Articles by Brian Jones
Confrontation over yard work turns violent
Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man connected to a Saturday stabbing incident. According to Public Information Officer Johannah Owusu,
Lowndes candidates boast experience, know-how at Anderson Grove forum
Lowndes County candidates faced the public Friday night at Anderson Grove in the first of three forums put on by the Concerned Citizens of Lowndes County.
Conflict of interest for Wil Colom alleged in J5 case
Federal prosecutors are asking for a hearing to determine if attorney Wil Colom has a conflict of interest in the ongoing prosecution of J5 founder Jabari Edwards.
Concerned Citizens political forum series starts Friday at Anderson Grove
Concerned Citizens of Lowndes County is putting on three political forums between now and the end of the month, with the first set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Anderson Grove Community Center.
Statewide, county candidates to appear at Sturgis forum Saturday
Candidates for statewide and county offices will have a chance to stump Saturday at a forum at Diane Jackson Memorial Park in Sturgis.
City residents may face $8 garbage collection hike
City residents are looking at a garbage collection price increase of anywhere from about $1.50 to roughly $8, according to figures being weighed by Columbus City Council.
Mayor’s ‘awkward’ vote keeps his campaign manager off city board
Mayor Keith Gaskin broke a tie to vote against putting his former campaign manager on the Historic Preservation Commission during Wednesday’s Columbus City Council meeting.
Supes weigh whether county can refuse school district shortfall
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors may seek legal opinions on whether it can refuse to fund a shortfall note approved by the Lowndes County School Board last week, according to President Trip Hairston.
Neighbors have mixed feelings about possible megasite
“I’ve been out here for 45 years,” said Sam Bardwell. “It’s change. People my age don’t like change, and I’m not real crazy about it. I don’t want to fight progress, but I don’t want any dirty industry.”
Sheriff: Woman used bat, vehicle to attack man who allegedly punched her
A Columbus woman has been arrested for allegedly going after a man with a baseball bat and a motor vehicle after he hit her, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
Cooling shelter open Thursday to Saturday
The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition is setting up a cooling shelter to help people in need during this week’s dangerous heat wave.
Amos drops out of district attorney race
Assistant District Attorney Marc Amos has dropped out of the 16th Circuit District Attorney’s race.
Scattered, covered and under arrest
A Columbus man has been arrested after allegedly robbing two people at the Waffle House in Columbus, according to Columbus Police Department Public Information Officer Johanah Owusu.
Extreme heat to follow weekend’s severe weather
Less than a week after the summer solstice, the National Weather Service is warning of “significant” risk due to heat for the remainder of this week.
A place of calm: Library offers guided meditation class
Melissa Duncan, adult services librarian and program coordinator at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, is looking to give an outlet to people struggling with stress and anxiety by starting a guided meditation class.
Boyfriend charged with murder for Caledonia homicide
A Caledonia man has been charged with murder in a Tuesday homicide.
High cost of living: Financial Concepts pitches smaller development on old Gilmer lot
Financial Concepts, which bought the old Gilmer Inn property and planned to turn it into its new headquarters, is asking Columbus City Council to allow it to scale back its plans.
Red cup district ‘likely to pass’; boundaries still to be established
Columbus City Council approved setting up a committee to look into establishing a co-called “red cup district” during its Tuesday night meeting.
‘Person of interest’ in custody in Caledonia homicide
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has a person of interest in custody in connection with a Tuesday homicide in Caledonia, Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said at a Wednesday press conference at his office.
