Construction work set to begin on Columbus hotels

Construction work will soon begin on two hotels and restaurant space planned for the intersection of 18th Avenue North and Highway 82 in Columbus.

City works toward comprehensive plan

The Columbus City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a contract for Birmingham, Ala.-based KPS Group Inc. to begin developing a comprehensive plan for the city.

Lowndes supes want to borrow money for roads

A majority of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Thursday said they’d rather borrow the money needed for emergency road repairs, than reallocate funds already approved for the county’s road plan.

Local nurse lifts spirits, well being of home-care patients

A native of Columbus, Alecia Seymer, 40, graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a degree in microbiology, before graduating as a licensed practical nurse from East Mississippi Community College. Back in school to further her career, she also continues her work as a home health nurse with Mississippi Home Care in Columbus.

Planning for the future: Columbus moves forward with new blueprint for city (VIDEO)

Most city residents who spoke in favor of a comprehensive plan, during a public hearing Thursday, served on the committee reviewing the need for a plan. But they agreed the council should proceed with hiring a firm to help develop a long-term plan for the city.

Local radio personality, activist ‘Scotty D’ Daniels dies at 45

Columbus lost one of her biggest fans Thursday afternoon. Scotty Daniels, 45, a community activist and former radio personality known across the country as “Scotty D,” died Thursday of undetermined causes.

State to pave, stripe city roads

During a meeting Tuesday of the Columbus City Council, Mayor Robert Smith announced Mississippi Department of Transportation officials agreed to mill, pave and stripe Plymouth Road, Main Street and Highway 182, to the Alabama state line, after Smith sought assistance on the city’s behalf.

County roads ‘crumbling’

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed to hold a workshop Feb. 25 to discuss the dismal state of the county’s roads and work to fund repairs.

Lowndes supervisors clash over road repairs

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed to hold a workshop Feb. 25 to discuss the dismal state of the county’s roads and work to fund repairs.

McGlowan camp stops in Columbus

“God bless America,” Angela McGlowan Thursday called to roughly a dozen supporters from the steps of the Lowndes County Courthouse.

Mayor: ‘Highway 45 bypass is not dead’

Steps are being taken to bring a long-awaited bypass to Columbus.

City officials have tentatively scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Highway 45 bypass project for early March.

Officials: Pond to be completed within month

City officials Monday night updated residents on a Lawrence Drive detention pond, during a community meeting held by Ward 2 Councilman Joseph Mickens.

Consultant studies possible Columbus annexation areas

Chris Watson and other representatives of Oxford-based Bridge and Watson this week spoke to city department heads to gather data for a continuing annexation study.

Toyota dealership receives needed parts, begins servicing local vehicles

Columbus’ Carl Hogan Toyota received parts Thursday needed to fix faulty gas pedals for the “hundreds and hundreds” of area Toyota owners affected by a nationwide recall, the dealership’s manager said.

City collects $27,000 in first day of amnesty program

More than $27,000 was collected in the first day of a program giving court amnesty to citizens who pay outstanding fines, city officials said Tuesday.

City: ‘Be patient’ with drainage, road repairs

Crews from the city’s Public Works Department are working to bring relief from flooding and drainage problems to Columbus residents.

And travelers along Military Road can expect soon to notice marked improvements on the busy road.

Official calls pothole repair an ‘all year battle’

Winter weather is wreaking havoc on Columbus’ streets, but city crews still are fighting an ongoing battle, said Public Works Director Mike Pratt, offering a primer on potholes.

County OKs $1 million for road paving

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a $1 million plan to pave portions of Cal-Steens, Officer’s Lake, Beersheba, Hughes and Taylor Thurston roads as part of the county’s 2010-2014 road plan.

Hiring Freeze: City has 870 applications, two openings

Economists have announced the recession is over, but as the country recovers from the downturn, the job market still has suffered.

Growing character: Supervisor proposes mini-farm for local youth

Working on a farm not only provides an opportunity for physical exercise, but also can help with building character, discipline and self-esteem and promotes educational endeavors, said Lowndes County District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks.