Articles by Robert Scott
Lawmakers split on whether caucus meetings should be public
Area lawmakers seem split on a recent Mississippi Ethics Commission decision to uphold the right of political caucuses to meet in private.
Their positions don’t necessarily fall along party lines.
City considering asking state for $4M to complete amphitheater
City officials in Columbus are considering asking the legislature to fund the $4 million completion of the Island amphitheater project during the next session, Mayor Keith Gaskin said during the council’s work session Thursday.
A step back through history: Historic Home Tours organization to hold inaugural event this spring
The annual Spring Pilgrimage has been a staple in Columbus for about 80 years.
Apex to pay $200K for Maxxim Medical building
The Columbus City Council and the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors on Thursday agreed to accept a $200,000 offer from Apex Ammunition to purchase the jointly-owned former Maxxim Medical building and the associated 7.8 acres off Yorkville Park Square.
Commission: Homeowners can’t run business out of second home
The city Planning and Zoning Commission denied a local couple’s appeal Tuesday for a home occupancy permit at 400 Greensboro St.
More holiday snacks to bring joy this season
When I left you last week, I promised more holiday hors d’oeuvres to elevate your holiday snacking this year.
CLPLS hosted annual Festival of Trees on Thursday
The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library was bustling with Christmas spirit during its annual Festival of Trees on Thursday.
These ladies aren’t just stars, they’re Brawl Stars
Most of us probably have a preconceived notion of roller derby based largely on movies and TV shows.
You can give the gift of warmth this Christmas and beyond
High temperatures in the 70s and even 80s over the last few days belie the Christmas decorations donning Golden Triangle homes and downtowns.
Hundreds expected to see Christmas Kaleidoscope variety show Friday
The Seventh Street Center, formerly First Baptist Church, will be alive with the sights and sounds of the Christmas season on Friday during the inaugural Christmas Kaleidoscope showcase, hosted by the Golden Triangle Theatre.
Photo: The Golden Egg comes to town
The Golden Egg trophy, awarded to the victor of the Egg Bowl football game, made a stop in Columbus on Tuesday, on the lawn of the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center. Karen and Steve Hall check out the engravings on the trophy, finding the newest addition, as Bully looks on.
Hors d’oeuvres to spread joy this holiday season
My family Christmas gatherings have always consisted of snacking throughout the day and then having a meal that afternoon.
Photo: West Point Christmas
Rorie Thompson looks for her ornament to show her grandmother, Carolyn Lummus, on the just-lit Christmas tree in downtown West Point. The tree lighting was held before the Christmas parade on Monday.
Walk a mile in their shoes: MSU students develop game to educate public on homelessness in Starkville
What comes to mind when you hear the word homeless? Do you picture someone in dirty clothes sleeping in a cardboard box?
What if you found your stereotypes are wrong?
From big cats to parades, Lowndes has busy holiday weekend
Lowndes County will kick the holiday season off with a bang this week with multiple events.
Car club, motorcycle groups, Cub Scout Troop team up for toy drive
Despite the rainy conditions Saturday, dozens of cars and motorcycles came out for the fifth annual Crusin’ for Tots toy drive.
Salvation Army kicks off annual Red Kettle Campaign
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and a crisp air is now filled with the familiar ringing sound, one signaling The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign.
