Loyal Hearts: 70 years after high school graduation, the Lee High Class of 1944 gathers for a reunion

In 1944, 85 students graduated from S.D. Lee High School in Columbus.

Thursday, seven decades after they first walked across that stage, the class of 1944 will gather for their 70th high school reunion.

Saturday shooting leaves one injured

A Saturday morning shooting left one man injured and a suspect in custody.

Inspire Charter Schools readying for state’s announcement

In less than three weeks, local charter school hopefuls will find out whether Columbus’ Inspire Charter School will be opening its doors this fall.

Child porn arrest made in West Point

A West Point man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography.

Baseball parents demand answers from Lewis

Columbus Municipal School board member Greg Lewis is responding to parents who are questioning why he voted against an indoor hitting facility and weight room.

Car chase ends in front of sheriff’s dept.

A brief car chase ended in front of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department after a suspect stopped his vehicle in the department’s parking lot.

CMSD needs two meetings to approve salaries

The Columbus Municipal School Board held two specially called meetings Wednesday to address the districts’ proposed schedule of 2014-2015 employee salaries.

Parents cry foul as board rejects proposal

Parents of Columbus High School baseball players are speaking out after the school board denied their request for an indoor hitting facility.

CMSD votes to approve salary scale

The Columbus Municipal School Board will be able to issue teacher contracts after the school board voted to approve employee salaries Wednesday morning at a specially called meeting.

CMSD board fails to issue teacher contracts

The Columbus Municipal School District will not immediately be able to issue teacher contracts for the upcoming school year.

Hearing for superintendent search set for tonight

The Columbus Municipal School District is asking for public input on the search for a new superintendent.

Kids’ Day is about more than just fun

DeMontrell Cunningham has a simple mission: Give local kids one day a year to cut loose and have fun. Yet Cunningham’s motives run deeper.

West Lowndes school renovation on schedule

The renovations to West Lowndes High School should be completed by the start of the new school year, according to the district’s architect.

Spice sends four to hospital in Clay County

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said within the last two weeks, four people have sought treatment at the North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point after taking spice, a synthetic marijuana made of herbs that have been sprayed with chemicals.

Commission changes CPD resident requirements

New hires at the Columbus Police Department will now have a year to establish residency in Lowndes County.

Georgia couple arrested for heroin

Two Georgia residents have been arrested for allegedly trafficking heroin into the Golden Triangle.

Jamie Wallace, 19, and Michael Pamfilis, 24, both of Atlanta, were arrested Monday by agents with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Unit.

Immanuel now Columbus Christian Academy

The private school will now be known as Columbus Christian Academy. The name was revealed in front of students, faculty and parents Tuesday morning.

Lowndes School District improperly allocated funding

The State Auditor’s Office revealed Tuesday that the Lowndes County School District did not properly use Title I funds during the 2012-2013 school year.

Carter remembered as dedicated, loving leader

A life-long Columbus advocate, businesswoman and volunteer has died.

Vanessa Carter, 52, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday.

Apartment manager faces additional embezzlement charges

The former manager of a Columbus apartment complex has been arrested and charged with embezzlement for the second time in two months.