Articles by Brian Jones
Prosecutors call Edwards’ claims of racial bias a distraction
Jabari Edwards’ allegations about a racial or political motivation driving the fraud case against him are baseless and a distraction from the facts, according to a response filed by prosecutors.
MSU employee stabbed in attack on campus
A female Mississippi State University employee suffered non-life-threatening injuries in an alleged stabbing on campus Monday afternoon, Chief Communications Officer Sid Salter told The Dispatch.
Higgins: Chamber needs new ‘umbrella’ organization
The time may be approaching for the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce’s tent to get a little bigger.
Bids for Propst fencing come in $473K over budget
Despite the combined cost being some $473,600 over budget, Columbus City Council on Tuesday voted 5-1 to approve bids for turf and fencing for youth baseball fields at Propst Park.
Beard tried to use position as councilman to get out of arrest
While allegedly driving intoxicated, without a tag on his car, in possession of weed and drug paraphernalia and with a man twice charged for robbery in the passenger seat, Pierre Beard allegedly tried to use his city council seat to leverage control over a law enforcement officer.
Court delays setting execution date for convicted murderer
The Mississippi Supreme Court has delayed setting a new execution date for convicted murderer Willie Jerome Manning until a defense motion for post-conviction relief is resolved.
Are two grant writers better than one?
Golden Triangle Planning and Development District pitched its services to Columbus City Council during Thursday’s work session, offering to draw up a free assessment of the city’s needs.
Adults with convictions an ‘untapped pool of potential (job) applicants’
One in four adults in Mississippi have a criminal conviction, and for one in 10 it’s a felony, Alesha Judkins, state director of criminal justice reform for FWD.us, told Columbus Rotary Club members Tuesday afternoon at Lion Hills Center.
Ask The Dispatch: Daylight Saving Time confusion in Mississippi gets cleared up
Twice a year Americans fiddle with time in the name of so-called Daylight Saving Time, setting clocks back one hour in the fall and forward
Four teens arrested for Wednesday slaying
Four teenagers have been charged with murder in the wake of a shooting last week in East Columbus, and more arrests may be on the way, Police Chief Joseph Daughtry announced at a Monday afternoon press conference.
Edwards claims incriminating statements were ‘manufactured’ by feds
Jabari Edwards is continuing to attack the credibility of the federal case against him, alleging that statements attributed to him in law enforcement documents were fabricated.
Burning FedEx truck likely caused by mechanical issue
A mechanical issue was likely to blame for the Wednesday morning fire that destroyed a FedEx delivery truck, according to Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner.
J5 head alleges investigation racially, politically motivated
J5 founder Jabari Edwards is trying to have his indictment thrown out, arguing the investigation against him was motivated by racism and politics. He also alleges the grand jury that indicted him was investigating him in order to uncover a crime, and not because a crime was being presented to it.
Reservations encouraged for practices at Cornerstone
Starkville Parks and Recreation General Manager Brandon Doherty briefed the board of aldermen during a Friday work session about Cornerstone Park’s operating hours, when fields would be available and anticipated maintenance issues.
Port can OK its own contracts again, still can’t make land deals
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is loosening its control over the Lowndes County Port while keeping some restrictions in place.
Tips for robberies, burglaries could pay double over holidays
Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers hopes Santa isn’t the only one keeping an eye on who’s naughty or nice this holiday season.
Dispute with downtown pumpkin vandals turns violent
Police have arrested one person and are seeking two more in connection with a weekend assault downtown.
Former MUW athletic director hired to take reins at Lowndes parks
The new face of the Lowndes County Recreation Department is a familiar one.
Coaches, guardians, officials bemoan lack of participation across community
“When I became a PTO member in 2000 at Cook, we had 400 PTO people,” Chanda Williams said Thursday night. “Now there are five (at Fairview).” Williams was speaking at an event she and Recreation Director Greg Lewis organized at the Trotter Convention Center in an attempt to find a way to boost parental involvement, not just in the parks but also in the community at large.
El Nino was supposed to bring rain, cooler temps. Where are they?
Even though rain is in the forecast for the Golden Triangle over the weekend, it likely won’t be enough to break the ongoing drought.
Slimantics: Robotaxis beware: NYC eats hesitation for breakfast
June 24, 2025
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