A good friend gave me a book entitled The Shakespeare Miscellany by David Crystal, a linguist and author about language; and his son, Ben, a Shakespearean actor. Together, they put assembled a collection of miscellaneous items about Shakespeare; everything from a comparison of the number of lines per character to a review of English history [...]
February 23, 2012
Fluoride: We’re All Retarded
According to the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, aluminum “is the third most abundant element (after oxygen and silicon), and the most abundant metal, in the Earth’s crust.” But, prior to 1886, when the smelting process of aluminum was discovered, this copious metal was somewhat of a rarity. In fact, there were probably a very small number [...]
February 22, 2012
Lady Bulldogs Make Road Finale Thursday at Florida
Mississippi States makes its final road trip of the season, as it ventures to Gainesville, Thursday, to challenge Florida, in a 6 p.m. CT tip at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The game will be broadcast on WKBB-FM 100.9 & WXWX-FM 96.3, but fans can follow updates on Twitter (www.twitter.com/mstateWBK) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/mstateWBK). The Lady [...]
February 22, 2012
Columbus High School Bomb Threat
Editor’s Note: As reported earlier by WCBI, a 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the bomb threat that was called in to Columbus High School on Wednesday morning. Moire details will be provided, as they become available. February 22, 2012 For Immediate Release Janet Lewis PIO, Columbus Municipal School District Columbus School District reported [...]
February 22, 2012
Get Your “Passport to Africa”
Special to The Real Story Columbus Middle School teams have each selected a region of Africa to research and will have that information on display for an interactive learning experience. Students will share their findings and information with students, parents, and visitors on Thursday, Feb. 23rd. CMS History classes will rotate through the informational booths [...]
February 22, 2012
A Quiet Night with the Columbus City Council – Sort of
The Real Story Staff Report Tuesday night’s meeting of the Columbus City Council was uncharacteristically quiet, until the second-to-last item in the agenda. After the usual fairly routine and banal procedural activities, decisions regarding overgrown lots, and a presentation in recognition of a former long-time city employee, a mild controversy erupted. In a discussion regarding [...]
February 22, 2012
Issue 3 Now Available!
Issue 3 is now available throughout the area! Get them ,while they’re hot (off the presses, that is)! Rate this:
February 21, 2012
February 8, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line
The February 8, 2012 edition of The Real Story is now available on-line! Simply click the “Print Edition” button, in the navigation menu, above. Rate this:
February 21, 2012
Orpheus Descending Opens Thursday!
Tickets to the professional performances of Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending are still available! Performances are scheduled for February 23-25 (Thursday-Saturday), starting at 7pm, and will take place at the Artz Performance/Conference Center (602 College Street | Columbus). Tickets for the special Thursday preview performance are $5.00 for high school and college students, teachers, and senior [...]
February 21, 2012
The Real Story is Everywhere You Turn!
Issue 3 of The Real Story will be available on Wednesday! You can satisfy your craving for The Real Story at any of the following locations: 45 Express Mart, Inc. – 2203 1/2 Highway 45 North Black Creek – 1220 Black Creek Road Caledonia Quick Stop – 9766 Wolfe Road Cal Kola Chevron – 10840 [...]
February 21, 2012
Bulldogs Entertain No. 1 Kentucky In Super Tuesday Showdown
Special to The Real Story Only once with Rick Stansbury at the helm has Mississippi State hosted a top-ranked team – Florida, in 2007. But, on Tuesday, that all changes, when No. 1 Kentucky visits Humphrey Coliseum. The Super Tuesday ESPN showdown tips at 8 p.m., with Brad Nessler, Jimmy Dykes and Shannon Spakes handling [...]
February 21, 2012
#1 Kentucky Wildcats (26-1) at Mississippi State (19-8) Preview: Cats and Dawgs Face-Off In Statement Game
#1 Kentucky Wildcats (26-1) at Mississippi State (19-8) Location: Starkville, Mississippi (Humphrey Coliseum) Time: 8 p.m. TV: ESPN Initial Analysis The Mississippi State Bulldogs head into their match-up against the #1 Kentucky Wildcats carrying a three-game losing streak. They will try to end that streak on Tuesday night. The Wildcats have five potential first-round NBA [...]
