May 30, 2012
Public Forum on Crime Scheduled for May 31, 2012
All area residents are urged to attend this public forum on crime. Special to The Real Story Special to The Real Story
May 29, 2012
We’re Seeking Advertising Sales Reps!
The Real Story seeks MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS for advertising sales positions. We need client-driven go-getters, who are ready to hit the streets to beat the bushes for new accounts, be responsive to client needs, and follow-up with unparalleled customer service. Bring your love of the Golden Triangle and your desire to succeed. For immediate consideration, send [...]
May 29, 2012
Coman, Antoine Set To Have Immediate Impact
After spring practice, the only area of concern for the Mississippi State defense is the lack of depth at the safety position behind Nickoe Whitley (free safety) and Dee Arrington (strong safety). Kivon Coman (6’1”, 205 pound free safety) and Quadry Antoine (5’11”, 215 pound strong safety) are expected to fill those holes. Coman, realizing [...]
May 29, 2012
Check Out These Articles!
We have recently added the following articles to our website. These articles were originally published in the May 9, 2012 print edition of The Real Story. Simply click on the article title to be re-directed to the appropriate page on our website. Ask Meagan! – Topic: Bi-Racial Relationship and Unsupportive Family Consumer Corner: Thai-riffic Cuisine [...]
May 25, 2012
At Week’s End for May 25, 2012
The Decline of American Institutions and the Rise of Individualism An article in the Atlantic (4.12.12) describes the decline of American institutions – church, government, school – and discusses the increasing alienation of those who have not adapted to a world without them. This alienation is the reason why many have turned away from the Democratic Party, [...]
May 24, 2012
Tennessee Williams Tribute Committee Releases 2012 Brochure
A printable version of this brochure is available by clicking the following link: Tennessee Williams Tribute Brochure 2012 Special to The Real Story
May 24, 2012
City Announces Public Forum on Crime
All area residents are urged to attend this public forum on crime. Special to The Real Story
May 22, 2012
Butler III On The Move Again
Larry Butler III started off his college career at Sacramento City College, before transferring to Itawamba Community College, in January. He is on the move again, deciding to transfer to Eastern Arizona. “I wanted more exposure opportunities. I’m one of the biggest prospects in the country. I feel like playing in a better conference would [...]
May 22, 2012
A Catch 22—The Latest CCVB Meeting
The May 21, 2012 meeting of the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB) was a perfect example of the term, “Catch 22.” The almost-orderly meeting (by CCVB standards, at least) lasted just 75 minutes and illustrated what real struggles the organization faces. When the harsh words and accusations are kept to a minimum, then the [...]
May 22, 2012
Let’s Hope We Don’t Get Too Much of a Good Thing – CMSD Superintendent Candidate Interviews
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in our May 16, 2012 print edition. At press time for that edition, we were notified that Dr. John G. Ladner, interim superintendent of the Moss Point, MS School District had withdrawn his name from consideration. In addition, we have since obtained the list of citizen committee members [...]
May 21, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for May 21, 2012
Do You Drive A Prius Or A Ford F-150? In a very amusing column in the Washington Post (5.12.12), George Will reviews “Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars” and writes how cars reflect our individual identity. Detroit turned out models which would appeal to image rather than practicality, shortly after [...]
May 18, 2012
Last Chance to Win Brawl Stars Tickets!
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May 18, 2012
Less Than Two Hours Until Brawl Stars Ticket Giveaway Ends!
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May 18, 2012
At Week’s End for May 18, 2012
Oh, What a Week it Was! Lowndes County politics is often feast or famine, and this week was a prime example of the area at its crazy, busy best. Starting with a school board meeting that went from boring to interesting in the span of sixty seconds to a city council meeting that ensured that [...]
May 17, 2012
Mississippi Brawl Stars Ticket Giveaway
We’re giving away two pairs of tickets for this Saturday’s Brawl Stars bout! All you have to do is “Like” us on our Facebook page or sign-up for a FREE subscription to new-posts on our website. Remember, you must like our Facebook page, itself, not just the individual post. Contest ends at 5pm on Friday, [...]
May 16, 2012
Ticket Giveaway! Win Mississippi Brawl Stars Tickets!
That’s right , ladies and gentlemen, Columbus’ very own roller derby team, the Mississippi Brawl Stars, have a bout scheduled for Saturday, May 19th, and you can win tickets! There are two ways you can win: 1. Visit our Facebook page and “Like” us; 2. Visit our website and sign-up for “New-post Notifications”. One winner will be [...]
May 16, 2012
Challenges Still Ahead for Columbus Municipal School District
Dr. Liddell Comments Candidly After School Board Meeting The funding appropriation, as signed by the Governor, provides Mississippi Adequate Education Funding (MAEP) that is “close to level”, except for the fact that the increases to the retirement system will be passed on to MS school districts. Also, overall funding for the state’s school districts has [...]
May 16, 2012
The Real Story and the Quest for Truth
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud, Under the bludgeoning of chance My head bloody, but unbowed Beyond this place of wrath and [...]
May 16, 2012
May 16, 2012 Print Edition Is Now Available!
The May 16, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available! Click here to view all of our previous issues online! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 [...]
May 15, 2012
Check Out These Articles!
We have recently added the following articles to our website. These articles were originally published in the May 9, 2012 print edition of The Real Story. Simply click on the article title to be re-directed to the appropriate page on our website. America and the War on Women Ask Meagan!: Discrimination in the Workplace Consumer [...]
May 15, 2012
Columbus Police Department Observes Police Week
In observance of National Police Week, the Columbus Police Department will honor all fallen officers by conducting a Peace Officers Memorial Day Service/Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Columbus Police Department, 1501 Main Street, on May 15, 2012, at 11am. Light refreshments will be served, after the ceremony, in the lobby of the police department. For [...]
May 14, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for May 14, 2012
Street Talk, E-mails and Blog Posts…OH MY! Shortly after a newspaper is formed, a seemingly incessant tsunami of incoming information ensues. Phones are ringing, emails are being received, blogs are being posted, and letters arrive in the mail. It is an actual information overload. Quickly, our staff went from saying, “OMG, how will we fill [...]
May 14, 2012
Columbus City Council Meeting Agenda for May 15, 2012
We urge all residents of the city of Columbus to attend the City Council meetings, which are held at the Columbus Municipal Complex (1501 Main Street), and begin at 5pm. Special to The Real Story [...]
May 12, 2012
RE-SCHEDULED – Movies on the Mound
The Movies of the Mound event, which had been scheduled for tonight, at Ola J. Pickett Park, in Caledonia, has been re-scheduled for next Saturday, May 19th, due to inclement weather.
May 11, 2012
The Myth of Cultural Homogeneity
Recent articles have focused on the economic consequences of declining birth rates and restrictive immigration policy, and on the more far-reaching changes in society caused by a distortion of the normal age distribution. However, they do not discuss the more fundamental issue underlying the persistent and increasingly xenophobic demands for cultural purity – the insistence [...]
May 11, 2012
At Week’s End for May 11, 2012
Cooler heads prevailed at the special-called meeting of the Mayor and City Council, on May 10, 2012. The topic was redistricting, but, unlike last month’s meeting, no fireworks or name-calling ensued. The meeting lasted about an hour, with the focus staying on the matter at hand. Chris Watson led the meeting and professionally steered the [...]
May 9, 2012
Check Out These Articles!
We have recently added the following articles to our website. these articles were originally published in the May 2, 2012 print edition of The Real Story. Cancer: New Hope, Old Argument http://realstorypublishing.com/invino-veritas/ Consumer Corner http://realstorypublishing.com/consumer-corner/ Culturally Speaking http://realstorypublishing.com/culturally-speaking/ Don’t Reform Public Education; Totally Restructure It! http://realstorypublishing.com/ron-parlato/ From the Citizen: It Sure Pays to Run with [...]
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.
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!
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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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.
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)!
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
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
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 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 23, 2012
The Shakespeare Miscellany
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
The New Individualism
A fascinating opinion piece by David Brooks in the February 21, 2012 New York Times describes the rise of the individual, and concludes that this is ultimately a good thing because it allows for the maximization of talent. “People want more space to develop their own individual talents. They want more flexibility to explore their own [...]
February 23, 2012
MSU Soccer to Play USM, Host Free Clinic Saturday in Gulfport
Two weeks after opening its spring state-wide tour in Tupelo, Neil Macdonald’s Mississippi State soccer team travels to the other end of the state Saturday, as it plays Southern Miss and hosts a free clinic at Gulfport High School. The two teams will meet on the pitch at noon, with the free clinic for ages [...]
February 24, 2012
Sale International Studies Magnet School to Receive Governor’s Award
The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education recently announced the recipients of the 2012 Governor’s Awards. The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE) will recognize Mississippi’s top school-community partnerships during the Governor’s Awards luncheon on Wednesday, March 21 at the Jackson Hilton. “Partnerships provide resources and funding for many innovative programs that would not [...]
February 24, 2012
At Week’s End for February 24, 2012
Education. It has been a topic of great debate for the past several weeks, or ever since the community found out that the City of Columbus was going to cut 69 jobs from its work force. The unfortunate problem is that no one ever says anything about education until there is trouble and, in the [...]
February 25, 2012
Bulldogs Look To Snap Skid At Alabama
Coming off a tough, hard-fought setback to top-ranked Kentucky on Tuesday, Mississippi State looks to rebound, Saturday, at Alabama and end its current four-game losing skid. The Bulldogs are attempting to sweep the Crimson Tide for the first time since the 2008 campaign. MSU upended Bama, 56-52, in January, at Humphrey Coliseum. Tip-off at [...]
February 25, 2012
MSU Hosts Kentucky in Sharon Fanning-Otis’ Home Finale
Mississippi State hopes to make Sunday’s regular-season finale memorable for its six Seniors and Head Coach Sharon Fanning-Otis, as the Lady Bulldogs try to knock off 10th-ranked Kentucky in a 12:30 p.m. tip at Humphrey Coliseum. The contest will be televised by ESPNU, and it will be one of the network’s Campus Connection games, [...]
