A microscopic discovery in a California lake sparked buzz and controversy more than a decade ago when it was first revealed.

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The 14th Chancery Court will host clinics to help local low-income families receive free legal assistance for family law matters.

A former Georgia sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for repeatedly punching a Black detainee whose beating by guards was recorded by a jail security camera nearly ...

Best of the Triangle Free Promotional Graphics The Dispatch’s Best of the Triangle readers’ choice contest is the area’s longest-running recognition of the most popular businesses and ...

Janice Brooks Posted: July 28, 2025 COLUMBUS — Janice Brooks, 47, died July 25, 2025, at Trinity Healthcare in Columbus. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Lowndes ...

Deborah Owen Posted: July 25, 2025 In Loving Memory of Deborah Patricia Owen November 1, 1959 – July 17, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Patricia Owen, who ...

Edna Carley, 89, of Columbus, MS, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at her residence. Visitation will be Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 2:00 P.M.

Ole Miss came up agonizingly short of a berth in the 12-team College Football Playoff a season ago, finishing 14th in the final CFP poll despite wins over two top-15 teams – including SEC ...