New Hope defense holds late as Trojans beat Aberdeen for first win
Hayden Harris batted away the Bulldogs’ go-ahead two-point conversion attempt with 29 seconds left, New Hope rebuffed Aberdeen on another last-second possession, and the Trojans snagged a home victory.
Prep football capsules: Back from bye week, Columbus excited to host Lanier
Here’s what to watch for when local high school football teams take the field Friday.
‘Our Hero’: Late Aberdeen officer Johnny B’s bench dedicated at Leadership Plaza
Johnny Buster’s memory and story will live on next to his late son’s in downtown Columbus.
In early January, Buster passed away at 72 leaving a legacy of dedication to the military, his family and the citizens he protected.
Man tells his story of abuse by a priest who served in the Columbus area
John Long will be 83 in April and confesses there are things he cannot remember from his childhood.
Such is the erosive nature of time.
Engineer explores hydroelectric power at Lock and Dam
Although it’s likely to be at least a half-dozen years away from reality, Columbus and Aberdeen may one day be home to hydroelectric power plants.
Aldermen to cut Aberdeen mayor’s salary again
Aldermen in a northeast Mississippi city are cutting a mayor’s salary for the second time this summer, saying he’s been absent from city business and unavailable to the public.
Taking command: From small town Mississippi to the military’s world stage
As a senior at Aberdeen High School in the spring of 1994, Scott Rowe was named “Most Likely to Succeed.” The honor has proven prophetic many times over.
Power struggle: Aberdeen mayor, aldermen at odds over who leads electric department
An ongoing series of developments, including conflicting board votes and accusations of an illegal meeting, is pitting Aberdeen’s city government against itself in a struggle over who is the city electric department head.
Monroe Co. courthouse reopens after threat
The Monroe County courthouse in Aberdeen has reopened following its closure Monday after someone threatened to attack the building.
Aberdeen schools settle lawsuit with former basketball coach
Former Aberdeen High School basketball coach Roy Hazzle accepted $15,000 to settle his discrimination lawsuit against the Aberdeen School District.
2 men die in Friday Aberdeen shootout
Two men are dead following a domestic dispute Friday near Aberdeen.
Tenn-Tom lock to be named for Waldon
A lock and dam at Aberdeen, Mississippi, on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway will soon bear the name of longtime water administrator Don Waldon.
Kemira announces $13.9M investment in Aberdeen
Chemical company Kemira is investing $13.9 million in an expansion of its dry polymer manufacturing operations in Aberdeen, creating six new jobs.
Aberdeen makes plans for old depot
Aberdeen leaders want to increase the city’s sustainability and livability.
Lesbian sues town for denying gay bar permit
A woman’s federal lawsuit that accuses the leaders of a north Mississippi town of conspiring to prevent her from opening a gay bar by denying her a business license will go to trial Jan. 26, 2015, in Aberdeen.
City of Aberdeen seeks to recoup outstanding fines
The city of Aberdeen will begin publishing the names of people owing the largest past-due fines and fees to the city.
Aberdeen city judge reprimanded, fined for argument
JACKSON — An Aberdeen city judge will be publicly reprimanded and fined $1,000 for getting into an argument with a probation officer outside his courtroom
Authorities in Aberdeen find woman’s body
ABERDEEN — Police say they have found a body in Aberdeen and are trying to determine if it is a woman who has been missing
Memphis woman arrested for drugs in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN — Authorities say a 38-year-old Memphis, Tenn., woman was arrested Friday after they found more than 4 pounds of marijuana in her car during
Public shuttle service on tap for Aberdeen
ABERDEEN — The city of Aberdeen has contracted with a Columbus firm to provide shuttle service to local residents. Riders will pay a fee for
