Bitcoin mining operation eyes expansion in Columbus
For nearly a year, a bitcoin mining facility in Columbus has quietly operated thousands of computers around the clock, drawing on excess electricity capacity from Columbus Light and Water with hopes of expanding soon.
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.
Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers’ questions about Trump’s involvement in Epstein files release
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on President Donald Trump’s involvement in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files as she defended the Trump administration’s actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing the process.
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president’s allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government, halting its formation or any potential payouts for at least the next two weeks.
Women’s College World Series: Shirts sporting ‘mantra of the softball season’ take over WCWS
A deal went down off of Exit 14 in Columbus, Georgia, Wednesday evening.
School officials have vague answers for aldermen on expected tax impact of new high school
A board of aldermen work session grew contentious Friday following a status update on the new Starkville High School after Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District officials failed to provide an estimate on how taxpayers could be affected by the board’s decision to borrow $101 million.
OSHA: Roofing company had similar citations before fatal fall at MUW
A Saucier-based roofing company racked up 10 citations and was assessed more than $82,000 in penalties by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration following an incident at Mississippi University for Women that killed a worker in Columbus last year.
Farewell to Fairview: Fairview closes doors after nearly 70 years educating East Columbus
For the entirety of her 25-year career in education, Pam Johnson has watched her students grow up at Fairview Elementary School.
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting. There’s no immediate effect on the midterms
A federal judge has declined to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for potential sweeping changes in how American elections are run shortly before this year’s midterm elections.
Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin
Huge crowds of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a pillar in a symbolic ritual on one of the final days of the Hajj in temperatures reaching over 107 degrees Fahrenheit as Muslims around the world on Wednesday started celebrating the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.
After 180 years, Columbus Marble Works remains at top of its field
At the turn of the 20th century, a young Thomas Arthur McGahey earned 50 cents a day smoothing the surfaces of marble headstones at Columbus Marble Works, a modest operation tucked near the railroad tracks in south Columbus.
Australia launches record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ at defense bases
Australia is suing U.S. conglomerate 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called “forever chemical” contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government said on Thursday.
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans’ finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away.
Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate
Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched then-President Joe Biden stumble through a disastrous debate performance that led to the end of his 2024 reelection campaign, the former first lady said in a recent interview.
Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him.
What to know about Louisiana’s effort to redraw congressional districts before the midterm elections
Republican lawmakers in Louisiana are poised to eliminate a majority-Black congressional district that elected a Democrat in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that its map constituted an illegal racial gerrymander.
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a New York department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against him, according to a person familiar with the matter.
CVB eyes stronger online marketing, partnerships with strategic plan
Targeted online advertising to draw younger tourists. Training local businesses on effective social media marketing. Advocating for new downtown businesses and lodging.
Defendant acquitted of killing, burning body of man at Lux
A Columbus man who has been held in Lowndes County Adult Detention Center for two years was acquitted Thursday for the 2024 murder of 23-year-old Elias Trudell, whose body was found burned in a vehicle near Luxapalila Creek.
Women’s College World Series: ‘Family’ the theme for fathers, fans who traveled to WCWS
There was a problem at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill in Oklahoma City on Wednesday evening.
