Articles by Jeff Clark
Columbus Housing Authority rated high performer
Based on the agency’s 2011 performance, the Columbus Housing Authority was rated as a high performer by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Starkville economic development leader resigns
Starkville’s leading economic developer, Jon Maynard, president and CEO of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, abruptly resigned from his position Wednesday.
CLRA wraps up projects, looks ahead
With the commencement of spring and summer sports, Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority Executive Director Roger Short already is looking to fall and winter. A $4.2 million soccer complex is scheduled to open in September, in the Burns Bottom area, which has Short hoping Columbus will catch soccer fever.
City clarifying definition of nightclub
Entrepreneurs hoping to open a new bar in Columbus will have to wait to receive a permit.
Bottle hunters search for lost treasure
The search for a wide variety of elusive antiquities has become a hot trend for cable television programmers. “American Pickers” and “Dirty Money” are two of several titles showing how discarded items can become valuable commodities. Although cable network cameras weren’t rolling in Columbus Saturday, a small band of treasure hunters were digging.
Zachary’s to go smoke-free
Approximately two years ago, Zachary’s owner Doug Pellum made a decision to allow smoking in his downtown eatery, while limiting his patrons to those 21 years old and above. But starting April 2, Zachary’s, 205 5th St. N, will be added to the list of non-smoking establishments in Columbus.
Clean Sweep a success
Phase four of the Magnolia Bowl renovation project, commonly known as “Clean Sweep,” has been successfully completed according to Link’s Young Professionals President Jason Spears.
Mayor’s Unity Picnic scheduled for March 31
When Robert Smith decided to run for mayor, he ran on the platform of uniting the community. And with his annual Unity Picnic looming, Smith said it is still one of his goals.
Wilson Phillips to revisit signature sound in Meridian
With one of the most famous pedigrees in popular music, Wilson Phillips will be bringing their California sun-kissed brand of pop to the MSU Riley Center Sunday, March 25.
CHS football players earn scholarships
Two Columbus High School football players will be able to attend college this fall with more money in their pockets, courtesy of a pork skin
Main Street event recognizes improvements
Recognized for her contributions to Columbus’ Market Street Festival events, former WCBI-TV Promotions Director Susan Bell Thursday was named the recipient of the President’s Choice Award at the Columbus Main Street Annual Awards event.
City council divided on embattled public works director
Only two of Columbus’ six City Councilmen were ready to terminate Public Works Director Mike Pratt on Wednesday.
Eurocopter and Severstal receive defense awards
A couple of Lowndes County businesses have been recognized for supporting their employees, who are in service to the country.
Council debates possible misuse of city property, grants church variance over protest of neighbors
Columbus’ public works director was criticized Tuesday, when members of the Columbus City Council alleged he misused city property.
Body found in February identified
Skeletal remains found Feb. 14 in Oktibbeha County have been identified as those of a man who had been missing about 11 years.
Project Feed Columbus looking for donations
Project Feed Columbus, a joint effort between the City of Columbus and The United Way of Lowndes County, as well as local stores Food Giant and Wal Mart, will be ongoing through the end of March. The campaign is a canned food drive to help local food pantries and shelters.
City Council to decide on New Beginning church zoning variance
A dispute between Columbus property owners and members of New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church will be heard by the Columbus City Council Tuesday evening.
Man arrested over illegal copies of DVDs
A Columbus man has been charged with unauthorized copying or sale of recordings.
Law enforcement seek solution to bomb threats
After eight bomb threats were called into area schools within the past year, local and federal agencies are anxious to stop the threats, which come at significant cost and expenditure of resources.
Ardillo appointed to state military council
Gov. Phil Bryant Tuesday re-established and appointed a Columbus man to the Mississippi Military Communities Council, which was formed to help promote and protect the state’s military interests.
Nearly 4 inches of rain dump on area Sunday morning
June 8, 2025
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