New substation for Yokohama approved

On Monday, Mississippi Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley ruled in favor of 4-County Electric Power Association’s request to construct a new electric substation to serve the future Yokohama Tire Company plant in Clay County.

CL&W goes forward with meter contractor

Installation of a new, $3.5 million water meter system will soon begin.

Columbus Light and Water’s Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a contract with Utility Management Solutions to install the new mobile system.

Power restored to most businesses after fire

A blown transformer behind the Trotter Convention Center caused a minor fire Saturday and shut down power to several businesses on Fifth Street.

Firm receives accolade for soccer complex design

Local engineering firm Neel-Schaffer has received the American Council of Engineering Companies’ top honor for its role in designing the Columbus Soccer Complex.

City leaders encourage community involvement

What started as a meeting to inform clergymen and community advocates on governmental affairs and seek their feedback became a roll call for city officials and a moment of pause to reflect on the current state of the city and what needs to be done going forward to improve.

Thompson to retire after 30 years with city, county

Lowndes County purchasing clerk Terry Thompson is retiring at the end of this month after six years in that position and 30 years as a state employee.

LINK, researcher working on ‘road map’ for counties

Area leaders and Golden Triangle Development LINK officials are working with an economic researcher on five-year plans for development for each of the three counties that comprise the LINK.

Council approves raising landfill ceilings

Two Columbus landfill cells will have their height limit raised pending approval from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

Hainsey: BRAC fight began when last round ended

It’s been nearly a decade since the latest round of military base realignment and closures (BRAC) resulted in the decommission of nine military bases in the U.S. Now, the Department of Defense is pushing for more base closures beginning in 2017.

Federal Programs Director demotes himself

Columbus Federal Programs Director Travis Jones was suspended 15 days without pay and voluntarily demoted himself to a project coordinator position within the office Tuesday.

Traffic switch on U.S. 45 set for Thursday

Traffic on U.S. Highway 45 South from Carson Road to four miles south of U.S. Highway 82 will be switched Thursday morning for more road and bridge work.

King voted new CVB treasurer, Reynolds sworn in

The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors unanimously appointed Lester King to serve as its treasurer during its meeting Monday. Also, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors appointed Brock Reynolds to replace Wise as its business and industry appointee.

Golden Triangle sales tax returns up slightly

Sales tax dispersions to Golden Triangle cities were up slightly in January when compared to January 2013.

Moore may step down as fire chief Monday

Multiple councilmen and Columbus Fire and Rescue personnel have said an announcement from Mayor Robert Smith’s office is expected Monday regarding the future of city Fire Chief Kenneth Moore’s employment with the department.

Reversal of fortune has Airbus flying high

Nothing is ever certain, but the outlook for Airbus Helicopters’ Columbus plant and its 280 employees is significantly more promising than it was last May.

Supes agree to match grant for Riverwalk connector

Lowndes County supervisors voted Friday to match $25,000 to an additional $100,000 from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks for additional walking trails connecting the Columbus Soccer Complex to the Riverwalk.

Local pilots speculate on fate of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370

More than a week removed from initial reports of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, three local pilots give different perspective into the mystery.

Columbus Marina gears up for busy season

There is one thing T. Caldwell has never understood about the Columbus Marina since he became its manager: The fact that more transient boaters know about it than Columbus residents.

County fills CVB board vacancy

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors appointed a local sales manager to the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors today in a 4-0 vote.

Business expresses interest in West Point for public transit

The operator of a public transportation system in Aberdeen has expressed interest in delivering the same service to West Point.