Articles by Jeff Clark
Columbus CVB increases festival grant fund
At a specially called meeting Wednesday, the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau’s board added an additional $26,250 to its local grant fund.
Details emerge in Monday shooting by CPD officer
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an early Monday morning shooting by a Columbus Police Department officer in the 1100 block of Wheat Street.
Variance granted for new Hampton
Columbus developer Mark Castleberry was granted a setback variance for an upcoming hotel project.
CPD officer on leave after shooting
A Columbus Police Department officer has been suspended, following a Sunday morning shooting.
Columbus school district hires additional security, reviews budget status
On a recommendation from interim Superintendent Dr. Martha Liddell, the Columbus Municipal School District’s Board of Trustees Monday voted to hire an additional security guard for Columbus High School.
Wallace granted continuance
Local attorney and former district attorney candidate Steve Wallace has been granted a continuance in Lowndes County Justice Court until July 31.
72nd annual Pilgrimage comes to an end
After two weeks of home tours, carriage rides and other activities, the 72nd annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage came to a close Saturday.
Spring prompts storm preparedness
With severe weather and deadly tornadoes a common occurrence across the nation, Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency Director Cindy Lawrence said every day is the day to be prepared.
Drug bust results in four arrests, seizure of $150k of cocaine
Following a midday Thursday drug bust, authorities removed nearly two and a half pounds of pure cocaine off the streets of Columbus.
Ean Evans remembered by 38 Special keyboardist Bobby Capps
Bobby Capps, keyboardist for 38 Special, loves spending time with his family at his Nashville home. But after a few months of sitting idle, Capps
Jones ousts Liddell in Noxubee superintendent special election
Embattled Noxubee County School District Superintendent candidate Roger Liddell — who owes the Hollendale School District in Washington County more than $100,000 — wants Noxubee voters to go to the polls for the third time in a year.
Columbus Public Works discussion continues
After publicly blasting Public Works Director Mike Pratt and his department at the March 20 Columbus City Council meeting, Ward 2 Councilman Joseph Mickens took a more civil approach to discussing the Public Works Department Tuesday night.
Clean-up planned for long-promised neighborhood water detention pond
Designed to curb flooding, a detention pond sits adjacent to the East Columbus Gym on Lawrence Drive. A source of controversy since its inception, the pond is about to undergo a facelift — a facelift one family hopes will change public perception of the pond and improve the quality of life for many of the residents of East Columbus.
Erby confirmed as head of Marshals’ office
A top law enforcement representative of Lowndes County next week will travel to Washington, D.C., for a special commendation from President Barack Obama.
Military families tour Columbus with Yellow Ribbon
Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Nancy Carpenter knows how it feels to have a loved one on military deployment. When her son was deployed with the U.S. Army to Iraq in 2005, Carpenter said all she could do was hope for some type of communication.
Fairwell to a pilgrimage favorite
After more than 20 years and hundreds of tours, a Columbus icon is shutting her doors to pilgrimage visitors. Trudy Gildea, owner of Twelve Gables, one of the state’s most historic homes, recently announced this year will be her home’s pilgrimage swan song.
Area officials pitch in to ‘Paint the Town’
A house on Columbus’ south side is now a lot brighter thanks to some volunteers from city hall. Mayor Robert Smith, Ward 1 Councilman Gene Taylor, Ward 3 Councilman Charlie Box and others donated their time Friday to help an elderly Ward 1 resident.
Bond denied for men charged in MSU student homicide
Bond was denied Friday for three men accused of capital murder, in the March 24 shooting death of Mississippi State University student John Sanderson.
Columbus police help coordinate neighborhood watch programs
Members of the Columbus Police Department Thursday met with about 50 residents for a city-wide neighborhood watch program, hosted by CPD Chief Selvain McQueen.
22nd Annual ‘Tales from the Crypt’ brings back the past
Students at Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science are giving the past a voice at Friendship Cemetery, allowing Pilgrimage attendees to connect Columbus’ history to its present.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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