Search warrant leads to arrests after drugs, dogs discovered

Three family members were arrested earlier this week after narcotics agents allegedly discovered more than a pound of marijuana in their possession.

Police arrest three accused in embezzlement scheme

Three Columbus women were arrested Tuesday on embezzlement-related charges.

Natasha Taylor, 24, was charged with embezzlement after she allegedly helped two friends return stolen items to Dollar General.

State Senator Terry Brown undergoing cancer treatment

State Senator Terry Brown of Columbus has started treatment after being diagnosed with cancer.

State Rep. Gary Chism, R-Columbus, a long-time colleague of Brown in the state legislature, said Brown was diagnosed with stage one cancer last week and has a neuroendocrine tumor on his left lung.

New elementary school approved for Caledonia

In order to meet the needs of their ever growing population, the Lowndes County School system is expanding. During Monday night’s school board meeting, board members unanimously approved a motion to build a new elementary school on the Caledonia campus.

Women charged after altercation near pumpkin patch

Two Columbus women were arrested after they got into an altercation near a local pumpkin patch.

Doctor cleared in death of attorney

A Columbus doctor has been found not guilty in connection with the death of a local lawyer.

Dr. Jerry Stennett was accused of medical malpractice in the events leading up to the death of Hunter Gholson.

Winning the fight of a lifetime

Malinda Dale has the spirit of a fighter. Seven years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, the mother of three still speaks with determination in talking about her battle with cancer.

Three arrested for grand larceny

Three men were arrested Thursday morning after allegedly attempting to sell property they had stolen hours before.

Caledonia resident facing exploitation of child charge

A Caledonia man has been charged with exploitation of a child after he allegedly tried to meet a 13-year-old girl at a local grocery store for sex.

Morning fight leaves Columbus man in critical condition

A mentally disabled Columbus man is in critical condition after he was severely beaten Wednesday morning.

New Hope teacher saves student’s life

A teacher saved a student’s life last Friday.

Jack Sellers, a third-grader at New Hope Elementary, was in his classroom working on a project with Life Savers when he attempted to swallow a piece of the candy. The candy lodged in his airway and the 8-year-old began to choke.

TV wars: Cable ONE drops CNN; DISH feuding with WCBI

Failed contract negotiations mean the loss of six channels for Cable ONE customers.

CNN, CNN en Espanol, Headline News, Turner Classic Movies, TruTV and Boomerang were removed from Cable ONE’s lineup Monday morning at 9 a.m. after Cable ONE and Turner Network channels failed to reach a financial agreement, according to a Cable ONE press release.

230 civilians furloughed at CAFB

Out of the 1,277 civilian employees at Columbus Air Force Base, approximately 230 will be furloughed and without a paycheck due to the recent government shutdown.

Local hospital hosting cancer awareness classes

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle is encouraging women to educate themselves on breast health.

The hospital will offer three, free classes during October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as a way to provide women with tips and tools to lead a healthier lifestyles, prevent cancer and learn about the benefits of early detection should cancer occur.

Columbus schools putting parents to ‘work’

The Parent Volunteer Fair will be a two hour event at each of the district’s nine campuses Monday evening where parents can help teachers in the classroom. The event will also offer educational classes for parents.

McGill’s extension put on hold in wake of contract squabble

Temporary interim superintendent Edna McGill will continue leading the city school system through the end of next month, despite not receiving a pay raise she asked for. Confusion and tension reigned at a special meeting of the Columbus Municipal School Board Thursday morning.

Liddell’s termination hearing pushed back

The termination hearing for former Columbus Municipal School District superintendent Dr. Martha Liddell has been continued.

The hearing was scheduled for Monday but Liddell requested a 45-day continuance earlier this week.

CPD names Carleton as new assistant chief

The Columbus Police Department has a new Assistant Chief of Police. Tony Carleton was hired by a unanimous vote Wednesday afternoon during a specially called meeting of the city council.

Carleton will begin at the department on Nov. 1, earning a salary of $65,000 pending approval by the civil service commission.

Food pantries eye potential food stamp cuts

With Congress potentially cutting billions of dollars from the federal food stamp program — now known as SNAP — in coming years, local food pantries are preparing themselves for an increased demand.

Pastor Jody Gurley of First Assembly of God Care Center in Columbus said the potential cuts could have a noticeable impact.

Storytellers make old tales new again

Some might argue that storytelling is a lost art, that in the digital age the idea of sitting down for a twenty minute version of the Three Little Pigs or Jack and the Beanstalk might be tedious, mundane even. Some might argue that a piece of technology is required to take your mind to far off places and imaginary lands.

Those people clearly have not heard a story told by Len Cabral.