Articles by Isabelle Altman
The rise of B.T.: Reporter remembers humble beginnings for now 40-foot cypress
The most memorable birthday present I ever got was a Christmas tree.
Christmas away from home
Emergencies don’t always take Christmas off, which means the people whose job it is to respond to those emergencies can’t either.
River roundup: Columbus firefighters rescue cattle from Tombigbee
First responders with Columbus Fire and Rescue embarked on an unusual rescue operation Thursday night after getting a call shortly after 5 p.m. that three cows were stuck in the mud of the Tombigbee River off Laws Shoals Road.
Holidays brightened for local inmates
Any other Christmas, 19-year-old Garrett Taylor would be at his parents’ home in Columbus.
Stolen CPD firearm recovered at domestic call
A service weapon allegedly stolen from the home of a former Columbus police officer is now in the custody of the Columbus Police Department, according to Assistant Chief Fred Shelton.
CPD gets grant for DUI checkpoints
Columbus Police Department has received a $7,500 grant to fund DUI checkpoints throughout the city over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Southern Cross line expected to have $1B impact
The wind energy transmission line Southern Cross Transmission Company representatives hope to build across north Mississippi would have a $1.05 billion direct economic impact in the state over 30 years, according to an independent economic analysis the company commissioned on its own behalf.
Communities donate food for those in need, first responders
For the 100th straight year, members of First United Methodist Church of Columbus have brought canned goods and monetary donations for the church’s annual White Christmas celebration.
Staying healthy during the holidays
The way to stay healthy during the holidays isn’t so much to avoid fattening foods as it is focusing on a healthy lifestyle, local experts agree.
Local agencies help residents stay warm
About 300 Columbus residences have their power cut off each month, including months when it’s cold outside.
CLW says ‘yes’ to primary care clinic
More than 80 employees with Columbus Light and Water will have access to a Baptist Medical Group-backed primary care clinic after the utility’s board on Thursday approved a one-year contract to participate.
City seeks cell reimbursement from Turner
The City of Columbus and Mayor Robert Smith are claiming Ward 4 Councilman Marty Turner’s use of a city cellphone was a gross misuse of city property and are demanding Turner refund the city for the data overage charges accumulated.
Mental health experts: Depression can worsen during holiday season
Amid shopping, holiday parties and spending Christmas morning unwrapping gifts with loved ones, cheerful holiday-goers shouldn’t forget that, for those suffering from depressive symptoms, the holidays can be an extremely lonely time.
Lowndes Circuit Court sentences handed down
Mario Pachecazno Buenrostro, 44, is currently in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after pleading guilty in the Lowndes County Circuit Court to one count of fondling.
Another teen in custody for alleged pizza robberies
Officers with the Columbus Police Department arrested another suspect Friday in connection to the robberies of several pizza delivery men last week.
One dead in Noxubee Co. shooting
One man is dead and another in custody following a fatal shooting in Noxubee County.
Officers: Citizen complaints part of the job
For law enforcement agents, each day comes with countless interactions with citizens.
Teens nabbed in armed robberies of pizza deliverers
Officers with the Columbus Police Department have arrested three local teenagers in connection with a string of armed robberies of pizza delivery drivers over the last week.
Suspected arsonist ring wreaks havoc in region
When Billy Scott woke up on Nov. 5, 2015, he had multiple missed calls and messages telling him West Point Stockyard was in flames.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
June 29, 2025
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