Articles by Brian Jones
Easterling, Brooks each top $40K in fundraising for circuit judge run
With the October campaign finance deadline behind them, the race for 16th Circuit judge, place 3, has two clear fundraising frontrunners.
Four blocks of third street named for legendary boxer
“I saw some films of him,” said Oliver Miller, standing on the sidewalk in front of the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center on Wednesday afternoon. “He was on time. He knew how to fight.”
Man killed in weekend crash
A man is dead after a weekend wreck in northern Lowndes County, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
Hwy 45 repaving to happen at night, last until Nov.
About eight miles of Highway 45 North are being repaved over the next several months, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
Columbus man indicted for Noxubee murder
A Columbus man has been indicted for murder in Noxubee County.
CFO ‘confident’ money will materialize for needed $1M fire truck
The city council on Tuesday voted 5-1 to spend $975,000 on a new truck for Columbus Fire and Rescue. Although the city has some of the money to cover the cost in hand, the source for the rest isn’t clear.
County recreation director passes away
Roger Short, 72, a man synonymous with sports and recreation in Lowndes County, passed away early this morning at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle.
Apartments slated for demolition to get $1MM+ renovation
Oak Manor apartments have a new lease on existence.
Police chief field narrows to eight
The field of hopefuls to be Columbus’ top cop has narrowed to eight, city officials said Tuesday.
Educational attainment hampers area development
One of the biggest challenges faced by Lowndes County is bettering its educational attainment, the CREATE Foundation’s Lewis Whitfield told a crowd of about 70 people Monday night during the Lowndes County Foundation’s Community Conversation 2.0.
At least $4.2M in ARPA could support water, sewer projects
About $4.2 million of American Rescue Act Plan funding requests for water and sewer projects are in the hands of the state and awaiting a decision for a match, County Administrator Jay Fisher told the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors on Monday.
Car struck by gunfire on Southside
A car was struck by gunfire on Southside on Sunday evening, according to the Columbus Police Department.
Community foundation to host follow-up ‘conversation’ Monday
Monday night the Lowndes Community Foundation is getting the band — or at least the committees — back together.
Supes will not withdraw from hospital trust fund
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to not withdraw any money from the hospital trust fund this fiscal year.
Boyd credits sermon, Lynn Wright’s family with decision to run for office
It was a sermon that helped Andy Boyd decide to run for office.
Man charged with arson for burning abandoned house
A Columbus man has been charged with arson, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
Three vie for two Planning Commission spots
Two incumbents and one newcomer are in the mix for two available appointments to the Columbus Planning Commission.
70 apply for Columbus police chief
Nearly 70 people applied for Columbus police chief vacancy, city officials reported Tuesday, but only about half of them meet the minimum requirements.
Saturday shooting leaves one dead
A Saturday night shooting in East Columbus has left a man dead, according to Columbus Public Information Officer Joe Dillon.
Maintenance woes, ownership questions plague part of Sandfield cemetery
Death is supposed to be the great equalizer, at least according to the marketing materials. The reality, though, is that disparities don’t stop with someone’s pulse.
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June 24, 2025
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