Articles by Jeff Clark
Columbus city council to take on sagging pants Tuesday
The Columbus City Council will consider on Tuesday a proposal from Ward 3 Councilman Charlie Box legislating “saggy” or below the waist pants.
Former youth leader’s sexual battery trial to begin Monday
Two Lowndes County men, one facing charges for child pornography and the other for sexual battery, are on the Monday docket for the May term
Airbase report: $262 million pumped into local economy in 2011
With higher sales tax numbers and lower employment figures already in place for Lowndes County and Columbus, the area received more positive economic news as the Columbus Air Force Base on Friday released its fiscal year 2011 economic impact report. The report was presented during a luncheon sponsored by the Base Community Council.
Columbus redistricting talks on hold until Tuesday’s council meeting
Redistricting talks Thursday continued, between members of the Columbus City Council and consultant Chris Watson of Oxford-based Bridge and Watson. Considering a 20 percent variance between the city’s highest populated ward — Ward 6 — and its least populated — Ward 4, Watson presented a proposed redistricting map, in which the variance would be cut to 9.5 percent.
March sales tax collections up throughout Golden Triangle
Consumer confidence may be on an upswing in the Golden Triangle as March sales tax figures show a steady increase from February and from 2011 numbers.
Clean-up tomorrow at East Columbus detention pond
An East Columbus eyesore will be getting a facelift, thanks to the family of the late Ward 2 Councilman Doug Mackay.
Organizers: Market Street numbers up over last year
Final figures are still being calculated, but organizers for the 17th Annual Market Street Festival — Columbus’ largest outdoor event — are projecting more than 36,000 people attended the weekend event. Main Street Columbus Executive Director Amber Brislin said sales indicated the event drew a larger crowd than in 2011.
Redistricting talks continue Thursday
In a meeting at the Columbus Municipal Complex, the Columbus City Council Thursday will continue redistricting discussions, with Chris Watson of Oxford-based Bridge and Watson.
Shooting case continued until September
A Columbus woman charged with murder will be going back to court in September. Kalmesha Denise Jackson, 23, of 810 Eighth St. S. was charged with the January 15 shooting of Marquez Kentrel Carter, 23, of 1147 Tabernacle Road. Jackson’s initial appearance in Municipal Court Thursday was continued until September 6.
Domestic dispute leads to arrest of couple
A domestic dispute landed a Caledonia couple behind bars Wednesday night.
Utility costs to rise with hot temps
With summer comes higher power bills. Although the area’s power supplier, the Tennessee Valley Authority, has not yet announced rate increases for the summer, Lowndes County residents still can expect to pay higher utility bills.
Council votes to hire six police officers
In an effort to increase the manpower at the Columbus Police Department, the City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to allow Chief Selvain McQueen to hire six officers.
Shots fired near Propst Park during games
Shots were fired Tuesday night, within audible range of one of Columbus’ busiest family attractions.
Noxubee gin investors hope to be in high cotton
Construction on a new Noxubee County cotton gin is scheduled to begin Thursday. A $6.5 million investment, Bogue Chitto Gin, Inc. is expected to bring state-of-the-art technology to the Black Prairie area.
Local lawmakers comment on failed bond bill
Funding for state and community college capital improvement projects is in jeopardy, after the Mississippi Senate failed to approve a proposed $400 million bond bill Saturday.
Garage keeps city’s vehicle fleet on the road
Considering the many factors needed to keep a city operating on a functional level –elected officials, administrators, police, emergency responders, sanitation workers, the Public Works Department and others who have roles in its daily maintenance — the city must keep moving. And with a fleet of about 240 vehicles, Columbus is always in motion.
Council to discuss voting precincts, new police officers, board vacancies
The City Council on Tuesday will discuss moving the Lee Middle School and Mitchell Memorial Elementary School voting precincts. Mitchell has been sold by the Columbus Municipal School District and Lee is up for sale.
Dennis Tedford is on a mission to help
There is a certain cadence to the way Dennis Tedford speaks. It’s fast, vibrant and full of dramatic pauses matched only by his constant gesticulation. He thinks before he speaks, carefully choosing his words, but his eyes say almost as much as his voice. And his charm and charisma are almost off the charts.
Relay for Life honors cancer survivors, victims
For Columbus resident Curley Williams, it was just another day. She was pushing a cart at a local grocery store, purchasing bulk items for the business she owns, Children First Day Care. As her cell phone began to ring, Williams had no idea her life was about to change forever.
State redistricting map passes House
The House on Thursday passed a state redistricting plan on a 70-49 vote. The plan was submitted by Rep. Bill Denny, R-Jackson, Apportionment and Elections Committee Chair. Commonly known as the “Denny Map,” the plan will increase majority minority districts in the state from 43 to 44. The vote was seen as a victory for state Republicans, who hold a House majority.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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