Armed men rob Lowndes Co. gas station

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects following an armed robbery today at Stateline Fuel Center.

CL&W laying sewer lines at Riverwalk

Columbus Light & Water is laying a new sewer pipeline at Riverside Park near the start of the Columbus Riverwalk.

UMMC unveils Columbus-based helicopter

The University of Mississippi Medical Center on Thursday unveiled its newest transport helicopter — AirCare 3 — at Airbus Helicopters in Columbus.

Lowndes man files suit against sheriff’s office

A friend of a suspected murder victim from New Hope has filed a federal lawsuit against the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, claiming that authorities arrested him in retaliation for going to the FBI about the alleged murder.

Soccer tourney expected to equal $2M economic impact

The estimated economic impact in Columbus from the state’s largest soccer tournament being held here last weekend is estimated at more than $2 million, according to Nancy Carpenter, executive director of the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Columbus’ ditch of despair

“I’m behind Chili’s.”

As soon as Donald Barksdale hears these words, he knows exactly what has happened.

Database organizes plots, people in Friendship Cemetery

For anyone who needs to find a grave in Friendship Cemetery, Mike Anderson — and his newly organized online database of Friendship Cemetery grave sites — can help them find it.

Third suspect arrested in Sprint Mart shooting

The Columbus Police Department arrested a third suspect allegedly involved in the April 30 Sprint Mart shooting.

Columbus to host state’s biggest soccer tournament

The state’s largest soccer tournament will kick off in Columbus this weekend.

MSMS students to celebrate Eighth of May anniversary

One hundred fifty years ago this month, local African Americans gathered in celebration of the anniversary of the day Union soldiers arrived in Columbus from Alabama, ushering in an era of freedom for former slaves.

Mother’s Day Pitch

Ninety-seven-year-old Dixie “Dee Dee” Walker has been going to Mississippi State baseball games since she was in 10th grade and Dudy Noble himself coached the team.

Market Street Festival begins Friday

Thousands are expected to turn out for the annual Market Street Festival in downtown Columbus this weekend.

Day of Prayer is Thursday

Hundreds of people are expected to gather Thursday at the Lowndes County Courthouse in honor of National Day of Prayer.

Mother’s Day luncheon takes place Thursday

Mothers throughout Columbus are invited to a special Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Sim Scott Community Center at noon Thursday.

State cuts funding to county jails

The Mississippi Department of Corrections has changed policies for state prisoners which could affect local jails in counties around the state.

Area high school students earn national scholarships

Three local high school seniors have been be awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship.

Volunteer Appreciation Day to honor youth

Volunteer Columbus will host Volunteer Appreciation Day for young people from Lowndes, Noxubee and Monroe counties at the John C. Stennis Lock & Dam in Columbus on Saturday.

Local students learn about legal rights

Local defense attorneys spoke to roughly 120 high school students Wednesday about their Miranda rights, along with what to do — and what they’re legally not allowed to do — when in police custody.

Colom: Violent offenders are a priority

Scott Colom spoke to the Columbus Rotary Club on Tuesday about his intention to prioritize prosecuting violent crime during his tenure as district attorney for Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Noxubee and Clay counties.

Columbus forensic team one of few local labs in Miss.

When Austin Shepherd began working at the Columbus Police Department’s forensic lab, he ran it out of the back of a 1984 Buick.