Articles by Brian Jones
City CFO clears up records, cross-trains personnel
All Columbus Chief Financial Officer James Brigham wanted was to retire. Again.
Airport moves to secure more funds for $12M terminal expansion
Help is on the way for two local airports after Monday’s meeting of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors.
Disturbance leads to seizure of 6 pounds of pot, shotgun
Officers responding to a disturbance call over the weekend ended up discovering drugs and a gun, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
Police seek suspects in fatal Northside shooting
A man was fatally shot Sunday night on Northside, but police say details of the crime are still sketchy and suspects are at large.
Columbus looks at annexing areas east, southeast
Representatives from the Golden Triangle Planning and Development District pitched a proposal to annex two areas, one east and one southeast, of Columbus at Columbus City Council’s work session on Thursday.
City grouses at one-day per week trash pickup
Frustrations about trash pickup in Columbus boiled over during a contentious city council work session Thursday, as representatives from Golden Triangle Waste Services pitched cutting collections back to once a week.
Man charged for sexually assaulting juvenile
A Columbus man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile, according to Columbus Public Information Officer Joe Dillon.
Finalist interviews for CPD chief to begin next week
In-person interviews for the three Columbus police chief finalists will begin next week, according to Human Resources Director Pat Mitchell.
Short-term deals with cities may help speed garbage pickup
Supply chain problems continue to dog Golden Triangle Waste Services’ garbage pickup, but potential short-term agreements with Starkville and Columbus may ease the burden long enough for the service to catch up.
Interim parks director sought for Lowndes
The search to replace the late Roger Short as Lowndes County parks director is in its preliminary stages, according to County Administrator Jay Fisher.
Police need public’s help to find missing man
Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man with mental health issues.
3K+ acres have burned since Sept.; state urges caution
“Perfect” wildfire conditions, driven by lack of rain, low humidity and wind, have compelled state and local officials to ask citizens to avoid any unnecessary outdoor burning for the foreseeable future.
Mayor ‘can’t guarantee’ release of police chief finalists’ names this week
During his press conference Wednesday, Mayor Keith Gaskin said the city wants to line up interviews with the three finalists for police chief before releasing any names.
Three finalists chosen for CPD chief
The field of candidates for Columbus police chief has narrowed to three, according to Mayor Keith Gaskin.
Leadership Plaza facelift could cost up to $50K
Columbus City Council unanimously gave its blessing Tuesday to a Main Street Columbus effort to give Leadership Plaza a facelift.
Volunteer fire depts struggle with recruitment, response
Volunteer fire departments are struggling with recruiting and Lowndes County may need to consider paid firefighters in at least some areas, Fire Coordinator Neal Austin told the board of supervisors Monday morning.
Photo: Water line installation
Columbus Light and Water workers Brad Williams, left, and Bobby Williams, in the excavator, work on the north side of 11th Avenue South on Monday morning. They are installing a six-inch water line between Fifth and Seventh Street, right across from Hank Aaron Park.
J5’s Jabari Edwards seeks dismissal of asset forfeitures
Jabari Edwards is asking a federal judge to dismiss asset forfeiture claims against his businesses arising from his June arrest by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements.
Former mayor George Wade passes away
Former Columbus Mayor George Wade, 88, passed away Thursday in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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