A judge pauses key Biden immigration program. Immigrant families struggle to figure out what to do.
Maria García began the week full of hope.
Going local: A new streaming service peeks into news in 2024 election swing states
Fans of politics have another way to keep track of what’s happening in the most competitive states in the country through a new service that collects and streams local newscasts.
Magnolia Cup Champions
The North Mississippi All-Stars soccer team won the 2024 Magnolia Cup competing in the High School Silver Division. Pictured are team members, front row, from
Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83
Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller before his company was overtaken by the rise of Amazon.com, has died at age 83.
Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years, a move designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump’s approach.
Mississippi ex-deputy seeks shorter sentence in racist torture of 2 Black men
A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy is seeking a shorter federal prison sentence for his part in the torture of two Black men, a case that drew condemnation from top U.S. law enforcement officials, including Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
The state and national Democratic parties sued Monday to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia’s State Election Board that could be used by county officials who want to refuse to certify an election, potentially causing delays in finalizing the state’s results.
Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe Harris
Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, furthering her shift away from the party she sought to represent four years ago and linking herself to the GOP nominee’s critiques of Vice President Kamala Harris and the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal.
Learning to lose
America loves a winner. Other countries probably do, too, but this is the only one I’ve ever lived in. From youth sports all the way
Public hearing set on potential sale of OCH
County supervisors have taken the next step to explore selling or leasing out OCH Regional Medical Center.
Court disruption leads to contempt charge for Beard, police chase of another man
A disruption involving a Columbus councilman Tuesday during a murder trial led to police having to chase another man across town.
City may cut its property tax rate even more
The city may not be done talking about its ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025.
More than $6.2M in taxpayer funds recovered this year
In the last six years, the state auditor’s office has demanded more in taxpayer funds than ever before, State Auditor Shad White told the Rotary Club of Columbus on Tuesday.
Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record
John Kolb, a retired Minnesota National Guard colonel, knew Tim Walz by reputation as an “excellent leader” who adroitly guided the enlisted troops in his field artillery battalion. But Kolb was stunned by what he saw when Walz left the military and entered politics.
Education: From sky to field: MSU pioneers next-gen agricultural drones
Mississippi State University is pioneering a partnership with a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer to innovate groundbreaking UAS technology.
Trump lambastes Harris and Biden on anniversary of chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
Former President Donald Trump on Monday tied Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal on the third anniversary of the suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members, calling the attack a “humiliation.”
Education: Students in MSU’s BRIDGES cohort gain valuable experience, contribute to impactful research
Student participants in Mississippi State’s BRIDGES Undergraduate Research Opportunity gain valuable experience preparing them to take the next step toward the workforce or continued studies in graduate school.
Harris and Trump squabble over muted mics at upcoming debate
The campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are arguing in advance of their high-stakes Sept. 10 debate over whether microphones should be muted except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak.
Education: Moore named honorary commander for CAFB
Mississippi University for Women’s Clear Moore was recently named an honorary commander for Columbus Air Force Base.
Harris campaign says it’s raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election battle against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump.