FEATURED STORY
Murder suspect released without trial after 12 years
One West Point resident was working in a downtown salon Wednesday when she heard the man who allegedly shot her uncle would be released from custody without standing trial.
TOP NEWS
New Hope YMCA members organize to try to save facility
Members of the Frank P. Phillips Memorial YMCA branch in New Hope are rallying to save the facility.
Unity Park induction process expected this fall
A process to honor Oktibbeha County residents who positively impacted their community at Unity Park is expected to begin this fall.
Let the sunshine in: Local attorney converting home, office, rental properties to solar power
Columbus attorney David Owen and his wife, Renee, are having solar panels installed in their historic Southside home, rental houses and his downtown office building.
The Sherman Business Report: Columbus Walmart discontinues 'price match' policy
In June 2016, Wal-Mart announced that it would slowly begin phasing out its price matching policy at its stores.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Man charged for stealing gun, other items from local business employees |
Police search for armed convenience store robber |
West Point teen gets 12 years for manslaughter in father's 2013 death |
Golden Triangle unemployment continues summer climb |
Grand jury to get case of man accused of killing 8 |
New Hope YMCA to close Aug. 31 |
Man arrested in Tenn. for Tabernacle Road home invasion |
Five educators sue SOCSD for age, racial discrimination |
Anonymous food pantry seeks to provide stigma-free assistance |
MSMS reserve fund reaching critical point |
Contestants concerned about 'Gemini' talent show |
Local man, 4 juveniles arrested for burglary of downtown office building |
Hearing set for Miss. man charged with killing 8 |
Setting boundaries in homes with firearms |
Lowndes elderly beat heat with fans |
SPORTS
Christy excited to carry on tradition at West Lowndes High |
Taylor rehabilitating injury to be ready for Division I debut |
Simmons hopes to be leader for MSU defense |
VIDEO: Brian Baker discusses Jeffery Simmons |
New season excites Oak Hill Academy coach Bohon |
Growth continues for Heritage Academy softball team |
OPINIONS
Our View: MSU football: What were once hopes have become expectations |
Editorial cartoon for 7-27-17 |
Bill Press: Health care on life support |
Our View: Misplaced priorities |
Wyatt Emmerich: Mississippi better served with less ideology, more practical policy |
Editorial cartoon for 7-26-17 |
LIFESTYLES
Outside the box: Local market boasts Filipino veggies and tasty treats |
A tenderloin gets an assist from dark brown sugar, paprika |
Take advantage of the tomato deluge now and make lunch |
Well grounded: This pilot discovers a talent as an 'aspiring tamer of wood' |
CCT youth: Come on in, meet 'Mississippi Characters' |
Just one week left to purchase bricks at MSU Junction |
NATIONAL NEWS
Trump's order: Bar all transgender troops from military |
Trump's transgender troops ban divides veterans in Congress |
House GOP works to deliver on border wall for Trump |
AP Exclusive: Boy Scouts chief expected a fiery Trump speech |
Senate opens 'Obamacare' debate at last but outcome in doubt |
Trump: Nation closer to liberation from 'Obamacare' |
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1. MSMS reserve fund reaching critical point COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
2. Contestants concerned about 'Gemini' talent show AREA
3. Five educators sue SOCSD for age, racial discrimination STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
4. Setting boundaries in homes with firearms COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
5. Man arrested in Tenn. for Tabernacle Road home invasion COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
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