Articles by Abigail Sipe Rochester
Loitering, aggressive panhandling could become crimes
Criminal loitering and aggressive panhandling may soon be punishable by fines or jail time in the city, if a proposed ordinance takes effect.
Former R.E. Hunt High School students gather for first historic reunion
When Doris McSwine thinks of her time at R.E. Hunt High School, she doesn’t just remember classes or playing on the basketball team. Instead, she thinks of her family.
$5K reward offered for information in Swedenburg Circle murder
The family of a Jackson, Tennessee, man is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in his murder.
Man arrested for allegedly cutting woman on Carver Drive
A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly cutting a woman on Carver Drive.
New partnership means more food for Helping Hands
For Helping Hands Executive Director Jennifer Garrard, it feels like the need always exceeds the resources. All day, every day, she gets phone calls, emails, text messages and other requests for help.
Sales tax holiday expanded, moved to this weekend
Mississippi shoppers will once again be getting a break from sales tax this weekend, with an extra day added to the tax holiday.
Driver killed in Highway 12 crash identified
A Caledonia man was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 12.
Chicken sausage pasta and taking seasonings to the grave
Never trust a cookbook with the word “skinny” on the cover.
Southern troubadour John Mohead to perform at arts council Friday
John Mohead may be “the most famous blues artist you’ve never heard of,” but that won’t be for much longer, if the Columbus Arts Council has anything to say about it.
Driver killed in crash on Highway 12 in Lowndes County
One person was killed in a crash on Highway 12 in Lowndes County Tuesday afternoon.
Crawford Day Festival returns to town this week
The Crawford Day Festival is once again around the corner.
Community Profile: From West Lowndes basketball player to National Guard lieutenant colonel
Jennifer Tolon has made a lot of memories in the Crawford Gymnasium.
Inaugural Fourth of July parade rolls through Caledonia
Since Jackie and Mike Savage moved to Caledonia 31 years ago, the couple has always wanted to put on a parade to celebrate Independence Day.
26 roads to get preservation treatment starting Tuesday
A new paving preservation process is about to give city streets a new lease on life, or at least, a few more years of glory.
Rape suspect turns himself in to police
A suspect in a rape is now in custody after turning himself in to the police.
Holly Hills retail center changes hands
Holly Hills Plaza on Highway 45 has officially moved into the hands of a new owner.
Brownie cookies are what the heart wants and needs
I’ve publicly sworn off sugar at least three times this year.
Horse dead following hit-and-run on Old Waverly
A horse is dead following a Monday night hit-and-run on a bridge on Old Waverly Road, and police are looking for the driver that hit it.
Southside Blues festival returns this weekend
The Southside Blues Festival is returning to Townsend Park this weekend.
