Articles by Andrew Hazzard
Huebner picked as next EMCC president
East Mississippi Community College has found its next president.
Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Today, in 1862, the Mexican Army defeated an invading French force at the Battle of Puebla.
That’s why May 5 — or “Cinco de Mayo” — was named an official Mexican holiday by then president of Mexico Benito Juarez.
Three Columbus residents arrested on contraband charges
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has made five arrests in connection to contraband items discovered at two state prisons.
A closer look at the Lowndes Co. bond issue
Lowndes County residents will go to the polls May 12 to vote on a proposed bond issue for the Lowndes County School District worth $44 million.
At Market Street, a voter registration booth
David Owen, a Columbus attorney, had a surprise for Market Street Festival attendees downtown Saturday. He helped them register to vote.
Residents graduate from parent training
In the past two months, 24 Golden Triangle parents and community members graduated from a course that educates parents on the inner workings of public schools.
Norwegian company opens Columbus production site
Petter Nordli just moved to America and he brought his family’s business with him.
In Columbus, 10 arson cases in 9 months
Spencer Swanigan’s son woke him early Saturday morning. The police were at the door.
Tombigbee bridge renamed to honor late Terry Brown
Terry Brown continues to be remembered and recognized by the Legislature.
MSU professor continues fight against avian flu
Influenza remains among the deadliest diseases known to living organisms on Earth.
LINK updates public; advocates Communiversity
The Golden Triangle Development LINK’s first Economic Development Update was a well-attended affair.
Columbus Middle students prepare for global Destination Imagination competition, again
Essence Hughes’ head sticks out of a lily pad. Her body has disappeared beneath the surface of the water. That’s what it looks like, at least.
Spice overdose autopsy inconclusive
The autopsy of a Lowndes County man who may have died as a result of using synthetic marijuana came back inconclusive Tuesday and a toxicity review is the next step in the case.
Local voices: The sad irony of spice deaths
This month, press releases from law enforcement and hospitals have poured into the newsroom, each one reporting a new overdose or arrest related to the use and distribution of synthetic marijuana.
LCSD continues current salary scales
The Lowndes County School Board of Trustees voted Monday to continue its salary scale structure from the current school year into the 2015-2016 year.
MUW donation callers make deep connection with alumnae
In a narrow room at Welty Hall, on the campus of The Mississippi University for Women, there is a small telemarketing station.
Late-night robbery at Regions Bank
A local business manager was robbed at gun point while making a night deposit about 1 a.m. Thursday.
Student’s statutory rape charges dismissed
On March 26, Javonte Ellis, a senior at New Hope High School, was arrested at his school’s campus by investigators with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department.
Indictments served in West Point Huddle House assault
A Clay County grand jury has indicted two men for their alleged roles in an August assault that attracted national media intention for its racial undertones.
