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Columbus ends six-foot social distancing mandate in businesses, keeps masks in place
The Columbus City Council voted in a special-call meeting Friday to end social distancing and capacity restrictions for businesses and restaurants, though the city's mask mandate will stay in place.
TOP NEWS
Solar farm nearly doubles plans, bringing millions in tax revenue
Thirteen months after awarding a contract for a 200-megawatt solar facility in west Lowndes County to a Florida-based company, TVA has awarded another contract to the same company for another 150-megawatt solar plant.
Second victim dies from injuries in Wednesday shooting
A second person has died from a shooting Wednesday evening outside of an apartment complex off Henderson and Pilcher streets.
Judge dismisses wrongful termination suit against city by former investigator
A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice a lawsuit against the city of Columbus filed by a former Columbus Police Department investigator who alleged wrongful termination and violation of privacy.
Recycling program restarts Monday
Starkville residents can begin Monday dropping off certain recyclable materials in a designated bin outside the Sanitation Department offices.
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Mississippi gov will sign bill limiting transgender athletes
Teacher pay raise plan inches forward in Mississippi Senate
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Southsiders request more from CPD after shootings
SOCSD to keep traditional school schedule next year
Business Moves with Mary: The Veranda restaurant closed permanently
MSU to bulk up attendance at Dudy Noble this weekend
One killed, another injured in Pilcher Street shooting
Columbus COO to retire in June
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Lowndes County Marriages and Divorces Feb. 2021
City of Columbus Building Permits Feb. 22-26, 2021
SPORTS
No. 3 Mississippi State overcomes another choppy start, downs Kent State
Mississippi State falls to LSU in first game of SEC women's basketball tournament
West Lowndes girls come up just short against Ingomar in MHSAA Class 1A championship
Previewing the field in Mississippi State softball's Bulldog Invitational
Prep roundup: Caledonia baseball edges New Hope in first meeting of season
OPINIONS
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Dr. Seuss has not been 'canceled'
Mona Charen: How Mike Lee ditched constitutional conservatism for Trump
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