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Tradition versus inclusion: Local Methodists grapple with potential split over LGBTQ ministers, marriages

Posted in Area

One Golden Triangle resident said it wasn't until he was an adult that he learned some Christians accept members of the LGBTQ community for who they are.

TOP NEWS

Private probation firms cash in on monitoring offenders

Posted 1/25/2020 in Area

Whenever Lowndes County Justice Court Judge Ron Cooke imposes a fine on someone, he always asks them, "How much can you afford to pay?"

Ask Rufus: A New City Hall and Fire Station

Posted 1/25/2020 in Local Columns

Last week Carol Brown took her fourth grade class from New Hope Elementary School on a walking tour of downtown Columbus to discover the history found in the buildings there. They had some questions about City Hall's history and the old bell that is displayed in front of the building.

The art of the blade: Local bladesmith takes forge skills from the back porch to national TV

Posted 1/25/2020 in Community

Anticipation ran high at the Cargile house in Lowndes County the night of Jan. 15. Friends and family gathered around the television -- Mitch Cargile was about to make his screen debut. Cargile, 38, was one of four bladesmiths competing in that evening's episode of "Forged in Fire."

Police seek persons of interest in Friday shooting

Posted 1/25/2020 in Columbus & Lowndes County

Columbus police have identified a person of interest in a Friday night shooting that sent one man to the hospital.

OTHER RECENT HEADLINES

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Veteran challenges civilians to better engage with military personnel

City stays 'frugal' as spending, hiring freezes lifted

'I've had a good time': Rosenhan reflects on long career in fire service

Mississippi governor tours prison rocked by deadly violence

New appeal filed in 12-year sentence for cellphone in jail

CVB will provide Juneteenth full funding in advance

$1 billion tech development eyes North Star

Young seeks reappointment to CMSD board

Business Moves with Mary: Restaurant and bar opens in Columbus

Another inmate dies in a troubled Mississippi prison

Business brief: NMMCC-West Point recognizes Thomas as Outstanding Employee

SPORTS

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College commit Aniya Saddler is the leading scorer for Columbus and might just be the newest star for the Falcons.

Columbus High senior Aniya Saddler has had to wait her turn. Now she's the Falcons' newest star.

Mississippi State women dismantle Ole Miss as Kobe Bryant's death looms over game

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash

Starkville High star wide receiver Rufus Harvey commits to Arkansas State

Heritage Academy offensive lineman Ethan Bumgarner flips commitment to Northwest Mississippi Community College

Prep basketball roundup: New Hope boys rout West Point, reach 18-1

OPINIONS

Partial to Home: Tennessee Williams comes to visit

Roses and thorns: 1-26-20

Voice of the people: Robert Smith

Voice of the people: Kerry Blalock

Slimantics: Through the lens of Willie Nash's cellphone, stories of contraband

Voice of the people: Carol Anne Beard

LIFESTYLES

Mississippi University for Women alumna Dr. Doris Taylor of the Texas Heart Institute will present a keynote address during the Imagine, Inspire, Challenge Symposium at the university at 7 p.m. Feb. 6.