February 5, 2012
Guns, Weed, & Big Screen TVs
The recent string of burglaries may be coming to an end! With an evidence room so full of stolen property and drug-related items, one could hardly walk and it was evident that the LCSO had done a remarkable job. Among those recovered items were several big screen television sets, handguns, hunting bows and arrows, stereo systems, [...]
February 6, 2012
J. Short Rates The Class (21-28)
Initial Outlook: I have rated the Mississippi State signing class. There will be a countdown to Number One, over the course of this week. Numbers 21-28 will be the first installment. It will end with me counting down to the top spot in the class. My ratings are based on the players’ immediate impact, long-term [...]
February 6, 2012
Butterfly Rising is Coming to the Oxford Film Festival
Tanya Wright is proud to announce that Butterfly Rising will have its Mississippi premiere at the Oxford Film Festival. She asks that our readers “Like” their Facebook page, for all the latest news on BUTTERFLY RISING https://www.facebook.com/pages/Butterfly-Rising/166995178653 and the COUNTDOWN to their BIG MISSISSIPPI PREMIERE at the Oxford Film Festival on Friday, February 10, at 8:45PM and Sunday, February [...]
February 7, 2012
Print Edition Now Available On-line
Volume 1, Issue 1 of The Real Story is now available on-line. Click here, or click on “Print Edition” on the navigation menu, above. Rate this:
February 7, 2012
J.Short Rates The Class (16-20)
16. Richie Brown | Long Beach, MS (Long Beach HS) Size: 6’2 225 Primary Position: Mike Linebacker Secondary Position: Will Linebacker Consensus Rating: 3.25 2011 Stats: 209 Tkls. 11 TFL 3 Sks. 1 FF Strengths + Great Speed + Production + Intelligent Weaknesses – Not A Big Hitter – Size – Overall Athleticism Player Breakdown: Brown [...]
February 8, 2012
Additional Details to Saturday Night’s Officer-Involved Shooting
On Tuesday afternoon, The Real Story spoke to Columbus Police Chief Selvain McQueen about Saturday evening’s officer-involved shooting. Chief McQueen offered little additional details and asked that the names of the officers not be released. This is a traditional response to protect the officers and their families after an incredible stressful situation. The Real Story will [...]
February 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:00 a.m. Lowndes County Agenda
9:15 a.m. Riverside Drive Property Hearing I. Call to Order: President Harry Sanders II. Invocation: Pastor Anne Harris/St. Paul Episcopal Church III. Adopt Agenda a. Amend Agenda b. Announce Executive Session (upon board request) IV. Approve February 6th Board Minutes V. County Chief Financial Officer Dave Basinger Reference: a. County Claims Docket-Period Ending February 15th [...]
February 8, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk (Sorta)… It is Wednesday Right??
It’s Wednesday and the paper is out!!!! Issue Two should already be on your newsstand by the time you read this post. Our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/rspublishing, will be keeping you up to date on all of the locations you can buy our publication. Again, we are excited and we thank everyone for their overwhelming support. [...]
February 8, 2012
Tuesday’s Meetings a Real Story for The Real Story
February 7, 2012, should be remembered as the Day the Earth Stood Still in Lowndes County. In what may appear to be three separate meetings, the entire inside structure of our community was set on its head. The City of Columbus, which has been frozen out of any progress from economic development, finally had to [...]
February 8, 2012
Ole Miss (14-8) at # 18 Mississippi State (18-5) Preview: Dawgs Look for Revenge in Rivalry Game
Locations: Starkville,Mississippi Time: 6 p.m. TV: ESPN2, ESPN3 Initial Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs had a good win this past Saturday against the Auburn Tigers. They will look to exact a little revenge this Thursday versus the in-state rival Ole Miss Rebels. The Rebels took it to the Bulldogs at the Tad Pad, but Thursday’s [...]
February 8, 2012
J.Short Rates The Class (11-15)
11. Torrey Bell | New Orleans, LA (John Curtis Christian HS) Size: 6’4 238 Primary Position: Weakside Defensive End Secondary Position: Sam Linebacker Consensus Rating: 2.75 2011 Stats: 72 Tkls. 21 TFL 16 Sks. Strengths + Pass Rush Skills + Length + Athleticism Weaknesses – Run Support – Play Upright Player Breakdown: Torrey Bell is one [...]
February 8, 2012
CPD Promotions – Part II
This is going to be a hard article to write. Rarely do I write in the first person, but today I have to. It is now apparent that Chief McQueen is NOT going to promote off of the promotion list that he presently has in his hands. I am not going to say much about [...]
February 9, 2012
Chris LoCurto to Present EntreLeadership Seminar
SPECIAL TO THE REAL STORY Columbus, MS February 8, 2012: On February 21st, Chris LoCurto, one of Dave Ramsey’s top team members will present EntreLeadership One-Day from 8-4 on the MUW campus. This event will teach five critical lessons from the EntreLeadership book that anyone who owns a business, leads people, or would like to better manage their [...]
February 10, 2012
MSU-Ole Miss Post-Game Wrap Up: Dawgs Gain Revenge On Rebels
Instant Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs were seeking revenge on the Ole Miss Rebels, after the Rebels upset the Bulldogs a few weeks back. The Bulldogs exacted that revenge, defeating the Rebels 70-60, in a game that was never in doubt. They were paced by Dee Bost, who had 15 points and a career-high 13 assists. Mississippi [...]
February 10, 2012
Rereading Old Books – Discovering the Present
Charles Dickens was born on Feb. 7, 1812, and died June 9, 1870. His obituary in The New York Times began, “The death of Mr. Charles Dickens creates a greater gap in English literature than the loss of any other one man could have occasioned. He was incomparably the greatest novelist of his time.” A [...]
February 10, 2012
McTeacher Night: Community to Chow Down for a Good Cause
New Hope High School faculty and members of the community will come together, over burgers and fries, with a portion of the sales to benefit various programs and activities at the school. This worthwhile event will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 5pm till 8pm, at the McDonald’s on Hwy 45, in Columbus. Come on for a good [...]
February 10, 2012
Gordy Honors College Forum Series Welcomes Lt. General Russel Honoré to Columbus
SPECIAL TO THE REAL STORY The Gordy Honors College at MUW is proud to host Lt. General Russel Honoré as part of its Forum Speakers Series on Thursday, February 16th. The General will speak on the topic “The New Normal: Leadership and Preparedness in the 21st Century.” The presentation begins at 6pm in Nissan Auditorium in Parkinson [...]
February 10, 2012
“At Week’s End” To Be Posted On Saturday
We will post this week’s “At Weeks End” column tomorrow (Saturday; February 11), as we are currently polishing the content to ensure that it is of the highest quality, prior to your reading it. Thank you for your patience! Rate this:
February 11, 2012
CPD Promotions – Part III
By now, I am sure, everyone knows that the Civil Service Commission has passed Chief McQueen’s new promotions plan for the Columbus Police Department, two-to-one. What you may not know is, and what the Civil Service Commission failed to address, that there is no real plan. Stop me if you have heard this before, but, [...]
February 11, 2012
Georgia Bulldogs at #18 Mississippi State: Bulldogs Look To Take Care Of Business
Location: Starkville, MS (Humphrey Coliseum) Time: 12:30 P.M. TV: SEC Network, ESPN3, Direct TV 725 Initial Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs come into their SEC match-up against the Georgia Bulldogs, looking to take care of business.Georgia recently upset the Arkansas Razorbacks and will be looking to do the same against Mississippi State. Mississippi State could [...]
February 11, 2012
J.Short Rates The Class (6-10)
My ratings are based on the players’ immediate impact, long-term impact, and overall potential. Terms To Remember X-Receiver (Split End) Z-Receiver (Flanker) H-Back (Slot Receiver) One-Technique Defensive Tackle (DT aligned between guard and center) Three-Technique Defensive Tackle (DT aligned between guard and tackle) Will Linebacker (Weak Side Linebacker) Mike Linebacker (Middle Linebacker) Sam Linebacker (Strong [...]
