Articles by Brian Jones
How will the end of ballot harvesting affect local elections?
“It’s all about who can get people out to vote,” said Ward 2 Councilman Joseph Mickens. “When (Republicans) come out with stuff like that, it’s going to motivate the base.”
Community Profile: Firefighter superfan Bob Scholebo takes pride in volunteering for CFR
Some people struggle their whole lives to find something that truly makes them happy.
Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting elderly woman last month
A woman who allegedly assaulted an elderly woman last month has been arrested, according to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry.
Garbage collection prices going up, but how much?
Columbus residents are facing a hike in garbage collection rates, and the city is working to minimize the sting.
Lead foot? The city has some bad news for you
Try your best illegal move and Columbus Police Department will crush your groove.
50% of Oak Manor to be ‘liveable’ by end of August
The developer who bought the troubled Oak Manor apartment complex on Southside has promised Columbus City Council half of the units will be rehabbed by Aug. 31.
To mow or not to mow? That is still the question
Maybe the city should just buy some goats?
After two meetings, two work sessions, four votes and two broken ties, Columbus City Council is still no closer to an agreement on cutting grass at the Highway 82 interchanges.
CVB board member ousted for alleged rift with CEO
A supposed rift with Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Nancy Carpenter has gotten Joe Beckett removed from the CVB board.
Shelters at county road barns may be moved to be publicly accessible
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is considering making storm shelters at county barns accessible to the public as efforts to get grant money for shelters in Districts 4 and 5 bog down.
Young volunteers appreciated at Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee counties said thank you to its young volunteers Saturday with an appreciation day at Columbus-Lowndes County Airport.
New terminal name marks lasting impact of modest man
“My grandfather was a very modest man,” said Angie Billups Washington. “He did not like the spotlight. If we could hear him now, he would be saying, ‘All this, for me?’”
Firing of time-stealing officer upheld by Civil Service Commission
After a nearly four and a half hour hearing Thursday afternoon, the Columbus Civil Service Commission unanimously upheld the firing of former Columbus Police Department Cpl. Aaron Andrew for stealing time.
Cade remembered for impact on economic development, philanthropy
Sometimes you can tell the measure of a man by the impact he leaves behind, both big and small.
Zachary’s cook victim of daylight assault outside work
A cook at Zachary’s was violently assaulted in broad daylight Monday, according to Columbus Police Department Public Information Officer Johannah Owusu.
At least 2 fields at Sportsplex need better dirt base
Completion of the Lowndes County Sportsplex is about 21 days further out and $230,000 more expensive after soil testing revealed some dirt work needs to be redone.
Council lays everything on table during Tuesday’s meeting
Tuesday night’s Columbus City Council meeting can be summarized in one word: “tabled.”
Part-time security guards to be hired for City Hall
Mayor Keith Gaskin broke a tie during Tuesday’s Columbus City Council meeting to hire two part-time security guards for City Hall.
Move now or gather more info on Propst Park?
Mayor Keith Gaskin broke a tie to table planned improvements at Propst Park after over half an hour of at-times heated debate during Tuesday’s Columbus City Council meeting.
Lt. gov candidate forum: Education. Infrastructure. Fighting against ‘woke’
The four Republican candidates for lieutenant governor spoke to a packed house at a forum at the Ritz Theater in West Point Monday night. Conversation ranged from teacher pay raises to redistricting to combating the forces of “global Marxism” infiltrating the state.
County released from $2.35M debt, pays $150K more to LINK
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors ducked a $2.35 million industrial development obligation during Monday morning’s meeting but found themselves on the hook for an additional $150,000 in professional services money to the Golden Triangle Development LINK.
