Articles by Alex Holloway
Supes cut funding to CLRA
Lowndes County supervisors voted to reduce county funding to the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority during a specially-called meeting Thursday morning.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Cousin of Ricky Ball speaks out
A member of Ricky Ball’s family spoke out on Thursday for the first time since former Columbus Police Department Officer Canyon Boykin was indicted in Ball’s shooting death.
CLW likely to raise power rates today
Columbus Light and Water’s board will determine today whether to pass on a 1.5 percent rate increase from the Tennessee Valley Authority to customers.
Man wanted for bad checks in area caught in Tupelo
A man wanted for issuing almost 20 bad checks across the Golden Triangle was arrested in Tupelo on Friday, according to a news release from 16th Circuit District Attorney Scott Colom’s office.
Mayor: CMSD needs leadership changes
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith told the Rotary Club on Tuesday he believes city’s school district needs leadership changes.
City collects record $10 million in sales tax
Columbus has officially crossed the $10 million milestone for yearly sales tax collections for the first time ever.
Highway 50 bridge work approaching completion
Work that’s reduced traffic flow to one lane across a bridge on Highway 50 should be completed soon, according to state officials.
Homeowners could qualify for repair funds
Columbus has formed a housing revitalization district for a federally-funded grant program that should soon begin.
Manslaughter charges for Boykin in Ricky Ball shooting
A former Columbus police officer is being charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Ricky Ball.
Former CPD officer indicted in Ball shooting
A Lowndes County grand jury has indicted former Columbus Police Officer Canyon Boykin in the shooting death of Ricky Ball.
Boykin’s attorney Jim Waide of Tupelo confirmed the indictment to The Dispatch on Thursday afternoon. However, Waide said he is not sure of the charge because Boykin has not yet been served.
Lowndes increases security after break-ins
Lowndes County will soon begin installing camera systems at several of its buildings after a break-in at a county road barn in early August.
Lowndes County issues intent to split from CLRA
Lowndes County has formally announced its intent to withdraw from the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority.
TIFs possible for Lee Middle redevelopment
Columbus City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday a resolution of intent for the issuance of tax increment financing bonds of up to $4 million for development at Lee Middle School.
Lowndes, Oktibbeha generate $2.5M from tax sales
Tax sales in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties last week generated more than $2.5 million.
Both counties held sales on tax liens of delinquent properties on Aug. 29.
Parks discussion set for Tuesday
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is slated Tuesday to discuss a consultant’s study of the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority.
Concerns loom over police pay
City administration attempted to give Columbus police officers a pay raise for the coming fiscal year and may consider a millage increase to support 2017-18, Chief Operations Officer David Armstrong revealed Thursday.
Lowndes supervisors talk parks study
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors briefly spoke about a recently-completed parks and recreation study after a citizen raised concerns in Wednesday’s meeting at the courthouse.
Communiversity work about to begin
Work on the East Mississippi Community College’s “Communiversity” should begin this fall, if everything goes as planned.
Plum Creek Environmental celebrates expansion
Jim Wamble could scarcely contain his awe before the crowd at the Ritz Theater and Convention Center in downtown West Point.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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