The Columbus Light and Water Department is moving forward with plans to issue debt to upgrade its broadband backbone. Fiber accounts for about $3.6 million of the $8.7 million bond issue the city council approved Nov. 16.

An Aliceville, Alabama, man suffered gunshot wounds in a drive-by on Bluecutt Road early Saturday.

Parking in The Cotton District will soon be paid by early next year.

The Cross of Christ for Starkville is looking to find a location outside Starkville city limits.