Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society moves forward with new facility

By late afternoon Thursday, it was almost too dark to see the dogs in their concrete holding pens at the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society. A few strips of fluorescent lights struggled to penetrate the gloom, but the majority of the lights stopped working weeks ago.

Bomb threat at Fairview Elementary

The eighth bomb threat of the school year occurred this morning, three days after a bomb threat at Columbus High School.

East Columbus neighborhood organizes watch

The catch phrase Thursday night was delivered — with moxie — by a silver-haired lady in the front row of a local nursing home’s dining room, when Columbus Police Chief Selvain McQueen thrust a microphone in her face and asked what people should do when they see suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.

Longtime Caledonia deputy marshals resign abruptly

Former law enforcement officers John Pevey and Ben Gill hired as replacements.

Beer may hit the shelves soon at Cal-City Grocery

Forcing relocation to a larger adjacent room, a Caledonia Town Hall meeting audience of about 30 Tuesday night witnessed an ongoing dispute between the Board of Aldermen and the new owner of Cal-City Grocery, Jeff Doty, of Aberdeen.

Starkville business continues push for extended weekend alcohol sales

After months of indecision, a downtown nightspot seems destined for a change in ownership, if not complete closure, unless the Board of Aldermen decide to champion the venue’s cause.

Fourth CHS bomb threat disrupts classes

Parents lined up outside the gates of the Columbus High School football field this morning, waiting to pick their children up following the fourth bomb threat of the school year and the third in a little more than a month.

Local businesses honored at White House

A local business and a local bank were among the honorees at a White House event held Feb. 21 to recognize the partnership of financial institutions and rural manufacturing companies across America.

Race begins for cancer fundraiser

As the calendar edges toward April, organizers for the American Cancer Society’s Lowndes County Relay for Life are gearing up for what they hope will be their best fundraiser in recent years.

Similar relays will be held in more than 5,100 locations around the world to raise money for cancer research, advocacy, education and awareness.

Food Giant and Red Cross team up for fundraiser

Hey mister, have you got a dime?

Paying a few extra cents on your grocery bill could add up to a big help for people in northeast Mississippi.

It’s official: 68 teachers, staff terminated

Adair, Adam, Agerton, Black …

The names behind the numbers behind the decision to lay off 68 city school teachers and support staff. The measure passed 4-1 at Thursday night’s school board meeting, with board member Bruce Hanson casting the lone dissenting vote.

Deadline extended for superintendent search

The Columbus Municipal School District closed the application process on Jan. 31 and received packets of information on nine candidates last week from the Mississippi School Boards Association, which was hired in July to conduct the search.

Helpline volunteers offer a voice in the dark

Every 35 seconds, someone in the United States attempts suicide. Every 14.6 minutes, one person succeeds. The state of Mississippi now ranks 19th in the country for suicides. And that number is climbing.

Superintendent search tops city schools agenda tonight

The Columbus Municipal School District will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss the ongoing search for a superintendent.

Severe weather moving into area

The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm watch tonight until 9 p.m. for the Golden Triangle and much of central Mississippi. Strong storms are expected to move into the area during the night, producing damaging winds, lightning, hail and the possibility of a few tornadoes.

MUW nursing graduates prepared for an eager job market

When Ty Walton, 33, started looking for a college last August to pursue her master’s degree as a nurse practitioner, she knew she needed a unique program.

City to decide next path for bridge restoration

City officials opened sealed bids Thursday for the old Highway 82 bridge restoration, but now they face a quandary: Adjust their budget, alter the plans or re-bid the project. Two companies placed bids, with both exceeding the budgeted cost of $2.2 million.

Downtown post office’s fate remains uncertain

A two-pronged proposal, structured to help the U.S. Postal Service recoup its fiscal solvency, will affect Columbus customers, but not in the way many had hoped.

Crawford man busted for 28 outstanding warrants

Most people who receive tickets pay the fines and never have to see Columbus Police Officers Lance Luckey and Kelvin Lee.

City extends a friendly welcome with new sign

It may be the most talked about dirt mound in recent history, and community leaders are hoping it continues to draw attention for years to come.