February 12, 2012
J.Short Rates The Class (1-5)
My ratings are based on the players’ immediate impact, long-term impact, and overall potential. Terms To Remember X-Receiver (Split End) Z-Receiver (Flanker) H-Back (Slot Receiver) One-Technique Defensive Tackle (DT aligned between guard and center) Three-Technique Defensive Tackle (DT aligned between guard and tackle) Will Linebacker (Weak Side Linebacker) Mike Linebacker (Middle Linebacker) Sam Linebacker (Strong [...]
February 12, 2012
MSU-Georgia Post-Game Wrap-Up: Dawgs Lay Goose Egg At Home
Instant Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs were heavily favored against the Georgia Bulldogs coming into Saturday’s game. Georgia obviously didn’t care about that—they upset Mississippi State, 70-68, snapping Mississippi State’s 13-game home winning streak. Georgia was led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who scored 20 points and snagged eight rebounds. Mississippi State falls to 19-6 and 6-4 [...]
February 12, 2012
Mr. Mojo Goes to Caledonia
Mr. MoJo went to Caledonia yesterday and what seemed like a little Saturday meeting was anything but calm underneath. Politics are the same everywhere and The Real Story will never run out of things to cover as long as there are politics. Tomorrow’s Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk will focus on the “Great Cal-Grocery Caper” [...]
February 12, 2012
Lin Is What The NBA Needs
Jeremy Lin, the 23-year-old Chinese-American point guard, has taken the NBA by storm. This relative no-name, who came out of nowhere, had been cut by two teams and was sent to the D-League by his current team, the New York Knicks. The Knicks have won the last five games, all with Lin in the rotation – [...]
February 13, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for February 13, 2012: An Anything-but Pleasant Saturday Morning Meeting
Saturday’s Town Hall meeting in Caledonia pitted the age-old question of cold beer sales and the ability to keep the community family friendly. However, Saturday’s meeting came with twists, turns and at least one back-door switcheroo, where one Alderman had a change of heart between the private board room and the open forum. The meeting [...]
February 13, 2012
Rant: Muscle Cars
I had a muscle car once – a 1965 Pontiac GTO, with 389 cubes, 360HP, 4-barrel carburetor, a three-on the floor Hurst transmission. I was hot s@%&. My buddy, Joe DeLoreto, from work, racing tuned it and showed me how to power shift – you never take your foot off the accelerator when shifting. “Pay attention”, [...]
February 13, 2012
Patriot Guard to Travel to Tupelo
The Patriot Guard of Riders will be participating in Sgt. Bill Sutton’s funeral services, on Saturday, Feb. 18, in Tupelo. Many of you rode, in October, to see Sgt. Sutton and the 288th Sapper group off in Houston. Now, we need to help the family bring Sgt. Sutton home. If you would like to ride with a [...]
February 13, 2012
Bulldogs Look to Rebound Tuesday at LSU
SPECIAL TO THE REAL STORY STARKVILLE, Miss. – Coming off a disappointing setback at home on Saturday to Georgia, Mississippi State now turns its attention toward LSU in hopes of getting back on track. Tip at Pete Maravich Assembly Center is set for 8 p.m., and the game will be televised by ESPNU with Dari Nowkhah and [...]
February 14, 2012
#23 Mississippi State 19-6) at LSU (14-10) Preview: Bulldogs Look To Make Tiger Bait
#23 Mississippi State 19-6) at LSU (14-10) Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Pete Maravich Assembly Center) Time: 8 p.m. TV: ESPNU, ESPN3 Initial Analysis: The Mississippi State Bulldogs suffered a stunning home loss, this past Saturday. They have to recover from the loss and get ready to face an LSU team that is coming off a [...]
