Lawsuit by college professors and students challenges Alabama’s anti-DEI law
University professors and students in Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new state law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and put limits on how race and gender can be discussed in the college classroom.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.
Biden signs ambitious order to bolster energy resources for AI data centers
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations, such as large-scale data centers and new clean power facilities, can be built quickly and at scale in the United States.
What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth faced an important test in his fiery confirmation hearing on Tuesday — but he didn’t just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as defense secretary.
SEC sues Elon Musk, saying he didn’t disclose Twitter ownership on time before buying it
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued billionaire Elon Musk, saying he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in early 2022, before buying the social media site.
Mississippi House set to vote this week on income tax elimination-gas tax increase plan
A House committee passed a major tax cut plan on Tuesday evening that would eventually abolish the state income tax, reduce taxes on groceries, increase local sales taxes and provide more money for road work.
Trump says he will create an ‘External Revenue Service’ agency to collect tariff income
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to create a new agency called the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs and other revenues from foreign nations.
Rubio warns China is America’s ‘biggest threat,’ affirms value of NATO alliance
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday painted a dark vision of the consequences of America’s “unbalanced relationship” with China, echoing President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-globalist rhetoric as he vies to be confirmed as his secretary of state.
No injuries from car fire in Columbus Place parking lot
A car caught fire a little after noon Wednesday in the Columbus Place parking lot.
Younger named Senate Highways and Transportation chair
Columbus native Chuck Younger has been named the chair of the state Senate’s Highways and Transportation Committee.
J5 owner Jabari Edwards sues USA over alleged falsehoods
Less than a year after being acquitted of federal fraud charges, Jabari Edwards is suing the federal government for compensatory damages, claiming a years-long investigation into his businesses was based on false statements and misrepresentations by a federal agent.
Two arrests made in connection with East Columbus shooting
Police have made two arrests and issued two arrest warrants in connection with a Sunday shooting in East Columbus that sent a minor to the hospital, a press release from the Columbus Police Department said.
Mary Means Business: GameStop in Columbus closing Saturday
GameStop is closing in Columbus.
Lowndes County Marriages and Divorces, December 2024
Marriages Devirio Frierson and Lucy Crabbe; Dec. 2 Jeremiah Stokes and Desirae Yates; Dec. 6 Phillip Smith and Erica Hall; Dec. 6 Jordan Hawkins and
Oktibbeha County Divorces, November 2024
Divorces Alexis B Logan and Demorial Logan; Nov. 13 Crystal Leigh McReynolds and Peter M McReynolds; Nov. 1 Tenisha Isaac and Herschel Isaac; Nov. 18
Lowndes County Marriages and Divorces, November 2024
Marriages Jamarius Porche and Christian Ewing; Nov. 1 Willie Harris Jr. and Britney Henry; Nov. 1 Kenneth Harris and Courtney Harris; Nov. 1 Chad Surunis
Lowndes County Marriages and Divorces, October 2024
Marriages Anthony Buckhalter and Latriee Harper; Oct. 2 Djalal Sayad-Asadi and Kalin Hewett; Oct. 4 Joseph Daughtry and Lillian Granderson; Oct. 5 Larry Spragin and
Oktibbeha County Divorces, September 2024
Divorces Amos Robinson III and Rakita Robinson; Sept. 24 Harley T Middleton and Zachary A Middleton; Sept. 19 Alexis Davis and Randy Davis; Sept. 30
Oktibbeha County Divorces, August 2024
Divorces Amanda Palmer Netadj and Mahyar M Netadj; Aug. 13 Kerby Sherman and Angela Sherman; Aug. 22 Carey J West and Justin B Denson; Aug.
Lowndes County Marriages and Divorces, September 2024
Marriages J T Brandon and Tyra Harris; Sept. 6 Oscar Clemons and Wilonda Murray; Sept. 7 Sawyer Brown and Ragan Huckaby; Sept. 7 Jerome Armstead
A spectator’s guide to the College Football Playoff
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