Report: Gov’t wants Verizon phone records
WASHINGTON — The National Security Agency currently is collecting the telephone records of millions of U.S. customers of Verizon under a top secret court order,
Officials to meet over cellphone thefts
SAN FRANCISCO — Top law enforcement officials from San Francisco and New York plan to meet with some of the nation’s largest smartphone makers next
Runner’s pain is no pulled muscle; it’s a baby
DULUTH, Minn. — An aspiring half-marathon runner in Minnesota attributed her unbearable back pain to a two-hour training session. A day later, she was cradling
Nice gesture helps widow, 84, win jackpot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When Gloria C. MacKenzie went to a Florida supermarket near Tampa last month to buy a Powerball ticket, another person in line
Miss. issues $420,000 fine for telemarketing
JACKSON — Mississippi regulators have ordered a company named Tailbone Security to pay $420,000 for violating the state’s ban on unwanted telemarketing. Commissioners voted 3-0
Arrest report 6-5-13
The following arrests were reported by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbus Police Department: Crystal Adair Bosch, 36, of 186 Wells Drive in
Council declares two structures menaces
The Columbus City Council on Tuesday declared two city properties menaces, re-appointed Board of Adjustment and Appeals of Development Codes board member Mickey Brislin to another three-year term and tabled a request for a sprinkler-system variance from developer Chris Chain for one of his downtown mixed-use properties.
Democrats win big in state mayoral races
JACKSON — An attorney and former civil rights activist was elected Jackson’s mayor on Tuesday, while Southaven’s controversial mayor has been defeated for re-election after
It’s Smith in a landslide: Incumbent mayor, Mickens easily outdistance election challengers
Only a little more than 30 percent of voters in Columbus participated in Tuesday’s general municipal election, but those who did spoke clearly in favor of incumbent Mayor Robert Smith.
Smith, a Democrat, won a second full term in office by a landslide — 69.4 percent of the vote — over Republican challenger Glenn Lautzenhiser and Independent Bo Jarrett.
Lawrence returns as Caledonia mayor
The town of Caledonia has a new mayor. In fact, it has an old one, too.
The unofficial tally indicates Bill Lawrence defeated Susan Bell, 239 to 92.
Quack attack! Habitat’s Duck race set for Saturday
The second annual Tombigbee Duck Race will take place this Saturday at the Columbus Riverwalk. Thousands are expected to turn out for the event in hopes of having a “million-dollar duck” cross the finish line first.
Bryant: U.S. education declined with working moms
Mississippi’s governor said Tuesday that the quality of education in the U.S. began declining when mothers started working outside the home, though he added later that he was not trying to blame working women for education problems.
Wiseman beats back GOP challenge
Incumbent Parker Wiseman earned a second term as Starkville’s mayor Tuesday, defeating GOP challenger Dan Moreland by an unofficial 2,299 to 1,817 vote count.
Moore chosen as city prosecutor
Local attorney Caroline Moore has been appointed the new City Prosecutor for the City of Starkville.
Moore will be taking the reigns from Roy Carpenter Jr., who served as both the city and county prosecutor for more than 25 years.
Mississippians taking supplies to Okla.
SMITHVILLE — A group of volunteers from a Mississippi town that was hit hard by a tornado in 2011 will travel this week to help
ACLU study: Pot arrests more likely for blacks
Black people are arrested for possessing marijuana at a higher rate than white people, even though marijuana use by both races is about the same, the American Civil Liberties Union reports in a new study.
Wikileaks trial takes on cloak and dagger feel
Pfc. Bradley Manning’s court-martial over the leak of hundreds of thousands of classified documents has been all about secrecy and security, and his trial has taken on a cloak and dagger feel, too.
House panel to address sexual assaults
Lawmakers outraged by sexual assaults in the military are moving swiftly to address the problem, tackling legislation that would strip commanders of their authority to overturn convictions in rape and assault cases.
Caledonia moves close to water rate increase
The town of Caledonia is one step closer to securing a rate increase for the town’s water service.
During Tuesday night’s board meeting, Caledonia Water Superintendent Benny Coleman informed the board of alderman that the county had two remaining steps before the increase goes into effect.
Deadly Okla. tornado widest on record, rare EF5
The deadly tornado that plowed through an area near Oklahoma City last week was even larger and more powerful than previously estimated — a record 2.6 miles wide with winds that reached nearly 300 mph, just shy of the strongest winds ever measured.