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Council approves $232K in employee raises
The Columbus City Council approved $232,616 in raises for employees for the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.
TOP NEWS
Keeping the torch burning: Noxubee junior QB tries to follow family tradition of winning rings
Noxubee County High School junior Maliek Stallings already knows the price of admission when he later attends a family reunion.
Last two antebellum homes in Starkville for sale; one could be torn down
The last two antebellum homes in Starkville, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are for sale.
MDOT unveils Highway 82 interchange improvements
Mississippi Department of Transportation officials officially unveiled plans for upgrades at two of Highway 82's interchanges during a Thursday evening public hearing.
College View, 550 Russell projects moving forward
Two new mixed-use projects at differing stages of development near Mississippi State University's campus took steps toward becoming a reality in Starkville Thursday.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Authorities arrest drive-by shooting suspects |
The Sherman Business Report: Twisted Burger opening new location in West Point |
Sturgis bike rally a 'reunion' for committed attendees |
Golden Triangle inclusivity touted at vigil for Charlottesville |
CMSD students perform poorly on state assessments |
Business brief: Galloway Chandler McKinney Insurance honored |
Business brief: Vaughn elected |
Business brief: Wilson hired |
Suspect arrested in armed robbery, kidnapping case |
Almost 3-mill increase expected for Oktibbeha operations |
Vigil in honor of Charlottesville to be held at MSU |
2 dead in Oktibbeha County car crash |
Sex offender tries to assault Realtor during house showing |
Debate on Starkville alcohol ordinance moves forward |
New Hope YMCA gets reprieve from closure |
SPORTS
New Hope putting pieces together on offense |
Rousing rout for West Point in opener |
Kendrick, Caledonia set for county showdown vs. West Lowndes |
LeBrun eager for challenge of another Possum Town Triathlon |
Cohen: Construction on schedule at Dudy Noble |
OPINIONS
Slimantics: An experiment in the Delta |
Local voices: Streams of bliss flowing across the universe |
Voice of the people: Jim Borsig |
Froma Harrop: Trump no longer shocks. Helpers who know better do |
Editorial cartoon for 8-17-17 |
Home Base: Truth and myths about American exceptionalism |
LIFESTYLES
Anne's Kitchen: Schnitzel for supper? Plus a great idea for breakfast |
Tomato mozzarella and basil tart is a versatile dish |
For a deceptively simple cabbage and noodle saute, use kelp |
Cooking on deadline: Korean-style grilled short ribs |
Game on: Geek is chic and fun ramps up as GT Comic Con expands |
Six decades later, a veteran gratefully receives medals |
NATIONAL NEWS
Charlottesville violence revives painful past for minorities |
Express Scripts to limit opioids; doctors concerned |
Is it really Lyme? Researchers developing a new test to tell |
Can't see the solar eclipse? Tune in online or on TV |
On a chaotic day in DC, Trump goes after Amazon, again |
Protesters topple Confederate statue in North Carolina |
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3. 2 dead in Oktibbeha County car crash STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
4. Sex offender tries to assault Realtor during house showing AREA
5. Suspect arrested in armed robbery, kidnapping case COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
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