Articles by Ryan Poe
$40K bond set for father accused of beating toddler
Bond has been set at $40,000 for the 25-year-old man accused of breaking his 18-month-old daughter’s leg while spanking her Friday.
Police put brakes on wrecks: Officers to attend driving school
After a recent rash of wrecks and officer suspensions, the Columbus Police Department is starting up an in-house driving school.
Planning board OKs downtown church
For Hope Community Church, the Columbus Planning Commission meeting Monday was an answer to prayer.
“Hallelujah,” Pastor Bo Jeffares said shortly after the commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the church’s controversial request to relocate to the old movie theater at 401 Main St.
Columbus father charged with abuse of 18-month old
A 25-year-old Columbus man has been charged with beating his toddler so severely she had to be taken to the hospital Saturday.
Masked man robs Roy’s Grocery, takes cash, store phone
A masked man armed with a black handgun robbed Roy’s Grocery on Waterworks Road Sunday evening, according to Columbus police.
Profile: Fire Battalion Chief Mark Ward proud of crew’s effort in morning exercise
For new Columbus Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Mark Ward, today was a baptism by fake fire.
In his first shift as one of the three heads of the five Columbus fire stations, firefighters responded to a pipe bomb scare in the 1300 block of Fifth Street South and a large surprise training exercise just after midnight.
This is a test: Columbus rescue squad takes part in a surprise training exercise
Inside the old Parker Furniture building in downtown Columbus, Luke Strohl leaned against an upstairs wall as Columbus firefighters crawled toward him through the blinding smoke.
Columbus plans to tame signs along main thoroughfare
The Columbuswide development plan in the works now could mean big changes — especially for the forest of signs along Highway 45 North.
4-County unveils new logo, membership-benefits program
After unveiling a new membership-benefits program and a modernized company logo, 4-County Electric Power Association officials announced the re-election of two directors.
Man drowns in Luxapalila Creek
A 62-year-old Columbus man drowned while swimming in Luxapalila Creek Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Columbus Council approves list of roads for paving
That jarring pothole on the way to work could soon be replaced by a fresh sheet of paving. The City Council has approved the list of 70 roads that will be paved, striped or repaired this year by Falcon Contracting at a cost of $2,227,872.
Purchase of sludge disposal land halted
The controversial purchase of city sludge disposal land was put on hold Wednesday, when the nearly $1 million contract between the Light and Water board and a local developer expired.
Illegal immigrant charged with sexual battery in Lowndes County
A 26-year-old illegal immigrant has been charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old female relative at his Lowndes County residence.
Columbus City Council appoints manager of Wendy’s to tourism board
The City Council voted Tuesday against reappointing local restaurateur John Bean to the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, instead picking the manager of the Wendy’s on Highway 182 for the position.
Columbus officer suspended 30 workdays for wreck
In a year rife with Columbus police-involved collisions, the City Council handed down its harshest sentence so far this year Tuesday.
Rep. Alan Nunnelee: No quick fix for U.S. financial woes
Nunnelee answers questions about the debt ceiling and attacks President Barack Obama’s health care plan, irresponsible federal spending and giving borrowed money to any foreign countries except Israel while in a financial crisis.
Columbus officer faces second suspension for crashing police car
A Columbus police officer is facing a 30-day suspension without pay tonight before the City Council after her squad car collided with another vehicle, injuring her and three elderly women.
Residents celebrate as new community center opens in Anderson Grove
The new Anderson Grove Community Center may not be as plush as centers of larger communities, but it’s the pride of residents there.
Hood pushes for ‘smarter,’ preventative measures against crime in ’11
For Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, an ounce of crime prevention is worth a pound of cure.
