Student found dead in MUW dorm

The assistant band director for Columbus High School was found dead in a Mississippi University for Women dorm room Monday.

Bail hearing set for West Point woman

A bail hearing has been set for a Clay County woman accused of killing her baby by giving him a lethal overdose of cough syrup.

Local farmer asking for support in fight against new poultry law

A local farm is gaining momentum in its efforts to change state laws.

World Cup draws local attention

With the United States securing a win in the group stage of the World Cup on Monday night, the nation is turning its attention to the games in Rio de Janerio.

Camp Rising Sun: For campers and counselors, this special camp is a ‘second family’

Matt Hutchinson was diagnosed with cancer when he was 3 years old. The toddler had a tumor on his brain, and doctors were doubtful he would survive without radiation.

Gov. Bryant’s Health Run has local ties

Saturday, Gov. Phil Bryant will run in the third annual 5K Run for Health in honor of the late infant son of a Columbus native.

Artesia man arrested for drive-by shooting

An Artesia man has been arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting.

New salary scale will cost Lowndes County School District $1.3 million

The Lowndes County School District Business Office released details on the salary scale the board approved last week.

Munson making her mark on hometown

If you’ve walked through downtown Columbus lately, chances are you’ve seen the artwork of Katherine Munson.

Last year, Munson was one of several who painted a mural at the Hitching Lot Farmer’s Market. Last month, she helped design and paint a mural in Coggin’s Alleyway off of Fifth Street South. This week, she’s at it again.

CMSD board refuses to release info on supe search

The Columbus Municipal School Board is releasing little information about its search for a new superintendent with less than three weeks before its self-imposed deadline to make its choice.

Lowndes school board rejects across-the-board raises

The Lowndes County School Board voted Friday to approve raises for selected district personnel. District officials did not release which employees would be getting the raises, however.

Columbus schools budget draft show decrease

The Columbus Municipal School District’s proposed budget for the 2014-2015 school years is more than $100,000 less than its budget last year.

Lowndes County man shot in family dispute

A Thursday night shooting involving two brothers left one man injured and another on the run.

Johnson leaves CPD after 40 years of service

After 40 years in law enforcement, Columbus assistant police chief Joe Johnson is retiring.

Johnson’s last day on the job will be June 30.

Columbus man arrested on rape charge

A Columbus man has been arrested for rape and breaking and entering.

Nichols to take over as new CAFB commander

Col. Jim Sears announced his replacement as wing commander at Columbus Air Force Base Thursday during a meeting of the Base Community Council.

Date set for council and school board meeting

The Columbus City Council and Columbus Municipal School Board will meet at 6 p.m. on July 8.

School board president Angela Verdell confirmed the meeting time on Tuesday.

Inmate escapes Clay County Jail for second time

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department is looking for an inmate who escaped Wednesday afternoon.

Sheriff: Law enforcement faces more danger than ever before

Lowndes County Sheriff Mike Arledge believes being a law enforcement officer is more dangerous than ever before.

Brown in good spirits after hospital stay

Mississippi Senate Pro Tempore Terry Brown said he’s on the road to recovery after a weekend stay in the hospital.