Articles by Ryan Poe
Lowndes Circuit Court 3-13-11
The following were some of the sentences handed down during the March term of the Lowndes County Circuit Court:
Suspended officers will present their cases April 27
The Civil Service Commission decided Thursday evening to hear the appeals of three suspended Columbus police officers April 27.
Heavy rains leave oft-flooded neighborhood underwater again
When 22-year-old Brandon Jennings woke up Thursday morning, he was expecting an average day. Then he opened his door.
Columbus outlines, the good, the bad and the ugly for 10-year plan
A meager crowd met Thursday evening at the Trotter Convention Center to discuss the comprehensive plan that will guide the city’s development over the next decade.
Former MUW student in Japan during quake
In the wake of a devastating tsunami in Japan, a former Mississippi University for Women sophomore staying in Tokyo said today she could still feel the earthquake aftershocks hours later.
Public input sought for new city comprehensive plan
The City of Columbus is holding a public workshop tonight at the Trotter Convention Center for citizens to give input about the new comprehensive plan that will guide city development for the next decade.
Kior secures refinery contract
Startup biofuel company KiOR has agreed to sell its synthetic crude oil to a Tuscaloosa refinery, freeing up $75 million in state loans.
Panic rises with flood waters
Runoff from heavy rains that hit the area Tuesday and Wednesday drained into east Lowndes County early today, flooding roads and homes along Magby Creek. Columbus and portions of Lowndes County were under flood warnings as the Magby and Luxapalila creeks overflowed.
Columbus attorney suspended for negligence
A Columbus attorney has been suspended by the state bar association after three women accused him of killing their cases through gross negligence.
Lowndes capital murder suspect seeks to avoid death penalty
A motion has been filed in Lowndes County circuit court to preclude the death penalty for a capital murder suspect because of mental retardation.
CAFB undergoes ‘World Series’ of inspections
A team of 113 inspectors arrived Monday at the Columbus Air Force Base for their bi-annual inspection of the unit’s compliance with regulations.
Log truck crash snarls traffic on Highway 50 in Columbus
A 45-year-old log-truck driver was seriously injured when his truck overturned Tuesday in Lowndes County, shutting down Highway 50 for more than two hours.
Columbus ‘under-demolished,’ local developer says
“Columbus isn’t over-built — it’s under-demolished.” That’s according to Mark Castleberry, of Castle Properties, who made several suggestions about bettering the city, including flattening and reusing some buildings.
CVB seeks second opinion on new tourism building
The Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau voted in executive session Monday to seek a second opinion about the value of its new downtown office building.
Suspended Columbus police officers file appeals
Three Columbus police officers filed appeals with the Civil Service Commission last week to overturn their recent suspensions by the City Council.
Man Tased by police during late-night struggle at Columbus diner
A 23-year-old man who allegedly resisted arrest was Tased by a Columbus police officer early today at the Military Road Huddle House.
Victims of Tuesday head-on collision remain in hospital
A 21-year-old woman was still in critical condition and a 25-year-old man was in good condition today following a head-on collision Tuesday in Lowndes County.
Former Lowndes E911 director settles discrimination suit
Former Columbus and Lowndes County E911 director Jessie Colvin agreed to a $100,000 insurance settlement Thursday, bringing a close to her discrimination lawsuit against the county.
City officials lobby for local projects in Washington
Columbus and Starkville officials trekked to Washington, D.C., Monday on a quest to bring more funding to the Golden Triangle.
Marshals arrest couple on cocaine charge, family members for disturbance
A U.S. Marshals fugitive task force arrested four people Monday near the Wendy’s on Alabama Street.
Four local soccer teams place at state and regional tournaments
June 25, 2025
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