Articles by Carmen K. Sisson
Columbus fire department responds to three small overnight fires
The Columbus Fire and Rescue was busy Wednesday night and early this morning, putting out three minor fires. Capt. Randy Rhodes, of Station 1, said at approximately 11:03 p.m. last night, the department responded to a call of an ice machine on fire outside a structure at 1202 Fourth St. S.
Parents, truants face steep penalties for kids missing school
It’s the first day of school. Do you know where your child is? City and county students returned to school today — or at least they should have, according to the state’s Compulsory School Attendance Law.
Columbus police investigate third shooting in a week
A gunman walking through the parking lot of Medical Arts Pharmacy in Columbus fired upon a motorist early Wednesday morning as the driver attempted to turn off Fifth Avenue North onto Military Road.
Columbus businessman sued for defaulting on loan
The Bank of Vernon has filed a lawsuit against Columbus businessman and Light and Water board member David Shelton, claiming he defaulted on an $887,734.84 promissory note.
Columbus schools pilot teacher evaluations, incentives
During Monday’s welcome convocation for Columbus city school teachers, educators had the opportunity to learn more about changes on the horizon.
Preservation board member pushes to save post office
Columbus Historic Preservation Commission member Joe Boggess Monday urged his fellow commissioners to try to stop the closure of the historic downtown post office on Main Street.
Wright and McGill to meet in Lowndes superintendent runoff
It was hard to tell who was happier, Lynn Wright or his campaign managers, following Tuesday night’s primary election. Wright, a former New Hope principal, will face Edna McGill, assistant superintendent of the Lowndes County School District, in an Aug. 23 runoff to become the Republican candidate for superintendent of education.
Southside closer to becoming a historic district
Columbus is one step closer to an ordinance protecting and defining guidelines for the Southside district.
Three arrested, one sought in copper thefts
Columbus police arrested three people Sunday night and are searching for a fourth suspect in connection with a string of copper thefts that have plagued area business owners since June.
Suspects sought in Tuesday-morning shooting
A Southside Columbus man is in stable condition at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle after being shot early this morning.
Back to school: Teachers gear up for the big day
The hardwood floors gleamed Monday afternoon with such a lustrous shine that if Franklin Academy fourth-grade teacher Anne Turnage had taken a moment to gaze into the depths, she might well have felt inspired to make a wish.
Shoppers pack stores for sales tax holiday
It was a madhouse, but everyone was all smiles Saturday, when budget-conscious shoppers packed the aisles of Columbus stores for the third annual state sales tax holiday.
Lowndes County United Way donations are down
Last year, United Way of Lowndes County raised $500,000 — $100,000 less than its campaign goal. Charitable contributions are down, but community need is greater than ever.
The final frontier: W.E. Williams recalls his time working at NASA
W.E. Williams spent most of his life working on classified information, conducting research in some of the country’s top scientific and technological labs. From the National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C., to NASA headquarters, Williams didn’t just witness history — he played a unique role, helping develop space age technologies that captured the imagination of a nation.
School board defends ‘ignoring’ Columbus council
In a meeting Thursday morning, the Columbus City Council expressed frustration over the city school board’s refusal to bring its entire board of trustees to the table to discuss the 2012 budget.
Ruck March to Remember: 2,181-mile walk pays homage to 9-11 victims
Ten years have passed, but Maj. Joseph Ringer of Columbus Air Force Base remembers the day as if it was yesterday. He was on a bus in Texas with his fellow airmen, headed to the Security Forces Academy at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Ruck March to Remember: 2,181-mile walk pays homage to 9-11 victims
Ten years have passed, but Maj. Joseph Ringer of Columbus Air Force Base remembers the day as if it was yesterday. He was on a bus in Texas with his fellow airmen, headed to the Security Forces Academy at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Columbus man kidnaps ex-girlfriend, leads police on high-speed chase
A Columbus man was charged with kidnapping and felony eluding Wednesday after taking his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint and leading Columbus Police on a high speed chase throughout Southside.
‘No respect’: Columbus tries to oust school trustees
Columbus Ward 5 City Councilman Kabir Karriem made a motion twice this morning for the resignations of the city school district’s board of trustees, but both attempts failed.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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