Articles by Alex Holloway
Ricky Ball Shooting: Ricky Ball’s father sues Columbus for wrongful death
The city of Columbus now faces a second wrongful death lawsuit in federal court related to the Ricky Ball shooting.
Karriem’s daughter claims she lied to police about assault
Kabir Karriem’s adult daughter now claims she lied when she told a police officer her father hit her in an Oct. 10 altercation.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Residents march for anniversary of Ball’s death
Dozens of area residents, mostly African Americans, marched down 14th Avenue North in Columbus Saturday on their way to Union Cemetery.
Supervisors approve new lease for DA’s office
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors approved a new lease for Mississippi 16th Circuit District Attorney Scott Colom’s new office after a previous lease agreement collapsed.
GoBox wood chip fire contained
A Thursday evening wood chip pile fire at GoBox was brought under control without causing significant damage, according to officials.
Weyerhaeuser addressing odor issues
Severe drought gripping the southeast is causing some extra odor near the local Weyerhaeuser paper mill, and the company is looking into ways to address the issue.
Burglar, Clay jail escapee sentenced to 30 years
A Starkville man accused of burglary and felony escape from jail was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to his charges on Tuesday in Clay County Circuit Court.
Karriem suggests domestic violence arrest was politically motivated
An attorney representing Mississippi District 41 Rep. Kabir Karriem today issued a statement suggesting the lawmaker’s Tuesday morning domestic violence arrest was politically motivated.
Junior Auxiliary program teaches students about life with disabilities
For two hours, second grade students at Joe Cook Elementary School got a glimpse of some of the everyday challenges people with disabilities face.
Preventing wildfire destruction: MSU students develop system to protect structures from flames
Anna Barker is trying to create a new approach to fire prevention.
Planning for Highway 82 improvement in progress
Early planning is underway for a major improvement project for the Highway 82 and 18th Avenue North intersection.
Local groups ready to help victims of Florida storm
Several local organizations are in varying stages of preparing to send aid to the Florida coast in response to Hurricane Matthew.
CPD reports applications on the rise
Columbus Police Department is hopeful a surge in new applications will lead to an injection of new manpower.
Former New Hope student sues county over wrongful sex crime arrest
Lowndes County is facing a federal lawsuit stemming from an alleged wrongful arrest in 2015.
Council approves Gilmer change order
The Columbus City Council unanimously approved a $6,888 change order to the Gilmer Inn demolition during Tuesday’s meeting.
Board reaches agreement on Leigh building
Lowndes County supervisors unanimously agreed to allow 90 days for the owner of District Attorney Scott Colom’s new office space to fix a damaged wall before amending the county’s lease agreement on the building.
CLRA future looks bleak
It appears the fate of the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority may be sealed.
Lease questions arise for new office space for DA
The status of a lease on new office space for District Attorney Scott Colom is unclear, as Lowndes County Supervisors tabled discussion Friday on what to do about a missing wall at the building.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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