West Point will have to replace parts at electric substation

West Point Water and Light has been authorized to advertise to replace three new circuit breakers at its Bryan electric substation, an expense which could cost the city approximately $100,000.

West Point selectmen appoint King to school board

West Point selectmen have appointed Shay King to the city school district’s board of trustees.

Selectman Gary Dedeaux’s motion in support of King passed 2-1 with Jimmy Clark in favor and Linda Hannah opposed.

West Point chief says he may review false alarm policy

West Point Police Chief Tim Brinkley received approval from selectmen to review the department’s policy on false alarm calls and make a recommendation on possible changes to it in a future meeting.

Section 42 repeal dies despite support from local governing bodies

Last week, Lowndes County supervisors and Columbus councilmen showed their support for state legislators repealing the Section 42 housing law.

Golden Triangle universities, schools closed Tuesday

Several schools and universities in the Golden Triangle area have announced they will be closed Tuesday with freezing weather anticipated this evening.

School board won’t hear parent’s protest

In advance of today’s Lowndes County School Board meeting, Sherry Harris, parent of New Hope High School student and football player Javonte Ellis, filled out a form so she could be placed on the agenda to speak to the board.

Clay supes mulling second try for grant to build well

On Christmas Eve in 2012, one of Siloam Water District’s wells on Highway 46 failed. About 300 residences in northwest Clay County were without water until crews could manually open valves from other wells and restore supply.

Options being considered for multi-purpose arena

Preliminary discussions on a potential multi-purpose arena for local agricultural groups are ongoing. A feasibility study in the works includes possible financial assistance from the state and where the facility would be located.

Federal judge denies Terry’s appeal

A federal judge denied former Lowndes County supervisor Jim Terry’s appeal of his 2007 fraud in office conviction Thursday.

Robbery suspect also faces felony escape charge

The suspect of a bank robbery Thursday has received an additional charge of felony escape, Columbus Police Department spokesperson Latasha Key confirmed Friday.

Bank robbery suspect in custody

Columbus authorities have a suspect in custody after a bank robbery Thursday.

Ashby Barton, 24, of 307 Sawyer Rd., in Winona was arrested and charged with one count of robbery.

Clay Co. intends to issue notes for projects

Clay County supervisors will advertise notice of intent to issue general obligation notes that would fund additional parking spaces near the courthouse and a voting precinct in District 5.

Request for full smoking ban tabled

The city of Columbus’ partial smoking ban is officially under review after councilmen tabled a request to make it a comprehensive ban.

Council fires clerk arrested for ID theft

Columbus councilmen on Tuesday terminated the employment of office support clerk Katrina Porter, one week after she and her husband were arrested and charged with one count each of fraudulent use of an ID.

LINK modifies plans for regional development

A steering committee for the tri-county economic development engine established in 2012 as the Golden Triangle Development LINK has recommended making that entity permanent.

New staff will be dedicated to chamber

The Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce will be up and running on its own by October.

The announcement came Tuesday during a Golden Triangle Development LINK press conference.

Supervisors appoint King to CVB board

A recently retired local businessman has been appointed to the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Trustees.

Lester King was appointed to the board by Lowndes County supervisors during their meeting Monday.

Columbus FD prepares for accreditation

During their 5 p.m. meeting today, Columbus councilmen will approve a revised standards of cover needed for Columbus Fire and Rescue to receive national accreditation.

Contract with Retail Strategies not on city agenda

Columbus councilmen are not expected to consider contracting with Retail Strategies during Tuesday’s council meeting.

Soil and Conservation to host tree giveaway

The Lowndes County Soil and Water Conservation District employees will hold their annual tree giveaway day Thursday.

The first 300 people who come to the district’s office on Martin Luther King Drive can pick up a bundle of five different species of trees to plant.