Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steadier this time around
Oil prices resumed their rise on Tuesday because of the war with Iran, but U.S. stocks held steadier this time around.
Oil veteran warns Iran conflict could keep gas prices high awhile
When Frank Howell heard the news that the United States and Israel had launched a surprise missile attack in Iran on Feb. 28, he knew he needed to act quickly.
State’s top spellers return to Columbus next week
Five years after the statewide spelling bee nearly disappeared, the competition continues to thrive.
Residents divided on issue of banning kratom
During a public hearing Tuesday night at City Hall, Brandie Stribling told aldermen that an addiction to kratom pills made her husband “unrecognizable.”
Two city lots for sale; Buyers must build houses there
The city is looking to sell two adjacent vacant parcels on Fifth Avenue South, but with a caveat: start building on them within six months or surrender them back to the city.
Education Brief: Klark elected to Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, La. – Katelyn Klark, of Caledonia, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and
Education Brief: Shelton named STAR Student for Heritage Academy
COLUMBUS – Heritage Academy high school senior Brayden Shelton has been named the school’s STAR Student for the 2025-2026 academic year. Shelton was selected for
Education: Starkville senior receives DAR Citizenship Award
Starkville High School senior, Catherine Shapley, was honored by the Oktibbeha County Hic-A-Sha-Ba-Ha Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with the organization’s annual Citizenship Award for SHS students.
Feds move to dismiss charges against Army veteran who burned American flag near White House
The Justice Department has moved to dismiss charges against an Army veteran who set fire to an American flag near the White House last year to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order on flag burning.
Education: FORGE Girls Construction Camp participants install community food pantries in Columbus
Students who participated in last summer’s FORGE Girls Construction Camp recently celebrated the completion of a meaningful community project with the installation of four food pantries across Columbus.
US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease
A drop in oil prices on Monday helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one of President Donald Trump’s closest aides during a period of political turbulence.
Vasey ready to ‘hit the ground running’ as new LINK CEO
It took five days for Iain Vasey to drive from Oregon to the Golden Triangle.
Community Profile: Hands-on learning, lasting impact
In the kitchen at Lowndes County School District County Career Technology Center, culinary arts instructor Victoria Richardson moves between workstations, easily answering students’ questions about everything from cooking techniques to plate presentations.
Sunday storm sends Brewski’s roof flying
The last place Brewski’s owner Ashley Ray expected to find her roof Sunday night was wrapped around a utility pole.
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump’s stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.
All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says
All six crew members of a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed while supporting operations against Iran are dead, the U.S. military said Friday.
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
The U.S. is temporarily easing some sanctions on Russian oil shipments, reflecting global concerns over sharply higher crude prices due to supply shortages stemming from the Iran war.