February 26, 2012
MSU Basketball Stats
Alright, all of you MSU Basketball “numbers junkies”! We have the latest stats for your Bulldog b-ballers! First up, we have the box score from the game versus Alabama, which was played on Saturday, February 25, 2012. We also have season-to-date stats, as of February 25, 2012. Now, to view the season-to-date stats, click [...]
February 26, 2012
Sunday Morning Car Chase
An early morning traffic stop could have turned dangerous this morning, when a suspect refused to stop for LCSO Deputies. At approximately 9:00am this morning, Deputy Mark McGarity attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Main Street and Fourth Avenue South. The suspect fled and lead deputies on a chase that ended in [...]
February 26, 2012
Mississippi State Softball Falls To No. 12 Michigan, 3-1
Two close plays at the plate, in the bottom of the fourth inning was all it took for No. 12 Michigan to snatch a 3-1 victory from the hands of Mississippi State, Sunday, at the Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex. The loss, on the final day of the NFCA Leadoff Classic, dropped the Bulldogs to [...]
February 26, 2012
MSU Women Fall to No. 10 Kentucky in Regular Season Finale
An emotional day on the Mississippi State campus had a sad ending, as the Lady Bulldogs dropped a 76-40 decision to No. 10 Kentucky on Senior Day, in a Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game played at Humphrey Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs were playing the final regular season game under the direction of Head Coach Sharon [...]
February 27, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for February 27, 2012
Just some random musings for the morning: Why is it that only movies I have never heard of win at the Oscars? Who is the “real” Republican Candidate for 2012? Is gas really going to be $5.00 a gallon? Why is gas so expensive in Lowndes County? Why do we only talk about the school [...]
February 28, 2012
Moultrie, Bost Finalists For Howell Award
Mississippi State’s Arnett Moultrie and Dee Bost were both named finalists for the Howell Trophy on Monday, an award that is presented annually to the top collegiate male player in the state of the Mississippi. The award, named after former Bulldog great Bailey Howell, will be presented on Monday, March 5 at the Mississippi Sports [...]
February 28, 2012
Mississippi State to Honor Jack Cristil on Saturday
It’s been one year since Jack Cristil put the mic down for good due to health concerns. But on Saturday when Mississippi State battles Arkansas at Humphrey Coliseum, the university will recognize the Legendary Voice of the Bulldogs with an unveiling of a banner to permanently honor his loyal service, a ceremony that will take [...]
February 28, 2012
MSU’s Johnson a Finalist for the Gillom Trophy
Mississippi State guard Diamber Johnson has been named one of three finalists for the Gillom Trophy, an award presented annually to the top women’s collegiate basketball player in the state. The award will be presented Monday, March 5 at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Jackson. Johnson is a finalist along with [...]
February 28, 2012
February 22, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line
The February 22, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available on-line! Simply click “Print Edition” in the navigation menu, above. Look for the February 29, 2012 print edition, on Wednesday (tomorrow), at a location near you!
February 28, 2012
Innovation – The Bell Labs Lesson
An important article in the February 26, 2012 edition of the New York Times, by John Gertner, chronicles the rise of Bell Labs, the institution responsible for some of the most important technological discoveries of the last century: “Consider what Bell Labs achieved. For a long stretch of the 20th century, it was the most [...]
February 28, 2012
Bulldogs Travel to South Carolina Looking to End Skid
With the regular season down to just two games, the focus now for Mississippi State is to end its five-game losing streak and find the necessary momentum in time for postseason. The next opportunity to do just that is Wednesday, at South Carolina. The game at Colonial Life Arena, televised by the SEC Network, tips [...]
February 28, 2012
Never a Dull Moment at the CCVB
In case you missed it, last night’s “Cage Match”, also known as the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB) Board meeting, was as entertaining as ever! The meeting, which was held at the CCVB’s office, on 3rd Street South, didn’t rise to the level of a “Battle Royal”, but was still an “embarrassment of riches” [...]
February 28, 2012
Smith’s Season Over Due to Broken Finger
Mississippi State sophomore guard Shaun Smith will miss the remainder of the season, due to a broken finger he suffered last Saturday at Alabama. The 6-foot-6, 203-pound Brooksville, Miss., native will undergo surgery on Wednesday to have a pin inserted into his right middle finger. This season, the injury-plagued Smith has appeared in 10 games [...]
February 29, 2012
Dunne Deal: Volunteer Coach Brings Championship Pedigree to MSU Softball
Traveling west on Highway 82, four-time All-American Kelsi Dunne knew that because of her past, she might face some adversity as she drove into Starkville as the new Mississippi State volunteer Assistant Softball Coach. Four years at the University at Alabama had made her a foe, but the opportunity to journey to a new SEC [...]
February 29, 2012
MSU Softball Travels to Jackson State Wednesday for In-State Showdown
In a midweek in-state showdown, the Mississippi State softball team (8-5) will travel to the state capital, Wednesday, to take on Jackson State (8-7) at 4 p.m. at the JSU Softball Complex. The Bulldogs are 4-0 all-time against the Lady Tigers, with all four victories coming in Starkville. “Jackson State is coming off a fantastic [...]
February 29, 2012
YMCA Annual Community Impact Campaign
The Frank P. Phillips YMCA kicked off its 2012 Annual Community Impact Campaign on Monday, February 27. The non-profit organization’s fundraising campaign will continue through March 26. The purpose of the campaign is to insure that the local Ys can continue to offer programs for their three areas of focus: youth development, healthy living [...]
February 29, 2012
The February 27, 2012, CCVB Meeting: Most Everyone Changed Seats, But the Craziness Remained the Same
Monday’s Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB) Board meeting started off with a chance for redemption, but only for a moment. In a peculiar situation, almost everyone on the board had changed seats around the board table, in order for some odd “physic voodoo” to take effect. Clearly an attempt to change the “vibe” of [...]
February 29, 2012
MSU Softball’s McMichael Honored As SEC Great
Arguably one of the most-heralded players in Mississippi State softball history, Iyhia McMichael has been selected as part of the 2012 class of Southeastern Conference Greats. McMichael will be honored Thursday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m., at the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The ceremony will take place during halftime [...]
February 29, 2012
February 29, 2012 Print Edition Now Available!
The February 29, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available at a location near you! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 Grocery – [...]
February 29, 2012
Four Lady Bulldogs Earn SEC Accolades
Mississippi State senior Diamber Johnson was named Second Team All-SEC Wednesday, while teammates Porsha Porter and Martha Alwal were named to the league’s All-Defensive and All-Freshman teams, respectively. Sophomore Brittany Young also claimed a conference accolade, as she was tabbed MSU’s representative on the SEC Community Service Team. Porter and Johnson were also selected for [...]
March 1, 2012
Cooley Drives in Five as Bulldogs Run-Rule Jackson State, 11-2
Junior left fielder Jessica Cooley drove in a career-high five runs and sophomore second baseman Heidi Shape tallied a career-best four hits, as Mississippi State run-ruled Jackson State by an 11-2 margin Wednesday afternoon at the JSU Softball Complex. The Bulldogs improved to 9-5 under first-year Head Coach Vann Stuedeman, while the host Lady Tigers [...]
March 1, 2012
Orpheus Actress Lauds Columbus
Dear Editor, I could not leave Columbus, Mississippi without saying a heartfelt thank you to the marvelous community that welcomed us New Yorker theater people from Orpheus Descending with such gracious hospitality. We were all overwhelmed by the beauty of your fair city, the sumptuous architecture, and the fascinating history of this birthplace of America’s [...]
March 1, 2012
February 29, 2012 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Another uneventful Supervisors Meeting occurred on Wednesday morning. Displaying admirable behavior and restraint, the Board of Supervisors approved or addressed all of the following agenda items: President-CEO/Omega Paving & Construction Management Group, LLC Thomas C. Settles gave a slide presentation for the board and addressed his product, Enzyme Pave -ZYME (PZ 22-X), for improving the [...]
March 1, 2012
More Invasions of Privacy
Google’s new privacy – or better invasion of privacy – policy goes into effect today (3.1.12). A recent article (1.25.12) in the Washington Post carried an article http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/faq-googles-new-privacy-policy/2012/01/24/gIQArw8GOQ_story.html about Google’s dangerous, but not entirely unexpected, expanded policies. Google has long tracked user activity on its search engine – that is, every inquiry we make is recorded [...]
March 1, 2012
MSU Women Meet Vanderbilt Thursday in SEC Tournament
Mississippi State fights to keep its season going Thursday afternoon, as it meets Vanderbilt in the opening round of the 2012 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Tip is set for 2:30 p.m. on SportSouth. The contest can also be heard on WKBB-FM 100.9 and WXWX-FM 96.3. Fans can get updates on [...]
March 1, 2012
Caledonia Cub Scouts to Participate in Pinewood Derby
The annual tradition of the Pinewood Derby roars to life this Saturday, March 3, as scouts from Pack 9 of the Caledonia Cub Scouts compete in a local event. The excitement will begin at noon, and will be held at the Caledonia Elementary School cafeteria. Boys in 1st through 5th grades, as well as their [...]
March 1, 2012
MSU Basketball Stats – as of February 29, 2012
Do you eat, drink, and sleep MSU Basketball? We have the latest season-to-date stats for the Bulldog b-ballers! Satisfy your “numbers” craving by clicking on the following link: MSU Basketball Stats – 2.29.12 Please enjoy!
March 2, 2012
Softball Returns Home to Host 13th Bulldog Classic
Following a 1,724-mile journey that consisted of six hard-fought games, the Mississippi State softball team (9-5) returns home to host the 13th Bulldog Classic, Friday through Sunday, at the MSU Softball Stadium. The Maroon and White will play Columbia (twice), Eastern Illinois, Louisiana Tech and Samford, in five of the 13 games at the annual [...]
March 2, 2012
Rebels Host Red and Blue Classic This Weekend
The Ole Miss Softball team will host the sixth annual Red & Blue Classic at the Ole Miss Softball Complex, beginning on Friday. The Rebels open the tournament with matchups against Tennessee-Chattanooga at 2:30 p.m. and Troy at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The four-team tournament will run through Sunday. Admission to the Red & Blue [...]
