Articles by Brian Jones
Road deal paves way for continued solar construction
Supervisors on Tuesday approved an agreement allowing Origis, which is building two solar farms in western Lowndes County, to improve roads surrounding the construction site at the company’s cost.
Federal judge denies motions for more detailed charges, grand jury transcripts
U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock’s Jan. 19 order included two other blows to Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson’s defense.
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss J5 case
In a ruling filed Jan. 19, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, federal Judge Sharion Aycock has denied a motion to dismiss the indictment against Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson, as well as a motion by Richardson to grant him a separate trial.
‘Gas station heroin’ bandit caught
A man suspected of burglarizing a Lowndes County convenience store twice in search of so-called “gas station heroin” is behind bars, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
West Point church pitches in money, labor to spruce up chapel at Clay jail
It’s not every day you drive past a jail and see two men holding a ladder up to a window.
Certain contracts at port now require supes’ OK
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a resolution requiring certain activities at the Lowndes County Port to have the county’s blessing.
Three women, including mom and daughter, arrested for VFW robbery
Three women have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the VFW last week, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry Sr. announced at a Thursday press conference.
4 now in running for District 3 supervisor seat
A fourth candidate has entered the District 3 supervisor race, and the Lowndes County coroner’s race is now competitive.
Clear channel: Digital radios finally coming to CPD
It’s been a long time coming, but new radios are on the way for the Columbus Police Department.
Waggoner gets axe after many studies, little action
After a contentious half-hour-long discussion, Columbus City Council voted 5-1 to sever its relationship with Waggoner Engineering during Tuesday night’s regular meeting.
Joint parks master plan could identify needs, avoid duplicating services
Though Columbus and Lowndes County have separate parks and recreation departments, the two will cooperate to obtain a combined parks master plan.
Longevity raises coming for hourly county employees
As part of a continuing effort to keep county employees in place, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to give “longevity pay” to hourly employees at five-year intervals.
VFW bingo night disrupted, bartender struck by robbers
Two people disrupted bingo night at the VFW Thursday night, robbing the bar at gunpoint and striking a 62-year-old woman before making off with an unknown amount of cash.
Hannah joins Republican field for Dist 3 supervisor
There are now three candidates in the mix for the Lowndes County District 3 supervisor seat.
Frozen accounts, bad debt lead to foreclosures on Edwards-owned properties
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to lift the asset freeze on Court Square Towers after its new owners — J5 Towers LLC — defaulted on payments.
Chief: Friendly, communicative officers to drive citizen buy-in
Blame Officer Friendly.
Newly minted Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry Sr. said it was interacting with Officer Friendly, and a neighborhood cop, that made him want to be a policeman when he grew up.
Parents of wandering 3-year-old charged with child neglect
The parents of a 3-year-old child found walking alone Tuesday morning have been charged with child neglect, a misdemeanor, according to the Columbus Police Department.
Passenger killed in Tuesday wreck in New Hope
One person is dead after a single-vehicle wreck in New Hope Tuesday morning, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
UPDATE: Parent found for 3-year-old walking alone near railroad tracks
A parent of a 3-year-old boy found Tuesday morning walking alone on Southside has been found. Columbus Police Department asked for the public’s help identifying
Four Lowndes supes races now competitive
As of Friday evening, the District 2 and District 5 supervisor races are now contested.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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