Articles by Ryan Poe
Columbus hotels see rise in bookings; locals ramp up giving in wake of storm
As neighboring cities rebuild this week in the wake of deadly tornadoes, Columbus is serving as a base camp for some victims and rescue crews, and locals are ramping up donations to relief efforts.
CAFB reports drop in local economic impact
After losing federal funding in 2010, the Columbus Air Force Base has reported a sharp drop in its local economic impact for that year.
Candidates share vision for Lowndes schools
Lowndes County superintendent of education candidates shared their visions for the district at a public forum Thursday, when they answered questions about qualifications and school issues.
Though most back online, local power lines could take days to repair
A Tennessee Valley Authority transmission line failed Wednesday afternoon, knocking out power to most of the Golden Triangle for hours.
Couple robbed at Columbus motel during power outage
Two men armed with pistols took advantage of the power outage Wednesday to rob a married couple staying at the Columbus Master Host Inn.
VIDEO: Lowndes woman says she’s haunted by stabbing attack
When Cora Williams dreams now, she sees her ex-boyfriend’s eyes as he repeatedly stabs her body with a dull butcher knife, she said.
Woman in stabbing case in stable condition
The 31-year-old woman who was allegedly stabbed multiple times by her live-in boyfriend Thursday in Lowndes County is now in stable condition, according to county investigators.
EMCC nixes plan to buy Columbus Country Club
After catching flak from some constituents, East Mississippi Community College trustees voted Monday to reverse a decision to negotiate the purchase of the Columbus Country Club.
Organizers: Spring Pilgrimage drew visitors from all 50 states
Despite a lower turnout, Spring Pilgrimage drew people from all 50 states for the first recorded time this year, according to information released this week by event organizers.
Robbins, Clay County’s ‘senior and only man,’ named Trooper of the Year
For state Highway Patrol Trooper Justin Robbins, checking seat belts and handing out speeding tickets in Clay County was just a start.
Cleanup under way in wake of severe storm
With numerous trees down, some in houses, local residents are turning to the unwelcome task today of clearing the debris left in the wake of the most severe storm so far this year.
UPDATE: Suspect in stabbing of Lowndes woman turns self in
A 31-year-old woman was sent to the hospital in critical condition Thursday after she was allegedly stabbed five or more times by her live-in boyfriend in Lowndes County.
Columbus sisters charged in fight at apartment complex
Two sisters have been charged with using a pipe and a beer bottle to hit a man in the head Monday at the Eveningside apartment complex.
Boy, 10, takes gun to New Hope school, faces felony
A 10-year-old boy is facing a felony charge today of bringing an unloaded handgun onto the New Hope Elementary School campus.
Columbus council rethinks plan to add money to budget
The City Council voted Tuesday to rescind more than half a million dollars in budget amendments, some of which may be illegal.
The big move: CVB settles into their new 4,000-square-foot office
Months later than planned, the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau has finally moved into its new downtown office space.
World War II vet receives replacement purple heart; surprised when other accolades followed
As he recalled the faces of friends he saw killed in combat, tears traced the wrinkles of World War II infantryman Robert Mims’ sun-dried cheeks.
Local power companies join energy-efficiency push
Local utility companies announced Monday they were joining with the Tennessee Valley Authority to push energy efficiency in the state.
Volunteer firefighter dies in crash on way to fire
An 18-year-old volunteer firefighter on his way to a fire died Sunday in Monroe County after his SUV ran off the road and hit a tree.
