Articles by Brian Jones
J5 execs hit with four new federal charges
Federal prosecutors have brought four new charges against Columbus businessmen Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson.
MSU professor emeritus published his second book on Jimmy Carter in September
To visit Stanly Godbold’s basement is to walk into a small library. Books on the mantel over the fireplace, shelf after shelf packed with tomes, mostly history. Some, he’s quick to point out, written by his former students in the history department at Mississippi State University.
Neighbors, city feud with Realtor over use of old Stark House
A request by a Realtor to use a home on Greensboro Street as an office has met fierce pushback from residents who don’t want to see commercial entities in their cozy neighborhood.
Manslaughter conviction lands shooter 20 years in prison
A Lowndes County jury found a Columbus man guilty of imperfect self-defense manslaughter Friday afternoon, following five hours of deliberation.
Unnamed industry interested in Maxxim Medical building
New life may be coming to the old Maxxim Medical building.
State ARPA match could bolster Northside drainage plans
Columbus City Council voted unanimously to seek state matching money for an American Rescue Plan Act-funded drainage project on Northside during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
New Hope man dies in one-car accident
A New Hope man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
$1B valuation means raises for Lowndes officials
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, as well as a few other public officials, are getting a bump in pay in January, after the county’s assessed value increased.
New Hope PTO brings Christmas to campus
The New Hope Parent Teacher Organization turned the commons area at New Hope High School into a Christmas wonderland for area children Saturday morning, complete
New drug testing equipment would make city high on revenue
Christmas is the season of giving, and the Columbus Crime Lab is asking for a second new drug-testing machine.
Bullet hits house in Crawford
A bullet went into a residence in Crawford late Friday night, but there were no injuries reported, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
Main Street pitches community garden at Hitching Lot
Main Street Columbus pitched the idea of a community garden near the Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market during Columbus City Council’s Thursday work session.
One dead after hit-and-run incident
A man is dead after a hit and run Monday night, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
Cedarhill’s resident lions make art for fundraiser
Sharon Dickerson is on her knees, squirting paint onto squares of canvas, while a lion paces a few feet away.
Fried turkeys to fried power strips: Fires can spoil Thanksgiving
From space heaters to absent-minded cooks to the dangers of frying your turkey, area fire officials want you to play it safe as temperatures drop and relatives pack your house for Thanksgiving.
J5 heads want charges dropped; prosecutors push back
Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson have asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges against them, drawing a ferocious response from prosecutors.
Police investigate Saturday shooting caught on camera
A Columbus man was wounded Saturday evening in an apparent drive-by shooting, according to Columbus Public Information Officer Joe Dillon.
Valentine’s Day romp with inmate leads to guard’s indictment
A former Lowndes County Adult Detention Center officer has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly having sex with an inmate on Valentine’s Day, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
Arrest made in weekend Yo’ Bar shootout
A Columbus man has been arrested in connection with last weekend’s shooting at Yo’ Bar, according to Columbus Police Department Capt. Rick Jones.
Despite loss, Chism campaign proves more expensive
The District 37 Mississippi House race proved that fundraising doesn’t always translate to votes.