February 14, 2012
Open Mic Night Rocks the Cafe
The Real Story Staff Report Some of Columbus’ finest undiscovered talent entertained an enthusiastic crowd at Words & Music: An Evening of Spoken Word and Songs, this past Friday night, at Cafe Aromas. This open mic night event featured four musician/vocalists and two spoken word artists. Songs that were performed spanned the genres of Country, [...]
February 16, 2012
Breaking News: Murder Solved
Columbus Police Chief Selvain McQueen announced today that there would be an arrest tomorrow concerning the murder of George Wilbanks. Mr. Wilbanks is one of the murder victims who was spotlighted on the 48 Hours Television program, a criminal case which has haunted our community. McQueen noted that over the past 14 years thousands of [...]
February 15, 2012
MSU-LSU Post-Game Wrap-Up: Bulldogs Get Upset On The Road
Instant Analysis The Mississippi State Bulldogs were looking to take out some frustrations on the LSU Tigers, last night. The Tigers had a different idea; they defeated the Bulldogs, in overtime, 69-67. The Tigers were paced by Ralston Turner, who scored 17 points and grabbed five rebounds. The Bulldogs fell to 19-7 overall and 6-5 [...]
February 15, 2012
Myrick Steps Down As Director of Grilling On The River; 2012 Event Postponed
Special to The Real Story Harvey Myrick, Founder of Grilling On The River, has announced today that he is stepping down as the Executive Director of this annual event. As a member of the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB) Board, Harvey has expressed his concerns to the Grilling On The River Board regarding the perceived conflict of interest [...]
February 16, 2012
February 15, 2012 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting was highlighted by the Riverside Drive property hearings. With little fanfare, the Board voted 5-0 to give the property owner 90 days to demolish the property, or the County would take it upon themselves to tear down the structure and assess the cost to the owner. The rest of the agenda was [...]
February 16, 2012
Absalom, Absalom – Sutpen, the Nietzschean Ubermensch
On my first trip to the Mississippi, looking over the vast, flowing white cotton fields; and after reading Mississippi state history, I was amazed at the story of plantation owners, like Faulkner’s fictional Thomas Sutpen, who came from the East to realize great wealth from the rich bottom land of the Delta. Many of these [...]
February 16, 2012
Columbus to Host Premiere Performances of Orpheus Descending
Special to The Real Story Columbus has been selected to premiere a three-city tour of Tennessee Williams’ play Orpheus Descending, February 23, 24, and 25. The announcement was made on February 2, 2012, by the Tennessee Williams Tribute (TWT) Volunteer Committee and First United Methodist Church. The live, professional performances will be presented in the [...]
February 16, 2012
At the Week’s End – A Preview
A passionate CMSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Liddell spoke, alongside School Board President Glenn Lautzenhiser, at today’s Exchange Club meeting, at the Columbus Country Club. The content of this meeting will be the focus of tomorrow’s At the Week’s End. In the meantime, it would be beneficial for everyone to review the The Budget Update for [...]
February 17, 2012
Budget Update for Columbus Schools Family
Date: February 14, 2012 Subject: Columbus Schools Emergency Measures Taken Improve District’s Financial Standing for FY 2012-2013 From: Dr. Martha Liddell, Interim Superintendent of Education MESSAGE TO COLUMBUS SCHOOLS’ STAFF Providing a Quality Education in Tough Economic Times – Is a District Priority As [...]
February 17, 2012
At Week’s End: Interim Superintendent Dr. Martha Liddell Speaks Out
Interim Superintendent Dr. Martha Liddell gave a no-holds-barred speech at Thursday’s Exchange Club meeting at the Columbus Country Club. Holding nothing back, she addressed what could be a pending emergency situation regarding the Columbus Municipal School District (CMSD). Instead of the usual flowery speeches given by most department heads and politicians, she dove into the [...]
February 17, 2012
Breaking News: Arrest Made in 1997 Murder
The Columbus Police Department has announced that an arrest has been made in the 1997 murder of George Wilbanks. Earnest Talley, 44, has been arrested, and will make his first court appearance today. Talley has a previous criminal record, and was in jail for burglary when he was arrested in the murder of the 70-year-old Wilbanks. [...]