March 2, 2012
Lawrence Trying To Prove Critics Wrong Again
Addison Lawrence came to Mississippi State, back in 2007, as an unheralded prospect many didn’t think would have a productive college career. Lawrence proved his critics wrong, though, starting 38 straight games from 2009 to 2011, at right tackle. He was a member of three Mississippi State bowl teams and was one of the key [...]
March 2, 2012
MSU/Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball Box Score
Click on the link, below, for the complete box score of the Lady Bulldogs’ game against Vanderbilt, which was played on Thursday, March 1, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. MSU-Vandy Box Score 3.01.12 Special to The Real Story
March 2, 2012
Ladner Steps Down as Ole Miss Women’s Basketball Coach
Renee Ladner announced on Friday that she is stepping down as Head Coach of the Ole Miss Women’s Basketball team.”When I was named the head coach five years ago, it was a dream come true,” said Ladner. “And to have the privilege of coaching such incredible young ladies over the last several years is simply [...]
March 2, 2012
At Week’s End for March 2, 2012
Thursday’s night special called meeting of the Columbus Municipal School District (CMSD) Board was a move to undo actions taken at the last school board meeting, held on February 13. Most of the action was expected, with the Board quickly getting to the main point of the meeting. The “Approve Staff/Personnel Item” was brought back [...]
March 2, 2012
Funnel Cloud Near New Hope
This photo of a funnel cloud was taken at approximately 3:45pm on Friday, March 2, in the Pirate’s Bay area, near New Hope. The Real Story Staff Report
March 2, 2012
MSU vs. Arkansas Men’s Basketball Pre-game Analysis
The Bulldogs close out their regular season against Arkansas, at the Hump. For complete pre-game analysis, stats, line-ups, etc., click this link: MSU Basketball Notes – 3.03.12 Special to The Real Story
March 2, 2012
Bulldog Soccer Hosting Free Clinic Saturday in Ridgeland
Mississippi State’s spring soccer tour continues Saturday, as Neil Macdonald’s Bulldogs head to Ridgeland to host a free clinic, beginning at 1 p.m. The clinic will be held at Freedom Ridge Park, for players ages 8-12. The first 50 attendees will receive a free MSU Soccer T-shirt. “Our team is looking forward to conducting the [...]
March 3, 2012
Columbus City Council Meeting Agenda – March 6, 2012
The following is the agenda for the Columbus City Council meeting, which will be held at the Columbus Municipal Complex (1501 Main Street), on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 5pm:
March 3, 2012
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda – March 5, 2012
The following is the agenda for the March 5, 2012 meeting of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors:
March 5, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for March 5, 2012
The following is a message from Columbus Police Chief Selvain McQueen that was released Sunday (March 4, 2012) morning: Raising the bar A vital measure of the health of a law enforcement agency is its capacity to learn lessons from previous events, good or bad, and feed these into continuous improvements in service delivery. There [...]
March 5, 2012
A Moral Sense
In an excellent article in the Washington Post honoring the late James Q. Wilson, George Will reflects on Wilson’s views of freedom, the role of government, and the importance of encouraging a “moral sense”. “New Deal liberalism, Wilson said, was concerned with who got what, when, where and how; since the 1960s, liberalism has been concerned with [...]
March 7, 2012
March 7, 2012 Print Edition Now Available!
The March 7, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available at a location near you! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 Grocery – 1220 [...]
March 6, 2012
February 29, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
The February 29, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available on this site! Simply click on “February 29, 2012 Print Edition” on the navigation menu, above, and enjoy!
March 6, 2012
Moultrie Named 2012 C-Spire Howell Trophy Winner
Arnett Moultrie joined an elite group of Mississippi State players, on Monday, to win the Howell Trophy, an annual award presented by C Spire to the top male collegiate basketball player in the state of Mississippi, and named after former MSU great, Bailey Howell. Moultrie is the first Bulldog to win the prestigious award since [...]
March 6, 2012
Saum Chiropractic to Host 3rd Annual Ladies Night
The ladies of Saum Chiropractic Clinic are getting ready for Ladies Night! The event will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, from 5-8pm. Come get pampered! We will offer massage, stress screenings, jewelry, make-up, hand and foot care, and much more. Goodie bags will be given away and there will be drawings for door [...]
March 6, 2012
CORRECTION: Saum Chiropractic to Host 3rd Annual Ladies’ Night
Correction: This event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2012, NOT Sunday, March 20, 2012, as previously posted. We regret the error. The ladies of Saum Chiropractic Clinic are getting ready for Ladies Night! The event will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, from 5-8pm. Come get pampered! We will offer massage, stress screenings, [...]
March 7, 2012
From the Print Edition: The Yin and Yang of Harry and Leroy
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in our February 22, 2012 print edition. It doesn’t take long for a newcomer to the area to realize who the two most powerful political figures are in Lowndes County. Board of Supervisors President and District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders and District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks stand head-and-shoulders above [...]
March 7, 2012
From the Print Edition: Columbus Municipal School District – A State of Emergency
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in our February 29, 2012 print edition. Talking to Interim superintendent Dr. Martha Liddell on Friday, February 24, 2012, she appeared calm in the wake of meetings, controversy and bomb threats. Her demeanor was upbeat, despite the fact that she has been tackling one of the greatest challenges to [...]
March 7, 2012
A Hot Night in “Hotdonia”: The March 7, 2012 Town of Caledonia Mayor and Board of Aldermen’s Meeting
Gerhart proclaimed, “He is a liar and you can print that in your paper.” What started out as a friendly town meeting in Caledonia, turned into a large brouhaha. A meeting that expected to be highlighted by an appeal of the Cal City Grocery Store decision of February 11, 2012, turned into a meltdown about [...]
March 7, 2012
Ben Kilgore Press Release
Editor’s Note: This press release was just issued by Ben Kilgore, Caledonia Town Marshal, in response to last night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. In the last two months, Caledonia has had two long-time Deputy Marshals walk off the job. One never stated to me or gave me a written reason as to why he left. [...]
March 7, 2012
Two Arrested, $1M in Cocaine Seized
Editor’s Note: The following is a press release that was just distributed by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. The second man who was arrested in the bust was identified, subsequent to the issuance of this press release, as Silviano Nieto. MEMORANDUM To: Sheriff Arledge/Chief McQueen From: Capt. Bobby Grimes Date: March 6, 2012 Reference: Press Release [...]
March 7, 2012
Real Story JUCO Prospect Spotlight: Quantavius Leslie
Quantavius Leslie: Could Be Your School’s Next Deep Threat Programs across America are always looking for players to fill certain roles in a signing class. The one type of player coaches are always looking for is talent that can stretch the field or deep threat. They normally try to sign a high school player to [...]
March 7, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Battles: Quarterback
Initial Spring Battle Outlook The biggest question, going into Spring Practice, is who will win the quarterback battle. It could be important in determining Mississippi State’s direction on offense. Will the Bulldogs be a pass-heavy team or a run-heavy team? The winner of the Russell-Prescott battle could determine which direction the Bulldog coaching staff chooses. [...]
March 8, 2012
American Red Cross of Mississippi Launches HEROES Campaign
Celebrating March as National Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross of Mississippi is launching a statewide HEROES campaign. For almost 130 years, volunteers with your local Red Cross Chapter have been heroes to people throughout Northeast Mississippi communities, lending aid during times of disaster, supporting military families and training citizens in lifesaving CPR and [...]
March 8, 2012
Family Values
Charles Murray, a libertarian, and currently a Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, has written a book entitled Coming Apart, in which he laments the decline in traditional values of industry, hard work, discipline, respect for authority, patience, family, and a strong code of ethics and morals among the white population. He has found that for 30 percent of white families, [...]
March 8, 2012
Reminder: We Want Your Feedback!
Here, at The Real Story, we continuously strive to provide you with the highest-quality commentary and news coverage possible. However, we realize that, in order to be truly successful, we must be responsive to what you, our readers, want to see, both in the print edition and on this website. We ask that you help us [...]
March 8, 2012
Real Story 2013 Prospect Spotlight: Frank Herron
Frank Herron: Aspiring To Be Great Division One coaches hit the recruiting trail every year looking for versatile athletes that can play several positions. They normally are smaller athletes that play skill positions, like: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, or defensive back. Frank Herron, a player hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, bucks that trend. The 6’4, [...]
March 8, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Practice Preview: Offense
Initial Spring Outlook Dan Mullen is entering his fourth Spring as Mississippi State’s Head Coach. He has had a solid start to his tenure as the Bulldog head man. The intense coach is still searching for answers on the offensive side of the ball, though. The offense was expected, under the leadership of Quarterback Chris [...]
March 8, 2012
Barn Raising Planned to Replace One Destroyed by Fire
On Tuesday, March 6, 2011, someone in the area of Sand Road, in Steens, was burning their field. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew an ember on to a barn belonging to Jimmy Craddieth, in the 3500 block of Sand Road. The barn caught fire and was soon engulfed in flames. Mr. Craddieth managed to [...]
March 8, 2012
Four Columbus Citizens Honored by Mississippi Historical Society
Mississippi School for Math and Science teacher Charles M. Yarborough is this year’s winner of the Mississippi Historical Society’s award for Outstanding History Teacher. Yarborough received the John K. Bettersworth Award on March 3, at the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, during the society’s annual meeting. The prize carries a $300 cash award and [...]
March 9, 2012
From the Archives: Mississippi’s “EGREGIOUS ERROR”
Editor’s Note: Earlier this week, Brian Holliman was released on bond, as a result of his earlier conviction being overturned. The following article, which was originally posted on December 14, 2011, is now more timely than ever. This is the “Real Story” of the Brian Holliman murder trial. This isn’t about Holliman’s guilt or innocence. [...]
March 8, 2012
Stokes-Beard Students to Raise Money for Relay for Life
The 1st-5th grade students at Stokes-Beard are using their talents to raise money for the school’s Relay for Life Team. This year, Stokes-Beard’s Relay Team is walking in honor of District Teacher of the Year, Rasheen Hyde, and the students want to help! They are hosting a Student Talent Show on Friday, March 9, 2012, [...]
