Articles by Carmen K. Sisson
Mississippi sales-tax holiday starts on Friday
If you haven’t purchased back-to-school clothes yet, this weekend may be a good time to do it. Friday and Saturday, stores across the state will participate in Mississippi’s third annual sales-tax holiday, a 48-hour time period during which specific clothing and footwear is exempt from the local sales tax.
Columbus school district announces $600,000 in cuts
The Columbus Municipal School District continued to tweak its budget this week, holding a press conference at the Brandon central office, to present a cost-savings report, Tuesday afternoon.
Early campaigns set the pace for United Way fundraising season
Friday morning, organizers from the United Way of Lowndes County took time to thank pacesetters with breakfast at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Outpatient Pavilion.
Reading renaissance: Books continue to thrive in a progressively digital world
If you spend much time online, reading media pundits, you might be lead to believe that books are an antiquated novelty relegated to dark, musty environs as people flee in droves to the digital world.
Parlez-vous Français? Tampico Bay owner opens French-themed coffee shop as Columbus retail sees changes
“Bienvenue! Bienvenue!” The French salutation may have perplexed a few people who were curious enough to stumble into Quartier Latin Café Friday afternoon, but there was no mistaking Carlos Rosales’ enthusiasm as he welcomed newcomers to his latest enterprise — a French-themed coffee shop downtown — slated to open in mid-August.
CHAMPS program allows educators to brush up on math teaching skills
If the word “math” conjures nightmares of memorizing the Pythagorean theorem and quadratic formula, take heart: Teachers across the state feel your pain, and many have dedicated their summer to learning how to teach math in a more dynamic way.
Mother, child taken to hospital after morning wreck
A mother and her week-old baby went to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle for a checkup this morning after their 1997 Ford Mustang slid into a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Seventh Street North and Willowbrook Road in front of Heritage Academy High School.
Tax hike imminent for Columbus schools
Nearly two dozen people turned out Tuesday night to ask questions and express concerns over the Columbus Municipal School District’s proposed $43.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
7-year-old dies in bicycle wreck
A 7-year-old boy died Monday afternoon after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle with three friends near the intersection of East Cherry Street and Highway 182.
Columbus school board has budget hearing at 5 p.m.; tax increase could be imminent
Members of the city school board met with the mayor and three councilmen Monday to discuss the Columbus Municipal School District’s budget, which will be presented tonight in a public hearing at CMSD’s Brandon Central Services office.
Early-morning shooting marks Columbus’ second slaying in eight days
A 32-year-old man was fatally shot in front of his girlfriend early this morning, and Columbus police are still seeking the suspect.
Steens service station robbed
The Hudco Superette gas station, at 5860 Highway 50 E., is closed this morning after an armed robber burst into the store around 8 a.m. and took an undisclosed amount of cash.
Police continue search for fourth suspect
Columbus Police apprehended three suspects last week and are seeking a fourth in connection with the July 11 murder of 35-year-old Eddie Terrell Bankhead.
Lowndes needs 20 new tornado sirens, official says
Lowndes County Administrator Ralph Billingsly came to Friday’s Board of Supervisors meeting armed with maps and bad news: According to his estimates, the county needs 20 new tornado sirens, but funds will not be available from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency as supervisors had previously hoped.
Where’s the bacon? In cocktails, cookies and coffee
The only thing rising faster than the price of bacon may be its overwhelming popularity.
Where’s the bacon? In cocktails, cookies and coffee
The only thing rising faster than the price of bacon may be its overwhelming popularity.
Rollover sends teen to hospital
A 17-year-old girl was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle with moderate injuries after her sports utility vehicle left Caledonia-Steens Road and rolled over Wednesday afternoon near Caledonia.
Two Columbus men arrested for Monday murder
Columbus police charged two men Thursday night with the murder of a 35-year-old College Street resident earlier this week. Police are still looking for a third suspect and possibly others.
Preservation board considers ordinance for historic district
Members of the Columbus Historic Preservation Commission continued discussion Wednesday night of a proposed ordinance defining guidelines for the Southside district.
Show me the money: Columbus schools to test teacher incentives
Teachers at two city schools may see a little extra money on their paychecks this year thanks to a pilot program, which will explore the link between teacher performance and student achievement. Columbus city school board members learned more about the Performance-Based Compensation System at Monday night’s board meeting.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
June 26, 2025
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