Veterans parade stirs memories of heroism, sacrifice

The strong voice of a soldier carried through the air as hundreds of men and women in uniform marched down the streets of Columbus on Saturday.

Aging men who fought in Vietnam marched shoulder to shoulder with the fresh-faced men and women who deployed to the deserts of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Monday profile: Dale’s passion evident as director of Boys and Girls Club

It is late afternoon when Nadia Dale rushes into the room like a force of nature and plops down with an exhausted sigh for what is likely her first break of the day.

Organizers seek support for Thanksgiving feeding program

For a group of local people, making sure every family has something to be thankful for is at the top of their list. Specifically, they want to make sure every family has a home-cooked meal on Thanksgiving Day.

KiOR begins production

Local biofuel plant KiOR has started production and released its third quarter earnings.

Oktibbeha coroner arrested

Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with driving under the influence and careless driving.

Seven arrested in meth raid

A standard probation check led to the discovery of an inactive methamphetamine lab and the arrest of seven people earlier this week in north Columbus.

Seniors reminisce over political campaigns past and present

The lunch crowd has thinned at Trinity Personal Care Home in Columbus and all that remain is a group of five friends who have gathered on the couch to talk, gossip and remember with fondness the way life use to be.

Fundraiser raises $9K for sick child

The Kroger parking lot was jam-packed Friday afternoon and the smell of hamburgers wafted through the air as hundreds of people waited in line to buy a Mugshots hamburger.

Seatbelt violation traffic stop leads to gun arrest

A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Columbus man Thursday afternoon.

Decorating homes is a long-running tradition for some

For some local families, decorating their homes for Halloween is an annual tradition.

Attorney Katherine Kerby and her daughter, Kat, try to outdo themselves every year, transforming their front yard into a ghostly cemetery covered in spooky spiderwebs, with skeletons hanging from the trees, waiting to frighten and intrigue the flock of trick-or-treaters that will haunt the family’s front door tonight, begging for candy goodies.

Amory man arrested after 24 sex calls to E-911

A Monroe County man has been arrested and charged with 24 counts of abusive phone calls to an emergency service.

Burtman sentenced to 13 months

A Columbus doctor who was facing a maximum of 35 years in federal prison was sentenced to serve just 13 months on Tuesday.

Nunnelee enjoys huge edge in campaign donations

As election season comes to a close, politicians are still hoping for last minute donations that will give their campaigns a final push to the finish.

Three women arrested in fatal stabbing

Three women, including one from Columbus, have been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in West Point Saturday night.

Monday profile: Tompkins looks to make a difference in role as city prosecutor

For attorney and city prosecutor Shane Tompkins, the law isn’t just a career choice, it’s a family legacy.

Doctor looks to rebuild practice after being cleared of drug charges

A local doctor is speaking out after being cleared of federal charges earlier this week.

Nov. 6 ballot includes low-profile office seekers

While most voters already know who they are going to vote for in the upcoming presidential election, there may still be some undecided voters on the local front.

Coleman, Phillips locked in tight race for high court spot

If there was a race that Mississippi voters seemed to know the least about, it would likely be the race for the District 3 Supreme Court seat.

‘Southside Five’ teen arrested for burglary

A teen known as one of the “Southside Five” has been arrested again for burglary.

Morris faces uphill battle against Nunnelee

Editor’s Note: The second in a series of stories previewing the local and state races in the Nov. 6 election. Today: U.S. House of Representatives,