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2,000 march through Starkville to protest racial injustice
About 2,000 people marched through Starkville on Saturday for the Starkville Stand Up Justice March. The march was in response to George Floyd’s death and
Community rallies and prays for unity
A crowd of people bowed their heads in prayer, raised their voices in song and uplifted their arms in praise during the Overcoming Division through
Students test to earn new belts at Premier Martial Arts
Lauren Rhea facilitated a belt test Thursday at Premier Martial Arts. Rhea has been teaching martial arts for 37 years. Due to COVID-19, Rhea will
Starkville Academy Vols adapt to socially distanced summer workouts
The Starkville Academy football team held workouts Thursday morning, but practice looks a little different because of social distancing due to COVID-19. The team is
Masks as fashion
Behold, the face mask, once largely confined to surgical units or industrial sites as necessary safety items, but now a ubiquitous presence everywhere, either through
The Days of Quarantine: Part I
In a very short amount of time, ways of life were changed in the Golden Triangle. Schools, churches, clubs and local businesses closed with uncertain
Drive-in Jesus
Members of East End Baptist Church in north Columbus gathered last Sunday at the church for a drive-in service. More than 65 cars pulled in
Life slows
As people stay home from work and more and more businesses limit services and hours, life is slowing throughout the Golden Triangle.
Communities respond to COVID-19
As communities around the Golden Triangle encouraged social distancing, nearly every aspect of life has been affected. People working in different sectors have responded in
Flooding in Columbus
Areas in floodplains, including the soccer complex, amphitheater and Columbus Lock and Dam, have all flooded after days of rain
MLK Day of Service
Volunteers participate in a Day of Service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
Starkville Academy Vols defeat Columbus Christian Rams 56-47
The two teams were tied 38-all in the third quarter before Starkville Academy pulled ahead in the Dec. 5 game at Columbus Christian.
O Christmas Tree
Mayor Smith flipped the switch to turn on the lights during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held Dec. 5 at the Columbus Riverwalk.
Local organizations ride down Main Street during Columbus Christmas Parade
Participants lined up by the soccer complex before parading down Main St. and looping back along College St. Dec. 2 in downtown Columbus.
West Lowndes girls basketball defeats New Hope
The Panthers defeated the Trojans 55-42 in a game Nov. 30 at West Lowndes High School.
Gathering to give back
A celebratory shout rang out in the Stokes-Beard Elementary School kitchen with the completion of each order as volunteers gathered to prepare meals for those
“What are you thankful for?”
We asked a few local folks what they are most thankful for Nov. 26 in Columbus. Here’s what they had to say.
Caledonia family raises pet turkeys
The family also takes the turkeys, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton, to schools to visit students. On Nov. 25 they were at home holding and
