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CPD investigator faces discipline for misusing resources

A Columbus police investigator could face suspension or termination for misusing city time and resources earlier this year.

TOP NEWS

Man charged in Westside Market shooting

Posted yesterday in Starkville & Oktibbeha County

Starkville Police have arrested a man for attempting to shoot someone at the Westside Market on Sunday.

Petition push: Local Libertarians rallying support for restaurant tax referendum

Posted yesterday in Columbus & Lowndes County

As a first- and second-grade teacher, Frieda Hallman doesn't have much time to cook. She eats out pretty much every day, a habit that she believes could cost her more than she's willing to pay when the 2-percent restaurant sales tax takes effect March 1.

Lime pulling out of Starkville, MSU

Posted yesterday in Starkville & Oktibbeha County

Lime is withdrawing from the Starkville market, and according to officials, is citing Mississippi State University's decision to not allow scooters on campus as its reason for leaving.

Council votes to hire new Trotter manager

Posted yesterday in Columbus & Lowndes County

The city of Columbus plans to hire Rogena Bonner as the new director for Trotter Convention Center following current director Mike Anderson's retirement.

OTHER RECENT HEADLINES

Mary Pollitz

Business Moves with Mary: Former College St. doctor's office to become apartments |

Lowndes couple jailed for neglect of vulnerable adult |

CMSD Board recognized for superintendent search |

Gann enters Oktibbeha sheriff's race |

Business brief: McMillian selected employee of the year |

Business brief: Abrams receives award |

Building permits for 2-21-19 |

Mississippi woman pleads guilty in massive pharmacy fraud |

Implement maker moving 45 jobs to Mississippi from Tennessee |

Rawle resigns as Columbus CFO |

Slime dunk: MSU center McCowan teaches Starkville children how to make slime at Emerson |

Hotel death suspect pleads guilty to manslaughter |

Burkhalter Rigging files bankruptcy |

Hunting ordinance draws mixed reviews |

Three candidates vying for Lowndes chancery clerk |

First soldiers from Mississippi unit return from deployment |

SPORTS

Senior center fielder Jake Mangum was 1-for-4 with two RBIs to help the No. 9 Mississippi State baseball team edge Alabama-Birmingham 3-2 on Wednesday night at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville.

Mangum's hit lifts No. 9 MSU |

Weatherspoon's FT saves msu |

Ole Miss hires Nix to coach linebackers |

No. 6 MSU set for journey to Oxford |

HRs power MSU past Alabama State |

The W women win; men lose finale |

OPINIONS

Our View: In the interest of full disclosure... |

Voice of the people: Bob Raymond |

Larry Elder: Jussie Smollett supporters: rooting for a 'modern lynching' |

Editorial cartoon for 2-21-19 |

Our View: Slime: one gooey way to spark a child's imagination |

Voice of the people: Betty Armstreet Sparrow |

LIFESTYLES

In honor of February's National Almond Day, we celebrate desserts, entrees and snacks that feature the healthy nut. This lemon tart's crust is made with almonds and almond extract.