Articles by Ryan Poe
New Hope teen dies in shooting
A 19-year-old New Hope student died in Tupelo early today after he was shot in the head in Lowndes County by three suspects, possibly in connection with a drive-by shooting early Thursday.
At Columbus’ Hope House, a second chance at life
When Jessica Howard read “Xanax” and “Lortab” on her illegally obtained prescriptions, they spelled “freedom and happiness” for her.
Law firm returns legal fees to CVB
The law firm of former Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau board member David Sanders gave $17,320.50 back to the CVB today amid accusations of ethical violations.
Columbus council appoints members to historic preservation, recreation boards
The City Council made six appointments Tuesday to the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority and the Historic Preservation Commission.
Columbus woman dies after head-on collision
A 65-year-old Columbus woman died at the hospital Tuesday afternoon following a head-on collision on Highway 45 at 18th Avenue North.
Experts: Tourism board violated open meetings law
According to open meetings experts, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau illegally closed its April session to discuss two issues that should have been discussed openly.
C-Town Cares benefit raises more than $15,000
The C-Town Cares concert Sunday at the Riverwalk drew more than 1,200 people and raised more than $15,000 for Smithville tornado victims, according to event organizers.
CVB funds festivals, amid calls for more conservative spending
Amid accusations of playing “politics” with taxpayers’ dollars, the Convention and Visitors Bureau voted to fund three festivals Monday and against funding a southside family reunion.
CVB board asks former director to return items
When former Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director James Tsismanakis cleaned out his old office earlier this year, he was a little too thorough.
New Hope woman charged with statutory rape
A 24-year-old New Hope woman has been charged with the statutory rape of a 14-year-old boy in Lowndes County.
Columbus police officer wrecks car in her second crash this year
Columbus Police Officer Rebecca Lomax and three civilians suffered minor injuries Sunday when her squad car collided with another vehicle — her second wreck this year.
Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market officially opens with homegrown, homemade wares
Eager for the homegrown and homemade, deal-hunters prowled the booths of the freshly opened Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market Saturday in Columbus, picking up everything from pies to “redneck backscratchers.”
Wren man dies in wreck
A 76-year-old man died and his grandson was severely injured Friday, when his pickup was struck by an 18-wheeler in Monroe County.
Deputies back at work after fatal shooting
The five Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies who were suspended following a deadly shootout Monday are back at work today.
Arrest Report 5-12-11
Local law enforcement agencies have reported these felony arrests over the past week:
Appeals court rejects suit against county, city police
In another setback for the sister of Roosevelt Pernell Jr., her wrongful-death lawsuit against Columbus and Lowndes County was thrown out Wednesday in the U.S. Court of Appeals.
West Point accountant convicted for helping client evade taxes
West Point CPA Gary Hamilton was convicted Wednesday of helping Tupelo developer Jack Holleman evade federal income taxes from 1996 to 2005.
Lowndes cocaine suspect skips out on trial
As prospective jury members were being sorted through by attorneys, a Lowndes County man decided to give up on the judicial process.
New Hope teacher indicted for sexual battery on student
A New Hope math teacher pleaded not guilty to the sexual battery of a 17-year-old student Tuesday after she was indicted by a grand jury.
