Articles by Isabelle Altman
New Hope college student spends summer guiding safaris in South Africa
In the myriad of “What I Did This Summer” essays, not many students can say they had a warthog chase them up a tree in Africa.
CLCC holds annual luncheon at Lion Hills
More than 150 business and community representatives heard a year in review of the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and a short presentation on digital marketing at the Chamber’s annual luncheon Wednesday at Lion Hills.
Car suddenly catches fire on Highway 82
When Robert Parker heard a clunk and several thunking sounds coming from under his car — as though a part had come loose and thudded away on the highway behind him — he pulled the 2003 Nissan Maxima onto the shoulder and got out of the car only to see smoke coming from it.
Cumulus radio staying ‘live and local’
Cumulus Media’s Columbus branch, which provide radio broadcasts for the Golden Triangle, has moved to the heart of downtown.
United Blood Services issues emergency appeal for donations
United Blood Services has issued an emergency appeal for blood from donors of all types, particularly those with Rh negative types.
Police officers recount performing CPR on job
The call came in at 7:11 a.m. on June 25 from an address on Schoolhouse Road. Columbus dispatchers answering 911 heard a woman screaming and nothing else.
Couple arrested for sexual abuse of children
A Clay County couple has been arrested on charges related to the sexual abuse of children.
Southern Cross meets with citizens about proposed transmission line
Almost 200 people attended a three-hour public open house in West Point to have officials from energy company Southern Cross Transmission answer their questions about a proposed HDVC transmission line that may run through their property.
Over 25 arrested on drug-related charges
Local, state and federal authorities have apprehended more than 20 people in the Golden Triangle area over the last two days on drug-related charges.
Man arrested after attack at Palmer Home
A man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a staff house at Palmer Home for Children and attacking a staff member on the children’s home’s property at about 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Southside Blues Festival begins tonight
Columbus is invited to the 10th annual Southside Blues Festival at Townsend Park tonight, Friday and Saturday.
CPD officer involved in fight to go before city council
A Columbus police officer who allegedly got in an altercation with a citizen outside McDonald’s Wednesday will go before the city council on July 5.
Pickens Co. teacher faces more charges
A Pickens County, Alabama teacher previously charged with multiple counts of having sex with a student now faces an additional 16 charges.
CPD officer on paid leave after fight
A Columbus Police Department officer was involved in an altercation at the McDonald’s on Alabama Street at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Aldermen vote to lease two properties for SPD
Starkville aldermen approved a free donation of Louisville Street office space and a new Synergetics lease Tuesday after three aldermen originally blocking the Lynn Spruill-owned donation left the meeting early.
Aldermen approve industrial park bond notice
Starkville aldermen approved a bond intent notice Tuesday, which will secure funding to construct the county’s newest industrial park.
Miss. children improving, but not fast enough
Mississippi has ranked 50th in the nation for child well-being in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual Kids Count report.
Officer taken to hospital after punch from suspect
An officer with the Columbus Police Department was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Saturday with minor injuries after a suspect punched him.
Clinton out-paces Trump in local donations
By the end of the March, Hillary Clinton had far outpaced Donald Trump in direct campaign contributions both in the Golden Triangle and in Mississippi.
Three killed in Oktibbeha crash
Three people, including two teenagers, died after a van veered off Highway 12 and hit a tree in Oktibbeha County Thursday night.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
June 26, 2025
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