Articles by Jason Browne
Committee strikes names from Clay County ballot
Two familiar names were struck from the ballot Tuesday by the Clay County Democratic Executive Committee.
Starkville man arrested with stolen gun
An 18-year-old Starkville man was arrested Monday for possession of a firearm stolen during a burglary.
Non-profit offers testing incentive to West Oktibbeha students
A Maylong e-reader and tablet computer are on the line for the West Oktibbeha Elementary third-through-sixth graders who earns the high score on upcoming Mississippi Curriculum Tests.
Oktibbeha County road manager eyes bridge repairs
Now is the time to fix several ailing bridges according, to Oktibbeha County’s road manager. Victor Collins informed the Board of Supervisors Monday that 10-15 county bridges are in need of repair while the weather is dry.
Oktibbeha Sheriff’s Office seeks permission for gun trade
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office is upgrading its firepower. The department recently netted 23 new fourth-generation .40-caliber Glock pistols without spending a dime by trading 23 first-generation Glock service pistols along with 36 seized guns to Gold N Gun of Grenada.
Starkville officials lobby in Washington
Starkville’s mayor and electric department head spent the first half of the week in Washington trying to keep power rates down.
Oktibbeha holds off on plan to change county addresses
County residents will have to wait a little longer before receiving their new addresses.
Starkville aldermen spar over city committees
Ward 5 Alderman Jeremiah Dumas is celebrating the veto of a motion he endorsed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Starkville Board of Aldermen.
More candidates beat deadline for Lowndes races
The final round of qualifiers to beat the March 1 deadline runs the gamut of offices in Lowndes County.
Starkville considers changes to sidewalk rules
The evolution of Starkville’s sidewalk ordinance was revealed Tuesday, but the debate will go on.
During a public hearing during the Starkville Board of Aldermen’s first March meeting, Ward 5 Alderman Jeremiah Dumas laid out a number of proposed changes and variance contingencies which would excuse developers from installing sidewalks in front of new buildings.
New candidates emerge for Oktibbeha races
A slew of new candidates have emerged in the final days and hours of qualifying for county elections.
Newspaper’s current, former owner qualify for county elections
The man behind The Packet wants a spot on the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, and the paper’s new co-owner is running for circuit clerk.
Starkville’s State Theater gets new life
This isn’t your old State Theater. The latest reincarnation of Starkville’s utilitarian Main Street theater, slated to open later this week, includes the familiar bar and music fare supplemented by 35 flat-screen televisions, cigars, cheesecake, chicken wings, wine and the kids from Jersey Shore.
After-hours dumping, undocumented payments alleged cause of Pratt suspension
After-hours dumping and undocumented payment are allegedly behind the suspension of Columbus’ Public Works director and the firing of another employee.
Suspended Columbus police officer runs for sheriff
A suspended Columbus Police Department officer qualified to run for sheriff Thursday.
Lowndes justice court judge qualifies for sheriff
The crowded field of qualifiers for the Lowndes County Sheriff’s race has another name.
Council suspends public works director, police officers; city worker fired
One city employee was fired and three others, including Public Works Director Mike Pratt and two police officers, were suspended Tuesday during a special meeting of the Columbus City Council.
Lowndes assistant superintendent to run for top schools post
A Lowndes County School District assistant superintendent anno-unced her intent to run for superintendent today, but current Superintendent Mike Halford said he remains undecided on his future
Lowndes woman dies of injuries in Military Road car fire
A Lowndes County woman burned over 40 percent of her body Feb. 12 in a car fire succumbed to her injuries Friday.
