Articles by Carmen K. Sisson
Southside preservation district is history for now
A proposed ordinance to protect and preserve the historic integrity of Southside has been scuttled due to a lack of funds.
Lowndes County schools discuss drug testing and security
An upgraded security camera system and random drug testing will be considered by the county school system during Friday’s board meeting.
Thousands of ducks to float the Tombigbee River Saturday
Columbus residents beware: A major duck invasion will take place Saturday at the Columbus Riverwalk.
State Sen. Terry Brown: CAFB vulnerable
Two decades ago, Columbus Air Force Base was threatened with Base Realignment and Closure, a process by which the United States Department of Defense strategically divests itself of military bases and reassigns personnel as a cost-saving measure.
Caledonia citizens protest new water bills
Caledonia residents are likely to feel the sting of the rate hike affecting water and sewer now that the weather has heated up. Resident Charles Underhill expressed his displeasure with the rate hike during Tuesday’s regular Board of Aldermen meeting.
Colonel Barre Seguin to depart June 27
Two years ago, the Seguin family landed at Columbus Air Force Base. In that brief tenure, they’ve left an indelible impression upon the base and the community.
Columbus School District Superintendent: At last, Liddell
After a roller coaster ride of peaks and valleys over the past two weeks, the Columbus Municipal School District finally has a new superintendent — almost.
Much-loved teacher Hyde succumbs to cancer
For 15 years, elementary school teacher Rashean Hyde fought for her students, making sure they had everything they needed to succeed in school and in life.
Red Cross teams up with Fire and Rescue for ‘boot drive’
The local chapter of the American Red Cross is approaching its goal in the grassroots “Heroes” campaign. Officials hope weekend fund drives will push them over the edge.
Humane Society to hold Saturday fundraiser
The Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society wants all paws on deck Saturday for a scavenger hunt fundraiser at Waverly Marina.
50 years of Sunflower: Grocery business is a family affair for the Townsends
There are truths you know and truths which take the circuitous route, leading you down one life path, only to plant you squarely at the intersection of another.
Columbus school district renews Dunn contract
The Columbus Municipal School District Board has reversed course on the matter of legal council, voting to renew its contract with Board Attorney David Dunn for three more years.
Superintendent candidate withdraws
The second of three final candidates has withdrawn from consideration for the city schools superintendent’s position.
Columbus students win Destination ImagiNation honors
Columbus Middle School students are celebrating this week, after one of their Destination ImagiNation teams placed 10th in the competition’s Global Finals last weekend in Knoxville, Tenn.
A flight to honor those who have served
He was just a boy from Mississippi, born and raised in Louisville, shipped off to war at the age of 18. He was a member of the “Greatest Generation,” fighting in what would later be known as the “Good War.”
CMSD selects superintendent
After a year in flux, the Columbus Municipal School District has a new superintendent, Board President Tommy Prude announced Saturday afternoon, declining to release the name of the chosen candidate.
Court: Wright wrongfully terminated
A two-year saga has come to a close for Lowndes County Superintendent Lynn Wright, whose name was cleared Wednesday when Lowndes County Chancery Court Judge Dorothy Colom ruled he was wrongfully terminated as principal of New Hope High School in 2010.
During interview, Liddell pushes for accountability
Columbus Municipal School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Martha Liddell Friday was interviewed by the board of trustees, as the last of three candidates vying for the full-time job.
Henson: ‘It takes a village’ now more than ever
The city school board gathered Thursday night to interview the second of three superintendent candidates, who provided detailed insight into the strategies her district employed to weather a reversal of fortunes and cope with common education challenges.
Statistics on Lowndes school safety and drug use released
Several years ago, when the Lowndes County School District was applying for a Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant through the United States Department of Education, school officials were required to survey students about prevalence and risk factors for drugs and violence on campus.
