FAA eyes lower building height limit near airports
The government wants to dramatically reduce the allowable height of buildings near hundreds of airports — a proposal that is drawing fire from real estate developers and members of Congress who say it will reduce property values.
Miss. high court upholds open carry gun law
JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court unanimously upheld the state’s open carry-gun law Thursday, allowing it to take effect after a circuit judge’s order had
Bryant, lawmakers, NRA want to join gun lawsuit
A posse of state officials and gun advocates has asked the Mississippi Supreme Court to let them file briefs in support of the state’s open-carry law.
Hood: Appeal to support gun law coming next week
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said Wednesday that law-enforcement officers are confused about whether Mississippi has an open-carry gun law. Then, during a news conference intended to clarify the situation, Hood gave an explanation that even he conceded was “probably, you know, as clear as mud.”
Judge extends hold on open carry law
JACKSON — A Hinds County circuit judge on Friday extended his hold on Mississippi’s open-carry gun law, declaring it “without question, unconstitutionally vague.” Judge Winston
Many public buildings ban open carry of guns
Even if Mississippi’s open carry gun law takes effect, people still won’t be allowed to take firearms into the Capitol or many other state or local government buildings.
Clock ticking for ‘eyesores’
Starkville aldermen cleared the way Tuesday for demolition projects associated with dilapidated structures and issued three extensions to property owners looking to rehabilitate their properties.
Vacant storefronts: Trend or coincidence?
Another downtown business is closing its doors.
The Oldest Buildings in Columbus
I am often asked: “What is the oldest house in the Columbus area?” That of course is an easy question for it is the Cedars, the oldest part of which was probably built around 1818 or 1819.
Empty commercial space both blessing, curse
Two years after Goody’s clothing store filed bankruptcy and shut its doors in Columbus, PetSmart and T.J. Maxx are preparing to move into the space at the Magnolia Place shopping center.