Articles by Brian Jones
DA candidates clash over Colom’s record at forum
Incumbent Democrat Scott Colom and Republican challenger Jase Dalrymple squared off Thursday night at Patch of Heaven, with Colom defending his eight-year tenure against Dalrymple’s assertion he was soft on crime.
Tax assessor candidates want better technology, customer service in office
Candidates for Lowndes County tax collector spoke to Columbus Exchange Club Thursday afternoon at Lion Hills, introducing themselves and fielding a handful of questions.
Downtown chase ends in crash, building damage
A man fleeing a traffic stop led Mississippi Highway Patrol officers on a chase through Columbus Wednesday night, according to MHP Staff Sgt. Derrick Beckom.
Edwards’ second try at throwing out interview statements falls short
Federal Judge Sharion Aycock denied a second attempt by Jabari Edwards to get allegedly incriminating statements he made to federal agents thrown out.
Pending mall announcement ‘will make you smile’
Mayor Keith Gaskin spoke to the Columbus Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon about economic development, annexation and possibly adding some positions at City Hall in the next budget year.
At least 16 candidates will attend Thursday forum hosted by constable
Political hopefuls will have a chance to meet voters and field questions Thursday night at a candidate forum at Patch of Heaven, 131 Hoyle Grant Drive.
Man shot in hand after struggle at Columbus Place
No charges have been filed after a man was shot in the hand during a Friday dispute at Columbus Place, according to Columbus Police Department Public Information Officer Johannah Owusu.
More, safer docking spaces coming to Lowndes Port
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has awarded the Lowndes County Port a $692,714 grant to install infrastructure for barges to tie up while waiting to load and unload, according to Port Director Will Sanders.
Elderly man dies of heat exposure in home that was 104 degrees
An elderly Lowndes County man died of heat exposure over the weekend, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
Edwards’ lawyer alleges feds won’t turn over witnesses, documents to defense
Attorneys for Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson are asking a federal judge to compel the government to release the identities of witnesses set to testify against them, as well as provide documents they claim are being withheld.
Sheriff’s race continues to show strong fundraising
In Lowndes County the sheriff’s race continues to be the one to watch when it comes to money being spent, with comparatively small amounts raised in other races.
Red cup district footprint shrinks, hours grow
A proposal for a “red cup” district is ready to go before Columbus City Council after a committee of officials, citizens and business owners approved a list of parameters Wednesday afternoon.
After being fired for ARPA work, Waggoner hired for blight program
Columbus City Council hired Waggoner Engineering on a 4-2 vote Tuesday night to perform environmental services for the city blight elimination program.
Signatures likely not enough to force Propst bonds to referendum
Citizens trying to force a referendum on city plans to borrow $3 million to upgrade Propst Park likely did not meet the minimum number of objections, CFO James Brigham told Columbus City Council during Tuesday’s meeting.
Crawford couple arrested after allegedly cutting each other during domestic dispute
A man and woman were both arrested Sunday after allegedly cutting each other during the course of a dispute, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
City to provide bins, cut garbage pickup to once per week
After Mayor Keith Gaskin broke two ties during Tuesday night’s Columbus City Council meeting, city residents will pay about $3.45 more a month and get one trash pickup a week with a city-provided bin, effective Sept. 1.
Rainy Sturgis rally draws candidates from local, state races
More than 60 people braved a windy, often rainy Saturday to speak to voters at the Diane Jackson Memorial Park.
Prognosis good for withdrawal from hospital fund
After losing money last year, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors may be able to withdraw money from the hospital trust fund this year, according to figures provided by County Administrator Jay Fisher after Monday’s board of supervisors meeting.
Man arrested after argument about yard work turns violent
A Columbus man is in custody after allegedly stabbing someone after an argument over yard work, according to Columbus Police Department Public Information Officer Johannah Owusu.
Head-on collision claims life of Columbus woman
A Columbus woman is dead after a Thursday wreck on Highway 25, according to Starkville Police Department Public Information Officer Brandon Lovelady. At 12:15 p.m.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
June 29, 2025
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