No recent crime seen at Propst Park, but worries remain

While no crime has been reported within Propst Park in the recent past, some are careful not to linger after games are over.

Entrepreneurial camp turns students into business owners

For four hours Saturday, a group of Mississippi high school students became business owners.

Series of shootings and fires linked to recent murder

The Columbus Police Department is investigating several shootings and arson attempts which are believed to be connected to the murder of Deanthony Jones.

Sexual assault frequently not reported to law enforcement

Sexual assault is dangerously common on college campuses, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), a national anti-sexual assault organization.

It’s also commonly underreported.

Experts, student discuss how schools handle sexual assault allegations

Every year across the country, teenagers leave their homes to carve out a place for themselves at a university.

On campus, they immerse themselves in college life, trusting friends and school administrators with their safety.

Some in community show support for ousted basketball coach

Supporters of a former Columbus High basketball coach are urging the public to attend Monday’s meeting of the Columbus Municipal School District’s Board of Trustees, but school officials say the coach was given multiple opportunities to sign an offered contract.

Stories in art: New Columbus resident uses art, music in love of African-American history

Going through Bess Daniels’ north Columbus apartment is like a who’s who of African-American history and art. The Georgia native moved to Columbus two months ago and has already filled her new home with art works from around the world, many of which demonstrate her love of world culture and black history.

Man accused of burning woman

A Missouri man is facing aggravated assault charges after allegedly setting his girlfriend on fire.

Clinkscales to be reprimanded for judicial misconduct

Nicole Clinkscales, a former Columbus municipal judge, will be publicly reprimanded for multiple acts of judicial misconduct during her time on the bench from 2010 to 2015.

Exchange Club convention to be held in Columbus this weekend

Members from 27 Mississippi Exchange Clubs will be in Columbus this weekend for the 96th Annual Mississippi District Exchange Convention.

Police search for murder suspect

The Columbus Police Department has named a suspect in a Tuesday night shooting death.

Monroe Co. sued over deputy-involved shooting death

The daughters of a man shot and killed during a raid by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies last fall have filed a federal lawsuit against Monroe County.

CREATE to hold career expo for area eighth graders

Mike Clayborne, president of the CREATE Foundation, spoke Tuesday to members of the Columbus Rotary Club about a career expo which the foundation is helping put together for eighth grade students in northern Mississippi, including the Golden Triangle.

Suspicious powder on mailbox found to be cinnamon

A north Columbus street was barricaded for about 45 minutes Monday after a resident discovered a suspicious powdery substance on her mailbox.

Funding leads to fewer MSMS students next year

Enrollment at Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is the lowest it has been in years, despite an increase in the number applicants.

City talks mistakes made in aftermath of Ball shooting

The public information officer for the city of Columbus spoke Wednesday about what the city did wrong in the aftermath of the Ricky Ball shooting and what reforms the city has made since.

Island Paddle Fest set for Saturday

The Island Paddle Fest will be held at the Columbus Riverwalk in downtown Columbus Saturday.

3 arrested in Hwy. 45 robbery case

Authorities have arrested three men accused of robbing a Highway 45 North convenience store last month.

Man sentenced to 5 years after Lowndes Co. DUI

A Florida man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty in Lowndes County to aggravated driving under the influence.

NMMC holds grand opening of new helicopter transport base in Starkville

North Mississippi Medical Center on Wednesday held the grand opening of its new helicopter base at the George M. Bryan Airport in Starkville.