Articles by Andrew Hazzard
ELL bridges gaps in language, culture
It’s Wednesday morning and two brothers are facing off in a friendly competition at New Hope High School.
CMSD, Hickman deny lawsuit accusations
The Columbus Municipal School District and its superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman are refuting the claims made against them in an ongoing federal lawsuit.
Businesses prepare for chip credit card transactions
Beginning today, businesses that accept credit card payments must be equipped to receive charges from chip-embedded cards or face liability for fraudulent transactions.
LCSD approves testing on potential vo-tech site
The Lowndes County School District board of trustees has voted to move forward with certain state Department of Environmental Quality tests on one of the sites being considered for the $11 million centralized career-technical center.
Communiversity gets $6.1 million from federal grant
The final $6.1 million needed to construct “Communiversity,” a workforce training center for the Golden Triangle, has been provided in a federal grant, Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran announced last week.
West Lowndes moves to 3-0 in region play
Big plays have been the theme during West Lowndes’ surprising run to a 3-0 start in Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 1A, Region 1 play.
Drones: Limitless potential, uncertain rules
Earlier this month, on a crisp afternoon, Kelly Wala prepared to lead a calming yoga class on the Tombigbee Bridge near downtown Columbus.
Presley announces $1.2M in small business savings
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley stood inside Old 82 restaurant in Columbus on Thursday to announce $1.2 million in savings generated by commission agreements with state utility providers.
Capital murder indictment in Macon robbery
A Shuqualak man has been charged with capital murder in the March shooting of a Macon gas station attendant.
At CMSD, a ‘new’ approach
New technology, new textbooks and a consulting firm are helping the Columbus Municipal School District implement a series of changes that seek to prepare the district’s students to be successful in the 21st century.
Lowndes Co. school bond money in the bank
The $44 million approved in a bond initiative approved by voters in May is in the bank for the Lowndes County School District.
Councilman asked judge applicant for donation
A Columbus attorney hoping to be chosen for a municipal judge position was asked to donate to a councilman’s campaign fund last week.
CMSD approves new athletic supplements
The Columbus Municipal School District board of trustees Monday approved a new salary scale for athletics-related supplements.
Defensive stand propels Caledonia
CALEDONIA — Midway through the third quarter, in a wet defensive struggle, a muffed punt snap set up the Okolona High School football team inside the Caledonia 10-yard line.
With the Chieftains leading 6-3 in a game with few explosive plays, it looked grim for Caledonia. But outside linebacker Sam Cooper wasn’t going to give up anything easy.
Lowndes Co. Alternative School takes students others won’t
The Lowndes County School District board of trustees was given a presentation on the districts Alternative School at Friday’s regularly scheduled board meeting.
St. Paul’s, Heritage say goodbye to Fitzner
Martha Claire Fitzner, a lifelong Columbus resident, beloved teacher of 20 years, dedicated laywoman of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, loving mother, wife and friend, died Wednesday.
She was 58.
West Point selectmen talk grants, therapeutic riding center
The West Point board of selectman on Tuesday discussed grants and extending their lease agreement with the Mississippi State University therapeutic riding center.
High school students take advantage of dual enrollment
Todd Bunnell calmly paced in front of his class last week in a windowless room.
Airbus to build helicopters for Israeli police force
Airbus will build four helicopters at its Lowndes County plant that will be used by the Israel Police force, company officials announced.