MHP issued 36 DUIs over holiday weekend

The local division of the Mississippi Highway Patrol issued 36 DUI citations over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Columbus man shot in head during robbery

A Columbus man was shot in the head Sunday morning and investigators are searching for the assailant.

Cops, prosecutors balk at new law

Local law enforcement officials are questioning the wisdom of a new law that changes several felonies to misdemeanors and reduces jail time for convicted offenders.

Clay Sheriff’s Dept. updates website

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department recently unveiled a new website with up the minute inmate information.

CPD names Swan new commander of investigations

The new commander of the Criminal Investigations Division at the Columbus Police Department said he is hoping to work with the community to help create a trust in the department.

Clay Co. woman denied bond on capital murder charge

The Clay County woman accused of giving her two-month-old a fatal dose of cough syrup has been denied bond.

No decision yet on schools supe

The board members of the Columbus Municipal School District emerged from a five-and-a-half-hour executive session Wednesday without making a decision on who to hire as the district’s schools superintendent.

Motel robbery suspect turns himself in

A Columbus man has been arrested and charged with robbing two Columbus hotels.

School superintendent search down to two

The next superintendent for the Columbus Municipal School District could be announced as early as this afternoon.

Members of the school board held a specially called meeting this morning where they met with finalists Dr. Phillip Hickman and Dr. David Fonseca.

Public invited to meet superintendent candidates

The Columbus Municipal School Board is encouraging the community to attend tonight’s announcement of the superintendent finalists.

Lowndes Co. schools approve $54M budget

The Lowndes County School Board held a specially called meeting Monday night and unanimously approved a proposed budget, which projects nearly $52 million in revenue for the district for the 2014-2015 school year.

Pursuit leads to meth arrest

Two men were arrested Thursday and charged with intent to manufacture methamphetamine after they fled from law enforcement.

World Changers volunteers have local impact

Three-hundred and fifteen teenagers from across the country descended on Columbus this week.

Known as a Christian mission group called “World Changers,” the students each paid $250 to do volunteer work throughout the community. They say they do it for the love of Christ and their fellow man.

Caledonia native named MUW Dean of Students

A Caledonia native has been named the new Dean of Students at Mississippi University for Women.

Sirena Cantrell will become the new dean of students July 1, according to a press release issued by the college.

LCSD purchases digital devices for all students

Every child in the Lowndes County School District will soon have access to a personal digital device.

Auditor’s office closes tax assessor investigation

The investigation into the Lowndes County Tax Assessor’s Office by the state auditor’s office is closed, according to state officials.

Police search for hotel robberies suspect

Two Columbus hotels have been robbed within 48 hours and police are looking for the suspect.

Tax assessor Andrews subject of investigation

Lowndes County Tax Assessor Greg Andrews has paid a $7,140 fine after an investigation by the state auditor’s office revealed discrepancies in how Andrews’ office handled property tax penalties.

Superintendent pool narrowed

The Columbus Municipal School Board will announce the finalists for the superintendent’s position on July 1.

CPD investigating armed robbery at hotel

The Columbus Police Department is releasing few details about an armed robbery that occurred at a Columbus hotel Monday morning.