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New pumpkin patch prepares to open in Caledonia
In Caledonia, 2019 was known as "the year without a pumpkin patch," something the town had not experienced in almost two decades. It was no trivial matter in the community.
TOP NEWS
Business Moves with Mary: Former Fred's, Ryan's buildings in Columbus under contract
The former Fred's building downtown and the old Ryan's restaurant building on Highway 45, both in Columbus, are under contract for potential sale.
Local students have voice in education policy
Amy Zhang doesn't quite know what to expect from her first State Board of Education meeting today, she said.
Macon municipal clerk charged with embezzlement
A clerk at Macon Municipal Court is in jail after investigators with the State Auditor's Office alleged she stole more than $2,000 in court fines between January 2018 and July 2019.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Mississippi gov: Don't let politics hinder virus vaccination
Wright, Chism head to runoff in District 37 House race
Williams, Yates earn spots in runoff for state Senate seat
Many voters felt comfortable, safe casting ballots in person Tuesday
Base commander: Space Force formed to protect American satellites, other interests in space
Community leaders discuss workplace racism in second 'Let's Talk Columbus' meeting
Attorneys: Mississippi gov properly vetoed parts of bills
Lowndes County Building Permits Sept. 23, 2020
City of Columbus Building Permits Sept. 14-18, 2020
CHS committee hopes to register 125 eligible students for November election
TVA designation will make region stick out to industries, investors
4 special elections will fill Mississippi legislative seats
Starkville will get $414K from MEMA for COVID-19 expenses
SOCSD to eliminate hybrid learning model Oct. 5
Gunn: Mississippi legislators to return by early October
SPORTS
Take It Easy: A history of the air raid and how it functions in its simplicity
'He makes us go': Starkville Academy running back CJ Jackson making strides every day for Vols
Rivalry game set to put either Columbus or New Hope in district 'driver's seat'
Heritage Academy girls soccer doesn't let up against Laurel HomeSchool
A note from the sports editor ahead of college football season
Analysis: Three matchups to watch as Mississippi State takes on No. 6 LSU
OPINIONS
Slimantics: Caledonia farmer ponders pumpkin potential
Other Editors: Forget what they said in 2016
Froma Harrop: Crime, the police and reality
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Leonard Pitts Jr.: Can we still be a country?
LIFESTYLES
Dairy dishes deliver taste and nutrition
Columbus library will host Zoom program on cookbook project
NATIONAL NEWS
GOP senators see political, principle gain in court fight
Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America's streets
Court fight adds to pile of issues weighing on voters
Americans load up on candy, trick or treat -- or not
Beta continues slow trek, bringing rain to several Southern states
Long lines of mourners pay respects to Ginsburg at court
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1. Wright, Chism head to runoff in District 37 House race AREA
2. White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes virus spike NATIONAL
3. Williams, Yates earn spots in runoff for state Senate seat AREA
4. New pumpkin patch prepares to open in Caledonia COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
5. SOCSD to eliminate hybrid learning model Oct. 5 STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
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