Articles by Nathan Gregory
Police mum on weekend death behind Trotter
An official cause of death has not been announced for a 32-year-old man found laying unconscious behind the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus on Saturday.
Lowndes County hospital fund investment continues rise
The gain on Lowndes County’s $30 million hospital fund investment continues to grow.
Clay County deputies make drug busts
Four people have been arrested by Clay County deputies and face charges involving sale of or intent to distribute drugs.
Columbus officials make infrastructure list public
City officials have made a finalized list of infrastructure improvement projects public in advance of their meeting Tuesday, when councilmen will consider a $5 million bond issue to finance road, drainage and sidewalk deficiencies.
Suspect surrenders after Saturday shooting
The suspect of a Saturday morning shooting has turned himself into authorities.
Circuit clerk hoping for strong election turnout
The Lowndes County Circuit Clerk’s office has trained 180 poll workers to staff the county’s 22 voting precincts for Tuesday’s primary election.
Storm shelter demand has spiked after recent tornadoes
Before April 28, two suppliers of storm shelters reported an average of four to 10 orders for them a month in 2014. Each of them say since then, they’ve sold more than 100 and that it could be several months before they catch up with installing them.
Plants pitch in with city for 15th Street repairs
An overhaul of infrastructure upgrades on a portion of 15th Street South that primarily serves traffic to three Columbus plants is ongoing and will be completed this summer.
Trotter renovations under budget
Bids for four components of the Trotter Convention Center renovation project will be opened Tuesday, while bids that have already been awarded are running under estimated costs, project officials say.
Architect: CalStar construction on schedule
Though no announcement has been made on when CalStar Products will officially begin business in Lowndes County, construction of the facility that will soon house the plant is expected to be finished by Saturday.
Kerr-McGee settlement proceeds despite objections
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has accepted Anadarko Petroleum Corporation’s proposed $5.15 billion settlement to clean up former Kerr-McGee sites around the country and compensate those who have suffered negative health effects despite objections saying it was not enough.
Senate campaign rolls through Columbus
The race for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi has reached its last leg before the June 3 primary narrows down the field, and the two most publicized candidates for the Republican ticket have included Columbus in their campaign stops.
Shooting suspect bond set at $1M
Kale Scott, 19, was charged with one count of murder Tuesday for his alleged role in last week’s fatal shooting at the Columbus Fairgrounds.
Profile: Cole gives back to community with annual ‘fun day’ for seniors
After retiring in 2006, Lillie Cole was looking for something to do. She’s not one to sit.
Tornado damage will have small impact on landfill
The amount of debris from tornadoes in East Columbus and Lowndes County last month will have a minimal but noticeable impact on the lifespan of the two cells at the city landfill.
City, CVB receive grant for pedestrian connector
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has awarded a grant that will help pay for restoration of two alleyways between Catfish Alley and the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center.
CL&W estimates tornado costs at $890K
Columbus Light and Water officials estimated damages and repair costs associated with a tornado that crossed through East Columbus on April 28 at $890,000.
Lowndes unemployment at lowest rate in six years
State employment data shows there were nearly 5,000 more people were employed last month than there were in March of this year and 10,000 more than there were in April 2013.
City responds to gun buy-back complaint
At their Tuesday council meeting, Columbus councilmen passed a resolution in support of their previous action of purchasing and disposing of firearms purchased during the city’s gun buy-back program last year.
City agrees to fund cost overruns for CAFB firing range
After tabling the matter two weeks ago, the Columbus City Council has agreed to pay cash for half of cost overruns after the lowest base bid for the bullet trap and building for the shooting range for Columbus Air Force Base exceeded the initial project budget.