March 9, 2012
At Week’s End for March 9, 2012
Jeff Doty, the new owner of Cal-City Grocery, announced yesterday that he was moving forward with his plans to re-open the store in the very near future. “I am not here to start trouble” said Doty. “I am here to open a legitimate business.” Reiterating his point that he felt that the February 11, 2012 [...]
March 9, 2012
Bomb Threat at Fairview Elementary
Editor’s Note: When a representative of The Real Story arrived on the scene, the staff of Fairview Elementary and emergency personnel had nearly completed an orderly evacuation. They are to be commended for the calm and professional manner in which they handled this stressful situation. Fairview Aerospace & Sciences Magnet School received a bomb threat [...]
March 10, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Battles: Running Back
Initial Spring Battle Outlook Vick Ballard’s departure to the NFL leaves Mississippi State with a void at running back. The Bulldogs are searching for that player, during spring practice, to take on Ballard’s feature back role. I have broken down the candidates for the position and made my choice, as to whom I think will [...]
March 10, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Battles: H-Back (Slot Receiver)
Initial Spring Battle Outlook Chad Bumphis has started at H-Back, the past few seasons, but, lately, he has become very unproductive. The coaching staff has virtually opened the H-Back position to competition, for this reason. The fact that Jameon Lewis is showing flashes of being a superstar, makes that decision a little bit easier. I [...]
March 10, 2012
Real Story 2013 Prospect Spotlight: Duke Riley
Duke Riley: “I Just Make Plays” College coaches set out to find athletic football players every recruiting season – especially athletic linebackers. Duke Riley, a linebacker from New Orleans, has coaches salivating because of the athleticism he brings to the table. He displayed that athleticism, this past season, helping John Curtis Christian to the Louisiana [...]
March 10, 2012
Real Story JUCO Spotlight: Larry Butler
Larry Butler: A Defensive Field General On the offensive side of the football, the quarterback is considered the leader, but on defense, the mike linebacker is considered the field general. Larry Butler, a junior college linebacker from Itawamba Community College has become coveted, because of his ability to lead from that position. He started his [...]
March 11, 2012
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Gears Up for Release of the 1940 Federal Census
On April 2, the National Archives and Records Administration will make individual records from the 1940 Census available to the public, for the first time, at 9:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library would like to invite everyone to utilize the library’s more than thirty computers to view and search the newly-released Census. [...]
March 12, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for March 12, 2012
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the March 7, 2012 print edition. Enlarged versions of all photos in this post can be viewed by clicking here. City Approves Free Paving for Private Business Just when you thought the City of Columbus could not get any more insane, they [...]
March 12, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Battles: Offensive Line
Initial Spring Battle Outlook The Mississippi State offensive line struggled last season, after the injury to starting right guard Tobias Smith. This area of the team is in a tough position, coming into the spring – with the departure of three starting offensive linemen: Quinton Saulsberry, Addison Lawrence, and James Carmon. What that means is [...]
March 12, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Practice Preview: Defense
Initial Spring Outlook The Mississippi State defense went through a transition in 2011 – going from the attacking style of Manny Diaz to the read-and-react style of Chris Wilson. There were some growing pains because of inexperience at certain positions; the defense eventually came together, as the year progressed. The Bulldogs did lose some key [...]
March 12, 2012
Ole Miss Makes NIT As 2 Seed, Hosts Illinois State Wednesday
After winning 20 games and making a run to the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, the Ole Miss Rebels were selected to the National Invitational Tournament field of 32, on Sunday. With their selection, Andy Kennedy becomes the first coach in Rebel hoops history to lead his teams to five postseason appearances. The No. [...]
March 12, 2012
Brandon Wilson: More Than The Typical Walk-On
Every program has walk-ons that play a huge role in their success; some are just practice players, but others end up becoming key contributors. Brandon Wilson, a Tuscaloosa, Alabama native, became the latter for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2008-2011. Wilson served as the back-up to Jamar Chaney and Chris White, during his Bulldog career, [...]
March 13, 2012
Certainty – Or Was It Uncertainty?
I have always been fascinated by Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, which states that one can never know with any certainty both where a particle is, and how fast it is travelling. The most fundamental elements of the physical world are based on uncertainty: “In quantum mechanics, the Heisenberg principle states a fundamental limit on the accuracy [...]
March 14, 2012
March 14, 2012 Print Edition Now Available!
The March 14, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available at a location near you! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 Grocery – 1220 [...]
March 14, 2012
The Real Story is Now Available in All SOCO Stores!
We are thrilled to announce that, effective today, The Real Story print edition is now available in all area SOCO stores! Remember, if we are not available in your favorite store, tell them that you want them to sell The Real Story!
March 13, 2012
March 7, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
The March 7, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available on this site! Simply click on “March 7, 2012 Print Edition” on the navigation menu, above, and enjoy!
March 14, 2012
From the Print Edition: The CCVB – What to Do About the Madness
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in our March 7, 2012 print edition. The CCVB Board could easily be dismissed as a joke, but, unfortunately, the joke is on us, the tax payers. Time and time again, their meetings break down into a tragic folly, trapped somewhere between Shakespeare and The Three Stooges. Anyone viewing [...]
March 14, 2012
From the Print Edition: The Problem with Sherman
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in our March 7, 2012 print edition. The arrest of Sherman Smith is a prime example of when crime and politics collide. Sherman Smith is Columbus Mayor Robert Smith’s son, and his arrest on February 26, 2012 has raised as many questions as it answered. The arrest could have [...]
March 15, 2012
What do you think?
Here, at The Real Story, we value your opinion! We ask that you share your point of view with us, by participating in our daily poll. Please note that no personal identifying information will be available to the public. Results from March 14, 2012 Q: Should Cal-City Grocery, in Caledonia, be allowed to sell [...]
March 15, 2012
Cockrell to Present Research at Upcoming Conferences
Dr. Phillip Cockrell, Director of Student Life at Mississippi University for Women, has been selected to present his research at two upcoming conferences. As a recipient of the 2012 Doctoral Student Conference Grant, Cockrell will present at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) conference in Atlanta, GA, March 22-24. He will participate [...]
March 15, 2012
F is for Failure: Why America’s Education Isn’t Worth the Money
Via: OnlineEducation.net Special to The Real Story
March 16, 2012
At Week’s End for March 16, 2012
Beginning with the next print edition of The Real Story, we are devoting at least one page to the North Mississippi “RANT.” It is your opportunity to share your views and opinions with the community: What you love, what you hate, and what needs to be fixed. It will be a “no-holds-barred, rock & roll [...]
March 16, 2012
Betting vs. Polling – Betting Wins!
There has been a lot of discussion, recently, about how markets are better predictors of outcomes than polling; and how an aggregation of random individuals is better than selected experts; and, finally, how an aggregation of cognitively diverse individuals is perhaps the best of all. This is a fascinating field of inquiry, for it challenges the conventional wisdom that [...]
March 16, 2012
Question of the Day: March 16, 2012
Here, at The Real Story, we value your opinion! We ask that you share your point of view with us, by participating in our daily poll. Please note that no personal identifying information will be available to the public. Results from March 15, 2012 Q: How concerned are you about crime in Columbus? very concerned [...]
March 16, 2012
Stansbury’s Departure Long Overdue
By now, the whole Bulldog nation knows about Rick Stansbury’s retirement or forced retirement – depending on the individual’s level of skepticism. At the 1 p.m. press conference, yesterday, Stansbury cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the primary reason for his retirement. However, if the press conference video was played on [...]
March 17, 2012
Question of the Day: March 17, 2012
Here, at The Real Story, we value your opinion! We ask that you share your point of view with us, by participating in our daily poll. Please note that no personal identifying information will be available to the public. Results from March 16, 2012 Q: Do you plan to attend any Spring Pilgrimage events, later [...]
March 19, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for March 19, 2012
For Those Few People Who Still Don’t Get It On March 7th, The Real Story broke the news of how Von’s Exotic Hair Salon received free paving work, performed by city workers and at taxpayers’ expense. Despite the fact that this story created quite a stir throughout the community, some people just don’t get [...]
March 19, 2012
Question of the Day: March 19, 2012
Here, at The Real Story, we value your opinion! We ask that you share your point of view with us, by participating in our daily poll. Please note that no personal identifying information will be available to the public. Results from March 17, 2012 Q: Which college sports do you follow? Football – 50% Men’s [...]
March 21, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Battles: 2nd Defensive Tackle
Initial Spring Battle Outlook All-SEC defensive tackle Fletcher Cox’s decision to enter the NFL Draft gives Mississippi State credibility, but it hurts the Bulldogs, in the short-term. The coaching staff will attempt to replace Cox, this spring. There are several players that will vie for the position. The Candidates P.J. Jones (6’2″, 275lbs.; Sophomore) Player [...]
March 21, 2012
Reprise of Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for March 19, 2012
For Those Few People Who Still Don’t Get It On March 7th, The Real Story broke the news of how Von’s Exotic Hair Salon received free paving work, performed by city workers and at taxpayers’ expense. Despite the fact that this story created quite a stir throughout the community, some people just don’t get that this [...]
March 21, 2012
March 21, 2012 Print Edition Now Available!
The March 21, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available at a location near you! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 Grocery – 1220 [...]
March 22, 2012
Fireworks at the Municipal Complex
Well, well – where do I begin?! Despite arriving well ahead of the City Council’s 5pm start time, nearly every seat in the Council chamber was full, with another 50-60 people standing in the aisles. Can you say “fire code violation”?A review of the printed agenda provided an inkling of what was to come: two [...]
March 23, 2012
New Endodondist Joins Baptist Golden Triangle Medical Staff
Callee Cosby, DDS has joined the staff of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Cosby began her duties as an endodontist in February. Her practice, Cosby Endodontics, is located at 1277 Hwy. 45 North in Columbus. Originally from Columbus, she is a graduate of Millsaps College in Jackson, where she received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Cosby [...]
