Articles by Brian Jones
Parks Dept urges parents to come together, right now
Columbus Recreation Director Greg Lewis wants area parents to know one thing: They are needed.
Burn bans now active across Oktibbeha, Lowndes
As dry conditions continue, both Oktibbeha and Lowndes counties are under burn bans.
Incumbents sweep back into office in Lowndes general election
Veteran politicians swept back into office in Lowndes County, with Sheriff Eddie Hawkins, Coroner Greg Merchant, Chancery Clerk Cindy Goode and District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks all winning reelection, according to unofficial results.
Colom wins reelection according to unofficial results
According to unofficial results, incumbent District Attorney Scott Colom has won reelection, defeating Republican challenger Jase Dalrymple.
CPD seeks two in connection with Saturday home invasion
Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating two men who allegedly forced their way into someone’s home and robbed the resident Saturday in the 300 block of Wynhurst Court, according to Chief Joseph Daughtry.
New signs coming ‘as soon as possible’ for Airport Road
New signage will be going up along Airport Road after the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors learned it is the county’s responsibility to provide and maintain them.
West Point woman wins $1 million NASCAR Powerball
A West Point woman has won $1 million at the NASCAR Powerball Playoff Championship.
Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide supervisor, sheriff, DA races
A variety of state and local races will be decided Tuesday when voters head to the polls for the general election.
Escaped inmate recaptured Friday morning in Columbus
Terry Leshaun Brooks is back in custody, and the woman whose home he was allegedly hiding in has been charged as an accessory to his escape.
Community Action Group seeks $20M revitalization grant
When it comes to dreams, dream big, Darren Leach, executive director of the Memphis Town Community Action Group, told Columbus City Council during its Thursday work session.
Supes push for better signage on Airport Road
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors wants a few good signs.
City retires charges against United Deli’s ‘Mr. John’
The city of Columbus retired the simple assault case against John Musa to the files, according to Musa’s attorneys.
Ask The Dispatch: What happened to the MSU students who tried to join ISIS?
Editor’s note: Do you want answers to questions about the Golden Triangle? Each week, Dispatch reporters set out to explain or update a timely, practical
Lowndes enacts burn ban through most of November
A burn ban is in effect in Lowndes County as of Saturday, according to Fire Coordinator Neal Austin.
Columbus, Lowndes schools host first intersessions for remediation, enrichment
This school year marked a new beginning for the Columbus Municipal and Lowndes County school districts.
Do it for Deanna: Concert aims to help local photographer
You might not have noticed Deanna Robinson, but she’s probably noticed you.
Tired of Tires? Come out Saturday and help clean up city roadways
“It’s a big issue,” said Code Enforcement Officer Sasha James. “We see tires everywhere. Everywhere you drive, it seems like on every corner we find tires.”
Democratic candidates push for votes at Lowndes forum
Local and regional Democratic candidates stumped Tuesday night at a forum organized by the Lowndes County Federation of Democratic Women.
When it comes to colon cancer, 45 is the new 50
When it comes to colon cancer screening, earlier is better.
Slimantics: Robotaxis beware: NYC eats hesitation for breakfast
June 24, 2025
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