Landowners file contempt charge against county

Owners of private property on Co-Op Road have filed a motion against Lowndes County and two railroad companies for not repairing and re-opening a rail crossing after a judge ordered them to do so last year.

J5 Broaddus: City public works waste could exceed $1M

A study conducted by the city’s project managing firm — one that lead to placing GPS trackers on city trucks to track their whereabouts — revealed a potential waste of more than $1 million in the city’s public works department.

County asking Tombigbee River District to assist with projects

As Columbus councilmen mull funding mechanisms for capital improvements, two Lowndes County supervisors are looking to address infrastructural issues in their respective districts.

Questions arise over vendors used in Pilgrimage events

Roughly 600 pounds of crawfish and 200 pounds of shrimp were sold at the Pilgrimage kick-off party Monday and Nancy Carpenter, the executive director of the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau, called the event a success.

Columbus site gets $67M in Kerr-McGee settlement

The site of a defunct plant in Columbus is part of a $5.15 billion dollar settlement from the company that acquired Kerr-McGee. Of that, $67 million for prospective environmental work will go to the environmental trust created to clean up the 14th Avenue North site.

City sets April 10 public hearing for tax increase

One week from today, Columbus residents will have their say on a proposed millage increase that would fund a bond issue for capital improvements.

Mayor Robert Smith and city councilmen have scheduled a hearing for April 10 at the Columbus Municipal Complex. The meeting begins at 5 p.m.

Andrews promoted to interim fire chief

Columbus Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Martin Andrews was named the department’s interim chief Tuesday.

City consolidates planning, federal programs offices

Columbus councilmen have consolidated the offices of city planning and federal programs into one department and named city planner Christina Berry to lead it.

City takes steps toward Island redevelopment

In an effort to promote more foot traffic and encourage special events on the newly renovated Old Highway 82 Bridge, Columbus councilmen agreed to temporarily waive rental and insurance fees for six months.

Supes intend to renew industrial land bond option

Lowndes County supervisors set an April 30 public hearing date to hear from taxpayers on a proposed resolution that would give them authority to issue bonds for industrial development purposes if they felt it necessary.

Rate dispute means loss of channels on Cable One

Stalled contract negotiations between local cable television provider Cable One and a major cable programmer will mean the loss of some popular channels for subscribers.

Council mulls tax increase for capital improvements

City leaders will hold a public hearing in May to get taxpayer feedback on a possible millage increase to fund infrastructure upgrades throughout Columbus.

Monday profile: Weeks stepping down in June as CHA Director

This summer, the Columbus Housing Authority will be undergoing a leadership change after the retirement of Earl Weeks, its executive director of more than 13 years.

Recently approved meter has mixed results in other towns

Earlier this month, Columbus Light and Water entered into a $3.52 million contract with Utility Metering Solutions for that company to install 11,126 water meters throughout the city.

EMCC helping develop skills for potential Yokohama jobs

As of Jan. 6, 470 students have taken the WorkKeys assessment through basic manufacturing skills classes with East Mississippi Community College’s Workforce Services division.

City Council to talk capital improvements

Columbus councilmen will discuss capital improvement projects they want to pursue and possible funding mechanisms for how to get them done during a specially called meeting Monday.

Revamped Catfish in the Alley set for Saturday

Catfish in the Alley returns, bigger and better, on Saturday as one of several special events that will kick off the 74th Annual Columbus Spring Pilgrimage.

Unemployment stats show continued improvement

For the month of February, Mississippi’s jobless rate sank to the lowest it has been since October 2008. Rates in the Golden Triangle area also dropped.

Pundit Taggart optimistic Republicans can take majority of Senate

Andy Taggart would be the first to tell you he’s a proud Republican.

It’s no surprise, then, that he’s hopeful Republicans will gain the majority of the Senate after 33 of its 100 seats are contested this year in elections.

Property added to city’s lien list

The city of Columbus has recently filed liens for 12 pieces of property on which a total of $8,325.39 in remediation has been completed.