EMCC president speaks to power of community colleges

The new president of East Mississippi Community College earned his doctorate degree in speech communication. Those skills were on full display Thursday afternoon.

Lowndes Co. candidates speak in Caledonia

In front of a full room at the newly finished Caledonia Community Center on Thursday, local candidates for public office introduced themselves and their campaigns.

Mississippi ranked 50th in child well-being

A study released today ranks Mississippi last in the nation in overall child well-being.

Mayor to take flag issue to council

Columbus Mayor Robert Smith says he plans to discuss with councilmen the possibility of removing the Mississippi flag from city buildings.

Starkville schools tech expert invited to global summit

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District technology integration specialist Danielle McGee has been invited to attend the global SMART Exemplary Educator Summit.

School board members trade insults

The Columbus School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday had some pointed, feisty interactions during an hour-long debate over lawn service.

Recording of Brooks berating Turner emerges

A recording of Lowndes County District 4 Supervisor Leroy Brooks threatening to end the political career of his Lowndes County District 5 supervisor opponent, Ward 4 Columbus Councilman Marty Tuner, was distributed anonymously to local media Tuesday.

CMSD board approves nearly $1 million in budget amendments

Superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman on Tuesday presented the Columbus Municipal School Board of Trustees approximately $1 million in proposed amendments to the 2014-2015 budget and all but one was approved.

Forum gives public insight to justice court

Five candidates for Oktibbeha County justice court judge appeared at the 2015 Oktibbeha County Justice Court Judicial Candidate Forum on Tuesday.

ASA: Lawsuit against us has been withdrawn

A federal lawsuit filed against American Specialty Alloys, an upstart aluminum company that toyed with locating in Lowndes County, has been withdrawn, according to the company’s spokesperson.

Court legalizes same-sex marriage, but what about local churches?

Same-sex marriage is now the law of the land, but that holds no bearing on individual religious institutions — they can marry whom they choose within their walls.

Lowndes Co. schools approve $121M budget

The Lowndes County School District Board of Trustees met Tuesday to approve the district budget for the 2015-2016 school year and authorized the issuance of the $44 million in bonds voters approved in May.

Sturdivant announces write-in campaign for District 41 seat

Standing before family, friends and community supporters, Tiffany Sturdivant formally declared her campaign for the District 41 state representative seat as a write-in candidate on the Riverwalk in Columbus on Wednesday.

West Point selectman take a pay cut

The West Point Board of Selectmen is taking a self-administered pay cut this week.

At Monday’s budget hearing, the board voted 4-1 to lower their salaries from $18,000 a year to $14,500.

LCSD still searching for votech site

Voters gave the Lowndes County School District the go ahead in May to issue $44 million worth of bonds, but one-fourth of that money has no place to call home.

Same-sex marriage: Local counties prepared to issue licenses

Same-sex couples in the Golden Triangle were able to receive marriage licenses for the first time Monday, but none were issued.

Amos fills in for Clinkscales on city bench

Columbus Municipal Judge Marc Amos has found himself with an unexpected work load.

Caledonia launches new town website

Caledonia residents and non-residents alike looking to learn about their local government and town can now do so from the comfort of their homes.

Professor: Gay couples still face hurdles despite court ruling

The first time they met, June and Bette were too shy to talk to one another.

Columbus school board hires new business manager

The Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees on Friday hired a new business manager to oversee the district’s funds and also chose the contractor that will handle one of its athletic construction projects.