Articles by Brian Jones
East Columbus areas, Air Force Base targets of annexation study
Columbus City Council approved an annexation study Tuesday night that would potentially take in three areas north and east of the city, including Columbus Air Force Base.
Split vote puts former mayor on CLW board
Columbus City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday night to appoint former mayor Robert Smith to the Columbus Light and Water Board.
Cinco megasite proposed for 1,500 acres near Golden Horn
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday morning to pony up $250,000 to start the process of establishing a fifth megasite.
July 10 is deadline to register to vote for August primary
The deadline to vote in the Aug. 8 primary election is Monday, July 10, by 5 p.m.
3 men allegedly hold child at gunpoint, rob man for rent
Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding an armed robbery suspect.
One wounded after car chase, shooting on Northside
One was injured after a shooting on Northside Tuesday afternoon, according to the Columbus Police Department.
3 more apply for Columbus Light and Water board vacancy
Three more candidates have entered the running for an upcoming opening on the Columbus Light and Water board, bringing the total to six.
Milton Rawle passes away in prison
Former Columbus chief financial officer Milton Rawle has passed away in prison.
Sheriff’s race sees most fundraising in Lowndes races
Campaign finance reports show the sheriff’s race is where the most money is being raised, with most other races sluggish or still reporting no fundraising.
Williams raises $14,600 in District 15 Senate race
Fundraising continues to be sluggish in state and district-level races, according to the most recent campaign finance reports.
Capital murder of Walmart optician ruling upheld by Supreme Court
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the capital murder conviction of a man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend in a Starkville Walmart in 2018.
Man claiming to be Jesus is arrested after allegedly burgling two churches
In the early morning hours of June 6, Columbus Police Department officers arrested a man near the Courtyard Marriott, located off of Sixth Street North, who insisted he was the Son of God.
Daughtry: Violent crime is not random
If Police Chief Joseph Daughtry wants people in Columbus to understand one thing, it’s this: The recent wave of shootings is not random.
‘You could get a plate and meth at the same time’
A Steens man is in custody after allegedly offering his customers a little meth with their brisket, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
Cheaper annexation study would still target eastern expansion
Columbus City Council is taking a second swipe at a potential annexation study, this time at a quarter of the cost of a previous proposal.
CPD officers must stay 3 years or repay city
From now on it’s going to be a little tougher — and more expensive — for new officers to leave the Columbus Police Department.
Supes to city: OK interchange mowing and we’ll pay half
Lowndes County supervisors voted to pay half the cost of contracting out mowing along Highway 82 after an appeal from Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin.
Former LINK VP, retired businessman join ex-mayor in seeking CLW appointment
Two more hopefuls have applied to replace Jabari Edwards on the Columbus Light and Water board.
More than 35 shots fired, no injuries in Thursday shootings
Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying suspects in two Thursday shootings, according to a press release.
Will Lowndes use surveillance to catch illegal dumping?
Lowndes County supervisors are eyeing a solution to the county’s illegal dumping problem.
