Articles by Jeff Clark
March area unemployment rates down
As the nation’s sluggish economy continues to slowly move forward, unemployment rates continue to drop throughout the area, with the Golden Triangle reporting a 10.4 percent unemployment rate in March, compared to an 11.4 percent rate in February and 12.7 percent last March.
Job training helps employees prepare for new careers
Judy Flynn spent 19 years working at United Technologies in Columbus. Then she found out the plant was closing. Fearful of not finding a new job at the age of 48, Flynn decided to send her resume to American Eurocopter.
Court upholds LCSO immunity in court case
A case filed against Lowndes County by Clifton Jones and Dewayne Nance, both of Pickens County, Ala., has been closed, at least for now.
West Point tourism tax bill passes House
People eating and lodging in West Point may soon be paying a one percent tax increase.
Area Sheriffs’ departments relying on social media
It is used and abused by almost 500 million people a day and, now, it is a part of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office’s presence in the community.
$150K collected in Columbus’ amnesty program
The Columbus Municipal Court’s amnesty program for 2012 has ended, leaving the city with almost $150,000 in collected fines.
Weather cooperates for Starkville’s Cotton District Arts Festival
Overcast skies and cool temperatures dominated Saturday, but organizers of the Cotton District Arts Festival said the weather did nothing to hamper the festival’s spirit.
New Columbus hotels expected to meet needs
With three new hotels in some stage of early planning or development, Columbus soon will have more than a thousand rooms available for guest rentals, a perfect number said Columbus-Lowndes Development Link CEO Joe Higgins.
Tax collections up in Columbus, West Point
The city’s chief financial officer, Mike Bernsen, Tuesday told the Columbus City Council of an increase in sales tax paid in February.
Arledge puts his stamp on sheriff’s department
Of the numerous questions Lowndes County Sheriff Mike Arledge fields daily, “How many deputies do you have?” seems to be the most prevalent. Arledge had the opportunity Thursday to answer the question in a public setting, hopefully satisfying the curious, if even for a moment.
EMCC holds annual Salute to Industry
Some of the area’s leading manufacturers and economic developers Wednesday were recognized, during the 23rd Annual Salute to Industry Luncheon at East Mississippi Community College.
CL&W general manager gives update
Columbus Light and Water Department General Manager Todd Gale Tuesday discussed long- and short-term projects, during a meeting of the Columbus Rotary Club.
City Council to police chief: Not so fast
The Columbus City Council Tuesday tabled a request from Columbus Police Department Chief Selvain McQueen to approve his new organizational chart.
Grilling on the River to make a comeback in 2013
At Monday’s meeting of the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Harvey Myrick, who founded Grilling on The River, said the event would return in a “bigger and better” capacity.
Supervisors debate employee use of county vehicles
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is examining its policy regarding employees who take county-owned vehicles home at night.
McQueen to discuss dept. restructure Tuesday
Police Chief Selvain McQueen will be discussing a new organizational chart for the Columbus Police Department during Tuesday’s city council meeting. McQueen said the chart, if passed by the council, will provide restructuring within his department.
New Boy Scout leader positive about future of scouting
A lifelong scouting enthusiast, Jeremy Whitmore, has made a career in the Boy Scouts of America. Whitmore, 39, is a graduate of Murray State and an 18-year veteran of scouting. In January 2011, he began his latest scouting challenge as CEO of the Columbus-based Pushmataha Area Council.
Attorney Steve Wallace arrested almost two weeks after home prom party
Wallace charged with 11th count of violating Social Host law
Harper appointed to Tenn-Tom board
Renasant Bank Senior Vice President Bobby Harper recently was appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority Board of Directors.
Blackberry Smoke part of Eric Church’s stop in Tupelo
Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke will be bringing their Southern rock n roll to Tupelo tonight as part of Eric Church’s “Blood, Sweat and Beers” tour
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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