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Jailers disciplined in wake of inmate escape
All nine Lowndes County Adult Detention Center employees on duty when an inmate escaped from the facility earlier this month have received "pretty serious discipline," according to sheriff's office chief deputy Marc Miley.
TOP NEWS
Body discovered in Pickens County identified as missing West Point man
Investigators with Columbus Police Department are investigating the homicide of a missing West Point man whose body was discovered in Pickens County, Alabama.
Emphasis on targeting helps football on all levels
While targeting penalties are up 73 percent this year, veteran Southeastern Conference football official Stan Murray said he believes the message of the dangers of targeting are getting through to players and coaches alike.
Three candidates certified in Dist. 38 race
The State Board of Election Commissioners qualified three candidates for the Mississippi House of Representatives District 38 special election earlier this week.
Fire badly damages east Columbus home
A Thursday evening fire left an east Columbus home with extensive damage, but no one was injured.
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SPORTS
No. 1 EMCC pulls away to beat ICC |
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EMCC continues fast start to season |
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OPINIONS
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