‘An American perspective’: MSU displays 19th century cannon outside Grant Library

Duffy Neubauer, the curator of the Starkville Civil War Arsenal and a self-proclaimed “cannon guy,” was cleaning the barrel of a Model 1841 “6-pounder” cannon in December when he came across something he didn’t expect.

CPD arrests suspects in separate shootings

Two Columbus men face aggravated assault charges after investigators connected them to two unrelated shootings in the city earlier this year.

Renovations to Turner Hall bring Demonstration School ‘back to life’

From 1985-1995, Alma Turner spent part of nearly every week day in her office at the Demonstration School on Mississippi University for Women’s campus.

On Friday, she was back, standing outside the office looking at the wall where her portrait now hangs, welcoming visitors to the newly renovated Turner Hall.

Local police hone new strategies for responding to active shooters

When Columbus police Sgt. Brian Jenkins first became a law enforcement officer in 2006, one of the first courses he took was how to respond in an active shooter situation.

Since then, the way officers have been trained to respond has changed, especially after major mass shooting events have alerted law enforcement to tactics that no longer work, he said.

CPD investigating two shootings

Investigators with Columbus Police Department are searching for a suspect or suspects in two Wednesday night shootings that may be related.

Powerball, Mega Millions tickets go on sale Thursday

People throughout Mississippi can try their luck at massive jackpot games like the Powerball and Mega Millions for the first time Thursday, starting at 3 a.m.

Private probation firms cash in on monitoring offenders

Whenever Lowndes County Justice Court Judge Ron Cooke imposes a fine on someone, he always asks them, “How much can you afford to pay?”

Council to discuss hiring assistant chief, head of criminal investigations

Columbus City Council is expected to hire an assistant chief and head of criminal investigations for the police department during this evening’s meeting, scheduled to begin at 5 in the Municipal Complex.

Monday Profile: Baptist’s tumor registrar collects data on cancer patients, helps doctors come up with plans of care

Maxine Glenn Morgan knows every cancer patient who has visited Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle since 2006, though most of them have never met her.

Elm Lake, three other neighborhoods to get fiber optic internet

C Spire has chosen the first four areas of Lowndes County and Columbus to lay fiber optic infrastructure and begin the process of bringing gigabit internet service to the county.

Dorothy comes to Columbus: CMSD holds red carpet for the premiere of student-made ‘The Wonder Grove Wizard of Oz’

It’s not often that Malco Cinema in Columbus hosts the stars and designers of the movies it shows.

But when a limousine pulled up in front of the theater and expelled a crowd of students, their family members and faculty from Columbus Municipal School District just after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, that’s exactly what happened.

Events, volunteer efforts planned in honor of MLK

For the last seven or eight years, Christine Jackson has spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day — traditionally a day off from work for many around the country — out in the community serving as a volunteer.

Columbus warming shelter to open this weekend

Columbus’ new warming shelter will open this weekend when temperatures are expected to drop as low as 28 degrees.

Higgins looks forward to working with new state administration

Golden Triangle LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins said he has high hopes for the future of economic development in the Golden Triangle, updating Columbus Rotarians Tuesday on prospective projects and a political change at Mississippi Development Authority.

Hawkins starts sheriff term with personnel changes

Newly-elected Sheriff Eddie Hawkins is settling into his new position at Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and has already started planning his changes — starting with switching around personnel.

Storm recovery projects making progress on Northside

It’s been almost a year since Greg Mixon got to go home to his house on Seventh Avenue North.

The house, which had been in his family for decades and belonged to his mother before him, was destroyed beyond repair in the February 2019 tornado that roared through central and northeast Columbus.

New Year, ‘new me’: Local fitness experts address unrealistic goals, fears that keep people from getting in shape

Salem Gibson knows just how hard it can be for people to achieve their fitness goals — and how intimidating it can be for them to walk into a gym for the first time.

Hull considers major renovations to Leigh Mall

The new owners of Leigh Mall say they hope to have a plan in a place for the property by late February — a plan which may include major upgrades and renovations.

2019: Columbus’ year in review

Much of the news in Columbus and Lowndes County was dominated by effects of a devastating EF-3 tornado that touched down in the city in February, resulting in millions of dollars of damage.

Area cities grapple with regulating food trucks

In the month since Taco Amigo opened in Columbus, it has been bouncing from parking lot to parking lot and business to business serving tacos, enchiladas, tamales and other Mexican cuisine out of a truck.