March 23, 2012
From the Print Edition: “Hotdonia” — The Problem that Wasn’t
How can you say to your brother, “Let me take the speck out of your eye,” when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? ~~~ A quote from a really famous guy! Standing in front of the Cal-Grocery, a person would have to strain their eyes to see the United Pentecostal [...]
March 23, 2012
From the Print Edition: Why Everything Matters!
In a world where it’s okay to slander the poor and the “innocent until proven” guilty, the question remains: why does the government get a free pass? There are no mug shots of the corporate/government officials who steal from the taxpayers and neglect their duties as a public servant. There are no “Most Wanted” pictures [...]
March 23, 2012
Employers – Keep Your Hands Off My Facebook
The assault on privacy not only never ends, it escalates, gets more intrusive, and more dismissive of individual rights every day. The latest episode concerns demands for prospective employees’ Facebook passwords. It apparently is not enough for employers to browse through what is put up publicly; they, now, want to see what is posted only for [...]
March 23, 2012
Freeze’s First Spring Drills Kick Off Today at Ole Miss
Ole Miss opens its first spring football drills under head coach Hugh Freeze this weekend, and fans are welcomed to attend the first two practices. A total of four practices are open to the public, including this Friday at 3:30 p.m. CT and Saturday at 10:30 a.m., and both workouts are tentatively planned for the [...]
March 24, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Battles: Defensive Backs
Initial Spring Battle Outlook Mississippi State lost two starting safeties after the 2011 season—Charles Mitchell and Wade Bonner. However, they really only have to replace one player, as Nickoe Whitley was essentially a third starter at Safety. The next position battle will be between three-year starter Corey Broomfield and ultra-talented Darius Slay.Broomfieldhas been a mainstay, [...]
March 26, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for March 26, 2012
The recent apparent collapse of the City over providing paving to a private business on Gardner Blvd and the antics of the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB) are, unfortunately, classic examples of our hard-earned tax dollars at work. If these organizations were to hold their meetings jointly, the result would be a huge savings [...]
March 26, 2012
DeVille Smith Withdraws From MSU
Mississippi State has announced freshman guard DeVille Smith has withdrawn from school and is no longer a member of the basketball team. The Jackson, Miss., native, who prepped at Callaway High School, appeared in 26 games for the Bulldogs and averaged 4.2 points and 1.6 rebounds. His career high of 25 points came in the [...]
March 26, 2012
FRAUD ALERT: Protect Your Bank & Credit Card Accounts
We have learned that there has been a rash of credit/debit card fraud occurring in our community, recently. Our sources indicate that most of these incidents have occurred after the victims have dined at area restaurants. Victims have reported that, within a short period of time after they used their card to pay their restaurant [...]
March 27, 2012
March 21, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
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March 28, 2012
March 28, 2012 Print Edition Now Available!
The March 28, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available at a location near you! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 Grocery – 1220 [...]
March 27, 2012
Mississippi State Spring Battles: Third Linebacker
Initial Spring Battle Outlook The Bulldogs lost starting linebacker, Brandon Wilson, after the 2011 season, but they return Cam Lawrence and Deontae Skinner. The key, in the spring, will be to find out who will start alongside the two talented players. Five players will be competing for that Third Linebacker spot. I could easily say [...]
March 28, 2012
Check Out Our Website: New Content, New Pages, & New Features!
We had added an incredible amount of content to our site, including articles that had only been available in our print edition. We urge you to visit our site frequently, as new content will be added daily! We’ve also created a number of new pages. These new pages can be found by placing your pointer [...]
March 29, 2012
MUW Receives National Recognition for Community Service
For the second year in a row, Mississippi University for Women has been recognized on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, launched in 2006, annually highlights the role colleges and universities play in solving community problems and placing more students on a lifelong path of [...]
March 29, 2012
Columbus Middle School Students Excel at Destination Imagination Regionals
Columbus Middle School SPIRIT Students recently competed in the regional Destination ImagiNation Tournament in Madison, MS. The competition was held on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at St. Anthony’s Catholic School, and Columbus Middle School teams won in four out of five divisions. Destination ImagiNation, Inc. is an extraordinary non-profit organization that provides educational programs for students [...]
March 29, 2012
Message from MSU Athletic Director Scott Stricklin on MSU’s Men’s Basketball Coaching Search
“Like Bulldog fans everywhere, I eagerly anticipate the hiring of Mississippi State’s next men’s basketball coach. However, from the beginning of this process, no deadline has been imposed on the search. It’s important that we hire the right candidate to lead our program, a person of integrity who will instill discipline, character and accountability [...]
March 29, 2012
Mississippi Speech Language Hearing Association at the Capitol
Mississippi University for Women student Sarah Donaldson of Starkville, back row, left, recently participated in Legislative Day at the Mississippi Capitol. This was part of a grant through the Mississippi Speech Language Hearing Association, with emphasis on training future professionals to be advocates for the profession and the people they serve. The Louisville native is [...]
March 30, 2012
At the Week’s End for March 30, 2012
From the “I couldn’t make this stuff up” file: I attended my first City of Columbus Department Head Meeting as a media representative, this past Monday. These meetings have been open to the media, for a few years now, so I thought I would stop in and see what was going on. There was the [...]
March 30, 2012
City Council Meeting Agenda for April 3, 2012
The following is the agenda for the Columbus City Council Meeting that is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 5pm, at the Columbus Municipal Complex (1501 Main Street). Special to The Real Story
March 30, 2012
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for April 2, 2012
The following is the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, which is scheduled for 9am , on Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Lowndes County Courthouse, located at 505 2nd Avenue North, in Columbus: Special to The Real Story [...]
March 30, 2012
The Saga of Cal-City Continues
The Cal-City Situation intensifies, every day. Below is a letter sent to Jeff Doty, from Caledonia City Attorney Jeff Smith (Mr. Doty’s address and Mr. Smith’s signature have been removed.) When asked about the letter, Jeff Doty said, “I have no comment at this time. My attorney is looking at the situation, and we will [...]
March 31, 2012
Dennis Erby to Lead US Marshals Service Office
Dennis Erby has been confirmed by Congress to be the head of the United States Marshals Service Office for the Northern District of Mississippi. Dennis is a native of Union County, and came to Columbus in the late 1970′s as a newly commissioned Mississippi Highway Patrolman. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant and held [...]
April 1, 2012
Renardo Sidney to Declare For NBA Draft, Signs With Agent
Mississippi State junior forward Renardo Sidney has announced that he will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2012 NBA Draft. The Jackson, MS native, who appeared in 48 games for the Bulldogs and drew 46 starts, signed with Rogue Sports, an entertainment firm that represents pro athletes. “I appreciate Mississippi State giving me [...]
April 1, 2012
Belated Happy Birthday, Tennessee!
World-famous playwright Tennessee Williams was born in Columbus, Mississippi on March 26, 1911. Born Thomas Lanier Williams III, “Tennessee” went on to write plays, short stories, novels, poetry, essays, screenplays, and a volume of memoirs. His career spanned the 1930s until his death on February 25, 1983. His work included A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a [...]
April 2, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for April 2, 2012
This week will be a big week for local government. The County will be meeting this morning, while the Caledonia Board of Aldermen and the Columbus City Council will be holding their respective meetings, tomorrow night. The Real Story has tried, over the past few months, to post the agendas for local government meetings, to [...]
April 2, 2012
It Never Was About the Condoms
In an excellent article in the March 13, 0212 New York Times by David Brooks, he writes about The Fertility Implosion, reflecting on the dramatic reductions in fertility in most countries. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/13/opinion/brooks-the-fertility-implosion.html?_r=1&ref=opinion Despite decades of US intervention, tens of millions of dollars, and hundreds of millions of condoms, advertising campaigns promoting small families, improvements in education and, [...]
April 2, 2012
Shpongle’s Nothing Lasts…But Nothing Is Lost: A Dream Come True
It’s true that politics isn’t, by any stretch of the imagination, my first love. In fact, love isn’t really the right word, in the slightest sense of the idea. But today, I turned to something a little more easy-going: music. Having found myself recovering from what I believe to be a couple of chicken patties [...]
April 2, 2012
Ole Miss Football Wraps up First Week of Spring Practice
The Ole Miss Football team finished its first week of spring practice on a high note Thursday, as the team continues to prepare for the BancorpSouth Grove Bowl on April 21. “I couldn’t be more pleased with the team’s effort today and the way they bounced back from what I thought was a half-hearted effort [...]
April 2, 2012
Rick Ray Named Mississippi State’s New Men’s Basketball Coach
Mississippi State Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin announced, on Sunday, that Rick Ray will be introduced Monday as the university’s new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. A press conference has been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on the floor of Humphrey Coliseum to welcome the 19th coach in MSU history. “Rick fits the model of head coach we [...]
April 2, 2012
Freeze Conducts Early Morning Practice Session with Rebels
Ole Miss practiced under the lights, Monday, before the sun rose, midway through the early-morning session, on the practice fields adjacent to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Starting at 5:30 a.m., first-year head coach Hugh Freeze toned down the usual fast pace of practice for more teaching opportunities, during the session that lasted just under two hours. “We [...]
April 3, 2012
March 28, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
That’s right! The March 28, 2012 print edition is now available on-line! Just click the “March 28, 2012 Print Edition” button, on the navigation menu, above. Then, place your pointer on the image of the paper and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to move between pages.
April 4, 2012
April 4, 2012 Print Edition Now Available!
The April 4, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 Grocery – 1220 Black Creek Road Caledonia Quick Stop [...]
April 3, 2012
Why Have a Mayor’s Unity Picnic, When There is No Unity in Your Own House?
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in our March 28, 2012 print edition. The problem with bullying is that if everyone is afraid of the bully, who is going to stand up against him? That was the fundamental problem with what occurred at the March 20, 2012 City Council Meeting. Most everyone stood impotent, [...]
April 3, 2012
What Gets Your Goat – Pet Peeves Divulged
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the March 28, 2012 print edition. Driving in Columbus, for the most part, makes me wonder how some individuals ever got a driver’s license. They’re driving either well under the speed limit or well over it. They’ve never heard of a blinker, and they often dare you [...]
