Photo: Morning workout

Lovebiah Johnson, left, and Jonathan David, right, both of Columbus, get ready to work out at the soccer complex Tuesday morning. They said they work out there several times a week, and both were grateful that the fearsome heat and humidity from last week had abated.

Apartment security guard wounded in gunfire exchange

A security guard at Greentree Apartments was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with an unknown suspect Thursday night, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.

Two apply for open CLW board post

So far two people have applied for Jimmy Graham’s seat on the Columbus Light and Water board.

J5 partners plead not guilty to federal charges

Columbus business partners Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson both pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a string of federal charges related to a $2 million fraud scheme.

CLW’s $1M ARPA request from city still up in air

Columbus City Council tabled a request Tuesday for about $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding by Columbus Light and Water for wastewater repairs after confusion about how much money was left in the pot.

Supes approve raising their own pay to $50K annually

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors unanimously gave themselves a raise Tuesday morning.

Grow houses, dispensaries can locate in certain zones ‘by right’

Mayor Keith Gaskin broke a tie vote Tuesday to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in certain zones without Planning Commission approval. Grow houses in certain zones were also freed from commission approval on a 4-2 vote.

Supes kick in extra $785,000 for paving

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to add $785,000 to the road department’s budget due to skyrocketing materials costs.

Leigh Mall owners outline plans, potential for retail corridor

Revitalizing Leigh Mall isn’t just about the mall itself. It’s also about sprucing up the entire retail corridor, Hull Group Managing Principal James Hull said Monday.

50 rounds shot in Highway 45 incident Sunday night

One man was wounded in a shooting on Highway 45 Sunday night, according to Police Chief Fred Shelton.

CLW employee who died at water treatment plant identified

A Columbus Light and Water Department employee died on the job Saturday, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.

J5 partners face federal charges for $2M fraud

Local business partners Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson have been indicted by a federal grand jury for multiple charges related to misusing more than $2 million in Paycheck Protection Plan and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program funding.

Longtime furniture craftsman passes away from cancer

“Raymond’s signature is all over this town,” said Earnestine Mobley.

Gaskin again calls for citizen input in budget process

The last time Mayor Keith Gaskin spoke to the Rotary Club of Columbus was right after he took office in July 2021. One thing hasn’t changed since then, he told the club Tuesday afternoon.

Circuit judge candidates raising thousands in campaign cash

Seven of the eight candidates for three circuit court judgeships in the 16th District have filed mandatory campaign finance reports, which were due June 10.

County settles harassment lawsuit filed by ex-employee

A sexual harassment lawsuit against Lowndes County and District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders has been settled.

Man sentenced to life for triple homicide in Artesia

A Starkville man has been found guilty of capital murder for a 2019 triple homicide in Artesia.

Another juvenile arrested in gun theft case

The Columbus Police Department has released the name of an adult suspect in the burglary of an unmarked police car, and made another arrest in the case.

Photo: Confederate monument reassembled

Four suspects charged in CPD car burglary

Three juveniles and an adult are in custody for allegedly stealing guns and gear from an unmarked Columbus Police Department car, according to Chief Fred Shelton.