Articles by Kristin Mamrack
Retailers ‘pumped’ about tax holiday
Area retailers are getting ready for Mississippi’s second annual tax-free shopping weekend.
Public Works employees back on five-day workweek
To improve productivity, especially in summer weather, Columbus Public Works Department crews Monday moved to a five-day workweek.
County tax office moves
Lowndes County residents who do business at the tax assessor/collector’s office now can expect a faster, easier experience, Tax Assessor/Collector Greg Andrews said Thursday.
Police: Triplett ‘inappropriately touched’ missing stepdaughter
OXFORD — More details of the relationship between a missing Lowndes County woman and her stepfather were revealed Wednesday, before a federal judge gave attorneys 10 days to file briefs prior to ruling on a motion to suppress evidence in the trial of her stepfather, who is accused of child pornography charges.
Council questions productivity of city work crews
During a retreat for city officials Monday, the Columbus City Council expressed concerns of underutilized police substations and underperforming Public Works Department crews.
Businessman resurrects local eatery
After resurrecting Barnhill’s yet again — this time as an alternative to fast food dining — and lowering the prices, business is booming, owner Steve Barnhill said Wednesday.
Lowndes County offices set to move next month
County administrative offices next week will move into their new office building.
Planning Commission approves plans for bed-and-breakfast, trailer park
The Columbus Planning Commission Monday approved a request for a bed-and-breakfast at 514 Fifth Ave. S.
Business owners, expert wary of 45 bypass plan
Owners of businesses along Lincoln Road, and other areas, had mixed feelings about construction of a Highway 45 bypass, which likely would mean relocation of their business.
Repaving work on Highway 182 through Columbus begins
Crews with Falcon Construction Co. Monday will continue work to pave Highway 182 from the Alabama state line to Plymouth Road, with work near the Luxapalilla Bridge.
New eats coming to Columbus
This fall, Columbus diners will have two new places to tempt their palates.
Columbus kicks trucks to the curb on 45
In an effort to improve traffic flow, the Columbus City Council Tuesday voted to install signs stipulating trucks use the right lane of Highway 45 North, between Highway 82 and Bluecutt Road.
Profile: Columbus native Hill is pleased with return
After an 18-year absence, Allison Phillips Hill, 39, didn’t realize how much she missed Columbus until she returned.
Celebrating the Fourth
Fireworks may be illegal in the Golden Triangle’s three hub cities, but business was still booming Saturday at local fireworks stands as the July 4 holiday approached.
Blues festival a celebration
Crowds of all ages Saturday celebrated good food, music and community at the third annual Southside-Townsend Park Blues Festival.
County OKs mapping software, roof repairs
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Wednesday voted to spend $9,000 to update Geographical Information System mapping for new software the supervisors and Columbus City Council earlier voted to purchase for Lowndes County and Columbus E911 operations
Hewes: Oil has state down, but not out
The oil spill from the April 20 explosion of a BP offshore oil-drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico has left Mississippi down, but far from out, Sen. Billy Hewes, R-Harrison, the state senate’s president pro tempore and a candidate for lieutenant governor, said Tuesday.
Ambassador for the city: Retiring Irby instrumental in Riverwalk, other projects
The retirement this month of Federal Programs and Building Inspections Director George Irby is a loss for the city, officials said.
Community gets first glimpse at park plan
When presented with a plan to renovate neighborhood parks in Columbus and Lowndes County, residents Thursday expressed concerns of not having enough space in community centers and their included kitchens.