April 3, 2012
A Baseball Tragedy Revisited! What Would Shakespeare Have Written?
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in our March 28, 2012 print edition. Prologue: In early June of 2008, I traveled with my best friend from our days at Boston College, Bill Nagle, from his home in Plymouth, MA, back to Columbus, MS. Bill is currently a financial advisor with clients in the Mississippi, Alabama, [...]
April 3, 2012
Going with the Flow Pays Off!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in our March 28, 2012 print edition. A couple of years ago, when my book, Creating Your Heaven on Earth, was just published, I was on my way to upstate New York for a book signing and speaking engagement. This was my first book signing in a city [...]
April 3, 2012
Martin Case Highlights Several Issues
It’s been a little over a month since Sanford, Florida teenager, Trayvon Martin, was gunned down on his way home from the store, by self-appointed neighborhood watch “Captain” George Zimmerman. Zimmerman was questioned by local law enforcement, but he was released after claiming self-defense. The lack of a thorough investigation led to an overwhelming public [...]
April 3, 2012
Pig Tales: How I Came to be the Owner of a Pot-bellied Pig
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in our March 28, 2012 print edition. Late one afternoon, while browsing on Facebook, I came across the cutest photo of three tiny, baby pot-bellied pigs. I had always wanted one and knew we didn’t need one at the time, but was too curious to see these adorable babies; so, I [...]
April 3, 2012
New to DVD: Dragon Tattoo Should be Removed
Editor’s Note: This review was originally published in our March 28, 2012 print edition. A remake of a 2009 Swedish film, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is easy enough to watch, even though it runs two-and-a-half hours long. The problem is that it mistakes darkness for depth. Director David Fincher seems interested in nothing [...]
April 3, 2012
The Throes of the American Methuselah
Since the birth of our nation, perhaps no single technology has touched so many lives, directly or indirectly, and influenced industry and infrastructure, as the Internet. As ubiquitous as the application of oil has become, over the years, into the products that shape and have shaped our lives, is the importance of the communicative power [...]
April 3, 2012
What Does It Really Take?
I’ve always wanted to investigate what it takes to be a college athlete. I know fans and the media get in the mode of thinking of these young adults as just a number or a name on a uniform. But there is a real person, who faces real pressure to perform at a high level. [...]
April 3, 2012
The April 2nd Board of Supervisors Meeting
The April 2nd Board of Supervisors gathering was marked by a stark contrast from past meetings, as the usual, dull get-together had a little excitement, Monday morning. Starting with the Volunteer Fire Department report, there was more pizzazz in the air than usual. Supervisor Leroy Brooks was concerned about the progress the Fire Department was [...]
April 4, 2012
Update on the Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for April 2, 2012
In the “Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for April 2, 2012”, I wrote: The Caledonia gathering met with the same response. Harry “owned” the crowd; thirteen years of service go a long way in a close community. Even when matters turned a little rough, things were smoothed over, in short order. The $100,000 that was [...]
April 4, 2012
The April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting – The Quick and the Dead
The April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting lasted 24 minutes. It was highlighted by Councilman Joe Mickens apologizing to Hilda Fox and letting everyone in Ward 2 know his telephone numbers. This was a result of Ms. Fox’s attack on the Councilman, during the last Council meeting, for not returning her phone calls. In other [...]
April 5, 2012
Ole Miss/Southern Miss Baseball Game Re-scheduled for May 1 at Trustmark Park
The University of Mississippi vs. Southern Mississippi baseball game, which was scheduled for April 3, 2012, was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.) at Trustmark Park in Pearl, MS. Any patron who purchased tickets for the original date [...]
April 5, 2012
Ray the Right Hire For Mississippi State
Mississippi State Athletic Director Scott Stricklin searched for Rick Stanbury’s replacement ever since the former Bulldog coach retired on March 15th. There were several names rumored to have been contacted about the Bulldog head job. Names like: Shaka Smart, Steve Prohm, Bryce Drew, and most recently,Kentucky assistant Kenny Payne. It seemed a foregone conclusion that [...]
April 5, 2012
Ray Announces Hiring Of George Brooks
At his introductory press conference on Monday, new Mississippi State Coach Rick Ray said he’d like to retain a member of the former staff. On Thursday, he did just that, with the announcement that George Brooks will return as an assistant coach. It’s the first hire for Ray, who was named Head Coach on Sunday. [...]
April 6, 2012
At Week’s End for April 6, 2012
The Resurrection of Jesus X 4 There is no greater story than the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the story that means the most to all Christians. It is the story of a wonderful redeemer, who loved mankind enough to die for us. The authors hope that while you read this book you reflect [...]
April 6, 2012
Flanigan Joins Ray’s Basketball Staff at MSU
Rick Ray’s second hire at Mississippi State is certainly no stranger to the South or the SEC. On Thursday, the new Bulldogs coach announced former Auburn All-SEC standout Wes Flanigan will join his staff as an assistant, after spending the previous two seasons under Doc Sadler at Nebraska. “I’ve known Wes for a long time [...]
April 6, 2012
Rebel Offense Goes Vertical in Thursday Morning Practice
With rain falling in the wee hours of the morning, Ole Miss took its practice to the Indoor Practice Facility, Thursday, as Hugh Freeze’s offense began to show signs of what has made the first-year Rebels’ coach so successful at his previous coaching stops. “We certainly challenged them,” Freeze said of the offensive unit. “The [...]
April 6, 2012
Movies on the Mound
Check out these fun events that are planned for this weekend! Special to The Real Story
April 6, 2012
Baptist-Golden Triangle Receives Grant from Susan G. Komen Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Foundation recently awarded a grant to Baptist Memorial Health Care’s Mississippi regional hospitals: Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. The $48,000 grant will be divided evenly, with each hospital receiving $12,000. The one-year grant will cover the cost of mammograms and [...]
April 6, 2012
Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) to Hold Annual Conference in Columbus
The Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) will hold its annual State Conference in Columbus, on April 12 and 13, 2012. PRAM’s annual conference has become one of the premier networking and professional development events for communications professionals in the state. PRAM offers its members numerous opportunities for professional growth, including conferences, workshops and other [...]
April 6, 2012
Charter School Bill Fails in House Committee
The House Education Committee voted, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, to kill a charter school bill that would have brought public school choice to thousands of children across the state. After passing the Senate in February, the House Education Committee defeated Senate Bill 2401, by a vote of 15 to 16. Forest Thigpen, President of [...]
April 6, 2012
Frank Sinatra Tribute Concert Scheduled
What a great opportunity, and it’s FREE! Please note that, although this is a FREE event, tickets must be reserved and picked up in advance. Special to The Real Story
April 6, 2012
Terrance Henry Chosen For Prestigious Portsmouth Invitational
After concluding his impressive four-year Ole Miss career, last month, Terrance Henry has been selected to participate in the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, scheduled for April 11-14 at Churchland High School, in Portsmouth, Va. Operating since 1953, the Portsmouth Invitational is one of the preeminent NBA pre-draft camps, with approximately 200 NBA representatives in attendance. [...]
April 7, 2012
Arkansas Needs To Set a Precedent
At a 9:45 p.m. press conference, Thursday, the University of Arkansas administration put Head Coach Bobby Petrino on leave from the football program. It all stemmed from Petrino admitting that he lied to Fayetteville police about having an additional passenger on his motorcycle, during an April 1st accident. The other passenger turned out to be [...]
April 8, 2012
Welcome to the Way Back Home
Welcome to the way back home Welcome to a soft afternoon’s rain Did you see the heartache? Did you see my back break? Did you see the blood race down my swollen face? And did you see the glory? Did you see my glory reign all over the place? Welcome to the Hill of Sorrow [...]
April 9, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for April 9, 2012
The buzz that permeates Lowndes County, has reached a fever pitch, lately. As The Real Story approaches its 10th issue, there is never a shortage of stories to address. Since our inception as a website, on October 19, 2011, we have covered an incredible number of issues and events. However, our greatest accomplishment has been [...]
April 9, 2012
Hood Won’t Return To Mississippi State
Recently hired Mississippi State Basketball Coach Rick Ray announced late Sunday that Rodney Hood is leaving the program, after one season playing for the Bulldogs. “Obviously, we are disappointed in Rodney’s decision,” said Ray, who was hired one week ago. “I was looking forward to getting a chance to develop and coach him. This decision, unfortunately, [...]
April 9, 2012
The Sports Week Ahead
I decided to take a look at the sports week ahead and highlight the major games and events throughout the week. Tuesday NBA Boston Celtics at Miami Heat 6 p.m. ESPN New York at Chicago Bulls 8:30 p.m. ESPN NHL NHL Draft Lottery 7:30 p.m. NHL TV Wednesday CBB College Basketball Signing Day Special 6:30 [...]
April 10, 2012
April 4, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
That’s right! The April 4, 2012 print edition is now available on-line! Just click the “April 4, 2012 Print Edition” button, on the navigation menu, above, or click here to view all of our previous issues! Then, place your pointer on the image of the paper and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to [...]
April 11, 2012
April 11, 2012 Print Edition Now Available!
The April 11, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available! Click here to view all of our previous issues online! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 [...]
April 11, 2012
The Real Story is Now in Wal-Mart!
That’s right – you can now pick up a copy of our print edition in the Columbus Wal-Mart, located at 1913 Highway 45 North! Look for us there, every Wednesday!
April 10, 2012
Ray Announces the Hiring Of Chris Hollender
Rick Ray moved one step closer to filling his staff openings, on Monday, when he announced the hiring of assistant Chris Hollender. The 35-year-old Hollender comes to Mississippi State after spending the past four years in the same capacity at Evansville, his alma mater. “Chris is a guy that I’ve known for a long time,” [...]
April 10, 2012
Columbus Police Officer on Leave, After Shooting Suspect; Columbus Police Department Tight-lipped
A Columbus Police officer, who has not yet been identified, has been placed on administrative leave with pay, after an incident, early Monday morning, in which a suspect was shot. The incident, which took place in the 1700 block of Wheat Street, was the culmination of a search for a green Honda Accord, which may [...]
