Winter blast approaches: Downtown Wassail Fest rescheduled, W event will go on as planned tonight

The weather outside is frightful... The AccuWeather.com forecast for the Golden Triangle this afternoon is mostly cloudy and much colder with occasional rain and a thunderstorm. In the evening, there will be occasional drizzle and breezy winds with an overnight low of 30 degrees.

Time's up: City cancels bus service contract

Columbus' contract with Lawrence Transit System to bring public transportation to the city is officially null and void. Mayor Robert Smith said he spoke with LTS coordinator Dorothy Dowdell Thursday and informed her it would be in the best interest of the city going forward if the contract was canceled.

Council sets goal for new convention center approval in 3 years

Columbus councilmen want a new convention center. The council wants one planned and approved by the end of their term in 2017.

E-911 could find new home in county education building

Oktibbeha County School District's administrative home could be retooled for E-911 use, a move that would alleviate space restrictions at emergency management's current Jefferson Street location.

Slimantics: Mandela the prisoner

Today, free people and people throughout the world pay homage the memory and legacy of Nelson Mandela, whose courage, foresight and spirit transformed a nation.

OTHER RECENT HEADLINES

Renasant wrapping up M&F merger, branch closures |

Business brief: Seawright promoted |

MSU student killed in Wednesday wreck |

Mississippi AG office tries to clarify new gun law |

Fire Dept. to be recommended for national accreditation |

Arrest report: 12-6-13 |

Wassail Feast postponed until Dec. 13 |

Sources: Bulldogs bound for Liberty Bowl |

Link has much to celebrate at annual luncheon |

Quality of life issues dominate Wards 4, 5 |

 

 

Art contest winners, Santa to serve as parade marshals |

Industry leaders act as judges at Caledonia science fair |

MUW student submits winning Market Street 2014 poster |

Tupelo police arrest high-speed pursuit suspect |

C Spire rolls out 10 Starkville 'fiberhoods' |

Business brief: Huffman completes training |

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SPORTS

MSU starts slowly, can't rally vs. TCU |

Title is family affair for Tornadoes |

Pickens County's defense dominates in title victory |

Ready calls out teammates after loss to TCU |

Mays intends to return to EMCC play compete for starting QB job |

EMCC, Georgia Military will feature contrasting styles |

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OPINIONS

Lynn Spruill: Old Highway 82 |

Leonard Pitts: Pope vs. Rush |

Voice of the people: Kyla and Madison at Sale Elementary School |

Our view: Economic development: We all have a role to play |

Slimantics: It's only a game ... or is it? |

Kathleen Parker: The GOP's toxic messaging |

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LIFESTYLES

A gingerbread campus: MUW's front campus has never looked so ... delicious |

Japan food seeks cultural heritage as young spurn rice |

Creamy truffles without cream? Turn to chestnuts |

A quiche that keeps the carbs and fat at bay |

'Messiah': An annual touchstone invites area singers to join the 'joyful noise' |

Starkville Tour of Homes: Looking a lot like Christmas |

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NATIONAL NEWS

Milk prices could rise if farm bill looms |

Democrats, GOP craft backup for stalled defense bill |

Editorial cartoon for 12-6-13 |

Fast-food protesters push for wage hikes |

Ky. man fills brother's wish with big tip in Vt. |

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's peacemaker, dies at 95 |

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