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Slimantics: MSU's unlikely run in CWS ends in semifinals with two straight losses to Oregon State

Quick. Name the best team in Mississippi State baseball history.

TOP NEWS

Man charged with aggravated assault for shooting in Cracker Barrel

Posted about 2 hours ago in Columbus & Lowndes County

A Columbus man is charged with aggravated assault for allegedly shooting an assistant manager Friday afternoon in the Cracker Barrel restaurant on 18th Avenue North.

Chancery judges appeal Supreme Court ruling on guns in courthouses

Posted about 2 hours ago in Columbus & Lowndes County

The three 14th District chancery judges have filed an appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court, asking the high court to reconsider a June 7 ruling that overturned the judges' order to ban guns in courthouses while court is in session.

Developer finalizes purchase of Lee Middle property

Posted about 2 hours ago in Columbus & Lowndes County

The Lee Middle School property on Military Road officially has a new owner.

Ask Rufus: Stories on a Southern Porch

Posted about 2 hours ago in Local Columns

It may be social media or just changing times, but sipping cool beverages and listening to grand stories while sitting on a porch on a hot summer day seems to be a relic of the past.

OTHER RECENT HEADLINES

Mississippi holding primary runoffs for Senate and House |

Bryant won't recall troops from Mexican border |

Cracker Barrel shooting suspect captured in Tennessee |

Columbus police are searching for a suspect in a Friday afternoon shooting at Cracker Barrel on 18th Avenue North. An armed man entered the restaurant looking for his girlfriend, who works there, and shot another restaurant employee

Cracker Barrel employee shot at restaurant |

SPD arrests two for burglaries, drug trafficking |

Starkville lands $1 million sewer grant |

Grandmother arrested for kidnapping granddaughter |

CLW board approves energy rate, surcharge increases |

CRA to hold off on Burns Bottom acquisitions |

Tax ruling could lead to more money for Mississippi roads |

Mississippi gambling regulators approve sports betting rules |

Mississippi man pleads guilty in killing of Catholic nuns |

Police seeking second suspect in kidnapping case |

CMSD board approves sale of Lee Middle property |

MSU alum, convenience store owner gives away Rally Bananas to MSU fans in Omaha |

Prather named interim CEO for Partnership |

SPORTS

Pilkington says he will turn pro, leave MSU; Small, Stovall undecided |

Mississippi State center fielder Jake Mangum (15) scores in the first inning Friday as Oregon State starting pitcher Bryce Fehmel (26) looks on in the College World Series.

Bulldogs follow Gautreau's approach, lose to Beavers to force deciding game |

Offutt Air Force Base supports MSU in Omaha |

Oregon State denies MSU shot at title series |

Partial to Home: Sounds of summer |

70 days to football: Willie Gay's rarified air and sophomore season |

OPINIONS

Roses and thorns: 6/24/18 |

Voice of the people: Lee Roy Lollar Jr. |

Voice of the people: Cameron Triplett |

Editorial cartoons: 6/24/18 |

Mona Charen: Being decent |

Patrick J. Buchanan: Has the West the will to survive? |

LIFESTYLES

Emmie Sherertz puts a finishing touch on a canvas Wednesday in her home studio in north Columbus. Her collection of abstract nude oil paintings of Columbus women are included in