April 10, 2012
Hood Transfer Good for Mississippi State
Late Sunday night, after much speculation, it was announced that Rodney Hood, Mississippi State’s star freshman forward, had elected to leave the program. Although many knew that Hood’s transferring was a possibility, the decision was a tough blow. The highly skilled forward was expected to be the critical piece in Rick Ray’s rebuilding project – [...]
April 10, 2012
The Politics of Crime and Race
Race. It’s on everybody’s mind, but no one wants to talk about it; not only in Columbus, Mississippi, but throughout America. It is the two-ton elephant in the living room, but the country acts like it’s not there. Not until the community gets rocked, does it become an issue. So, over the past few weeks, [...]
April 11, 2012
Ray Completes Staff with Hiring Of Gordon
With the hiring of Adam Gordon on Tuesday, Rick Ray’s staff at Mississippi State is now complete. Gordon, who spent the past season on B.J. Hill’s staff at Northern Colorado, will have the title of Director of Operations. Prior to his time at Northern Colorado, he was a graduate assistant at Clemson for three years, [...]
April 11, 2012
Defense Rules Ole Miss’ Tuesday Practice Session
On a gorgeous Tuesday afternoon in Oxford, the Rebels’ defense was setting the tone during the Ole Miss Football team’s two-hour practice session, on the practice fields adjacent to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. “I love what (Defensive Coordinator) Dave (Wommack) and his staff are doing over there,” said Head Coach Hugh Freeze, who calls himself an offensive [...]
April 12, 2012
When 13 Minutes is Too Long–The April 11, 2012 Specially-Called Meeting CCVB Board Meeting
“…I may make you feel, but I can’t make you think…” – Jethro Tull In what had to be a Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB) record, the Board met for 13 minutes to approve additional funding for the upcoming festival season. Over $26,000 was added to the grant program, which benefits special events that [...]
April 11, 2012
Local Boutique Named One of “10 Great Places…”
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in our April 4, 2012 print edition. When do you plan for the future, by looking to the past? What type of business epitomizes the saying “Everything old is new, again”? When the business in question is a vintage clothing boutique! The Attic, Columbus’ only boutique dealing exclusively [...]
April 11, 2012
Alumni & Friends Education Forum April 19 at MUW
Mississippi University for Women will welcome alumni and guests back with a host of events, as part of its Homecoming celebration next weekend. A special event and professional development opportunity is planned for alumni education graduates on Thursday, April 19. All alumni who majored in elementary, secondary, K-12 and special education are invited to attend [...]
April 11, 2012
CHAMPS Project Seeks to Help Disadvantaged Students Through Trained Educators
The CHAMPS Project (Creating High Achievement in Mathematics, and Problem Solving) is looking for 50 teachers for its 2012-2013 class. The program, located at the Mississippi University for Women Center for Creative Learning, focuses on raising the achievement of economically disadvantaged students in mathematics, by providing an intensive, high quality professional development program to middle [...]
April 11, 2012
Words & Music: An Evening of Spoken Word and Songs
Check out this cool and FREE event! Special to The Real Story
April 12, 2012
Statewide Destination ImagiNation Tournament to be Held in Columbus
The state Destination ImagiNation Tournament will take place this Saturday, April 14, from 10:30am to 3:00pm. The event will be held at Columbus High School, located at 215 Hemlock Street, in Columbus. Destination ImagiNation, a creative problem solving and critical thinking program that teaches teamwork and innovation, helps give students a competitive advantage in the [...]
April 12, 2012
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for April 13, 2012
We urge all citizens of Lowndes County to attend these meetings, which are held at the Lowndes County Courthouse, 505 2nd Avenue North. Special to The Real Story
April 12, 2012
Columbus City Council Meeting Agenda for April 17, 2012
We urge all residents of the city of Columbus to attend the City Council meetings, which are held at the Columbus Municipal Complex (1501 Main Street), and begin at 5pm. Special to The Real Story
April 13, 2012
At the Week’s End for April 13, 2012
In our special SUN tabloid segment of at the “At the Week’s End,” we will address the importance of not being distracted by what tantalizes our eyes and the necessity of staying focused on the prize of searching for real information. The most critical thing the citizenry can do is stay informed about their community, [...]
April 13, 2012
Ole Miss Football Team Participates in Competitive Practice on Thursday
The Ole Miss football team again took to the practice fields adjacent to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Thursday, marking the team’s final practice before the their second scrimmage of the spring, Saturday. “Every drill was competitive, down to the wire,” Head Coach Hugh Freeze said. “The defense found a way to win all of them, I think. [...]
April 13, 2012
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Remembers the Victims of the Holocaust
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, celebrated across the world, the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will be hosting several events on April 16th from 4:00-5:30pm in the Meeting Room of the Chebie G. Bateman building. This year’s theme is Choosing to Act: Stories of Rescue. In keeping with this theme, the library’s events will include a [...]
April 14, 2012
The Issue of Steve Wallace
Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in our April 11, 2012 print edition. As many of you know, Wallace was arrested again, on Friday, on another count of violating the Social Host law. As part of the booking process, Wallace was subjected to posing for the obligatory mug shot; this (a mug shot) [...]
April 16, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for April 16, 2012
Liberal vs. Conservative Brains A recent article in the Washington Post discusses the differences in the way conservatives and liberals think. They don’t simply view the issues differently, but have a completely different psychological makeup, the author argues. Liberals tend to have an open view of the world in which they are willing to consider [...]
April 16, 2012
The April 13, 2012 Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Meeting: Strangely Simply Complex
The April 13, 2012 Lowndes County Board of Supervisors meeting deviated from their normally mundane routine, with the introduction of by two big issues. County Administrator Ralph Billingsley addressed the complicated matter of the personal use of County Vehicles and District 4 Supervisor Jeff Smith tackled the tough task of paving in the Temple Cove [...]
April 17, 2012
April 11, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
That’s right! The April 11, 2012 print edition is now available on-line! Just click the “April 11, 2012 Print Edition” button, on the navigation menu, above, or click here to view all of our previous issues! Then, place your pointer on the image of the paper and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to move between [...]
April 17, 2012
Columbus Municipal School District Upcoming Events
Wednesday, April 18th Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast with Entertainment by the Violin Students 8AM Cook Auditorium Lobby This is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and Cook Elementary is hosting an appreciation breakfast for all the wonderful volunteers who give of their time and talents to work with their students. Wednesday, April 18th ****Announcement of CMSD District Administrator [...]
April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012 Print Edition Now Available!
The April 18, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available! Click here to view all of our previous issues online! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 [...]
April 18, 2012
Innovation – Why Facebook Had to Pay $1B for Instagram
Most of us were amazed that Instagram, a small start-up IT company in San Francisco with 13 employees, was sold to Facebook for $1B. The one billion was pure profit, for the only capital the company had was a few computers and very little debt. After the surprise and admiration for the 28-year old owner [...]
April 18, 2012
Caledonia: The Problem with a Conflict of Interest is that it is a Conflict
Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in our April 11, 2012 print edition. As Caledonia’s drama continues – most recently at the April 3, 2012 town meeting – the most overarching concern is that little conflicts of interests have become epidemic in town government. In a small town, it is nearly impossible [...]
April 18, 2012
Musician Ean Evans to be Remembered
On Thursday, April 19, 2012, Columbus native and former Lynyrd Skynyrd band member Ean Evans will be remembered at the Riverwalk. A small gathering will take place from 6-8pm, with music and people sharing their memories of Evans. Evans’ widow, Eva, asks that everyone pay it forward and perform some small positive action in Evans’ [...]
April 18, 2012
Freeze Pleased With Energy at Tuesday’s Practice
For the second time this spring, weather forced the Rebel football team indoors for practice but the change in scenery did nothing to affect the team’s intensity and energy, during practice Tuesday. The football program also held its Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day during Tuesday’s practice, with more than 75 professors and administrators on hand to watch [...]
April 18, 2012
Frank P. Phillips YMCA Encourages Kids to Play and Learn at Healthy Kids Day®, April 28
On April 28, the YMCA, The Columbus Kiwanis Club, Stark Aerospace, Carl Hogan Dodge and the City of Columbus are celebrating YMCA Healthy Kids Day® with a free, community event for kids and families. Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative of the Y to improve health and well-being of kids, will take place at the [...]
April 18, 2012
District 4 Water Connection Meeting Held
The final public hearing for the residents of Frisco Road, Christian Circle, and East Railroad Drive was held on Tuesday, April 17, at The National Guard Armory, to discuss the application for a grant to receive funding for a water connection. Currently these residents use shallow wells as their water source. “It is important that [...]
April 19, 2012
Mortar Kit: A Big Bang of a Band
Editor’s Note: You can see Mortar Kit play Saturday (April 21) at Dave’s Darkhorse Tavern in Starkville, at 10 p.m. Cover is $5. The name Mortar Kit came one day while lead singer/guitarist Ed Dechert was “just writing s@#% down.” Indeed, the four-piece Starkville rock band was a casual creation. Three of Mortar Kit’s members [...]
April 19, 2012
The April 16, 2012 CCVB Meeting
The April 16, 2012 Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB) Board meeting was smoother than past gatherings, with calm and decorum reigning throughout most of the meeting. With the exception of a slight flair-up by Bernard Buckhalter over a perceived omission in the minutes of the February Board meeting in regard to budgeting for the [...]
April 19, 2012
NAACP to Host 6th Annual Community Health Fair
The Columbus Lowndes Chapter of the NAACP will host their 6th Annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 21, at the Boys and Girls Club of Columbus/Lowndes County (1815 14th Avenue North). The event, which is scheduled for 8am-1pm, will feature blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, hearing tests, body mass index evaluations, bone density [...]
April 19, 2012
Donations Needed for Mission Trip
Kori Hankins is planning to travel to Peru, as part of a mission trip, but she needs the public’s help. She has been working hard to raise money for the trip, and needs to come up with an additional $410 by this Saturday, April 21! Kori is an amazing person, who will be a blessing [...]
