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Retail Coach to update council on progress

Columbus councilmen will hear an update this evening on retail recruitment efforts in the city. Caroline Hearnsberger, a retail recruitment specialist with The Retail Coach of Tupelo, said her report will partially focus on foundational data, such as demographics, the firm can use to attract new retailers. The council meets at 5 p.m. in the Municipal Complex.

TOP NEWS

Photo: MSU watch party

Posted about 2 hours ago in Starkville & Oktibbeha County

Mississippi State women's basketball players and fans react to being named a No. 1 seed and hosting the first and second round games at Humphrey Coliseum during the NCAA women's selection show watch party held Monday in Starkville.

Oktibbeha County Humane Society receives $150K grant

Posted about 2 hours ago in Starkville & Oktibbeha County

Oktibbeha County Humane Society would love to put itself out of business. Martha Thomas, OCHS director of development and community relations, said that's actually any animal shelter's goal. In order to achieve that feat, Thomas said OCHS is trying to decrease the animal population in Oktibbeha County.

Suspect nabbed for harassing phone calls to business

Posted about 2 hours ago in Columbus & Lowndes County

A man accused of making multiple harassing and threatening phone calls to a Columbus business has been arrested.

Man arrested for allegedly shooting into a dwelling

Posted about 2 hours ago in Columbus & Lowndes County

Columbus police have arrested a man accused of shooting into a home in south Columbus.

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SPORTS

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Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer, second from left, watches the NCAA selection show with players from left: Jazzmun Holmes, Teaira McCowan, Anriel Howard, Chloe Bibby and Myah Taylor Monday night at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville. In front of the players and coaches are the SEC Women’s basketball tournament, left and regular season trophies.

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LIFESTYLES

Licensed amateur radio operator Allen McBroom demonstrates his home-based radio station west of Starkville. He is one of nearly 20 members of the Magnolia Amateur Radio Club and has logged contacts with operators in more than 60 countries and all seven continents.