Sam Lathrop drops out of consideration for Columbus police chief

Sam Lathrop, one of the five finalists for the Columbus police chief position, withdrew from consideration last week.

Chancery clerk candidates Younger Neese, Robinson pitch ideas at Exchange Club

As the Lowndes County Chancery Clerk election comes down to the wire, both candidates made a fourth-quarter throw in an attempt to gain a few more votes.

Severstal civil suit headed to circuit court

Severstal is in another lawsuit.

Noxubee County relies on passing game to roll past Caledonia

MACON — The Noxubee County High School football team sent a message to close the season.

One week after losing 14-12 to Louisville in the C Spire Wireless “Bright Lights Football” regionally televised game, the Noxubee County trounced Class 4A, Region 4 rival Caledonia 36-7 Friday night.

The search for a chief: Robert Spinks

He refers to himself as the “fix-it guy” for small police departments.

UPDATE: Two die in three-vehicle wreck

A West Point man was one of the victims involved in the fatal wreck Friday morning on Highway 50.

The search for a chief: Selvain McQueen

Selvain McQueen has received a lot of criticism as interim Columbus police chief, but he said he does get phone calls of praise and gratitude.

UPDATE: Highway 45 wreck results in fatality

A Wednesday night wreck on Highway 45 North resulted in one fatality, police said.

Councilmen express concern over police chief selection process and applicants

Ward 3 Councilman Charlie Box didn’t hold back any punches Tuesday afternoon during a special-called council meeting when the topic of the police chief search came up.

Box expressed his concerns and said he is “not happy” with the quality of candidates the council has to select from. He suggested the 21-person committee go back to the search and find more candidates to recommend.

The search for a chief: Sam Lathrop

After more than three decades of law enforcement experience under his belt, Sam Lathrop retired from the Beloit Police Department after disclosing information to the Beloit city manager regarding an intradepartmental relationship.

GTRA conducts emergency response drill

Don’t worry, Golden Triangle. It wasn’t a real emergency Tuesday morning at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. It was just a drill.

Teens lead police on high speed chase in stolen vehicle

Columbus police arrested and charged three juveniles for auto theft and burglary of a home after the juveniles led police on a high-speed highway chase Monday evening.

The search for a chief: Nathaniel Clark

Nathaniel Clark has been through the interview process before.

He was an applicant and one of the four finalists for the Columbus police chief position in 2007 when the council voted to appoint Joseph St. John.

Journalist Sebastian Junger shares his experience in an Afghan war zone

Best-selling author Sebastian Junger has an explanation why young males return from war and conflict and have a desire to go back.

The search for a chief: Curtis Brame

Curtis Brame, Nathaniel Clark, Sam Lathrop, Selvain McQueen and Robert Spinks.

Those are the five names circulating throughout the city of Columbus, the five recommendations in the heavily-discussed Columbus police chief search.

Prosecuting attorney candidates outline juvenile needs

Both have pertinent experience, but Lowndes County residents will have to decide whose experience matters more.

Two more arrested for YouTube video

Columbus police arrested and charged two more individuals they believe took part in a burglary that was posted to YouTube.

A look at the top five Police chief candidates

A quick Google search uncovers a lot of information about some of the five candidates recommended to the city by the search committee.

City amends alcohol ordinance

It came down to a tie, and Mayor Robert Smith broke it with a favorable vote.

Top five recommendations for police chief revealed at council meeting

The five applicants that the 21-person committee recommended as top candidates for the permanent police chief position were revealed Tuesday night during the Columbus City Council meeting.