Articles by Brian Jones
United Deli owner arrested for holding man at gunpoint
A Columbus businessman was arrested early Tuesday morning after he allegedly held a man at gunpoint near a business on Alabama Street.
Edwards asks judge to toss incriminating statements
J5 owner Jabari Edwards is asking a federal judge to throw out incriminating statements he made to Federal Bureau of Investigation agents hours after his arrest last year.
Man missing since Saturday left to visit friends and never arrived
A 45-year-old Columbus man is missing, and the Columbus Police Department is asking the public to help find him.
Brigham: City hopes to correct audit problems within six months
In the wake of a devastating Fiscal Year 2020 audit report, Chief Financial Officer James Brigham said at a Wednesday press conference the city is already working to correct the problems, estimating it would take about six months to get it all under control.
Rolexes, cigars and baseball: Sculptor captures legendary coach in bronze
If there’s one detail former Mississippi State University Head Baseball Coach Ron Polk wants to make sure nobody misses on a soon-to-be-unveiled statute, it’s not what you expect.
Armed standoff with police at gym ends with no injuries
A man who brandished a gun at a local fitness gym Tuesday surrendered to police after a near-hourlong standoff.
Second assistant chief added to CPD
Change is coming to the command structure at Columbus Police Department, with the establishment of a second assistant chief position.
Proposed ban of ‘gas station heroin’ heads for public hearing
Councilmen on Tuesday unanimously voted to hold public hearings about banning the over-the-counter substance Za-Za.
Old Ecolab building could be new home for coroner’s office
The Lowndes County Coroner’s Office may have a new home soon.
Sirius puzzle: Librarian challenges players of all ages to escape from Azkaban
It’s not every day people try to escape from the library.
Fake robbery, real arrest at Liquor World
A worker at Liquor World, located at 1928 Highway 45 North, has been arrested after allegedly faking an armed robbery, according to a Columbus Police Department.
Four running for district attorney
With the deadline to qualify past, four candidates have qualified to run for 16th Circuit district attorney, and three area legislative races are contested.
Alabama vendor wants to sell city garbage trucks
An Alabama vendor pitched the idea of the city buying its own garbage trucks during Columbus City Council’s Thursday work session.
Sheriff, chancery clerk, others face opponents for reelection
As of the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline to qualify for county offices, three, including a sitting Columbus city councilman, were in the running for District 3 justice court judge. District 4 Supervisor Jeff Smith is facing two opponents, and the sheriff, coroner, tax collector and chancery clerk races are all now competitive.
$4.2M court settlement reached to repair pedestrian bridge
A lawsuit that has delayed repairs to the pedestrian bridge at The Riverwalk has been settled for just north of $4 million.
Overriding mayor’s veto, council again jettisons Waggoner as ARPA consultant
In a special meeting Tuesday morning, Columbus City Council overrode Mayor Keith Gaskin’s veto of their decision to sever ties with Waggoner Engineering.
From Little Merchants to the end of the line, carriers through the years
“It’s like playing a video game, I guess,” said Berkley Hudson. “Throwing papers, getting them on the porch. That’s fun. It’s a challenge. Some houses are farther back from the street, sometimes you’d have someone in the yard who’d try to catch it in mid-air.”
Dispatch to move to mail delivery in Feb.
After nearly 100 years, The Commercial Dispatch will no longer be delivered door-to-door by carriers, according to publisher Peter Imes.
Ex-judge, reprimanded by state, appointed city prosecutor
Columbus City Council hired local attorney Nicole Clinkscales as its new city prosecutor, according to Mayor Keith Gaskin, and today is her first day on the job.
CPD officer fired for ‘stealing time’
A Columbus police officer has been terminated for “fudging time,” city officials confirmed.
