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CMSD student, teacher test positive for COVID
A student and teacher in Columbus Municipal School District have tested positive for COVID-19 while 11 others have been asked to self-isolate, Superintendent Cherie Labat confirmed Tuesday morning.
TOP NEWS
Community leaders encourage talks to mend race relations
Following months of national and local protests against racial inequality, a cadre of community leaders in the city of Columbus and Lowndes County gathered Tuesday night at the Municipal Complex for a discussion about the racial dynamics in the nation and, in response, how to improve race relations within the community moving forward.
More than 2,600 students opt for traditional school, 1,700 for virtual at SOCSD
With less than two weeks until school starts back for students in Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District, questions about virtual versus in-person learning dominated discussion at Tuesday evening's board of trustees meeting.
Food for the soul: Casserole Kitchen adapts to continue its mission
Key to navigating these months of global pandemic has been adaptability. It's been vital for the workplace -- and in nonprofit organizations as well. Everywhere, heads and hearts behind charitable efforts have had come together to find a way. That's true at the Casserole Kitchen in Starkville.
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Lowndes County Building Permits Aug. 12, 2020
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Mississippi governor: 'College football is essential'
Agency swats down prospect of mosquito flag for Mississippi
Reeves: Mississippi can't afford jobless benefit supplement
Mississippi lawmakers leave without Marine Resources budget
Over 500 people tested for COVID in experimental initiative
Leach: SEC hasn't decided 'whether it's the dog or the vehicle' on playing 2020 football season
Caledonia Energy Partners sees $20M spike in property value
LCSD files $2 million suit over leaky roof at New Hope High
County property values increase; city assessment remains flat
Photo: Cornerstone Park groundbreaking
Mississippi flag design process: Elvis has left the building
Mask up: Mississippi lawmakers return amid coronavirus outbreak
Mississippi school funding feud resolved with veto, new bill
Monday Profile: Former art teacher shares sweet treats with neighborhood kids during pandemic
SPORTS
Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath Arrested for DUI, speeding
Football has been EMCC's 'livelihood,' but Lions must adjust to a new way of life for now
Analysis: How Mississippi State is hitting on under-the-radar prospects in the 2021 class
Former Starkville High QB Brady Davis 'hoping for some football'
Starkville Academy softball makes quick work of Kirk Academy, wins fourth straight
EMCC opts out of fall football season because of virus
OPINIONS
Our View: At school and work, diligence is key
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Other Editors: Picking a flag to make us all proud
Froma Harrop: No payroll tax, no Social Security
LIFESTYLES
Create a trendy twist on sushi
Make taste and nutrition a priority with powerful pairings
A refreshing grape salad for outdoor relaxation
Designing for the future: Local citizens are among many with ideas for a new state flag
Photo: Rachel Ann Wakefield gallery exhibit
In the garden with Felder: Gardening with a little help from a four-legged friend
NATIONAL NEWS
Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman
Women say they will fight sexism, 'ugly' attacks on Harris
What do the kids say? K-12 students sound off on school
Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19
March on Washington reconfigured to comply with virus rules
TVA board to review CEO pay amid Trump complaint
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1. LCSD files $2 million suit over leaky roof at New Hope High COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
2. CMSD student, teacher test positive for COVID COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
3. Leach: SEC hasn't decided 'whether it's the dog or the vehicle' on playing 2020 football season STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
4. White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spike NATIONAL
5. Monday Profile: Former art teacher shares sweet treats with neighborhood kids during pandemic COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
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