Articles by Nathan Gregory
Special session stirs hopes in West Point
Specifics on an incentive package designed to bring an automotive parts manufacturing plant to Mississippi remains under wraps, but a time and date for state leaders to meet and discuss the project was made public Wednesday after governor Phil Bryant called for a special session.
Ward 4 sewage projects to be discussed
In conjunction with Columbus Light and Water, the city of Columbus will apply for a Community Development Block Grant that would provide federal funding which would be used to address sewage issues in Ward 4.
SBA offers disaster loans to Noxubee
The United States Small Business Administration granted a request from Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to offer disaster loans to residents and business owners in Noxubee County affected by an EF-3 tornado that severely damaged parts of Shuqualak April 12.
Special session set for Friday
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant will formally issue a special session call this afternoon to state legislators to consider an economic development package.
Sequestration has had ‘very minimal effect’ on GTRA
Air traffic controller furloughs as a result of sequestration have had no effect on operations at Golden Triangle Regional Airport, Executive Director Mike Hainsey said Monday.
Bryant to call West Point special session
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant confirmed Monday that a call for a special session related to an economic development project is forthcoming.
CL&W to accept bids for new meters
Inadequate performance in the automatic meter system Columbus Light and Water intended to install for all its customers will necessitate restarting the bid-seeking process for a new meter provider, CL&W General Manager Todd Gale said.
City officials to travel to Indiana to observe bus service
A clearer picture could emerge about the potential for a bus service in Columbus when city officials travel to Lawrence, Ind., next week to meet with representatives from Lawrence Transit System, city director of federal programs Travis Jones said Friday.
Navistar celebrates milestone
Navistar Defense armored cab testing representative Wesley Jenkins knows he has an important job — keeping soldiers safe.
February tax revenues down nearly $40K
For the sixth consecutive month, sales tax receipts are down for Columbus. The city’s sales tax check for the month of April is $698,385.72 — a $37,403.25 decrease from April 2012, it is the sharpest decrease from a previous year’s monthly total since September 2010.
Lathan optimistic about Golden Triangle’s future
The Golden Triangle is poised for new industries and job growth, said Brenda Lathan, Golden Triangle Development Link vice president for economic development, during GTDL’s quarterly luncheon Wednesday at East Mississippi Community College.
Council OKs street upgrades, hiring policy
The Columbus City Council unanimously approved contributing funds for two road projects during their meeting Tuesday.
Supervisors clear path for CalStar deal
A potential agreement between Lowndes County, the Mississippi Development Authority and Delaware-based sustainable building material manufacturer CalStar Products would create at least 58 jobs and possibly up to 100 within the next three years, Golden Triangle Development Link CEO Joe Max Higgins said Monday.
Juneteenth: The show will go on
A lack of funding from the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau will not keep Juneteenth from being held for a 17th consecutive year, festival co-founder and Lowndes County supervisor Leroy Brooks said Tuesday.
CVB rules not to consider Juneteenth funding
In March, a proposal submitted to the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors to fund the Juneteenth Festival failed by a one-vote margin. Juneteenth organizers remained hopeful, however, since two of the board members — Nadia Dale and Harvey Myrick — did not attend.
City drafts new policy on hiring of felons
A committee formed to set guidelines for a screening policy to replace the city’s no-felony rule for considering city employment applicants has drafted language for the new policy, which will come before the Columbus City Council Tuesday for approval.
Supes to revisit District 1 VFD property request
Lowndes County supervisors will revisit a request Monday to purchase property for a new main fire station in District 1.
Economic issues dominate in candidates forum
The first question mayoral candidates in the upcoming city election were asked during Thursday night’s forum was hypothetical in nature: If $10 million fell out of the sky into the city’s coffers, what would you do with it?
City seeks state help to review sales tax dip
Columbus city officials said Thursday they met with representatives from the Mississippi Department of Revenue to address current fiscal year general sales tax declines.
Burdine honored with Golden Deeds award
It’s only once every five years that the Columbus Exchange Club gives the Andy Morris Book of Golden Deeds Award to one of its own members.
