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CPD statistics show decrease in crime over five years
Crime statistics released by Columbus Police Department show a general downward trend in felony crime rates, and particularly violent crimes, over the past five years.
TOP NEWS
Monday Profile: MSU visiting professor chronicles 125 years of work on Latin thesaurus
Christian Flow's third year at Harvard proved pivotal. The classics major lacked direction and as the challenges of the real world loomed close on the horizon, he still hadn't found his passion.
MSU bolsters mental health care offerings
When Kim Kavalsky became the coordinator for mental health outreach at Mississippi State University in 2012, she was shocked to learn how many students experienced suicidal thoughts.
New leaders set course for Mississippi Legislature
Mississippi lawmakers begin their new term Jan. 7, with Republicans maintaining large majorities in the House and Senate. Some leadership jobs will change hands, including chairmanships of important committees.
EMCC police searching for missing student
Police are looking for a missing East Mississippi Community College student last seen Wednesday.
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Columbus to cease upkeep at Luxapalila Creek Park after 20 years
Future of Starkville rental property debate unclear
One in hospital, one in custody after Friday hit-and-run
West Point man accused of sending threatening text messages
18-year-old arrested in armed robbery
Lawsuit: Mississippi police sexually harassed teen girl
Disaster declaration for Mississippi areas in Oct. 26 storms
Parents sue Mississippi official over shared autopsy photos
Business partner acquitted in $85M Mississippi Ponzi scheme
County taps CivicPlus for new website
Mother, grandmother charged with neglecting child who drowned
Exhibit at MSU highlights state's role in women's suffrage movement
CPD sets up mobile command center in business areas to deter holiday-related crime
Audit: Narcotics director improperly paid for comp time
SPORTS
Mississippi State's Kylin Hill, Chauncey Rivers named to Associated Press All-SEC teams
Pickens Academy falls in Christmas tournament championship
Mississippi State to play Louisville in Music City Bowl Dec. 30
Brandon Harris, Dantariyus Cannon power West Point to fourth straight title
West Point beats Picayune in MHSAA Class 5A championship game for historic 11th state title
OPINIONS
Possumhaw: Memories of the Christmas tree
Patrick J. Buchanan: Democrats' diversity -- only in the back of the bus
Ask Rufus: A story of early Columbus
Voice of the people: Kerry Blalock
LIFESTYLES
A world of Christmas: Friends celebrate their bond with international flair
White Christmas marks 103rd year at First Methodist
Columbus library Snow Day to feature Santa and 'snow'
In the garden with Felder: Some year-end decisions in the garden
Southern Gardening: Savannah hollies decorate landscapes past Christmas
Worth the drive: Observatory to offer program on the 'Christmas star'
NATIONAL NEWS
Nissan gives workers 2 unpaid days off as US sales slump
Ceremony honors those killed in 1941 Pearl Harbor attack
Uber reports more than 3,000 sexual assaults on 2018 rides
State AGs look to head off T-Mobile-Sprint deal in court
Supreme Court keeps federal executions on hold
US firms keep hiring, easing worries of weakening economy
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