Arrest Report: 4-24-08

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:

Disrict 4 community meeting Monday

Residents in eastern Lowndes County Monday night will have an opportunity to voice concerns over road paving and drainage issues in their communities.

Columbus man injured in drive-by shooting

A Columbus man suffered a bullet wound late last night during a drive-by shooting, according to police.

Robinson promoted to senior vice president

Cadence Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lewis F. Mallory Jr. recently announced Jan Robinson as senior vice president.

McCreary joins Commercial Lending Department

Columbus Banking Center President Jim McAlexander recently announced that Paul McCreary has joined the Columbus Banking Center as senior vice president of commercial lending. McCreary, who has over 30 years of banking experience, previously held positions as a commercial lender, vice-president of lending and branch president with several banking institutions across Mississippi.

McNeal receives Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation

Eddie McNeal, CFP®, a senior financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Starkville, has achieved the professional designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) through the College of Financial Planning.

Banks and Lofton graduate from NFPA course

Firefighters Mitchell R. Banks and Tyler Lofton of the Columbus Fire Department recently graduated from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson.

Harrelson joins Unity Hospice Care

Sarah Harrelson has joined Unity Hospice Care as an account executive in the Starkville office. Unity Hospice Care is headquartered in Germantown, Tenn., with nine offices that include all of north and middle Mississippi.

Coleman awarded certification

William “Gene” Coleman of Columbus has been awarded the Mississippi Municipal League’s Basic Certified Municipal Official’s designation.

Shelton promoted to vice president

Cadence Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lewis F. Mallory Jr. recently announced the promotion of Amy Shelton to assistant vice president.

Lamar County High softball will try to earn right to be at home

A chance to play host to the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2A, Area 11 Tournament will be on the line for the Lamar County High School softball team Monday when it plays Oakman.

CMSD awarded grant for Project Tech4Teens

The state Board of Education Friday awarded Columbus Municipal School District $180, 113.85 in grant funds through Enhancing Education through Technology, or E2T2, for Project Tech4Teens.

Crime Report 4-23

The following other incidents were reported by the CPD:

Funding spurs war of words

JACKSON — State Democratic Party Chairman Jamie Franks has berated Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant for calling the federal stimulus initiative wasteful spending.

Anne Freeze: Ahh, spring is here!

First, an addition to my column on coconut. Marleen Hansen has told me you can purchase lemongrass in Columbus from Lemon Grass Oriental Foods at 153 Priscella Circle (off Mike Parra Road). I haven’t been there, but I thought I’d pass this tidbit on. For that matter, Joy’s next to the Sunflower across from Lee Middle School may also have lemongrass.

Harris helps BSC reach new heights

In her first season at Birmingham-Southern College, Tori Harris helped the softball program reach new heights.

Birmingham-Southern ended its season Sunday with the best record in school history.

Birmingham-Southern, ranked No. 17 nationally, swept a doubleheader from Hendrix College to finish the season 32-5 for an .865 winning percentage.

Harris, a 2006 graduate of New Hope High School, contributed to that success as a junior pitcher and third baseman.

Recycling takes hold across area

Curbside recycling is slowly becoming a reality across the Golden Triangle, but it’s taking shape in different ways.

Weekend burglaries keep police busy

Columbus police had their hands full this weekend with a string of car burglaries, almost all of which involved breaking out the glass of the cars to gain entry.

Details released in ‘Operation Spring Cleaning’ drug roundup

Authorities have released the addresses of more than a dozen suspects apprehended during a drug roundup. During last week’s “Operation Spring Cleaning” — a joint operation conducted between the Columbus Lowndes Metro Narctoics Unit, the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Mississippi Department of Corrections and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics — police nabbed several “known drug dealers.” The operation followed a 10-month investigation during which several undercover drug purchases were made.

MUW grad tapped new state law librarian

JACKSON — Attorney Amanda Tyre Watson has been selected to be the state law librarian by the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Watson will become acting librarian May 4 as she awaits confirmation by the state Legislature. The position is called for by the state constitution.