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Columbus council votes to raise its own salaries
The Columbus City Council has voted to raise board members' salaries by $4,000 a year effective July 1, when members are sworn in for the next 4-year term.
Tire company's announcement increases demand for brand in Clay Co.
Although the West Point plant will not make passenger car and light truck tires when it begins production in 2015, the company's decision to locate in Clay County has been met with enthusiasm.
Dorr: New UH-72 Lakotas could better protect missile sites
An Army helicopter may be the solution to the Air Force's need for security at the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile sites.
Today's paper said Cooper Tires had been bought by an Indian tire company. Cooper is the last US owned tire company in operation.
Native individuals qualify for college degree, president's lists and dean's lists
Southwestern College held commencement exercises in May. The ceremony was preceded by receptions for graduates and their families, and the Order of the Mound honorary society induction which represents the top 10 percent academically.
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I was born September 11th in Columbus, Ms. I am the second oldest of 6 girls. I attended Hughes Elementary School, Hunt Jr. High, Joe Cook and S.D. Lee High School.
Bond set for suspect in Columbus slaying
Bond was set at $250,000 for the man arrested over the weekend in connection with a shooting death in Columbus.
A 30-year-old West Point man faces murder charges after authorities say he fled the scene of a Sunday shooting.
Columbus group explores options for the Island
There has been much talk over the years about what kind of economic development projects could be lured to the Island, but so far, no one has been able to come to agreement.
Columbus' Roberta Weeks named Miss. Parent of the Year
Roberta Weeks is an administrator, an educator and a volunteer -- all laudable attainments.
Former MSU President Portera helping fill Yokohama jobs in West Point
Former University of Alabama Chancellor and Mississippi State University President Malcolm Portera begins work this month to ensure that locals get jobs at a tire plant being built in West Point.
Lifetime Achievement award winner offers a sense of Mississippi
For Patti Carr Black, a sense of place just made so much sense. "I got that from Eudora's writings, of course, and from conversations with her," she said of celebrated Jackson author and longtime friend Eudora Welty, whose home a few blocks away is now a state museum and national landmark.
Madhu Ranade appointed Severstal GM
Severstal North America has appointed Madhu Ranade as the new general manager for its rolled steel mill in Lowndes County.
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I was born September 11th in Columbus, Ms. I am the second oldest of 6 girls. I attended Hughes Elementary School, Hunt Jr. High, Joe Cook and S.D. Lee High School.
Jobs, education and leadership were the top issues discussed at Friday's State of the Region Meeting that saw movers and shaker from across the area brought together at the BancorpSouth Conference Center.
Miss. teacher arrested in sexual assault probe
The Commercial Dispatch reports that 30-year-old Marco Sebastian Suarez , of Columbus, was arrested Thursday after the student told investigators that Suarez sent her sexually suggestive Facebook messages on May 23 before assaulting her at his home.
Golden Triangle touts decade of success
Joe Max Higgins, CEO of the Golden Triangle Development Link, said the economic development organization will continue to pursue big projects.
Rhode Island company wins Columbus school bus contract
The Columbus School Board has awarded the local transportation contract to Rhode Island-based Ecco Ride.
Man sentenced in child exploitation case
A 67-year-old Columbus man has been sentenced to serve five years in prison for exploiting children for pornography.
Shawanda Jones will join approximately 125 other academically gifted students from across the state of Mississippi as a member of the MSMS Class of 2015.