Articles by Brian Jones
Ask The Dispatch: What’s the status of the pedestrian improvements along Fifth Street North?
Work on accessibility improvements on Fifth Street North between the Magnolia Bowl and the Highway 82 interchange should kick off later this year, according to City Engineer Kevin Stafford.
WCBI takes over Fox affiliation from WLOV
Columbus-based WCBI has secured the local Fox affiliation, which was previously held by West Point-based WLOV.
City could sell old fire station by bids if appraiser doesn’t hurry up
If the appraiser doesn’t get back to the city about the former Fire Station 4 by the end of the week, the city council may try to sell it another way.
Cooper appointed interim county prosecutor
Attorney Will Cooper has been appointed interim county prosecutor.
2 new board members, 2 interim directors for CVB
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau has two new members coming to its board.
Want to stop cancer? Participate in clinical trials
When people think of cancer, blood cancer may not be the first thing that comes to mind.
Bring your ‘good, bad or ugly’ opinions to New Hope incorporation meeting
If you live in New Hope and have opinions about incorporation, Tony Hannah wants to hear from you.
County emergency head: Planning is key for businesses, citizens too
Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency Director Cindy Lawrence learned how to work a disaster the hard way.
City plans annexation town hall for Feb. 8
The city of Columbus will hold a town hall in about two weeks to discuss potential annexation, Mayor Keith Gaskin told The Dispatch Thursday afternoon.
First ice, now rain
“It’s from one thing to another,” Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Cindy Lawrence told The Dispatch Wednesday. “First it was ice, now it’s water.”
Community Profile: Cops, cameras and barges
Sometimes it takes a false start to show someone the way to go.
Lack of ‘community cohesion’ prompts CRA lobbyist to back out
It’s not entirely clear what Cornerstone Government Affairs will be doing for the Columbus Redevelopment Authority, but it won’t be acting as its lobbyist.
GTWS garbage collection to resume next week; Starkville’s resumes Thursday
Residents of Columbus and Starkville need to be a little more patient when it comes to garbage collection.
Should Joe Dillon be replaced? If so, full- or part-time?
While officials at City Hall are developing a job description for a new public information officer, some on Columbus City Council aren’t sure the position needs filling at all.
Sober living center. What would the neighbors think?
A planned expansion by Crossroads Sober Living hit a speed bump at Tuesday night’s Columbus City Council meeting after Ward 1 Councilwoman Ethel Stewart questioned whether nearby residents had been properly informed.
MLK Day celebration: Reverend urges citizens to dream of cleaner city, better schools
Pastor Darren Leach brought a simple message to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast at Lion Hills Center Monday morning: Dare to dream, even when society tries to convince you your dreams are impossible.
Ask The Dispatch: What do I do with all these fallen leaves?
If there’s one thing the city of Columbus wants you to hear about fallen leaves, it’s this: bag those rascals.
J5 owner: No conflict with attorney Wil Colom in fraud case
Jabari Edwards is asking a federal judge to reinstate attorney Wilbur Colom as part of his defense team in his fraud case.
Snatched off the street: Alleged purse thief nabbed by CPD
A Columbus man is behind bars for allegedly snatching an 88-year-old woman’s purse last weekend.
Attempted murder, weapons charges net Clay man 40 years
A Clay County man was sentenced in circuit court Tuesday to 40 years in prison for attempted murder and possession of a weapon by a felon, according to District Attorney Scott Colom.