February 17, 2012
A Southerner in Europe IV: Airport Jail
Circumstances can, from time to time, hold us for a moment against our wills. Frustration can ensue, but, ultimately, we know that we will be able to go on with our lives, as planned. There are rare instances, however, when the comfort of this certainty disappears entirely. It is the moment that one becomes confined [...]
February 17, 2012
Bulldogs Look To Get Back On Track At Auburn
After dropping two straight games for the first time this season, Mississippi State looks to get back into the win-column on Saturday at long-time foe Auburn. Tip at Auburn Arena is slated for 7 p.m., and the game will be televised by Fox Sports South, with Dave Neal and Larry Conley handling the broadcast. “Auburn [...]
February 18, 2012
#23 Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-7) at Auburn Tigers (12-9) Preview: Bulldogs Look To End Losing Streak
#23 Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-7) at Auburn Tigers (12-9) Location: Auburn, Alabama (Auburn Arena) Time: 7 p.m. TV: Fox Sports South, ESPN3, Direct TV 722 Initial Analysis The Mississippi State Bulldogs are in the midst of a two-game slide. They will attempt to put an end to this losing streak, when they travel to face [...]
February 18, 2012
Chief McQueen Will Not Give Promotions at This Time (February 18, 2012)
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chief Selvain McQueen will not give any promotions at this time because he feels the promotional process is not conducive to the improvement of the Department or the citizens of Columbus. He has cited the following as some of his reasons for his decision: 1. The City’s budget for 2010-2011 [...]
February 18, 2012
News Alert from Columbus Police Chief Selvain McQueen
The following is the body of an e-mail that we received from Chief Selvain McQueen of the Columbus Police Department: Please make the public aware of the need to ensure that their windows and doors are secured. I see a possible pattern developing and I want to make sure that everyone is aware of the [...]
February 19, 2012
MSU-Auburn Post-Game Wrap-Up: Is Stansbury Officially On The Hot Seat?
Instant Analysis The Mississippi State Bulldogs were looking to halt a two-game skid Saturday night. They failed in that attempt, getting beat by the Auburn Tigers, 65-55. The Tigers were paced by Varez Ward, who scored 10 points and had nine assist. The Bulldogs fell to 19-8, and 6-6 in the SEC. Key Stats 1. [...]
February 20, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for February 20, 2012: We’ve Come a Long Way, But the Best is Yet to Come!
Sometime on Friday, February 17, 2012, the “little old website that could” received its 100,000th view, all-time! It’s hard to believe that, in such a short time we have had so much web activity, but it is true. Add that to the fact that we have printed two editions of our paper and anyone can [...]
February 20, 2012
Columbus City Council Meeting Agenda – February 21, 2012
MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CITY OF COLUMBUS, MS FEBRUARY 21, 2012 I. CALL TO ORDER AND INVOCATION II. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 7, 2012. III. APPROVE DOCKET OF CLAIMS FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2012. [...]
February 20, 2012
Drones in US Airspace – More Invasion of Privacy
An article in today’s (2.18.12) New York Times reported on the newest threat to privacy and personal liberties: A new federal law, signed by the president on Tuesday, compels the Federal Aviation Administration to allow drones to be used for all sorts of commercial endeavors — from selling real estate and dusting crops, to monitoring [...]
February 20, 2012
Ryan Brown: A Loaded Bullet
The Mississippi State coaching put staff together possibly the best signing class during the Dan Mullen era, on February 1st. The class was headlined by some of the best defensive linemen prospects in the country. The most skilled of that group is probably Ryan Brown, a 6’5”, 240 pound strongside defensive end from Marrero, Louisiana. [...]
February 20, 2012
Ryan Buchanan: Could Be a Household Name Soon
Division One coaches across America are full-steam ahead on the 2013 recruiting class. They normally focus on public schools for most of their talent, but there is one private school prospect that has caused a buzz: Ryan Buchanan. Buchanan is a three-sport star for the Jackson Prep Patriots. He had a solid junior season, leading [...]
February 23, 2012
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