Morley Safer, who helped create CBS News, dead at 84
Viewers didn’t need to see Morley Safer’s reporting to feel its effects.
Summer, longtime MUW professor and artist, dies at 92
Eugenia Summer, an artist and former Mississippi University for Women professor who spent nearly four decades inspiring students with her wisdom and work while never losing her peculiar brand of humor and charm, died this weekend.
Probe of Prince’s sudden death to ‘leave no stone unturned’
Prince talked dirty in song but had a reputation for clean living. He also had an ability to put on shows that were electrifying in their athleticism.
Pop superstar Prince dies at his Minnesota home at 57
Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57.
Prince, Haggard, Bowie, White, Frey: Lousy year for music
It’s only April and already 2016 is a terrible year for music.
Ruffin, prolific Southern writer raised in Columbus, dies
Paul Ruffin, a writer who spent his formative years in Columbus and later published two novels, seven collections of poetry and a multitude of short stories and articles, has died.
He was 74.
Thomas, Air Force vet known for golf game, dies at 79
Columbus native Booker Thomas, a military man and lover of all things golf-related, has died.
He was 79.
Harper Lee, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ author, has died at 89
Harper Lee, the elusive novelist whose child’s-eye view of racial injustice in a small Southern town, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” became standard reading for millions of young people and an Oscar-winning film, has died. She was 89.
Tupelo civic leader Jack Reed Sr. dies at 91
Jack Reed Sr., a Tupelo businessman who spoke out against Mississippi’s segregationist culture and was a longtime advocate for public schools before losing a race for governor in 1987, has died.
Alan Rickman, star of stage and ‘Harry Potter,’ dies at 69
British actor Alan Rickman, a classically trained stage star and sensual screen villain in the “Harry Potter” saga and other films, has died. He was 69.
Radvanyi, former MSU professor and ambassador, dies at 93
Janos Radvanyi, a former Mississippi State University faculty member and Hungary’s ambassador to the U.S., died Monday following an extended illness, the university announced Tuesday.
Oktibbeha County Justice Court Judge Crump has died
Oktibbeha County’s District 2 Justice Court Judge W. Bernard Crump has died.
Officer Kelvin Lee dies after cancer battle
Columbus police officer Kelvin Lee died Monday night after a long battle with stomach cancer.
He was 51.
Prudhomme, Louisiana chef who popularized Cajun food, dies at 75
Paul Prudhomme, the Cajun who popularized spicy Louisiana cuisine and became one of the first American restaurant chefs to achieve worldwide fame, died Thursday. He was 75.
Columbus loses a football legend
In Canada, he was known as Jim “Long Gone” Thomas, who as a running back for the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Eskimos once ran a franchise record 104-yard touchdown and holds the record for the three longest scoring runs in team history.
But back home in Columbus, he was affectionately and simply known as “T.”
Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra dies at 90
The lovable legend of Yogi Berra, that ain’t ever gonna be over.
Subway: Co-founder of sandwich chain DeLuca dead at 67
Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world’s largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening. He was 67.
St. Paul’s, Heritage say goodbye to Fitzner
Martha Claire Fitzner, a lifelong Columbus resident, beloved teacher of 20 years, dedicated laywoman of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, loving mother, wife and friend, died Wednesday.
She was 58.
Horror master Wes Craven dies at 76
Wes Craven, the prolific writer-director who startled audiences with iconic suburban slashers like “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Scream,” has died. He was 76.
So long Uncle Bunky
Like the animal drawings that made him a north Mississippi icon, Robert “Uncle Bunky” Williams was many things at once — father, husband, cartoonist, illustrator, TV pioneer, lawman, community volunteer, history buff and a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs baseball team.