Articles by Jason Browne
Supervisor angles for money for rural parks
Lowndes County District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks was hoping to prove a point in opposing a resolution Wednesday, but his protest didn’t go far.
Selectmen cut own salaries, revive holiday pay
Meeting for the fourth time in December, West Point’s Board of Selectmen made an estimated $70,000 worth of cuts toward resolving a deficit estimated between $600,000-$700,000 Wednesday.
Columbus firefighter granted appeal of firing
Terminated city firefighter Mitchell Banks was granted his request for an investigation Tuesday by the Columbus Civil Service Commission, but just barely.
Official: Security changes ‘behind the scenes’
The Golden Triangle Regional Airport has stepped up its security along with airports nationwide, but the airport’s director said travelers won’t notice.
Community support saves local club
It looks like the Boys and Girls Club of Columbus is going to make it.
Laying the groundwork: New school on schedule to welcome students in January 2011
Construction on Columbus Municipal School District’s new middle school has lost six weeks worth of progress.
Adopted families receive holiday gifts
It’s not exactly a Christmas miracle, but in tough times the United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program qualifies as a Christmas success.
Local soldiers eye troop surge with caution
As the U.S. prepares to deploy an additional 30,000 troops to the war in Afghanistan, the eyes of local veterans and active duty military are watching.
Hundreds turn out for ‘Tea Party’ in Starkville
The Tea Party movement stopped in Starkville Saturday to spread the doctrine of non-partisan conservatism.
School districts prepare for funding cuts
The joint legislative budget committee on Tuesday recommended cutting an additional $36.6 million from the Mississippi Adequate Education Program in the coming year, but local school districts say they were expecting the move — and preparing for deeper cuts.
Legislators consider bill allowing charter schools
Dissatisfaction over educational progress has some Mississippi legislators looking in new directions.
District beats United Way goal
The Columbus/Lowndes United Way is $73,500 closer to its goal, thanks to the Columbus Municipal School District.
Jordan leaves city school board for job in Jackson
The Columbus Municipal School District bid farewell to 10-year school board veteran Julie Jordan Monday night during its December meeting.
Task force focuses on university graduation rates
As the Mississippi Department of Education attempts to put its K-12 schools on equal footing with the rest of the nation through accountability standards, another education group has its eye on doing the same for college degrees.
Man to be charged with leash law violation
A Columbus man will be summoned by police to appear in municipal court for allegedly allowing his dogs to roam unleashed on 10th Street North.
Charity without borders: Immanuel students tackle charity projects helping those both home and abroad
As Christmas approaches, students at Immanuel Center for Christian Education are thinking outside the boundaries of their school to those in need.
LCSD approves $3M in construction bonds
New lids are forthcoming for Lowndes County schools.
The Lowndes County School District approved the issuance of $3 million in school construction bonds Friday to repair or warranty every roof in the district.
Time to give: Holiday charity programs still need help
Today is the final day to participate in one Christmas charity, and the deadline for others is approaching.
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree will stop accepting gifts at 8 tonight at its location in Leigh Mall. Capt. Bert Lind, a 10-year veteran of the Salvation Army, reports the number of children submitted for assistance jumped from 340 in 2008 to 600 this year.
West Point again delays budget cuts
WEST POINT — For the second time in three days, the West Point Board of Selectmen put off budget cuts aimed at balancing the city’s books.
