Articles by Alex Holloway
Carleton joins Oxford police force
Former Columbus Police Chief Tony Carleton has joined the Oxford Police Department.
Field of Dreams committee seeks plan
The Field of Dreams committee has tasked Columbus city engineer Kevin Stafford with creating a plan for the field so discussion on funding can move forward.
Columbus sales tax growth continues
Columbus’ sales tax revenue is off to a booming start for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
Teacher suspended over condom demonstration to return to classroom
A suspended Starkville High School teacher will be returning to the classroom after a district investigation.
Judge denies Ethics Commission motion
A chancery court judge has denied the state Ethics Commission’s motion to intervene in a city of Columbus appeal of a 2014 decision.
Neighborhood concerns go before the city council
Julie Parker told the Columbus City Council on Tuesday evening she does not want her neighborhood to be an easy crime target.
Market Street Festival art revealed
Columbus Main Street on Monday unveiled its official artwork for the 2016 Market Street Festival.
Downtown safety concerns to go before council
Two recent downtown criminal instances are prompting residents and business owners to take their concerns before the city council.
Municipal Judge Amos to join DA’s office
District Attorney-elect Scott Colom has made the first hire for his staff.
Assistant CPD chief to retire
A second high-ranking member of the Columbus Police Department is preparing to leave.
Ricky Ball Shooting: Petition calls for grand jury investigation
A petition asking for a grand jury to consider evidence from the October police-involved shooting death of Ricky Ball in Columbus has garnered more than 1,100 signatures in less than three weeks.
City forming police chief search committee
The city of Columbus is forming a committee to lead the search for a new police chief.
Special election coming for Columbus Ward 5 seat
A special election is on the horizon to determine who will fill Ward 5 Councilman Kabir Karriem’s seat.
With Colom’s D.A. race win, city prosecutor spot opens
Scott Colom is moving on to a new position and the city of Columbus will have to determine who will fill his shoes as city prosecutor.
City upgrading Riverwalk cameras
The city of Columbus is conducting maintenance work on its camera system along the Riverwalk.
Starkville man arrested for burglaries
A Starkville man is behind bars after Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department arrested him in connection to a series of burglaries.
Council to review police task force
The Columbus City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to create a new committee to review six months of action by Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Group.
Barksdale new circuit clerk
Lowndes County voters elected deputy circuit clerk Teresa Barksdale as the county’s new circuit clerk Tuesday.
