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State bond bill won't cover full cost of amphitheater
When the Mississippi Legislature completes its estimated $400-million bond package this week, there will be money provided for construction of the Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater on The Island. That's the good news. Rep. Jeff Smith of Columbus -- chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee which crafts the bond package -- said Tuesday the bill would provide anywhere from $500,000 to $750,000 for the facility. That's the bad news.
TOP NEWS
Woman arrested for stealing state trooper's pet pit bull puppy
Derrick Beckom had left his 7-month-old pit bull puppy outside barely 10 minutes when he realized the puppy was gone.
CMSD leaders go door-to-door to involve parents
When parents didn't show up for the Parent Outreach Academic Seminar on Monday, Columbus Municipal School District officials were not deterred.
Bill to finance Columbus Light and Water fiber expansion in limbo
Columbus Light and Water is still interested in selling phone and internet service to businesses in the city, but the future of that venture is uncertain as a bill to fund the initiative makes its way through the Legislature in Jackson.
Lowndes deputies seek missing man
Deputies with Lowndes County Sheriff's Office are searching for a man who has been missing since this weekend.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Tupelo man accused of choking, kidnapping woman |
Steens man arrested for assaulting a child |
Two arrested in separate aggravated assault incidents |
Another man pleads guilty in huge Mississippi pharmacy fraud |
MSMS juniors prepare 29th 'Tales from the Crypt' event |
Photos: Sinkhole on First Street |
Applicant pool lean for Columbus CFO |
Middleton Court filling back up |
Speaker: Lawmakers eye $1,000 raise for Mississippi teachers |
BMH-Golden Triangle designated 'Baby-Friendly' |
Life Line Screening offers screenings, testing for chronic conditions |
On to the Sweet 16: Schaefer believes his team can win it all |
Monday profile: Terrell puts emphasis on getting to know, listening to patients |
Analysis: With residency rules, no carpetbaggers wanted |
A month after tornado, volunteers still cleaning up |
SPORTS
Banner Day: The W achieves NCAA D-III provisional status |
Plumlee answers in relief; Diamond Dogs blast Mississippi Valley State, 18-5 |
Thompson evolving into leader for Dawgs |
Heritage's Cameron Bell headed to Coahoma CC |
McCowan missing from Naismith final list |
Dawgs ready to perform in Pro Day |
OPINIONS
Our View: City should extend CFO applicant search |
Wyatt Emmerich: Mississippi government is shrinking |
Leonard Pitts: 'This is the price of freedom' |
Editorial cartoon for 3-27-19 |
Patrick Buchanan: Russiagate -- a bright, shining lie |
Froma Harrop: Mayor Pete will be president one of these years |
LIFESTYLES
Butter Together: A bushel and a peck |
A bread pudding that's perfect for a relaxed brunch at home |
Rethinking pasta primavera to make it taste like spring |
Use salmon's skin to stop it from drying out, release fat |
Tradition and transition: Columbus Pilgrimage includes a farewell, and a welcome |
NATIONAL NEWS
Trump's attack on 'Obamacare' gives Democrats a fresh issue |
Lawmakers denounce plan to divert military money for wall |
Dismissal of Smollett case brings backlash, more questions |
Health tips from Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen for 3-26-19 |
Special evaluations can help seniors cope with cancer care |
Trump says investigation abused him, led to 'evil things' |
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