UPDATE: Authorities searching for Lowndes County woman

UPDATE: Lowndes County Chief Deputy Greg Wright said Tuesday afternoon that a detective made contact with Lowndes County woman, Gloria Jean Davidson, 24. Wright said “everything appears to be fine,” and the detective who made contact is confident she will be going home soon.

Howard explains release of CPD suspect

Lowndes County Sheriff Butch Howard wanted to clear up any confusion with the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors regarding the release of a shooting suspect earlier this month.

Lowndes County supervisors ponder 911 readdressing

According to District 4 Supervisor Jeff Smith, there are times when emergency response units have difficulty finding the correct address to respond to 911 calls.

The quick fix is an ordinance similar to the one the Oktibbeha County board of supervisors passed.

Video of Creekstone robbery

The Commercial Dispatch obtained video footage of the armed robbery that occurred earlier this week at Creekstone Chevron.

Lake Cormorant surprises New Hope

The New Hope High School football team’s defense spent much of Friday night on the field, and the offense struggled to get in a groove.

That combination spelled doom for New Hope in a 15-12 loss to Lake Cormorant in a Class 5A, Region 1 game at Trojan Field.

Candidates tout experience, new ideas at voter forum

Local candidates had their chance to sway voters to their side before the Nov. 8 election arrives.

Candidates in nearly every local race attended the Columbus-Lowndes League of Voters political forum Thursday at the Columbus Municipal Complex, while interested residents listened for the one thing that could sway them to one side or the other.

Police respond to Stabbing at North Browder Street apartments

Columbus police arrested and charged a Columbus woman Wednesday after police believe she stabbed a man with whom she is in a “dating relationship.”

Supes expected to fill E-911 board vacancy Friday

Lowndes County supervisors are expected to fill a vacancy on the Columbus-Lowndes County E-911 board this week. According to Sheri Fancher, E-911 director, the choice will be made at the supervisors’ Friday meeting.

Committee plans to present police chief picks to council Tuesday

The city of Columbus is closer to selecting the next police chief. The citizen search committee met Wednesday to narrow the field of applicants to five. The committee will present those recommendations on who should be heavily considered for the permanent police chief to the Columbus City Council.

Joseph St. John resigns from E911 board

Former Columbus Police Chief Joseph St. John has resigned from the Columbus-Lowndes E911 board.

Lowndes E911 Director Sheri Fancher confirmed that St. John resigned Sunday via email.Former Columbus Police Chief Joseph St. John has resigned from the Columbus-Lowndes E911 board.

Lowndes E911 Director Sheri Fancher confirmed that St. John resigned Sunday via email.

Two in custody after Creekstone robbery

Two Aberdeen men were arrested in Monroe County after fleeing north on Highway 45 from the scene of an armed robbery at Creekstone Chevron in Columbus Tuesday afternoon.

Police arrest man accused of statutory rape

Demarcus Antwon Swanigan, 20, of 1905 14th Ave. N. in Columbus, was arrested Monday after being accused of statutory rape.

One man charged in Noxubee County shooting

MACON — Noxubee County sheriff’s deputies arrested James “Seymore” Dooley, 22, of 962 Cedar Creek Road in Macon, on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Chief Deputy Terry Grassaree said.

Local businesses report increase in sale of guns and alarm systems

A not-so-friendly side of “The Friendly City” has reared its ugly head recently, and residents are taking precautions to preserve their safety. On the heels of the recent violent crimes in Columbus, local security and alarm system businesses and pawn shops report an increase in calls about personal protection.

Shots fired near nursing home in Columbus

Multiple gunshots were fired Friday afternoon near Trinity Personal Care Center, the Columbus Police Department said.

Potts Camp ruins Immanuel Christian’s Homecoming

STEENS — The Potts Camp High School football team made Immanuel Christian’s Homecoming game one to forget Friday night with a 35-0 victory.

Potts Camp (5-3), a Class 2A Mississippi High School Activities Association member, stymied Immanuel Christian (1-6), holding the Rams to 109 yards.

Saturday Profile: Kevin Fitzpatrick, 911 operator, deals with the stress of emergency situations

They are the voices with no names, heard on police scanners at all hours of the day and night.

Serving as the bridge between victim and responder, they relay the very important information to police, firefighters or ambulance personnel.

Medical situation, lack of room at jail results in release of shooting suspect

Columbus police took James Demont Douglas, 30, into custody late Wednesday night after an incident involving a single gunshot fired, but Douglas was released a short time later because of complications over where he would stay overnight.

District attorney candidates plead their case

Forrest Allgood’s challenger in the November election, Steve Wallace, criticized the operation of the district attorney’s office, during a Thursday talk at a Columbus Exchange Club meeting.

A perfect match: Kindergartners develop real friendships with senior citizens

Every other Tuesday, 6-year-old Catherine Gulan visits her best friend. They sit and talk and perhaps sing or work on crafts projects. And it’s always a bittersweet goodbye, after just an hour at play.