Articles by Alex Holloway
Vibrant Church launches $17 million expansion
Vibrant Church has launched a $17 million initiative that includes projects from an expanded worship center to founding a ministerial college.
Columbus Fire & Rescue adds new ladder truck
A new, $1.2 million ladder truck is replacing a 25-year-old piece of equipment for Columbus Fire & Rescue and, Chief Martin Andrews hopes, improving the department’s capabilities in the process.
City Council denies request for ordinance change
Kamal Karriem stood before the Columbus City Council and said that sometimes, it’s O.K. to change.
The council disagreed.
Store owners seeking ordinance change
A coalition of convenience store owners will go before the Columbus City Council on Tuesday to seek a change to a recently-passed ordinance that limits store hours.
Golden Triangle police departments hope to add officers
The three municipal police departments in the Golden Triangle could use a little extra manpower.
Monroe Co. jurors award $150K to former nurse
A Monroe County jury has awarded nearly $150,000 to a former nurse practitioner in a case against Aberdeen’s Pioneer Hospital.
City Hall construction in violation of ordinance
Some construction work that has taken place at City Hall in downtown Columbus throughout the past week appears to have been in violation of city ordinance.
Fire vigil planned for Thursday
Columbus Fire & Rescue will help hold a time for remembrance for those affected by a deadly fire last year at the Jamestown Square townhouses.
Lt. Gov. candidate Johnson stops in Columbus
Tim Johnson said he wants to focus on improving three items if he wins his election in November.
Lowndes Co. jail installing email kiosks
The Lowndes County Adult Detention Center will soon begin offering improved communication services to inmates.
City hall renovation about to begin
The heavy lifting is about to begin on Columbus city hall’s renovation.
CLW combating electric theft
Columbus Light & Water is looking to clamp down on an ongoing electric theft problem.
CLW approves water budget
Questions about how to secure the long-term financial health of the Columbus Light & Water’s water division surfaced Thursday as board members approved the fiscal year 2016 budget.
Threat against Monroe Co. school leads to dismissal
Authorities have arrested a juvenile believed to be responsible for a threat against Hamilton Schools.
Columbus police warn of potential scam
The Columbus Police Department is advising residents to beware of a potential scam after a report from a concerned citizen.
Hamilton schools close after threat
Hamilton School students were dismissed at noon today after threats of violence were received via social media.
City council picks Goodwin for bench
The Columbus City Council on Tuesday voted to hire local attorney Gary Goodwin as the city’s new municipal court judge.