Articles by Alex Holloway
Public defender shake-up in Lowndes Co.
Lowndes County will have two new public defenders heading into the new year after District 16 circuit judges did not reappointment Carrie Jourdan and William Starks back to the posts.
CPD review committee talks arrest numbers
African Americans accounted for nearly 90 percent of arrests in a six-month period for Columbus Police Department’s special operations group.
Police review committee: Harsher penalties needed for body camera violations
The special operations group review committee on Wednesday agreed on a number of recommendations — mainly harsher penalties for police officers who violate department policy — that will be presented to the Columbus City Council next week.
Area gas prices may fall more
It might feel a bit like 2009 for motorists filling up in Mississippi.
Recycling options abundant in Golden Triangle
While the specifics vary throughout the Golden Triangle, each of the region’s three primary cities offer at least one way to recycle paper, plastic and metal products.
Committee plans to review CPD actions
The city of Columbus has officially launched a review of the Columbus Police Department’s special operations group.
New Hope teacher recognized as national award finalist
Susie Oglesby did not want to take all the credit.
CPD gets active on Twitter
The Columbus Police Department is making heavy use of its Twitter account two weeks after it went live.
CPD: Couple attacked in Motel 6 room
Columbus authorities are investigating a reported armed robbery that happened Tuesday morning at Motel 6 on Highway 45 North.
City buys old Brumley building
The Columbus City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of the old Brumley Sporting Goods building on Main Street.
3 current ADAs to join Colom’s D.A. office
Scott Colom announced on Tuesday several more hires who will join his staff when he takes over the District Attorney’s office in January.
CL&W weighing loan to city
Columbus Light & Water is mulling a $650,000 loan to the city of Columbus as the city prepares to buy the Gilmer Inn.
Bush visits Starkville
Jeb Bush stopped in the Junction at Mississippi State University before Saturday’s Egg Bowl.
A drop in temp can mean a rise in fires
On Monday a home on Victor Road suffered extensive damage after what fire officials believe was a blaze started by an unattended heater or furnace.
Ball family member denies connection to Black Friday boycott
A member of Ricky Ball’s family told The Dispatch Friday morning that they have nothing to do with a planned boycott of Black Friday shopping in response to Ball’s Oct. 16 shooting.
10 apply for Columbus police chief so far
A committee that will oversee the city’s search for a new police chief is slowly beginning to take shape.
Golden Triangle communities embrace neighborhood watches
More and more neighborhoods around Columbus are keeping a watchful eye out for troublemakers.
Boycott planned over Ricky Ball shooting
A grassroots campaign on Facebook is encouraging shoppers not to go out in Columbus on Black Friday because of the Ricky Ball shooting.
