Articles by Alex Holloway
Cold temperatures may delay paving projects
Work is well under way on a major paving project for Columbus.
Billboard clampdown: A look at local ban as Starkville mulls moratorium
While one Golden Triangle city mulls a short-term billboard ban, another has had one in place for more than a decade.
Accidents abound on icy roads
Friday’s icy weather led to an abundance of issues for travelers on area highways.
Supes authorize MEMA grant for Palmer Home shelters
Two tornado shelters at the Palmer Home for Children are unlike anything else in Lowndes County.
Nine qualify on first day for Columbus elections
Nine candidates officially put their hats in the ring for municipal elections on the first day of qualifications, including three challengers to current incumbents.
Fairgrounds shooting: Council issues 90-day moratorium on Fairgrounds events
Columbus city councilmen unanimously approved Tuesday a 90-day moratorium on events at the Columbus Fairgrounds until the property manager can present a plan to curb violent activity at the location.
Police, fire depts. see quiet holiday season
Local fire and law enforcement officials are reporting a quiet Christmas and New Year’s holiday period.
Debate over OCH mirrors process in Lowndes 23 years ago
Leroy Brooks remembers well the public furor that arose when Lowndes County supervisors voted to lease the county-owned hospital to Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation.
Municipal election qualifications begin Tuesday
The 2017 municipal election season is less than one week away.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Six counties suggested to host Boykin trial
Both sides have submitted suggested counties to host Canyon Boykin’s criminal case.
MHP releases Christmas enforcement numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G experienced an active Christmas holiday enforcement period.
Law, fire officials urge safety for holiday period
With another major holiday on the horizon, officials are advising people to use caution during travel and celebrations.
Energy program seeks to reduce electric usage for local residents
Santa Claus came early for Alice Barham when her house received an energy makeover last month.
Local woman receives presidential pardon
A Columbus woman was the only Mississippian to receive a pardon from President Barack Obama earlier this week.
Community garden sought for downtown
A group of citizens hopes some collaboration with the city can lead to a new gardening space in the downtown area.
Consultant urges public vote on OCH sale
A consultant is advising Oktibbeha County supervisors to put the potential sale of OCH Regional Medical Center to a public vote.
Industrial park gains P&Z approval
A proposed Starkville-Oktibbeha County industrial park received a rezoning recommendation from Starkville’s Planning and Zoning Commission despite resistance from local landowners.
SOCSD board begins planning for superintendent search
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Board of Trustees took the first steps in laying out a plan for its superintendent search on Tuesday evening.
City pumps brakes on employee clinic proposal
City officials want more details from Baptist Medical Group before entering an agreement on an employee-focused clinic.
Superintendent search, bonds on school board agenda
The Starkville-Oktibbeha School District Board of Trustees will begin laying out a plan at a meeting this evening to replace Superintendent Lewis Holloway next year.
