Articles by Sarah Fowler
CMSD introduces after school program
The Columbus Municipal School District has created a free after school program for students.
Man found dead in Columbus motel
Timothy Lloyd Bridges, 27, of Tuscaloosa, was found in Traveler’s Deluxe Motel.
Last House on The Block gives hope for alcoholics, addicts
For the men at Last House on the Block in Columbus, who they were no longer defines who they are or where their lives is headed.
CMSD book order partially returned
The Columbus Municipal School District has returned a portion of textbooks that have been sitting unused, according to superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman.
National Board Certified teachers plentiful in local school districts
Three teachers in the Lowndes County School District recently received national board certification.
A piece of installation art lands in Columbus
A new character has made his way to downtown Columbus.
State denies Columbus charter school group, again
For the second time in less than a year, a Columbus group hoping to open a charter school has been denied.
Junior Grand Marshals for Christmas parade announced
The mini grand marshals for next Saturday’s Christmas parade have been announced. Area children competed in an art contest to vie for the spot of Junior Grand Marshal.
Lowndes schools earn national accreditation
The Lowndes County School District has been ranked above average and received accreditation for the next five years by a national organization.
Golden Triangle organizations benefit from ‘Giving Tuesday’
Two Columbus nonprofits received donations Tuesday as part of “Giving Tuesday.”
Man arrested for assaulting police officer
An incident at a Columbus nightclub this weekend ended with a man being arrested for assaulting three police officers.
Girl Scout cookies available online
Your next Girl Scout cookie craving could be satisfied at the click of a button.
CMSD partners with CPD for toy drive
The Columbus Municipal School District is partnering with the Columbus Police Department to bring toys to local children this Christmas.
Local Black Friday crowds controlled, sales increase
Local Black Friday shopping went off without a hitch, according to law enforcement and retailers.
Local Black Friday shoppers prepare in advance
With Black Friday sales seemingly starting earlier and earlier each year, local shoppers say they have to strategize and plan to maximize their savings on the big day.
Columbus stabbing leaves one in hospital
An altercation between two women left one in critical condition from multiple stab wounds and the other behind bars.
DA: West Point assault going to grand jury in coming months
The case against two men charged with a West Point beating should be presented to the next grand jury, according to District Attorney Forest Allgood.
Investigators: August murder victim beaten, stabbed
Gwen Roberson spent the last moments of her life face down on her kitchen floor.
Borsig explains request for tuition increase
Students at Mississippi University for Women and Mississippi State University could see a tuition increase.
Salvation Army seeks donations, volunteers
The local branch of The Salvation Army is asking for the community’s help this holiday season.