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Sticking together: Triplets coming to MSU together after brother's acceptance to ACCESS program

Denise Newton believes a February acceptance letter from Mississippi State University will completely change her son Rees' life.

TOP NEWS

Area students to head to state spelling bee in Jackson Tuesday

Posted earlier today in Area

Soyeon Park has won the state spelling bee every year she's attended. This year, now that she's an eighth grader, is her last year to try.

Monday profile: Local antique shop owner offers wisdom on helping others

Posted earlier today in Columbus & Lowndes County

Two local antique dealers only spent a few minutes inside Quirky Antiques, Fred Haley's antique store on Second Street North near Second Avenue, but they still gave Haley something to think about. "Antique dealers are a little like used car dealers," he mused. "The kind of people not exactly trusted in society. I don't know where that came from."

Possumhaw: Ever have that gut feeling?

Posted earlier today in Local Columns

You know that little pooch you get in your stomach as you age, well I just learned it's not your stomach at all.

Analysis: Mississippi lawmakers seek early exit to session

Posted earlier today in State

Mississippi lawmakers are aiming for an early end to their scheduled 90-day session.

OTHER RECENT HEADLINES

From left, Javonte Ellis, Ron Cooke and Harry Sanders

County to pay $15K to settle wrongful arrest suit |

Lowndes supervisors ban Kratom |

Coroner: Lowndes inmate apparently tried to hang himself in cell |

Bowker joins Dispatch as sports editor |

Judge denied motion to dismiss criminal case against Canyon Boykin |

Gov. Bryant called 'despicable' for ignoring black rep |

Judge grants extension of settlement talks in soybean suit |

Former boyfriend of burned woman fatally shot |

The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown for Feb. 11-March 1 |

Lowndes County jail inmate dies at hospital after being found unresponsive in cell |

Office Depot in Columbus to close |

City hires firm to manage storm debris removal |

Crawford reaches agreement with IRS on tax lien |

Storm causes minimal damage |

Locksley, Blackjack multi-use path projects underway |

Arrest report for 3-15-19 |

SPORTS

Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Quinndary Weatherspoon (11) shoots against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of a quarterfinal matchup in the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. MSU will face Liberty Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

MSU elated over fifth seed in first NCAA berth since 2009 |

Rebels to face Oklahoma in 8-9 matchup in South |

Smith holds on for sprint car win in season opener |

Waiting for the really hot weather |

Nationally ranked MSU women just keep on winning to solidify their program |

Bulldogs' run ends with loss to Vols; NCAAs next |

OPINIONS

Marc Dion: Where's the outrage? |

Patrick Buchanan: Is diversity a root cause of dual loyalty? |

Editorial cartoon for 3-18-19 |

Roses and thorns: 3/17/19 |

Partial to Home: Pick up trash. Tell the world about it. |

Voice of the people: Mike Mensi |

LIFESTYLES

Licensed amateur radio operator Allen McBroom demonstrates his home-based radio station west of Starkville. He is one of nearly 20 members of the Magnolia Amateur Radio Club and has logged contacts with operators in more than 60 countries and all seven continents.