Articles by Sarah Fowler
Caledonia celebrates national award
If you happened to look up yesterday afternoon, you may have seen a sea of blue balloons over the town of Caledonia.
Teen indicted for capital murder
A teen accused of murdering his neighbor and then setting her house on fire has been indicted for arson and capital murder.
Clay County man arrested for spice
Authorities have arrested a man they believe to be responsible for illegal spice distribution.
Bond reduction denied for Buffalo Wild Wings suspect
A bond reduction has been denied for a woman accused of fatally shooting another woman in the parking lot of a Columbus restaurant.
Columbus named ‘Friendliest City’ in ‘Best of Mississippi’
For years, Columbus has proclaimed herself “The Friendly City.” Now, it’s official.
Dog park to open at Columbus Soccer Complex
Columbus dog owners will soon have a new option for their fluffy companions.
CMSD’s old textbooks still up in the air
The Columbus Municipal School District has not yet resolved the issue of unused textbooks.
Lowndes Co. principals tout school district
Administrators within the Lowndes County School District say they are confident in the direction the district is headed.
International students find home away from home at MUW
International students who graduate from Mississippi University for Women leave the school with two things: a degree and a newfound family. For some, one is
Lowndes schools to present second bond issue to voters
The Lowndes County School Board is presenting another bond issue to voters.
Golden Triangle blanket drive begins Monday
As the temperature begins to drop, locals without heat are in need of blankets to keep warm.
Public meeting on proposed Columbus charter school is next week
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board will be in Columbus on Monday looking to hear from the public regarding a proposed charter school.
Columbus students say ‘konnichiwa’ to Japanese culture
Students at Cook Elementary are embarking on a tour of Japanese culture — and they don’t even have to leave Columbus.
CPD chief focuses on officers’ mental, physical health
In the past year, Columbus Police Chief Tony Carleton has focused on community policing and building a strong department with top-notch officers.
Columbus school board questions old textbooks
Three months after the Columbus Municipal School District board voted to revamp the district’s curriculum, the district is sitting on $500,000-plus worth of unused textbooks.
New CLRA head could face conflict of interest
The next executive director of the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority could be facing a conflict of interest because he also serves on the Columbus Municipal School Board.
Man sentenced to 40 years in murder case
A Starkville man convicted of a 2010 murder after a graduation party was sentenced to 40 years in prison last week.
New Hope students get visit from robotics lab
Students at New Hope High School experienced hands-on learning this week when a robotics trailer visited the campus.
New parks and rec director speaks to Kiwanis Club
The future executive director of the Columbus Lowndes Parks and Recreation Authority spoke to the Columbus Kiwanis Club on Wednesday.
Traffic stop nets 6 arrested for cocaine
Six people were arrested after a police officer allegedly discovered cocaine and marijuana in a vehicle during a traffic stop last month.