Articles by Slim Smith
Slimantics: Breaking the ideological sound barrier
I had a pretty good idea of what to expect when Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves arrived in Columbus Tuesday to speak to the Lowndes County Republican Women at the group’s monthly luncheon at Lion Hills Center.
Slimantics: A thing of beauty…
My dad was a practical man and, out of necessity, frugal, too. He and mom raised six kids and although ours was a two-income home, neither mom nor dad ever made more then $8 per hour.
A dog-gone sensation: Latest Mansfield mural project in West Point has captured the imagination of pet lovers
Since painting her first mural in downtown West Point seven years ago, Deborah Mansfield’s work has been the talk of the town.
Prosecutor candidates: Diversion, intervention should be focus for youth offenders
There may be three candidates for Lowndes County prosecutor, but there appeared to be one prevailing perspective on the job during Thursday’s Exchange Club luncheon at Lion Hills Center.
Slimantics: Take-aways from Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate
Tuesday’s Republican Primary debate at Mississippi State drew a small crowd — an audience of about 100 people.
It also included only two of the three Republicans running for Governor.
GOP gubernatorial debate keys on economic development, education, health care
Two candidates and about 100 spectators turned out Tuesday for a Republican Primary Debate hosted by the Mississippi State University Young Republicans at Bettersworth Auditorium on campus.
Golden Triangle gets $13M from Legislature for projects
The Golden Triangle will have an additional $13.1 million to spend on a variety of projects, including more than $6 million for construction and Mississippi University for Women and $5 million for the Partnership School in Starkville.
Monday profile: 44-year veterinarian uses experience, observations to help local pets
When Cecil Boswell graduated from veterinary school, the profession was much different than the veterinary medicine he practices today.
Big T’s ‘growth’ could send Bulldogs to Final Four
Through three rounds of the NCAA Tournament, Mississippi State’s women’s basketball team has rolled, uncontested, but certainly not unmolested, over its opponents — by a total margin of 104 points.
After each of those wins, Bulldogs’ coach Vic Schaefer has made a point to say how much his senior center, Teaira McCowan, has grown during her four years at MSU.
Columbus set to receive up to $500K in MEMA funds
The Mississippi Legislature will provide $3 million to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to distribute for cleanup after last month’s weather disasters.
State bond bill won’t cover full cost of amphitheater
When the Mississippi Legislature completes its estimated $400-million bond package this week, there will be money provided for construction of the Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater on The Island.
That’s the good news.
Rep. Jeff Smith of Columbus — chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee which crafts the bond package — said Tuesday the bill would provide anywhere from $500,000 to $750,000 for the facility.
That’s the bad news.
On to the Sweet 16: Schaefer believes his team can win it all
Mississippi State’s women’s basketball team has a traditional way to say goodbye to its fans after their final game at Humphrey Coliseum.
Big T stands apart: Bulldog center Teaira McCowan will play her final home game tonight
Midway through the second quarter Friday night, Teaira McCowan, Mississippi State’s 6-foot-7 center, got the ball about 20 feet from the basket, turned and fired the first three-point shot of her 146-game career at Mississippi State.
The shot clanged off the basket.
The crowd roared with approval anyway.
‘A nice problem to have’: MSU fans grapple with how to enjoy three major sporting events today
For years, the knock on Dodgers baseball fans was their commitment. At every home game, thousands of fans abandon Dodger Stadium in the late innings to get a jump on the Los Angeles traffic.
Man tells his story of abuse by a priest who served in the Columbus area
John Long will be 83 in April and confesses there are things he cannot remember from his childhood.
Such is the erosive nature of time.
Slimantics: For MSU men, the Q turned out to be the A
If you were among the 9,931 fans who turned out to Humphrey Coliseum on Nov. 14, 2015, to watch the rebirth of Mississippi State men’s basketball, your hopes probably rested on one of two people.
Owners seek permits to rebuild storm-torn properties
It’s been a busy few weeks for the Columbus building inspection department in the wake of the Feb. 23 tornado that destroyed or damaged 275 homes and 38 businesses in the city.
Lowndes road department repairs flood damage to county roads
While much of the attention over the past few weeks has been focused on the city of Columbus and its efforts to clean up after the Feb. 23 EF-3 tornado, Lowndes County has had its own “heavy lifting” to do.
Initial fears about drones starting to wane
When drones hit the mass market about 10 years ago, those in the aviation industry didn’t know one thing but knew another.
Kim accepts job as community development director
For Sungman “Simon” Kim, Starkville’s growth and its strong ties to Mississippi State University were key factors in his decision to accept the city’s offer to become its new community development director.
