Articles by Nathan Gregory
Lamar rescue service looks to replace ambulance cot
The South Lamar County Rescue Squad is about one-third of the way to a fundraising goal that will purchase a new electric cot for ambulance runs.
Tour reveals progress on Trotter
The Trotter Convention Center’s new look will be in place by the new year.
Columbus seeking more federal funding for drainage
The next round of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grant funding to address major city drainage issues likely won’t be available until 2016.
Bragg hired to lead Chamber of Commerce
A former commercial and consumer banker with BancorpSouth has been chosen to lead the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce.
Lowndes Senate candidates had $33K in race
The four candidates vying for the District 17 Mississippi Senate seat during Tuesday’s general election had a combined $33,001 in campaign contributions at their disposal.
Patrick, Younger advance to runoff in Dist. 17
The special election for the District 17 Mississippi Senate seat is headed to a Nov. 25 runoff.
Baseball field coming to Plum Grove
Supervisors approved amending the county’s budget to cover remaining costs of a new baseball field in the Plum Grove community.
7th Holiday Farmers’ Market approaches
Vendors wishing to sell goods at the Hitching Lot Holiday Market have until Friday to register for a booth.
Columbus firing range still on course
Construction of a firing range for local military and law enforcement personnel is still on course for an end-of-2014 completion.
U.S. Senate, House seats up for grabs Tuesday
Area voters will cast their ballots for a seat in the United States Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday.
Mayor’s Thanksgiving luncheon canceled
A yearly Thanksgiving luncheon for senior citizens in Columbus will not happen this year.
Absentee voting ends Saturday
The deadline for absentee voting in next week’s general election is Saturday at noon.
City council mulls options for HOME program
The HOME Investment Partnership Program has a little more than $4 million in its upcoming funding cycle, and Columbus councilmen have begun working to find consensus on what residences will be on the city’s application.
Several goals from ’12 planning session met
Several strategic city planning objectives have been met while other goals set at the time continue to be addressed.
District 17 candidates offer platforms at MUW debate
The four candidates vying to represent District 17 in the state senate next year fielded questions on topics ranging from education to industry to gun control during a debate Tuesday at the Mississippi University for Women.
Columbus paving projects begin this week
The first paving projects included in the $4.5 million Columbus street improvement project are under way.
Downtown alley redesign begins
The design stage for the restoration of two downtown Columbus alleyways has begun.
C Spire looks to residential areas for cell towers
A wireless provider seeking more favorable location guidelines for cell tower sites in Columbus will have to wait until next month to find out if its request will be granted.
Woodard stepping down as assistant to mayor, COO
The assistant to Columbus’ mayor and chief operations officer is resigning.
Unemployment rates drop in Golden Triangle
Unemployment is down from this time last year on both the state and local levels.
