Articles by Alex Holloway
Lowndes may up security after barn break-in
A break-in at a Lowndes County vehicle barn has officials considering more stringent security at county facilities.
County to seek health care proposals
Lowndes County will wait to gather proposals from local health providers before deciding what to do with a potential shared-site health care clinic.
City hall renovation progressing
Columbus’ city hall is 113 years old. To Jeff Johnson, it’s a testament to its builders’ craftsmanship.
Lowndes schools finalize tax levy
The Lowndes County School District on Friday unanimously approved sending a resolution requesting funding for the 2016-17 fiscal year to the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors.
Area communities fight mosquitoes
With mosquito season in full swing, area governments are deploying thousands of dollars in labor and materials to protect citizens from the pests.
Columbus projects balanced budget for FY 16-17
The city of Columbus is projecting a balanced budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year.
Local entities may open clinic for public employees
The city of Columbus, Lowndes County and Columbus Light and Water may soon partner for a shared primary health care provider.
Oktibbeha supes hire firm for hospital analysis
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to hire the Stroudwater firm to conduct a study on OCH Regional Medical Center after a round of interviews on Monday evening.
Plum Creek Environmental Tech. preps for Clay County move
A Columbus company is in the final stages of preparing for at least a partial move to Clay County.
CPD overview committee meets
The Columbus Police Department Citizen Overview Committee met for the first time to review and agree upon its purpose Thursday morning.
Tax sales coming for Lowndes, Oktibbeha
Delinquent taxes on Lowndes and Oktibbeha County properties will soon be up for purchase.
O’Kelly second-degree murder trial sent to jury
Skylar O’Kelly was emotional at times during his testimony Wednesday in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Jury deliberations set to begin in Manning trial
A 2014 murder case is going to Oktibbeha County jurors today in circuit court.
County commissions wastewater study at industrial park
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to allow Calvert-Spradling Engineers to conduct a wastewater study at the industrial park.
Lowndes Co. schools to withdraw funds for budget gap
Lowndes County School District will use money from its fund balance to make up for a gap between expected local tax revenue and what the district is likely to receive.
Hearing set for open meetings complaint against city
The Mississippi Ethics Commission is set to hear arguments next month over an ongoing complaint case against the city of Columbus.
LINK to unveil latest project
The Golden Triangle Development LINK is set to reveal a major economic development project this month.
Improved stops, speed bumps on tap for council
Columbus City Council will consider a number of new stops and speed bumps Tuesday to improve traffic control in some parts of the city.
Wastewater study bids on tap for Monday’s county meeting
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is expected to move forward in the next step of a wastewater study for the industrial park.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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