Articles by Alex Holloway
SDI unveils $100 million paint line
About 14 months since breaking ground on the project, the Golden Triangle Development LINK hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new $100 million paint line at Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Police seek man for indecent exposure on MUW campus
Mississippi University for Women police are investigating a rash of indecent exposure reports around campus.
Meeting to discuss Kerr-McGee cleanup set for tonight
This evening, the Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust will hold an informal town hall to update residents about ongoing cleanup efforts in and around the former Kerr-McGee site in Columbus.
City: Law supports slashing businesses’ hours
It’s been a different sort of week for the relationship between Columbus’ city government and two of its businesses.
‘Life’ happens at CMS: Golden Triangle Leadership group creates fun way to teach eighth graders about hard choices
Andrew O’Neal thought he was safe.
O-Kay Foods agrees to close at 5 p.m.
A local business owner has agreed to restrict his convenience store’s operating hours after initial resistance to requests from city officials.
Man shot on 7th Avenue Tuesday afternoon
At least one person was injured in a Tuesday afternoon shooting on Seventh Avenue North.
Third ‘Possum Town Throwdown’ set for Thursday
For the third year, the Columbus High School boys basketball team will clash with a team coached by Mayor Robert Smith to help raise money for cancer research.
Former Noxubee coach gets 15 years for sexual battery
A former Noxubee County High School coach received a 15-year sentence Monday for sexual battery of a minor.
Utility payment service causing bill pay issues
A third-party payment provider is causing frustration for some local utility companies and their customers.
Columbus’ JCPenney slated to permanently close
Leigh Mall in Columbus is losing one of its anchor stores.
Young CPD officers hope to make a difference
It’s no secret that Columbus Police Department is a young department.
Elkin retiring from CPD
After almost 27 years, Capt. Donnie Elkin is turning in his badge in favor of retirement from the Columbus Police Department.
Challenge to councilman’s residence falls flat
The Columbus municipal Democratic executive committee dismissed a complaint against incumbent Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones after the complainant, Gary Jefferson, failed to arrive in time for a Friday evening hearing.
Legislation tackles bullying policies for school districts
A piece of anti-bullying legislation, co-authored by District 41 Rep. Kabir Karriem (D-Columbus), is heading to the governor’s desk.
Columbus pursuing state grant for new pedestrian trail
The city of Columbus is pursuing a grant for the opening phase of a walking trail planned to stretch from the Soccer Complex to Logan’s Roadhouse on North 18th Avenue.
Mayor breaks tie to allow Juneteenth beer sales
Columbus City Council knotted on a vote to allow beer sales at the annual Juneteenth festival this summer during its Tuesday evening meeting.
‘The most dramatic breakfasts I’ve ever eaten’
David Crews said he heard one of his favorite quotes in the early morning hours at a First Monday Trade Day in Ripley.
