Columbus job fair set for April 30
Jobseekers across the Golden Triangle are invited to attend a city-sponsored job fair next week at the Trotter Convention Center.
Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with the massacre of eight children carried out by a father who was separating from his wife and used an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction.
Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi
Brandi Carter needs her wine.
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
President Donald Trump offered mixed messages on Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan.
With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington’s Tidal Basin annually. This year was no different, except some strolling the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial were dressed in camouflage —and armed.
Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so launched Monday.
Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl
Nearly two decades after drug addiction sent him to rehab as a teenager, 36-year-old Michael Nalewaja had settled into a quiet life in Alaska where he worked as an electrician.
Education: Chamber awards $15K in scholarships during annual education awards
The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce Education Committee on April 14 hosted its annual Education Awards Program at Mississippi University for Women, awarding $15,000 in scholarships.
Education: Area students heading to National History Day Contest
Several area students won first- or second-place at the Mississippi History Day State Contest on April 10 to qualify for the National History Day Contest.
Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine
President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.
Mississippi law school is among first in nation to require AI education
Mississippi College School of Law is one of the first schools in the nation to tackle the growing influence of artificial intelligence in jurisprudence by making AI education mandatory for all students.
Colom raises another $600K for campaign, keeping pace with incumbent
Democrat Scott Colom continues to keep pace with incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in fundraising, according to campaign finance reports from the first quarter of 2026.
Man killed in ATV accident at Mudslingers
An Aberdeen man died Saturday during an all-terrain vehicle accident at Mudslingers Offroad Trails near the Clay/Chickasaw County border.
Community Profile: ‘Crazy journey’ has Allen Lewis coaching All Star team
The last two years have been a whirlwind of fun for Allen Lewis, who has rode the roller coaster of a state championship redemption arc with Columbus’ boys basketball team as an assistant coach into a brand new and exciting first-time opportunity.
Woman injured in East Columbus shooting
Police are investigating a Saturday shooting in East Columbus that left one woman with non-life-threatening injuries.
40-plus residents displaced by Chanticleer fire
A Friday night fire that displaced more than 40 residents at a Chanticleer Apartments building, located at 602 Park Circle, is believed to be accidental, according to Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Charles Yarbrough.
Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House
The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, following a chaotic, post-midnight scramble in the House to keep the authority from expiring in a matter of days.
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wants a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom and says live broadcasts of the prosecution are violating his right to a fair trial.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force
Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
