Articles by Alex Holloway
Supreme Court issues decision in Lowndes firearm case
The state Supreme Court issued a decision Thursday stating that employers in Mississippi cannot fire employees for keeping a firearm in a locked vehicle in a publicly-accessible parking area.
‘Tales from the Crypt’ begins Wednesday
For the 26th year, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students will tell the tales of some of Columbus’ forgotten past.
Jeep flipped in parking lot wreck
A wreck Tuesday in the parking lot of Kmart in Columbus left a Jeep upside-down and sent at least one person to the hospital.
Ward 6 holds watch meeting
Several dozen Ward 6 residents turned out to Brandon Middle School on Tuesday to learn about organizing neighborhood watches.
For some, food benefits set to expire
Some Mississippi residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits may lose those benefits starting April 1 if they do not satisfy certain work-related requirements.
Ricky Ball Shooting: City responds to Boykin lawsuit
The city of Columbus says any hardships former Columbus police officer Canyon Boykin has suffered since being fired from the department in October are his own fault.
CL&W complaint cards rolling out in coming weeks
New customer complaint cards will give Columbus Light & Water customers a more streamlined way to deal with disputes.
At last, Southside railroad crossings fixed
Car rides through Southside are much smoother following repairs at several railroad crossings in the area.
Neighborhood watch meeting set for Tuesday
Columbus residents wanting information on how to form a neighborhood watch will have a chance to learn Tuesday evening.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Colom weighing release of state’s investigation findings
District Attorney Scott Colom is considering whether he will release to the public the findings of the state’s investigation into Ricky Ball’s police-involved shooting death last fall.
Two Columbus PD officers resign
Two Columbus Police Department officers are resigning.
Yolanda Young and Raymond Hackler submitted resignation requests to the city council.
Porter completes ballot box examination
Former Ward 5 candidate Marthalie Porter said she’s satisfied with the results of a March 1 election after examining the ballot boxes Monday morning.
Karriem: Teachers should grade parents
A bill coauthored by District 41 Rep. Kabir Karriem (D-Columbus) in the Mississippi Legislature takes a unique approach in looking to improve parental involvement in schools — grading parents.
MSU aims to improve students’ fiscal skills
For Paul McKinney, the sobering reality of America’s mounting student loan debt is prime inspiration for teaching Mississippi State’s students about financial literacy.
Area cities rank among top micropolitan economies
Two separate rankings of micropolitan economies include Columbus and Starkville on their lists.
Economic leader touts increased infrastructure spending
Blake Wilson, President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council, told the Columbus Rotary Club on Tuesday that Mississippi’s economic health and road infrastructure are directly linked.
Election 2016: Trump draws thousands in Madison
At least 9,000 people showed up to Madison Central High School to see Donald Trump on the eve of Mississippi’s Republican primary.
Golden Triangle leaders pick presidential candidates
Some Golden Triangle political leaders are throwing their support behind U.S. presidential candidates.
