High-quality cadets help recruitment rise for MSU ROTC
While the Army is struggling with recruitment across the nation, Mississippi State University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps program doesn’t seem to have the same problem.
St. Paul’s church opens doors for prayer, healing following divisive election season
After an election season fraught with assassination attempts, last-minute candidate swaps and divisive policy disagreements, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is once again opening its doors to offer the community a place for reflection, prayer and healing.
Possible path emerges for killing Columbus annexation plan
A request for discovery in the city’s annexation case in chancery court led Ward 3 Councilman Rusty Greene on “one more attempt” Tuesday to get his colleagues to drop the effort altogether.
Part-time building inspector hired despite heated debate
Building Official Kenny Wiegel entered Tuesday’s city council meeting asking the council to approve his recommendation for a part-time inspector he could train as his eventual replacement.
Education: ICC, The W sign MOU for bachelor’s degree program in elementary, special education
Itawamba Community College and Mississippi University for Women signed a memorandum of understanding Nov. 1 to offer an undergraduate program of study that will lead to a bachelor’s degree in elementary education or special education from the School of Education at The W.
6-acre solar farm to power 75% of Airbus’ electrical needs
The county board of supervisors unanimously agreed to grant Airbus Helicopters a 10-year ad valorem tax abatement for the company’s $3.5 million expansion, which includes adding a 6-acre solar farm.
Columbus woman killed in mobile home fire
Emergency responders put out a fatal mobile home fire in Steens Saturday, finding one woman deceased inside and opening an investigation into the incident.
Chance meeting in Costa Rica thrusts Columbus woman onto Paris runway
Longtime Columbus resident Renée Owen was sitting poolside in Costa Rica on a vacation she took with her husband David in May, resting with cucumbers on her eyes. When she looked up, she saw a woman crocheting while sitting in a nearby pool chair.
Tennessee Williams Home to reopen despite uncertain funding
The Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center will finally reopen to the public Monday after completing hundreds of thousands of dollars in renovations, though funding for the site’s future remains unsecured.
Online auction could offload surplus city property
A backlog of surplus property could be headed for an online auction this month if city council members approve the move Tuesday.
MUW expands pathways for technical students to earn advanced degrees
A partnership between Mississippi University for Women and East Central Community College is giving students a chance to secure advanced business degrees in less time and at a lower cost.
New Hope High student arrested after gun found in car on campus
Two New Hope High school students were arrested Thursday on school property in separate incidents, one of which allegedly involved a 17-year-old possessing a gun on school grounds.
Repeat offender who escaped jail sentenced to 32 years
A Columbus man was sentenced to 32 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to escaping the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center, attempting to steal a vehicle and cocaine charges.
Residents asked to sound off on road safety concerns
City officials are asking residents to take an online survey that could lead to millions in federal grant money to make street conditions safer.
Two Columbus men face assault charges after separate domestic disputes
Two Columbus men are in custody following separate domestic incidents Saturday involving weapons, according to a press release Columbus Police Department issued Tuesday.
$4.9M rail expansion looks to make port more attractive
The Lowndes County Port has received $2.9 million in federal infrastructure funds for a $4.9 million rail expansion into the southern side of its property.
Art ‘N Antiques coming this weekend with a side of Victorian mourning
This year’s Art ‘N Antiques show will have a more haunting character than usual thanks to a Halloween partnership with the Preservation Society of Columbus, bringing a weekend of events with a new Victorian mourning theme.
Education: Celebrating early literacy: CPDC at The W joins nationwide ‘Read for the Record’
Students at the Child and Parent Development Center at Mississippi University for Women joined the nation Thursday for the 19th annual Read for the Record, the world’s largest shared reading experience, to increase awareness of early literacy.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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