Articles by Brian Jones
Clay caregiver charged for exploiting vulnerable adult
A Cedar Bluff woman has been arrested and charged with exploiting a vulnerable adult, according to Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott.
Daughtry tapped as new Columbus police chief
“I’ve got your back,” Joseph Daughtry Sr. told a crowd full of Columbus Police Department officers during Tuesday night’s Columbus City Council meeting.
Annexation effort delayed after discussion over costs, benefits
Mayor Keith Gaskin broke a tie to table a proposal from the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District for an annexation and redistricting study during Tuesday’s Columbus City Council meeting.
Alabama sex offender arrested at Columbus Christian ball game
An Alabama man who is a registered sex offender was arrested after going on school grounds in Lowndes County, according to a press release from Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
Columbus woman killed in Highway 45 wreck
A Columbus woman had died Monday after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 45 North, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
Joseph Daughtry tapped as new CPD chief
Current Natchez Police Chief Joseph Daughtry Sr. has been named the new Columbus police chief.
Sober living facility seeks to lease old fire station
“You can literally walk out the back door and touch it,” said Crossroads Sober Living founder and president Dusty Snider, pointing at the old Fire Station Number 4. “We’re pretty much connected to it.”
At least 60 shots fired, 3 wounded in Yo’ Bar shootout
Three people were wounded, one critically, after at least 60 shots were fired in the parking lot of the Yo’ Bar this morning, according to Columbus Public Information Officer Joe Dillon.
City makes offer to hire new police chief
Columbus City Council made an offer to one of the finalists for police chief during an executive session meeting Thursday morning, but no further details have been released.
New CPD chief could be announced soon
Columbus City Council has completed interviews with the three finalists for police chief, and a hiring decision could be announced this week.
Shooting, car chase ends in arrest on Highway 45
A Columbus man was arrested Wednesday after a miles-long car chase through town, during which he fired shots at a female victim who had a 6-week-old infant in her vehicle.
Home invader holds elderly woman at gunpoint
Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a suspect in a home invasion in East Columbus.
Nebraska sheriff’s deputy rounds out finalists for CPD chief
“I’m not going to be a failed police chief,” Wayne D. Hudson told a room full of about a dozen members of the Columbus Police Department Monday afternoon. “You have to invest in the department. … I told (the council) if they’re not going to invest in the agency, do not hire me.”
New machine for crime lab will speed up drug testing
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors on Monday bought a $180,000 piece of equipment for the Columbus Crime Lab that will speed up the process of testing drugs in criminal cases.
Man wanted for brutal beating arrested in Las Vegas
A Columbus man wanted in connection with a brutal beating has been arrested and extradited back to town, according to Public Information Officer Joe Dillon.
Representative, judicial seats on the ballot Tuesday
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide races for the District 37 House of Representatives seat, as well as several judicial races across the area.
Retired assistant Chattanooga chief vies to lead CPD
The second finalist for Columbus police chief is Russell Jason Irvin of Ooltewah, Tennessee.
Asset freeze to remain in place in case against J5 execs
A federal judge has denied a motion by Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson to dismiss asset forfeiture claims against Edwards’ businesses.
Natchez chief among finalists to head CPD
The current Natchez police chief was the first finalist interviewed Wednesday for the same position in Columbus.
Teen arrested for fatal weekend shooting
A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a weekend shooting on Northside.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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