even if she can’t skip along with her classmates during a physical education unit on heart health.

Aberdeen school district sued over absentee ballots

A lawsuit has been brought against Aberdeen School District’s superintendent and board of trustees.

Ruby Cunningham, Willie H. McNairy and Ladie M. James filed a suit March 2 in U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi seeking to force the school board to count their absentee ballots in Saturday’s school board election.

New coalition has sights set on improving education

When underprivileged children need help, their parents go to nonprofit organizations. But who do nonprofit organizations go to when they need help assisting children?

Answer: The Coalition.

Sanders: Rift led to resignation

District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders says a deep political rift led him to unexpectedly resign his seat at the head of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Monday.

Sanders resigns as Lowndes County board president

Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders has resigned his position as head of the board.

Columbus district begins lottery for school selection

Today begins the one time of the year elementary students get to play the lottery.

CMSD: Cutting teachers will be last resort

The head of Columbus Municipal School District says it’s too early to tell if any teachers will be cut when the April 15 deadline for non-renewal rolls around.

Columbus teacher jobs on the line

Columbus Municipal School District’s payroll could be 50 employees lighter this April.

Local historian explains how the river connected Columbus to the world

Before airplanes, trucks, cars or even railroads brought people and supplies, steamboats paddled up and down the Tombigbee River to connect Columbus with the rest of the world. During this time, the Eliza Battle ruled the river, until the river claimed the Eliza Battle.

House speaker brings good news to Triangle

WEST POINT — Mississippi House Speaker Billy McCoy, D-Rienzi, shared some economic optimism Monday as the inaugural speaker for the West Point Growth Alliance’s legislative forum series.

West Point building inspector assistant’s salary in question

An assistant to the building inspector at West Point’s Building Department is pulling down $48,000 each year.

A surprise honor for Columbus’ Teacher of the Year

Columbus Municipal Schools crowned its Teacher of the Year Thursday via sneak attack. CMSD Superintendent Dr. Del Phillips, Mayor Robert Smith, school board member Glenn Lautzenhiser and Columbus High School Principal Craig Shannon dropped in on Cindy Ming’s third period U.S. History class unannounced to inform her she had been selected as the district’s top teacher.

Miss. State, MUW embark on plan to share degrees, services

Don’t call it a merger, but Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University will begin sharing a pair of degrees this fall and will explore consolidation of administrative services. Responding to the State College Board’s Thursday order that the schools explore consolidation possibilities, MUW President Dr. Claudia Limbert said she preferred the term “shared services.”

Navistar workers back on job

WEST POINT — Twenty-seven laid-off Navistar Defense workers were back in action at the West Point facility today, and 30-40 more will follow each week, as the plant ramps up production on a new $751 million contract.

Keyed in to teaching

Caledonia High School physics teacher Terry Wiygul holds her students’ attention by getting them out of their seats and moving in time with science and technology. But her methods have captured the attention of her peers as well.

West Point homebuyers benefit from state grant

West Point’s real estate market is getting a healthy boost from a $250,000 Mississippi Development Authority grant.

Caledonia students to be featured on radio show

The voices coming from Caledonia are so loud you can hear them from anywhere in the state. Assuming you have a radio.

West Point selectman refutes water dept. worker’s discrimination claims

West Point Ward 5 Selectman Jasper Pittman refuted claims Friday he discriminated against a Water and Light Department employee.

Bill to allow sale of Carrier Lodge passes House

The State House of Representatives is back on board in helping Mississippi University for Women move some dead weight.

City workers file discrimination complaints

WEST POINT — Five West Point city employees have filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging discrimination by the Board of Selectmen.