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Historic preservation taken out of this world: Oxford couple founds 'For All Moonkind' to push for protection of moon landing sites, human objects in space

Posted in State

Fifty years ago tomorrow astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to ever walk on the moon. They left behind ample evidence of their more than 21-hour visit, including boot prints, medals of Soviet cosmonauts who died before the Apollo 11 mission and a small plaque inscribed with messages of peace from world leaders. That evidence is still there.

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Having a blast: Columbus native lands chef job at Space and Rocket Center; Starkville children look to the stars

Posted yesterday in Area

Normally, Clementine Stallworth DeRoode's day as executive chef at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, starts at 7 a.m. This week, with daily events in celebration of Apollo 11's 50th anniversary, as well as regular museum operations and summer camps, she's been getting to the kitchen at 4 a.m. and going home around 9 p.m.

Inter-related developments in limbo after aldermen fail to pass resolution

Posted yesterday in Starkville & Oktibbeha County

A two-hour executive session ended Thursday without an agreement on a pair of inter-related projects, leaving developers frustrated and the Starkville mayor insisting the projects are still on the table.

Photo: Exchange Club grants

Posted yesterday in Columbus & Lowndes County

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Dak Prescott runs drills with young football players on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Mississippi State University's Seal Football Complex. The camp was held for more than 350 players in grades 1-8.