Articles by Brian Jones
Kickstands up this weekend in Sturgis
The Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is roaring back this weekend.
Early detection vastly improves lung cancer survival rates
Just 8.2%.
That’s the five-year survival rate for people diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, which is cancer that has spread to other areas of the body.
Man charged for shooting brother in East Columbus
A Columbus man has been arrested for allegedly shooting his brother after an argument in East Columbus, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
Williamson wins primary in District 3 after all
District 3 Supervisor candidate Andy Williamson can once again start campaigning for November’s general election.
To-go cups approved for two entertainment districts
In 30 days, Columbus will join the ranks of Mississippi cities with a red cup district.
Or green cup, anyway.
County sportsplex could be called ‘BankFirst Yards’
The Lowndes County sports complex is still under construction, but it may soon have a new name.
City: CPD did not violate rights of man who died in police custody
The city of Columbus is arguing that police officers involved in the 2022 death of Michael Guyton are not responsible and cannot be held liable for it due to qualified and sovereign immunity.
Federal agent’s record, business questioned in J5 case
J5 defendant Antwann Richardson’s attorney is attacking the credibility of a federal agent who participated in the investigation into his alleged misuse of pandemic relief funds.
Man armed with guns, knives, bulletproof vest tussles with cops before arrest
A shotgun-and-pistol-packing Columbus man is behind bars after allegedly shooting a gun in the city limits and then assaulting an officer, according to a press release from the Columbus Police Department.
Meadows hired to handle negotiations for old Gilmer site
Columbus City Council voted unanimously at a Wednesday special-call meeting to hire an attorney to negotiate with landowner Scott Ferguson for the return of the former Gilmer Inn property.
Hairston, Smith win re-election
Incumbent supervisors Trip Hairston and Jeff Smith both cruised back into office Tuesday night, according to unofficial results, and Andy Williamson beat both of his Republican rivals outright.
Beard’s involvement in Waffle House robbery will go to grand jury
A grand jury will weigh whether to charge Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard over his alleged involvement in an armed robbery earlier this summer, according to Police Chief Joseph Daughtry.
Couple killed by falling tree; another man killed in tractor rollover
Three people were killed over the weekend in freak accidents, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
Search begins for full-time recreation director
The search is beginning for a full-time county recreation director.
Eagle Scout project to memorialize WWII vets’ stories
As a young man, John Fraiser of Starkville got to visit Romania, albeit not in the way you might expect.
DC-based PAC spends $3k to unseat Scott in Clay sheriff’s race
Outside money is in play in the Clay County sheriff’s race, with a Washington, D.C.-based political action group spending money to unseat incumbent Eddie Scott.
Hawkins’ fundraising outpaces opponent by over $30K
The race for sheriff continues to be active, if not one-sided, as far fundraising goes, with incumbent Republican Eddie Hawkins handily outraising Democratic challenger Willie Jones.
Preserving Starkville’s memories: Eagle Scout memorializes WWII veterans
As a young man, John Fraiser of Starkville got to visit Romania, albeit not in the way you might expect. Fraiser was a turret gunner
Artesia brothers arrested in connection for Baptist hospital shooting
Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle earlier this week. Gavin Fields, 23, and Dustin Pope, 20,
Community Profile: Kitchen table tall tales grow into children’s book series
“I always did tell stories to my siblings and to my kids,” said Robert Johnson. “That’s how these books started, me telling stories.”
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
June 26, 2025
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