April 19, 2012
Rebels Hold Final Practice Before BancorpSouth Grove Bowl
The Ole Miss Football team held its final practice of the spring before the BancorpSouth Grove Bowl on Saturday. The Rebels practiced Thursday in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in just helmets and shoulder pads, in preparation for the spring game, Saturday at 1 p.m. The game will feature four 15-minute quarters, with a running clock. Stadium gates will open [...]
April 19, 2012
Jason Jones Receives Chucky Mullins Courage Award
Ole Miss senior defensive end Jason Jones was named the 23rd recipient of the Chucky Mullins Courage Award, Thursday. He will wear Mullins’ No. 38 jersey throughout the 2012 season. The award, sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, honors the late Chucky Mullins, whose Ole Miss career came to an end, during the 1989 Homecoming [...]
April 20, 2012
At Week’s End for April 20, 2012
Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain Often, what is seen is not reality. And, Tuesday’s City Council Meeting may have been one of the better examples of this principle. While it would be easy to say that the meeting was calm – with just a few hiccups – that would be a [...]
April 21, 2012
Maroon-White Game Preview
Initial Spring Game Outlook The Mississippi State Bulldogs went into their 4th spring under Dan Mullen looking to answer a few questions and fill some holes. They have shown steady improvement, during that time. There were steps made toward accomplishing their goals, over the past few weeks. Several positions are still up for grabs, and [...]
April 22, 2012
Maroon-White Game Review
Instant Analysis The spring game is the fans’ first chance to see how good their team will be, in the upcoming season. Many people wanted to see if the offense would finally show the explosiveness that it has lacked, during the first three years of the Mullen era. The offense didn’t disappoint them, as Tyler [...]
April 23, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for April 23, 2012
See #5 Today’s lesson, boys and girls, is about meeting etiquette. As the months have progressed, The Real Story has witnessed Robert’s Rules of Order being bludgeoned, on more than one occasion. So, here are some simple instructions from the website http://www.robertsrules.org/: Guidelines Obtain the floor (the right to speak) by being the first to [...]
April 23, 2012
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for April 25, 2012 – Special Meeting
We urge all citizens of Lowndes County to attend these meetings, which are held at the Lowndes County Courthouse, 505 2nd Avenue North. Note: This is a specially called meeting, which begins at a special time – 8:30am.
April 23, 2012
J.Short in the Film Room: Maroon-White Game
Quarterbacks Initial Analysis The quarterback position was the biggest topic of conversation throughout the spring. Everyone, including myself, wondered if Tyler Russell would take control of the position and separate himself from Dak Prescott. Well he did just that in the Maroon-White game, on Saturday. I decided to break down Russell and Prescott’s performances to [...]
April 24, 2012
April 18, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
That’s right! The April 18, 2012 print edition is now available on-line! Just click the “April 18, 2012 Print Edition” button, on the navigation menu, above, or click here to view all of our previous issues! Then, place your pointer on the image of the paper and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to move between [...]
April 25, 2012
April 25, 2012 Print Edition is Now Available!
The April 25, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available! Click here to view all of our previous issues online! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 [...]
April 24, 2012
J.Short In The Film Room: Maroon-White Game – Offensive Line
Initial Analysis The status of the offensive line was the biggest concern amongst the fans, before the spring game. The game has come and gone. So, I decided to breakdown the tape of the offensive line and see how they performed. I concluded my study and have decided to discuss the top performers: Blaine Clausell, [...]
April 25, 2012
Pssst…Do you Wanna Know a Secret?
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in our April 18, 2012 Print Edition. In what was one of the most bizarre twists in local politics, this week, the Columbus Police Department saw fit to shoot an individual and not notify the community or the media. That’s right, campers – someone just got shot by [...]
April 25, 2012
J.Short in the Film Room: Maroon-White Game – Quay Evans and Denico Autry
Initial Analysis Mississippi State fans are very excited about the potential of the headliners of the 2012 class – Denico Autry and Quay Evans. They both had solid spring games. I decided to go back and dissect each of their performances. Quay Evans Maroon-White Stats: 6 tackles/3 tackles for loss/3 sacks Highlights * Evans was [...]
April 26, 2012
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for April 27, 2012
We urge all citizens of Lowndes County to attend these meetings, which are held at the Lowndes County Courthouse, 505 2nd Avenue North. Special to the Real Story
April 27, 2012
At Week’s End for April 27, 2012
Please join Porkchop and The Real Story team, tonight, as we celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. We, along with many other dedicated volunteers in the war against Cancer, will be at this year’s Relay for Life event, which begins at 6pm, at Columbus High School’s soccer field/track, on Hemlock Street. Porkchop [...]
April 27, 2012
Columbus Municipal School District Issues Report on the Search for Superintendent
The Columbus School Board contracted with the Mississippi School Boards Association to conduct a search for the superintendent of the Columbus Municipal District. The deadline to receive applications for the extended search was March 22, 2012. All completed applications that were received, and which were postmarked on or before March 22, 2012, were accepted and [...]
April 27, 2012
BFL MS Fishing Tournament Kicks Off TODAY!
Registration for this exciting event is taking place from 4-6pm, in the parking lot of Wal-Mart. The send-off, which, according to tournament organizers, is pretty cool to witness, will be tomorrow (Saturday, April 28th), at the Columbus Marina. Weigh-in is scheduled for 2pm, tomorrow. Officials expect 110-120 boaters to participate. Special to The Real Story
April 28, 2012
Columbus City Council Meeting Agenda for May 1, 2012
We urge all residents of the city of Columbus to attend the City Council meetings, which are held at the Columbus Municipal Complex (1501 Main Street), and begin at 5pm. Special to The Real Story
April 30, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for April 30, 2012
What to Do When All the Answers Are Right, Even the Wrong Ones – The April 27th Lowndes County Supervisors’ Meeting Near the end of what had been, for the most part, one of the most boring Supervisors’ meetings in the history of humanity, electricity filled the air as District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks re-opened [...]
May 1, 2012
April 25, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
That’s right! The April 25, 2012 print edition is now available on-line! Just click the “April 25, 2012 Print Edition” button, on the navigation menu, above, or click here to view all of our previous issues! Then, place your pointer on the image of the paper and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to move between [...]
May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012 Print Edition is Now Available!
The May 2, 2012 print edition of The Real Story is now available! Click here to view all of our previous issues online! Find a location near you, from the list below! 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 [...]
May 2, 2012
Don’t Decrease Interest Rates on Student Loans – Increase Them
There has been a lot of press, recently, about interest rates on federal student loans, currently pegged at 3.4 percent and proposed to be doubled to 6.8 percent. While many lobbying groups and individuals are calling for keeping the rates where they are or even lowering them, the best path forward is increasing them to [...]
May 4, 2012
At Week’s End for May 4, 2012
Target Knows You’re Pregnant and You Never Told Them The United States has always been at the forefront of consumer marketing, and given the high rewards for a tiny percentage shift in market share, the stakes are high. Communications technology, and in particular the software that allows everything that is transacted electronically – credit card purchases, [...]
May 4, 2012
Eastbound Hwy. 82 Closed, Due to Wreck
According to reports on wcbi.com, portions of Highway 82 in Columbus are closed. The closure it the result of an 18-wheeler hauling scrap metal struck the Old West Point Road bridge, spreading metal across the eastbound lanes. Traffic in the westbound lanes has been slowed due to some debris and congestion. Emergency crews say it [...]
May 6, 2012
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for May 7, 2012
We urge all citizens of Lowndes County to attend these meetings, which are held at the Lowndes County Courthouse, 505 2nd Avenue North. Special to The Real Story
May 7, 2012
Monday Morning Water Cooler Talk for May 7, 2012
Election Season Must Have Begun – The May 1, 2012 Columbus City Council Meeting The May 1 meeting of the Columbus City Council was, on the surface, refreshingly boring. Of course, the Council plodded through the mundane minutiae of city government, with approval of various items and little or no discussion. Seasoned observers of Friendly [...]
May 8, 2012
May 2, 2012 Print Edition Now Available On-line!
That’s right! The May 2, 2012 print edition is now available on-line! Just click the “May 2, 2012 Print Edition” button, on the navigation menu, above, or click here to view all of our previous issues! Then, place your pointer on the image of the paper and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to move between [...]
May 8, 2012
The Right to Bear Arms Has Nothing to Do With Wearing a Short-Sleeve Shirt – The WOW of the Second Amendment
Oftentimes, a synergy occurs that cannot be denied. In discussing the front cover of this week’s edition, the idea of the Second Amendment was brought up as the page two topic. Not all news weeks are equal. Sometimes there are a hundred stories and other times there are none – not hard news, anyway. So, [...]
May 8, 2012
Columbus Municipal School District Issues Report on the Search for Superintendent
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in our website on April 27, 2012. The Columbus School Board contracted with the Mississippi School Boards Association to conduct a search for the superintendent of the Columbus Municipal District. The deadline to receive applications for the extended search was March 22, 2012. All completed applications that were [...]
May 8, 2012
Special Meeting of the Columbus City Council to Address Re-districting
We urge all citizens of Columbus to attend this very important meeting of the Columbus City Council. Special to The Real Story
May 9, 2012
Lowndes County Supervisors Meeting of May 7, 2012
If everything goes according to plan, all road crew workers in Lowndes County will receive yearly drug tests and be subjected to random testing, quarterly. Presently, employees are required to submit to testing, only if their name is selected randomly. Concerns about the drug testing arose when District 4 Supervisor Jeff Smith mentioned the rash [...]
May 9, 2012
We Are in Rite Aid!
We are excited to announce that, as of today, May 9, 2012, we have added both of the local Rite Aid stores (1800 Highway 45 North and 201 Alabama Street) to the list of locations where you can purchase the print edition of The Real Story!
May 15, 2012
May 9, 2012 Print Edition Is Now Available On-line!
That’s right! The May 9, 2012 print edition is now available on-line! Just click the “May 9, 2012 Print Edition” button, on the navigation menu, above, or click here to view all of our previous issues! Then, place your pointer on the image of the paper and use the scroll wheel on your mouse to move between [...]

May 30, 2012
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