Articles by Jeff Clark
Arrest report 3-15-12
A Columbus man, pulled over for careless driving, was arrested on drug charges. Ommartra Haney, 23, of 2869 Frisco Rd., was stopped by deputies with
Body found near Oktibbeha County Lake
Foul play is not suspected in the death of an Oktibbeha County man found dead March 14.
Planning commission takes up church, restaurant zoning
Without issuing a recommendation, the Columbus Planning Commission Monday passed a request to allow a church in a single-family residential district to the city council.
Oktibbeha County to provide jail beds for Starkville
Oktibbeha County has agreed to provide an extra eight beds at the county jail for prisoners from Starkville. This will cut the number of prisoners being transported to the Clay County jail from 15 to seven.
State expected to play key role in presidential primary
Tuesday’s primary places the Magnolia State on the national political playing field for the first time in decades. Three of the four Republican presidential candidates spent time in the state last week, with Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum making stops in Tupelo.
Lowndes District 1 Volunteer Fire Department begins fundraising
To update equipment and modernize fire trucks, the Lowndes County District 1 Volunteer Fire Department is embarking on a drive to raise $10,000.
Borsig: MUW adjusting to budget cuts
As state legislators continue to cut the education budget, tuition now is the principal method of financing for colleges and universities, Mississippi University for Women President Dr. Jim Borsig told members of the Columbus Exchange Club Thursday.
Holliman released from prison
Convicted in 2008 of his wife’s murder, a Caledonia man — Brian Holliman — was released from prison Tuesday, pending a new trial, after the state Supreme Court overturned his conviction.
Lowndes Arrest Report 3-8-12
Texas men arrested in connection with a $1 million drug bust are waiting to be transported to Oxford where they will face federal charges. Silviano
First Lady Deborah Bryant tours Smithville
Nearly a year after a deadly tornado left the Smithville community in shambles, Mississippi’s First Lady Deborah Bryant witnessed the process of rebuilding the town, including efforts to associate Smithville with a new image.
$1M worth of narcotics seized in Tuesday arrests
Destined for Columbus and other areas, about $1 million in narcotics was taken out of circulation Tuesday.
Services to be held for former Circuit Clerk Miriam Cook
Former longtime Oktibbeha County Circuit Clerk Miriam Cook, 82, died at her home Monday.
Aldermen clear way for Cotton District Arts Festival
The Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday voted to support the 2012 Cotton District Arts Festival, approving street closings and in-kind services.
Bridge, board vacancies on council agenda
The Columbus City Council Tuesday is expected to reject all bids for a $2.2 million bridge restoration project and re-advertise for new bids.
Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority completes $850,000 worth of projects
After nearly two years of work, the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority finally is closing the files on its project of renovating and rehabilitating community centers.
Catfish in the Alley a success
The night air at the Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market Monday was filled with familiar smells and sounds — fresh catfish dipped in spices, sizzling in peanut oil and the music of Big Joe Shelton, playing the harmonica.