Arrest report 1-2-10

The following people were arrested on felony charges, according to reports released from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.

Several prominent residents died in 2009

Notable community members who died in 2009 included an unforgettable bluesman, beloved philanthropists, a well-known businessman and an icon in local politics.

Local agencies plan holiday roadblocks

Law enforcement officials hope to have a slow New Year’s weekend, similar to the Christmas holiday weekend.

A year of change, marred by tragedy

Residents of the Golden Triangle went through an historic, if not tumultuous, 2009. From a new cast of city officials in Columbus, Starkville and West Point, to a contentious debate over Sunday alcohol sales and a smoking ban in Columbus, to a tragic holiday fire that left nine people dead.

Second arrest made in West Point shooting

West Point Police have made a second arrest in the Dec. 21 shooting at Kitty Dill Memorial Parkway, according to department officials.

Willis cancels annual baseball camp for this year

Still feeling the pain of losing his mother, Kent Willis has decided to postpone his Straight Path Baseball Camp for a year.

The minor league pitching coordinator for the Atlanta Braves organization canceled the camp after his mother, Willie Mae Willis, of Columbus, passed away Nov. 12. She was 76.

South Lamar freshman Cunningham sets scoring mark

South Lamar High School girls basketball coach Josh Harper must feel like he has been sent a gift from above.

South Lamar’s future looks promising thanks to freshman guard Angel Cunningham.

Two men rob White Station club owner at gunpoint

A Clay County club owner was bound and robbed at gunpoint as she returned home early Sunday morning.

Police search for suspect in West Point shooting

The alleged shooter of a West Point juvenile was scheduled to turn himself in to authorities Tuesday morning, according to the West Point Police Department. But, when he didn’t show up at the police station, authorities went looking for him.

Starkville to host stock market training

On Jan. 22, trainers with the Mississippi Council on Economic Education will be in Starkville to work with area teachers who want to implement the Mississippi Stock Market Game in their classrooms.

Suspect arrested in West Point shooting

A 17-year-old male was arrested today for shooting West Point teen Marcus Johnson, last week. Police are looking for a second suspect.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE

As the days turn colder, the chances of accidents or deaths due to fires rise dramatically.

West Point police search for shooting suspect who was expected to surrender

The alleged shooter of a West Point juvenile was scheduled to turn himself in to authorities at 10 o’clock this morning, according to the West Point Police Department. But, when he didn’t show up at the police station, authorities went looking for him.

Family recovering from wreck

A Cedar Bluff man remains in the hospital recovering from injuries after two-car crash in Clay County.

Officials report 25 wrecks on area highways over long Christmas weekend

Local highways were active over the Christmas weekend with 25 accidents and eight DUI arrests. But no fatalities were reported and only four individuals were injured in auto accidents.

Lowndes County residents challenged to ‘Shrinkdown’

After last year’s success, Lowndes County YMCAs, in partnership with Baptist Memorial Hospital–Golden Triangle, will kick off the 2010 Shrinkdown program on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010.

City, BluBox offer Christmas ‘Treecycling’

After you undeck your halls, you can recycle your Christmas tree with BluBox or the city of Columbus.

‘Backyard Astronomy’: MUW hosts free astronomy sessions in Jan.

The Science Enrichment Program at Mississippi University for Women is hosting two work shops at the beginning of the year titled “Backyard Astronomy,” where participants will explore the stars.

Neighbor speaks out on Monday shooting

“They sounded like firecrackers,” Joe McClenton of West Point remembered Thursday.

Starkville receives $76K from literacy program

The state school board recently voted to modify grant awards for the fiscal year 2008 Even Start Family Literacy Program.