One step closer to the dream

Genesis Church will be allowed to have a child day care center at the old Hughes school building but not a homeless shelter, according to a unanimous recommendation made at Monday’s Columbus Planning Commission meeting.

New Zealand customs agent presents coin to police chief

Although this is the second time Bill and Paulette Kane have made the trek from Papakura, New Zealand, to Mississippi, they admire the state and see many positive virtues.

Pilgrimage has foreign appeal

For three ladies from different parts of the globe, serving as hostesses at Rosewood Manor during the 70th annual Spring Pilgrimage in Columbus provides them not only with the opportunity to continue improving their English speaking skills, but also to learn about their new environs.

Louisiana Rookies take home grilling award

It has been a year of firsts for the Rookies Sports Grill barbecue cooking team.

‘Wings Over Columbus’ to bring aerial thrills in May

It will be “Aviation Excellence meets Southern Hospitality” when “Wings Over Columbus 2010” comes to the Columbus Air Force Base during the weekend of May 15-16.

GRILLIN’ ON THE RIVER: Champion cookers from across the South descend on Columbus for ‘family-friendly’ event

A chance to spend time preparing favorite barbecue delicacies such as chicken, pork, ribs and brisket, along with the chance to win cash prizes, is some of what brings many people from Alabama, Louisiana and other states to Columbus for the fourth annual Grilling on the River.

Going to the birds: Caledonia resident uses his spare time to build birdhouses

CALEDONIA — Carey Bray has many passions in life. Along with his wife Cynthia and daughter Cassidy, Bray strongly believes in two other things.

Columbus kicks into high gear prepping for festival

Plans for Columbus’ 15th annual Market Street Festival are coming together as musical acts have been scheduled, along with setting up sites for arts and crafts and food vendors.

The event is scheduled for the weekend of May 7-8.

Columbus kicks into high gear prepping for festival

Plans for Columbus’ 15th annual Market Street Festival are coming together as musical acts have been scheduled, along with setting up sites for arts and crafts and food vendors.

The event is scheduled for the weekend of May 7-8.

Caledonia explores investing portion of general fund

CALEDONIA — With more than $130,000 in Caledonia’s general fund, Caledonia Mayor George Gerhart is exploring the possibility of using some of the money to invest in an interest-bearing certificate of deposit.

Slam Dunk on Cancer: Police take to the courts for a good cause

During the weekend of April 9-10, members of the Columbus Police Department and other basketball junkies are going to hit the courts, not just to show off their roundball skills, but to help a good cause.

Economy primed for turnaround, Childers says

After experiencing a rough patch in 2009 and the first three months of 2010, the nation’s economic outlook is in for a turnaround, according to a member of Mississippi’s congressional delegation.

Agreement gives W’s culinary program national standing

With Wednesday’s signing of an articulation agreement between the Mississippi University for Women’s Culinary Arts Institute and the National Restaurant Association, the university will have a wider presence on the state and national levels, and a bigger opportunity to recruit more students to the program.

Practice fire startles onlookers

Motorists and others who saw black smoke around the area of 17th Street and 10th Avenue North Wednesday morning had no reason to panic as the Columbus Fire Department was conducting one of its regular practice fires.

Congressman touts Severstal’s ‘tremendous impact’

Taking an opportunity to visit one of the important industries located near his district was what brought Mississippi’s U.S. Third District Rep. Gregg Harper to the Severstal-Columbus facility on Tuesday.

Officials anticipate more gang activity as summer approaches

With school letting out in the next few weeks, community leaders are looking at ways to resolve the city’s gang problems.

Storm causes flood of calls for car, roof repairs

Insurance companies and body shops have had their hands full since a severe hailstorm hit the Golden Triangle on March 11, as car and home owners make claims for repairs.

Road dedication: A ‘Happy’ welcome to Air Force base

When people arrive at the entrance of Columbus Air Force Base, they will receive a welcome from Happy Irby in the form of the newly-named George “Happy” Irby Parkway.

Simple tricks to making your home more energy efficient and spring ready

Spring is more than a change from the chill of winter to warmer temperatures. It also provides homeowners a chance to change the look of their home and make it more energy efficient.

Court amnesty program total up to $330,000

With the April 30 deadline approaching for the city’s amnesty program for outstanding municipal court fines, the numbers continue to grow — both in the number of warrants served, and the amount of fines being collected.