Articles by Jason Browne
West Point Mayor vetoes terminations
WEST POINT — The West Point Board of Selectman voted to fire the city’s chief administrative officer and electric department superintendent, Tuesday night.
Navistar Defense poised for another round of layoffs
WEST POINT — Navistar Defense in West Point is expecting layoffs at the end of the month and more by the end of the year, but North Mississippi’s federal representative is trying to minimize those losses.
Lowndes County schools’ central office to get $800K makeover
he Lowndes County School District Central Office building is getting a facelift.
Group focuses on community, youth, crime prevention
A community taskforce formed in June with the overall goal of addressing violent crime in Columbus and Lowndes County is refining its focus.
Columbus police seek suspects in Thursday robbery
Columbus police are seeking two men in connection with an armed robbery Thursday night at Mike’s Lounge on Alabama Street.
Computer ‘glitch’ affects Columbus Police Department
A server crash has sent the Columbus Police Department back to the old school, but Chief Joseph St. John says it won’t affect protection or enforcement.
West Point man killed in motorcycle wreck
The Golden Triangle’s second motorcycle fatality in just over a week happened Friday on Highway 50 in Clay County.
Brigham settles into interim job at MUW
An outsider witnessing Allegra Brigham at work Thursday at Mississippi University for Women might believe she’s been president of the school for years, yet she’s only held the interim title for a week.
Pickup truck fire shuts down Highway 82
A truck fire in Lowndes County held up traffic Sunday on Highway 82 West.
Monroe County man dies in wreck near CAFB
A Monroe County man is among four fatalities in the state over the three-day Fourth of July weekend.
Alleged Columbus shoe store robber nabbed in Nevada
A Nevada man suspected of robbing Burlington Shoes in Columbus Thursday was apprehended Monday thanks to his own lapse in judgment.
West Point board OKs budget
WEST POINT — West Point’s Board of Selectmen waited until the last day to vote on the city’s 2011 budget, but Ward 5 Selectman Jasper Pittman says it was necessary.
OPERATION STREET HEAT: Joint effort leads to 27 arrests, with most during Wednesday sweep
Local law enforcement agencies joined forces to arrest 27 suspected drug offenders in Columbus and Lowndes County.
Columbus school district’s 2010-2011 budget down $6 million
The 2010-2011 Columbus Municipal School District budget is $6 million lighter than last year’s budget, yet still came in almost $1 million under expenditures, officials said Tuesday at a public hearing.
Lender advocates: Education key to responsible lending
In the face of several current and pending moratoriums on payday lenders in the Golden Triangle and statewide, advocate groups are speaking up on behalf of check-cashing services.
Edmonds tries to move on, but won’t forget
More than a year removed from the not-guilty verdict which restored his life, Tyler Edmonds is still searching for peace.
Brigham readies to turn focus to MUW
Allegra Brigham isn’t interested in simply holding the door open for Mississippi University for Women’s next president. Nor will she be safely sheltered in her office contentedly crunching numbers while the faculty deals with students.
Columbus Action Network hosts violence awareness event
The Columbus Chapter of the National Action Network continues its campaign against violence this weekend.
Exchange Club passes out $8,540 to nonprofits
The Columbus Exchange Club saw the culmination of a year’s worth of fundraising Thursday as it passed out more than $8,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
June 29, 2025
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