Allen Baswell
Dispatch Staff Reporter
News & Sports Department
abaswell@cdispatch.com

Recent Stories & Articles
Caledonia marshal ready to rebuild after arson  11/20/2009 11:43:00 AM
Larry Swearingen was celebrating his birthday last Friday with family in Thomaston, Ala., when he found out his home was on fire.

County sets aside $850K for park upgrades  11/20/2009 11:38:00 AM
Lowndes County has pledged $850,000 toward a plan for upgrading and improving neighborhood parks. And the city of Columbus plans to look for “creative ways” to fund the project.

Officers in Vicksburg incident delay appeal  11/20/2009 11:37:00 AM
The appeal case of four Columbus police officers who lost a month’s salary after a May 5 incident at the Vicksburg National Military Park has been continued until the February term of Lowndes County Circuit Court.

Columbus Main Street semifinalist for national award  11/19/2009 11:42:00 AM
Main Street Columbus has been selected as a semifinalist for the Great American Main Street Awards, an award presented through the National Trust of Historic Preservation.

Library cracks down on fees  11/18/2009 10:03:00 AM
As of last month, a total of $72,000 in overdue fines is owed to libraries in the Columbus-Lowndes County Library System, according to Christy Burks, a library system staff member. And the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library has recruited the help of a collection agency to encourage customers with overdue materials to return them to the library.

Bedding can add a unique touch to a bedroom  11/13/2009 10:26:00 AM
Making your bedroom more attractive takes more than just good furniture. Bedding items such as comforters, sheets and pillows help add that special touch.

Starkville motorcycle group hosting fundraiser for Columbus teen  11/13/2009 10:26:00 AM
A fundraiser for Columbus resident Danielle “Danie” Nowland is scheduled for Saturday in Starkville on the day she turns 18.

Restaurant owner wants Caledonia to reconsider decades-old beer ordinance  11/12/2009 10:25:00 AM
CALEDONIA — It was the early ’80s when longtime Caledonia grocery store, Killebrew’s, began selling beer from its coolers. Killebrew’s was located on Main Street right across from Town Hall and within a hundred feet of Caledonia United Methodist Church.

Baptist nurse clears the air on swine flu  11/12/2009 10:25:00 AM
Johnnie Judson, an employee health nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Golden Triangle, spoke about H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, and other health issues at Wednesday’s Columbus Kiwanis Club meeting.

Proposed bill would improve 911 services  11/11/2009 9:59:00 AM
The Columbus-Lowndes E-911 board of commissioners Tuesday was presented with proposed legislation to help counties improve collection of E-911 fees. Lauderdale County Supervisor Craig Hitt met with commissioners at their regular meeting. Sen. Terry Brown, R-Columbus, Rep. Gary Chism, R-Columbus, County Administrator Ralph Billingsley and Columbus’ chief operations officer, David Armstrong, also were on hand for the meeting.

Felony car theft, DUI case sent to grand jury  11/7/2009 11:27:00 PM
The case of Tiffany Craven has been bound over to the February term of the Lowndes County grand jury.

Expo teaches Golden Triangle about energy efficiency  11/6/2009 12:02:00 PM
Those looking for ways to conserve energy and money during these tough economic times didn’t have to go far for advice on making their homes more energy efficient.

Antiques show kicks off with gala, honors for local preservation efforts  11/6/2009 12:02:00 PM
When Keith and Chrissy Heard first saw Bryn Bella during a drive through Columbus, they decided the antebellum home on Stinson Creek Road was the place for them. More than three years later, that decision came to fruition as the couple was named honorary chair of the 2009 Columbus Arts and Preservation Forum Antiques Show and Sale. The annual event began Thursday at the Trotter Convention Center.

Caledonia considers Sunday beer sales  11/4/2009 10:25:00 AM
CALEDONIA — Caledonia aldermen are taking a request for a local restaurant to sell beer on Sundays under advisement. At Tuesday’s board meeting, board members heard from Leslie Carnathan, owner of Mi Toro Restaurant.

Area residents line up for swine flu vaccine  11/3/2009 9:34:00 AM
Area health officials reported strong to light turnouts Monday for those wanting to get the vaccine for the H1N1 flu.

Swine flu Vaccine available at local health departments  11/2/2009 9:49:00 AM
Area residents were in health departments early this morning to get vaccinated against the H1N1 swine flu.

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