Articles by Alex Holloway
Man shot in north Columbus Tuesday morning
A man is in the hospital after being shot in north Columbus Tuesday morning.
Vandal raises Confederate flag over welcome sign
A new flag flew among the three U.S. flags Monday morning on the Columbus welcome sign near Highway 82 East.
City to explore new public relations position
The city of Columbus may gain a new position, if the Columbus City Council approves a measure to hire a Public Relations Director.
Ward 5 special election date to be set
The Columbus City Council will likely set a date this evening for a special election to fill former Ward 5 Councilman Kabir Karriem’s seat.
Ricky Ball Shooting: CPD officers involved in shooting return to service
Two Columbus Police Department officers suspended in the wake of the police-involved shooting death of Ricky Ball returned to service Thursday after the Columbus City Council unanimously voted to end their suspension.
Police chief finalists named
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith on Wednesday released the names of the five finalists for the city’s police chief opening.
Barges remain stuck in the Tombigbee
The Tom Soya Grain Company is considering how to remove three of its barges that are stuck in the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Operations manager: Tenn-Tom Waterway waters receding
Rick Saucer, operations manager with the Tenn-Tom Waterway, said that on Tuesday morning the river’s headwater elevation was at 165.68 feet. It peaked, he said, at 166.03 feet about 2 a.m. Tuesday.
CPD: Body camera footage to be saved for at least a year
The Columbus Police Department has instituted a policy change to prevent some officer body camera video footage from being deleted too early.
City selects police chief finalists
The field of Columbus police chief candidates has narrowed to five.
City to hold second Christmas tree bonfire Monday
The city of Columbus will host its second Christmas bonfire at 6 p.m. Monday.
Working on the holidays
As the Golden Triangle’s residents spend time with their families on Christmas Day, many fire, police and emergency personnel will work, as they do every other day of the year.
CPD releases body camera footage
The Columbus Police Department released two hours of special operations group body camera footage for public viewing Monday afternoon.
Ward 5 councilman concludes final city council meeting
For Ward 5 Councilman Kabir Karriem, last Tuesday’s Columbus council meeting was an end and a beginning.
CL&W approves $650K loan to city
The Columbus Light & Water board of directors on Thursday approved a $650,000 loan to the city of Columbus after a round of sometimes-testy discussion.
Authorities: Fighting roosters found in Monroe Co.
Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell claims that James Isic Morgan was a busy man.
City breaks ground on amphitheater
City officials Wednesday unveiled renderings for the Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater during a groundbreaking ceremony on The Island.
Questions remain as Ball investigation continues
A Columbus Police Department officer shot and killed Ricky Ball two months ago today.
Ricky Ball shooting: City creates CPD oversight board
Columbus councilmen and the mayor voted Tuesday to create a permanent oversight board for the Columbus Police Department.
25 apply for police chief
Twenty-five candidates have submitted applications to become Columbus’ next police chief, according to Pat Mitchell the city’s human resources director.
