Few turn out to register ‘vicious’ dogs with CPD

A low number of citizens responding to voluntarily registering their dangerous or vicious animals has the Columbus Police Department planning to take different measures.

Paccar ramps up for opening

One of Lowndes County’s newest industries is getting ready to start its motor — literally — by this summer.

Caledonia board discusses keeping up grave markers

The Caledonia Board of Aldermen tabled a request from Elisa Barnes Shizak concerning upkeep and maintenance of grave markers at Unity Cemetery.

Murder victim’s family finds ‘closure’

After several days of intense testimony, the capital murder trial in the case of Michael Shane Richardson came to a close Saturday at 12:50 p.m.

Jury finds man guilty in beating death

Not buying that he “did not mean” to beat a man with a baseball bat and rob him to buy guns and cocaine, a Lowndes County jury deliberated less than an hour before finding Michael Shane Richardson guilty of capital murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

Witnesses: Murder suspect spent the day buying cocaine

Michael Shane Richardson bought and used crack cocaine on the day he is accused of killing a Lowndes County man with a baseball bat, prosecution witnesses testified in Richardson’s capital murder trial Wednesday.

CVB eyes land near Welcome Center for proposed art park

The grassy area next to the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center’s parking lot may be home to an art park if the Columbus Convention and Visitor’s Bureau can reach an agreement with the city to acquire the land.

MSMS graduate returns to school with a message

More than five years after completing studies at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Will Miller came back to campus Saturday with a message: Computer games can be fun and educational.

Baptist minister leads association

The Golden Triangle Baptist Association takes on many roles and responsibilities in its efforts to assist its member churches in Lowndes, Oktibbeha and Clay counties.

Main Street celebrates year of success

Celebrating a year of successes and looking forward to what a new year brings was the focus of Thursday’s Main Street Columbus 2010 annual meeting.

Fugitive suspected in robbery has long rap sheet

Kenneth Macon, the “person of interest” in the attack of a Columbus couple Monday, and suspected in an armed robbery last week, has had his share of run-ins with the law.

Red Cross, bank team to spread word of fire safety

Home fires are the country’s greatest disaster threat, but they are also the most preventable, according to Becky Thomas, executive director of the Tenn-Tom chapter of the American Red Cross.

Thomas made these comments Tuesday at a press conference at the North Columbus branch of Citizens National Bank.

Property owners unified in opposition to ‘slum lord’ ordinance

While the meeting room of the Columbus Municipal Complex was all but filled, only a small handful of people spoke about the City Council’s proposed “slum lord” ordinance at a Tuesday public hearing. All spoke in opposition to the measure.

Parolee still at large after attack

Columbus police continue to be on the lookout for Kenneth Macon, who is considered as a person of interest in an attack and robbery on Monday that sent a Columbus couple to the hospital.

Fire strikes townhouse apartment; no one injured

The Columbus Fire Department is investigating a fire that occurred Monday at the Canterbury Apartments. No one was injured.

Donation of uniform, memorabilia honors law enforcement past

Family, friends and others gathered Wednesday afternoon at the lobby of the Columbus Municipal Building as Garth Palmer’s family presented Columbus Police Department Chief Joseph St. John with Palmer’s police uniform, badges and other memorabilia at a special ceremony.

Judge to hear motions in Holliman murder case

A hearing for a post-trial motion for convicted murderer Brian Holliman of Caledonia is scheduled this month in Lowndes County Circuit Court.

‘Vicksburg Four’ to have their day in court

The appeal case of four Columbus police officers who lost a month’s salary after a May 5 incident at the Vicksburg National Military Park is scheduled to be heard during the February term of Lowndes County Circuit Court.

Columbus police hit streets to serve old warrants

Columbus police got an early start Thursday morning and continued through the day as they served warrants and arrested individuals who have not taken advantage of the new court amnesty program.

New group works to help curb underage drinking in Columbus

Acquiring new members and planning new projects was the focus of a Thursday meeting of an organization designed to curb underage drinking in Lowndes County.