Articles by Jason Browne
Biofuel company to locate in Columbus (video)
JACKSON — Columbus is first in line to receive one of three renewable biofuel production plants in Mississippi. Governor Haley Barbour announced Thursday KiOR of Houston, Texas, has agreed to invest $500 million to build three facilities in Mississippi and create an estimated 1,000 jobs.
How much is that doggie in the window? Humane Society opens new location on Main Street
Cute puppies and kitties can’t tug heart strings if nobody sees them, so the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society is putting the cuteness on display on Main Street.
Columbus state senator says Coast booming (video)
State Sen. Terry Brown, R-Columbus, visited the Columbus Rotary Club Tuesday to share a little optimism, some pessimism and a lot of uncertainty.
Positive intervention
Parents and teachers tend to believe students know how to act by the time they reach school age and if they’re being “bad” it’s because they choose to be. Not so, says a professional development service from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Selectmen question municipal court operations
After months of discussion, West Point’s city judge appeared before the Board of Selectmen Thursday during a special called meeting to address concerns about the current municipal court probation system.
School nurse sees outreach as most important part of job
Katie Elliott doesn’t match any antiquated visions of a school nurse.
She’s doesn’t sit in her office all day feeding sneezy children tiny paper cups of cough syrup or dabbing scrapes with cotton balls dipped in hydrogen peroxide. In fact, she doesn’t spend much time in her office at all.
Citizens, lawmakers call for fairness in redistricting
The “Magical Mystery Map Tour” made stops in Starkville and Columbus Saturday, drawing citizens and legislators alike.
Area districts tout improvement on test scores
School districts around the Golden Triangle are touting their improvements today following the release of 2009-2010 accountability testing results.
MUW wants to expand learning center (video)
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker hadn’t dropped in on his namesake center at Mississippi University for Women in a couple of years, so he swung through Thursday to catch up.
MUW last in line for president searches
True to his word, state Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Hank Bounds is not rushing the process to find a permanent president for Mississippi University for Women.
Enrollment rises at public schools, falls at most private academies
Around the Golden Triangle, enrollment at public schools is up, while some private schools have experienced a decrease.
Columbus High tech center leading state
The top high school computer graphics program in the state isn’t located at the Mississippi School for the Arts in Brookhaven. It’s right here in Columbus.
Ruben’s has history of bouncing back
When Ruben Prescott first pitched the idea of opening a restaurant to his wife, Helen, she wasn’t too crazy about it. But after 55 years in business as a Columbus staple, she admits it wasn’t a half bad idea.
Veto stands; West Point employees keep jobs
The West Point Board of Selectmen held fast to its votes Tuesday in a second attempt to fire the city administrator and electric superintendent.
School rallies around family of slain father
Parents and faculty at Immanuel Center for Christian Education are rallying around the family of a Columbus man killed by an alleged drunk driver.
Disease outbreak traced to business
An outbreak of Legionnaires disease has been investigated at a Starkville business.
Caney Fork owner: Restaurant may return
The president of Caney Fork Restaurants says the Columbus location may return.
Schools awarded for involving students in bypass studies
Two Columbus Municipal School District schools were recognized by the Federal Highway Administration Monday for “exceptional human environment stewardship.”
Local school makes the grade on SATs
Annunciation Catholic School has quietly been putting up some impressive numbers for years. But we’re not talking sports statistics. These are SAT scores.
