Articles by Ryan Poe
Judge tosses lawsuit against sheriff’s office
U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday by two men claiming their constitutional rights were violated by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.
Annual event honors international residents connected to air base
WEST POINT — As she glided into the room in her handmade, multi-colored patadyong, Cristina Mercer beamed. And she wasn’t the only one.
More than 100 flat tires reported in wake of Omnova strike
Omnova Solutions Inc. employees have reported more than 100 flat tires caused by roofing nails and screws since July, two months after union workers went on strike.
Sludge land purchase ‘proactive,’ board chairman says
Adding urgency to a hot-button issue, the state could soon ask Columbus Light & Water to shell out $15 million for facility upgrades that would increase the city’s sludge output.
Kitchens re-elected to circuit judge seat; Coleman, Porter to face off in runoff on Nov. 23
In hotly contested races, Circuit Court Judge Jim Kitchens was re-elected Tuesday and Lee S. Coleman and Nebra Porter now face each other in a run-off election for a new judge position.
Foundation donates funds for Caledonia tennis courts
A corporate foundation gave Caledonia a $20,000 grant Tuesday for the town’s tennis court project at Ola J. Pickett Park.
Home sales remain sluggish in Lowndes
Shattering dreams of an early recovery for the local housing market, October was the second worst month for home sales in Lowndes County since the recession began.
Car strikes hydrant on Seventh Street North
Seventh Street North was shut down for several hours Friday while Columbus Light and Water crews repaired a fire hydrant that was struck by an SUV Friday.
Purchase of sludge land moves forward
A local developer agreed Friday to sell 118 acres of sludge disposal land south of the city to Columbus Light and Water for almost $1 million.
Judicial candidates tout experience, results
Three candidates from widely different backgrounds and experiences are facing off Tuesday for the newly created Place 3 16th Circuit Court judge position.
CL&W expected to make $1 million offer for sludge land today
Columbus Light & Water representatives are expected to meet with a local developer today to offer him almost $1 million for 118 acres south of the city.
Simple steps can help avoid fire tragedies
With chilly temperatures expected over the next week, Columbus officials are once again stressing the need of winter safety.
Crime lab officer responsible for landing $518,000 grant for new officers
Grant-writing is not in Bill Smith’s job description. But the director of forensic chemistry has written six grants or so in his 14 years at the Columbus Police Department, bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars for the city.
Lowndes County soldier injured in Afghanistan
A 19-year-old 101st Airborne Infantry soldier from Lowndes County suffered minor injuries Friday when his sergeant stepped on a homemade land mine in Afghanistan.
Place 1 circuit judge candidates face voters
Judicial races are heating up before November elections as candidates vie for public opinion, stressing their experience and administrative effectiveness.
Mississippi State University students dream up ideas for art park
From Zen gardens to a downtown trolley, landscape architecture students’ design ideas for a Columbus art park flowed freely Friday.
Columbus Light & Water offers developer nearly $1 million for land
The Columbus Light and Water board voted 3-2 Thursday to offer almost $1 million to a local developer for sludge disposal land in Lowndes County.
Caledonia mom pleads guilty to taking pornographic photos of sons
A 41-year-old Caledonia woman pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Oxford to taking and distributing pornographic photographs of her two young sons.
Veteran CPD officer resigns after investigation
A 23-year veteran Columbus police officer has resigned from his position in the wake of accusations he raped a woman and violated departmental policies.
Columbus to hold crime prevention meeting
The Columbus Police Department will hear citizens concerns and suggestions about crime prevention at a citywide meeting in the Trotter Convention Center tonight at 6.
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June 24, 2025
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