Articles by Garthia Elena Burnett
Omnova moves on with replacement workers
The Omnova strike, which has dragged on for the better part of a year, could end with the strikers walking away from the company many of them have worked for their entire adult lives.
New bank branch, car wash headed to Highway 45 in Columbus
Bancorp South on Highway 45 North in Columbus is moving to a new location this fall.
Bill targeting uninsured motorists sent to governor
Lawmakers are targeting the 28 percent of Mississippi motorists who are uninsured.
Saturday party in Williams’ honor supports, celebrates arts
The Tennessee Williams centennial celebration continues Saturday with a gala and auction/birthday party at the Rosenzweig Arts Center in downtown Columbus.
Saturday party in Williams’ honor supports, celebrates arts
The Tennessee Williams centennial celebration continues Saturday with a gala and auction/birthday party at the Rosenzweig Arts Center in downtown Columbus.
With humor, ‘serious stuff,’ Williams’ world comes to life
Even in his early career, Tennessee Williams tackled timeless issues plaguing individuals and society.
With humor, ‘serious stuff,’ Williams’ world comes to life
Even in his early career, Tennessee Williams tackled timeless issues plaguing individuals and society.
Columbus woman followed Tennessee Williams since the first act
Ann Palmer, 92, of Columbus, was among a neighborhood group in Memphis, Tenn., to get a first glimpse at an amateur play by Tennessee Williams. It was the summer of 1935, just before Ann Palmer’s 16th birthday. Tennessee Williams, then about 25, was in town visiting his grandparents.
Columbus woman followed Tennessee Williams since the first act
Ann Palmer, 92, of Columbus, was among a neighborhood group in Memphis, Tenn., to get a first glimpse at an amateur play by Tennessee Williams. It was the summer of 1935, just before Ann Palmer’s 16th birthday. Tennessee Williams, then about 25, was in town visiting his grandparents.
Public hearing on Lowndes redistricting set
Residents get the chance to weigh in on the redistricting plan approved by Lowndes County supervisors last week.
The earlier, the better: Bill explores age change for kindergarten students
An extra two months can mean a lot when you’re 5. Currently in Mississippi, children must be 5 by Sept. 1 to enter kindergarten in the fall. Recently passed legislation could push that date back to July 1, as early as the 2013-14 school year.
Big Band Theory brings rich music of simpler times to Tennessee Williams celebration
Do you long for the robust sound of the old-school big band? Or perhaps you’ve never heard the rich textures, strong melodies and varying dynamics of a large dance or jazz band.
Big Band Theory brings rich music of simpler times to Tennessee Williams celebration
Do you long for the robust sound of the old-school big band? Or perhaps you’ve never heard the rich textures, strong melodies and varying dynamics of a large dance or jazz band.
Caledonia man the biggest loser for Lowndes Shrinkdown
It started with a personal goal: Get 50 pounds lighter, regain some energy. Mike Chandler, 47, never expected to win the 2011 Lowndes County Shrinkdown challenge.
Courthouse facelift in full swing
Deputy clerks plug away on computers, packing small boxes in their free moments. Meanwhile, it still is a public office, with customers coming in sporadically.
Lowndes circuit clerk’s office partially closed Friday
The Lowndes County Circuit Clerk’s office, on the second floor of the Lowndes County Courthouse, will be open only for minimal business and emergencies on Friday.
County borrows $1 million for Columbus soccer complex
Lowndes County plans to borrow an additional $1 million to fund a downtown Columbus soccer complex.
Lowndes to repave road to chemical plant
A long-neglected county road is on tap for repaving this year.
Family members scramble to hear from loved ones in Japan quake
Will Pieschel was at his office in downtown Tokyo Friday afternoon when the building began to shake. Pieschel had ridden out earthquakes before; he was used to it. Each employee at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a consulting firm, has an earthquake kit nearby — water, a power bar, helmet and, in the event they get trapped under rubble, a whistle to signal for help.
Tuesday Supervisor meeting could close a chapter on redistricting
Lowndes County could put an end to the redistricting controversy on Tuesday. Supervisors plan to vote on proposed plans at their regular meeting on that day.
