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Grandmother rescues toddler from burning home

Posted in Columbus & Lowndes County

A Columbus woman escaped from her burning home Tuesday afternoon with her 2-year-old granddaughter in her arms.

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Chris Lytle holds the Steak Cookoff Association Golden Ticket he was awarded Saturday at the Alcorn County Steak Cookoff in Corinth. It sends him to the SCA World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 4-7. Lytle also will compete this weekend at the Roast 'n' Boast Mississippi State BBQ Championship in Columbus. Lytle, who works in Columbus, currently resides in Vernon, Alabama.