Articles by Sarah Fowler
Incumbent Coleman heads back to bench
Lee Coleman has been re-elected to a second term in office as Circuit Court Judge.
Downtown Christmas Open House begins Thursday
Locals hoping to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping will have the opportunity this weekend at the annual Downtown Christmas Open House.
CPD kicks off annual toy drive
The Columbus Police Department is asking for donations to help make Christmas special for local children.
Coleman, Montgomery face off for Circuit Court Judge
When voters head to the polls Tuesday, they will have two options when it comes to Circuit Court judge.
Suit settled between city and former CPD officer
A lawsuit filed against the City of Columbus by a former police officer claiming racial discrimination has been settled.
Man indicted for emailing threat to local law enforcement
A Colorado man has been indicted in federal court for making threats against the Clay County Sheriff’s Department.
Columbus man arrested for machete
A Columbus man was arrested earlier this week after officers found a machete in his pants.
Golden Triangle law enforcement offers Halloween safety tips
As children prepare to go trick or treating tonight, local law enforcement is offering tips to make Halloween a safe and fun holiday.
Bond set for man accused of shooting at CPD
A Brooksville man accused of shooting at a Columbus police officer received a $100,000 bond for the charge on Wednesday.
Tax liens on judicial candidate exceed $550K
The Internal Revenue Service has placed liens totaling more than half a million dollars against a local candidate running for Circuit Court judge, according to Lowndes County courthouse documents.
Men arrested on drugs, trailer thefts in Clay Co.
A West Point man was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Police standoff leads to 2 arrests
An incident Tuesday on the north side of Columbus that included gunshots, a man stripping out of his clothes, a large crowd and a three-hour-plus standoff ended with two men in custody.
Cow dispute leads to Noxubee shoot-out
What started as a dispute over a wandering cow left two people shot Monday.
Testimony in Starkville murder trial begins today
Testimony in the trial of a Starkville man accused of murder begins today in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Man charged with embezzling from local veteran’s group
A Caledonia man has been arrested and charged with embezzling from a local veteran’s association.
LCSD looking for armed robbery suspects
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two men responsible for the armed robbery of a Crawford convenience store.
Turkeys needed for annual Thanksgiving program
The Columbus Police Department and Columbus Fire & Rescue are organizing the 20th annual Turkey Drive.
Fundraiser for Columbus child is Saturday
A third-grader at Cook Elementary has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and locals are rallying to support he and his family.