Articles by Allen Baswell
Administrator touts Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway’s impact
Columbus has done a good job in using the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway to benefit industry and other elements, said Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority Administrator Mike Tagert.
Leadership group raising funds for domestic violence shelter
Tucked away, just off the road at a secret location in Lowndes County, is a large white home.
Cadden: Haiti still in bad shape
A chance for Christians to step in and help others is how Kathy Cadden describes the relief work being done for Haitians who are recovering from the January earthquake.
Winning her battle with cancer, Columbus woman will give to American Cancer Society
As ShaTanya Turner enters her fourth year of surviving breast cancer, she has a message for her fellow survivors and those battling the disease: “I want my tests to be my testimony that I survived breast cancer.”
Southside MB Church hosts feeding program, backpack ministry
Southside Missionary Baptist Church, like other churches, provides food for the soul — in a spiritual way.
Nunnelee: I would have said no months ago
If Alan Nunnelee were in Washington now serving as Mississippi’s First District congressman, and was facing a decision whether to vote yes or no on President Barack Obama’s health care plan, he would have already announced his decision.
Conference brings visitors, ‘spiritual impact’ to Columbus
In what is anticipated to become a regular happening in Columbus, the Mississippi Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship is holding its 16th Annual State Conference in the Friendly City for the first time ever.
Columbus teen dies in early morning house fire
A Columbus teenager died from his injuries today after firefighters pulled him from his burning home.
St. John: Accidents, auto burglaries preventable
Helping the Columbus Police Department in its efforts to deter crime in the city is what the Minority Leadership Training and Development Program seeks to accomplish, according to Lowndes County District 5 Supervisor and program facilitator Leroy Brooks.
Developer allowed to change condo plan to rental units
A local developer can proceed with plans for his condominium project after making a request for changes.
‘It means a lot to me to stay involved’
Working with special equestrians — a therapeutic horseback riding program for child and adults with special needs — is something Mississippi University for Women student Katie Banasiewicz has been involved with since her high school days in Birmingham, Ala.
Police enforce curfew amid shootings
Columbus police say they’ll be out day and night enforcing a Spring Break curfew, especially after two weekend shooting incidents.
Police open new substation at Sim Scott Park
What once was a place to serve refreshments during sporting events at Sim Scott Park now serves the public when they need help from the Columbus Police Department.
Taking back our youth: Consultant encourages parents to ‘take children back’ from the streets
Parents need to take their children back from the streets and other elements that keep them from getting a good education.
Macon woman takes Center Staging
The term “home staging” has nothing to do with staging a scene for a play or movie. Instead, it is preparing a private residence for sale on the real estate market.
Storm causes minor power outages in Columbus
Lightning was the culprit as some areas of downtown Columbus and a housing subdivision were without power early this morning, while surrounding areas did not report any major problems.
CAFB flight instructor recalls days of thunder
Though the days are long and being away from family for many days and weeks takes its toll, taking part in the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Team, better known as the Thunderbirds, has a good side, says Lt. Col. Rob “Red” Skelton of Columbus Air Force Base.
City collects more than $210,000 in first month of amnesty program
Since the city of Columbus implemented its amnesty program for outstanding Municipal Court fines on Feb. 1, the dividends have started paying off — financially and in the number of warrants served.
Garden Expo blooms in second year
The Mississippi Horse Park has been transformed into a garden park of sorts Saturday and Sunday, as the second annual Everything Garden Expo draws in crowds.
Tjajuan Boswell’s efforts to beautify city recognized by Exchange Club
To make anything work for the common good of the community and its people, it takes more than one person to get the job done. That’s the philosophy of the Columbus Exchange Club’s 2010 Andy Morris Book of Golden Deeds Award Winner, Tjajuan Boswell.
Blake Shapen embracing leadership under center and in the QB room
July 18, 2025
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