EMCC's Buddy Stephens comfortable as a junior college lifer

"A junior college lifer." East Mississippi Community College football coach Buddy Stephens does not know when or where the term originated. However, he does know his comfort level with the accolade.

Officials mull possibility of referendum for drainage work

Columbus councilmen and department heads got a wake-up call last week when they saw firsthand the severity of some drainage deficiencies in their own back yard.

'Elf on the Shelf' a hit with local parents

For generations, children have cautiously guarded their behavior at Christmastime, careful not to end up on Santa's "naughty list." For 24 days, parents warn children to behave, noting that Santa is always watching. However, in recent years, Santa has gotten new little helpers to watch over boys and girls. The help comes in the form of elves who sit on a shelf.

SED employees recovering after Friday accident

Two Starkville Electric Department employees are recovering after a severe electrical accident Friday morning, SED General Manager Terry Kemp said Saturday.

A very special Christmas: Area mass choir to perform with Grammy-winning tenor (and it all began with a spot of channel surfing)

A few years ago, Doug Browning was casually flipping through channels and came across David Phelps. "I hear this voice, and I just back up and watch. I was riveted in my living room!" said the Columbus First United Methodist Church music director. Although no one could have foreseen it then, Browning's discovery planted the seed that will bring the Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist to the Golden Triangle Dec. 21 at Rent Auditorium.

OTHER RECENT HEADLINES

Arrest report: 12-8-13 |

Lawmakers seek to avert cut in teacher pay |

Allain remembered at Mississippi Capitol service |

6-term Mississippi senator to seek re-election |

Former Southaven mayor's trial continued |

Freezing rain continues overnight in north Miss. |

Renasant wrapping up M&F merger, branch closures |

Business brief: Seawright promoted |

Winter blast approaches: Downtown Wassail Fest rescheduled, W event will go on as planned tonight |

Council sets goal for new convention center approval in 3 years |

 

 

Time's up: City cancels bus service contract |

MSU student killed in Wednesday wreck |

E-911 could find new home in county education building |

Mississippi AG office tries to clarify new gun law |

Fire Dept. to be recommended for national accreditation |

Arrest report: 12-6-13 |

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SPORTS

MSU volleyball looks to continue progression |

New recruiting rules help fuel EMCC's success |

MSU women use strong first half to beat Alabama State |

Looney has helped EMCC's offensive line develop |

Columbus, Starkville split in basketball |

MSU starts slowly, can't rally vs. TCU |

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OPINIONS

Birney Imes: Mary Williams at your service |

Ask Rufus: With December rains came steamboats |

Kathleen Parker: The conscience of a pope |

Our view: Christmas all around us |

Roses and thorns 12/8/13 |

Rheta Johnson: A world apart |

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LIFESTYLES

Changes unveiled for interactive Bethlehem |

Southern Gardening: Poinsettias pop with color |

Being beautiful: Seeing the extraordinary woman in your mirror |

Pugh's design will represent Cotton District Festival |

Holidays offer chance to teach kids to serve others |

Community Calendar for the week of December 8, 2013 |

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NATIONAL NEWS

Massive crowds, world leaders to honor Mandela |

Hagel outlines new weapons sale plan for Gulf nations |

U.S. vet, 85, free from North Korea |

New consumer tips for Obama's fixer-upper website |

Police: Newlyweds killed man for thrills |

Dylan's electric guitar sells for nearly $1M |

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