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Ex-Columbus HS teacher found guilty of soliciting student for sex
A former Columbus High School chorus teacher will spend seven years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections, following a guilty verdict in a child exploitation case this week.
TOP NEWS
Starkville settles Pride lawsuit
Starkville aldermen have accepted the terms of a settlement agreement for Starkville Pride's federal lawsuit against the city for denying its parade request.
Columbus man to spend 35 years in MDOC for 2015 club shooting
A Columbus man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday will spend 35 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Recovering the past: Archaeological project hopes to confirm Union soldiers' graves in Friendship Cemetery
On Memorial Day in 1866, barely a year after the end of the Civil War, a group of Columbus women decorated the Friendship Cemetery graves of Confederate soldiers -- along with the graves of several unknown Union soldiers.
Columbus resident arrested for possession of child pornography
A Columbus resident faces charges for multiple counts of child exploitation from the state Attorney General's Office.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
OCH could decide on affiliation by June |
Paying dividends: West Lowndes students earn big returns in Stock Market Game |
Woman arrested for stabbing male acquaintance |
East Columbus Rite-Aid converts to Walgreens |
Ex-mayor who had legal problems hired as tourism consultant |
Plaque shows landmark status for civil rights leaders' home |
Two pilots involved in T-38 crash released from hospital Wednesday |
Ex-Columbus-Lowndes Airport manager arrested for embezzlement |
Three finalists announced for CMSD superintendent spot |
Local legislators jeer this year's session as unproductive |
CMSD board upholds Hickman termination |
Citizens, Pecan Acres residents grill Housing Authority head at forum |
Sturgis firefighters move 40K gallons of water in 50 minutes |
Lowndes man indicted for touching a child for lustful purposes |
Business brief: Huffman to retire |
SPORTS
Court case for Caledonia football coach candidate continued |
NeSmith Racing changes name to Durrence Layne Racing |
Ole Miss rallies past Georgia in 10th |
Stewart leads Ole Miss track and field on first day of East Regional |
MSU men go to three sets to win at NCAAs |
Sandlin leads USM in C-USA opener |
OPINIONS
Voice of the people: Andre Roberts |
Wyatt Emmerich: Field is crowded in race for Harper's seat |
Editorial cartoons for 5-25-18 |
Slimantics: Restaurant tax is Jeff Smith's albatross |
Jiben Roy: For so many things I am grateful but ... |
Editorial cartoon for 5-24-18 |
LIFESTYLES
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A creamy buttermilk coleslaw just right for the cookout |
Chili con queso dip without the plastic flavor or waxy texture |
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1. CAFB pilots released from hospital after crash COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
2. Three finalists announced for CMSD superintendent spot COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
3. Five arrested in suspected fraud operation COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
4. Ex-Columbus-Lowndes Airport manager arrested for embezzlement COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
5. Starkville could settle Pride lawsuit this week STARKVILLE & OKTIBBEHA COUNTY
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