Articles by Ryan Poe
Suspects in Lowndes County capital murder denied bail
The five men accused of capital murder in the May 20 shooting of a 19-year-old man in Lowndes County were denied bail by Justice Court Judge Chris Hemphill Wednesday.
Woman’s body found along road in Steens
A woman who had been shot twice was found dead beside a Lowndes County road in the Steens area early today.
Columbus steel processing company preps for expansion, jobs
Ten weeks in, business at Mississippi Steel Processing is as solid as the 25,000 tons of steel the company flattens and shears each month, MSP President Chip Gerber said Tuesday.
Columbus Shoe Show burglary suspect foots it with footwear
A man sporting a SpongeBob backpack burglarized the Shoe Show on Saturday, taking two women’s sandals and athletic shoes worth a combined $80.
Five new suspects charged in Columbus capital murder case
After dropping charges against three Columbus men Friday, Lowndes County investigators have charged five men with the May 20 fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man.
Columbus Rep. Smith wants to ‘bridge gap’ between parties in House
After falling a vote short of winning speaker of the Mississippi House last year, Columbus Rep. Jeff Smith has changed his political party and, he hopes, his luck.
Columbus man convicted in 2005 robbery gets 35 years
Tomarcus Fulks, who was convicted of a 2005 armed robbery for the second time Thursday, was sentenced Friday to 35 years in prison.Tomarcus Fulks, who was convicted of a 2005 armed robbery for the second time Thursday, was sentenced Friday to 35 years in prison.
Columbus capital murder suspects remain in jail without bond
Days after their arrests for a gang-style execution of a 19-year-old man, three Columbus men are still waiting for their bonds to be set, according to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office.
Columbus man found guilty of 2005 armed robbery, but not assault
Tomarcus “Tooty” Fulks, accused of participating in the 2005 baseball-bat beating of a 70-year-old man during an armed robbery was found guilty only of armed robbery Thursday.
Arrest Report 5-26-11
Local law enforcement agencies reported these felony arrests over the past week:
Retrial in 2005 assault, robbery continues today
In what family members called a “horrific” armed robbery, five people broke into a Lowndes County house and beat a 70-year-old man with a baseball bat July 18, 2005.
Three arrested in execution-style slaying
Three men, including a newly graduated Columbus High School student, have been charged with a gang-related execution of a 19-year-old last week in Lowndes County. Three to five men, who have affiliations with both the Gangster Disciples and Vice Lords gangs, broke into a home at 850 Harrison Road at about 3:15 a.m.
Former Columbus tourism director returns items
When Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau staff started arranging memorabilia on the walls and shelves of their new offices last month, something was missing.
Woman who helped bystander shot in eye with BB gun
A 26-year-old Zachary’s waitress was shot in the left eye with a BB gun Sunday when she helped someone on her way home from work.
Tourism officials look to hire board attorney
After possibly violating state open meetings law last week, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau appointed a committee Monday to look at hiring a board attorney.
Columbus hosts final planning workshop
In mid-July, Columbus residents will get the chance to review a draft of a comprehensive plan for the city.
Caledonia man dies in motorcycle accident
A 36-year-old Caledonia motorcyclist died late Saturday when he accidentally rear-ended a pickup truck near Propst Park in Columbus.
Tourism board may hire attorney amid ethics questions
After fielding questions about possible ethics and open meetings violations, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau will discuss hiring an attorney at a special meeting tonight.
Smithville tornado victim dies in Columbus hospital
COLUMBUS — A 79-year-old Smithville tornado victim died Friday in Columbus, bringing the total number of deaths caused by the April 27 twister in Monroe County up to 17.
Country club files for bankruptcy
The Columbus Country Club, a community landmark since 1923, has filed for bankruptcy after cutbacks failed to offset economic setbacks.
