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Arrest made in Monday night robbery
An 18-year-old is in custody for a Monday night robbery in Lowndes County.
TOP NEWS
Hosemann to high school seniors: Voting is an obligation
During their Tuesday morning assembly the roughly 250 members of the senior class at Columbus High School turned their attention to an important date on the calendar -- graduation day -- as they were informed about how to order everything from caps and gowns to class rings. But the students' attention was also directed to another day, Nov. 6, the date of the general election in Mississippi.
Juvenile charged in hit-and-run involving SHS student
A juvenile is accused of leaving the scene of an accident after an alleged hit-and-run involving a Starkville High School student last week.
Fire destroys church building in Oktibbeha County
A church building burned down late Tuesday night in Oktibbeha County.
Give a nod to coffee: From the bean to the cup -- drink up for National Coffee Day
An amusing saying that's shown up on everything from mugs to T-shirts to wall art is: "First I drink coffee, then I do things." Hands up, all who can identify. National Coffee Day Saturday may be just for you.
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Men plead guilty to harboring illegal workers at restaurant |
Ole Miss seeks fast removal of donor's name after flap |
CMSD solves compliance issues with SPED program |
Burns Bottom survey reveals historically fragmented neighborhood |
Second Chambers trial begins with Oktibbeha jury |
Man pleads guilty to 2016 Princess Theater shooting |
Woman charged with stealing two cars last week |
Mississippi auditor: 2 ex-workers at college misspent money |
Hosemann to visit Lowndes County on Voter Registration Day |
CMSD to address SPED compliance at public meeting |
Analysis: Public retirement plan pressure won't end soon |
SPORTS
Brownlee, No. 1 EMCC set to face No. 20 East Central C.C. |
Walters column: Marquee matchups headline remainder of prep football schedule |
Williams, MSU set to host Florida at Davis Wade |
Noxubee County looks to right ship in final non-region game |
DeCrane sees growth in game for ranked MSU soccer team |
Former Starkville High standout Brooks making plays at Copiah-Lincoln Community College |
OPINIONS
Our View: The power of a story |
Jiben Roy: What a life -- from pure mind comes peace |
Editorial cartoon for 9-26-18 |
Wyatt Emmerich: We don't realize how much better the world is getting |
Our View: CMSD SPED program takes steps in the right direction |
Charlie Mitchell: Public purse not proper for punishment or reward |
LIFESTYLES
A bourbon bread pudding with a real taste of New Orleans |
You can get great meaty, bold chili thanks to a multicooker |
Pan roasting chicken produces moist meat and crisp skin |
Tell us a story: Master storytellers tickle funny bones and tug heartstrings |
Columbus Art Walk Downtown Thursday is Top 20 Event |
Bring a chair, and even dinner, for 'Oedipus' this week |
NATIONAL NEWS
GOP lines up Kavanaugh vote plan as showdown hearing nears |
Cosby in cuffs: TV star gets 3 to 10 years for sex assault |
World leaders laugh as Trump boasts of his achievements |
Border Patrol's first female chief hopes to inspire women |
Florence flooding slowly envelops homes |
Pope: Priestly abuse scandals driving Catholic faithful away |
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