CMSD teacher resigns amid test-taking accusation

A city school teacher indicted for fraud in connection with a test-taking scheme has resigned from her position with the Columbus Municipal School District.

CMSD camp makes learning safe and fun

Registration kicked off this week for Columbus Municipal School District’s summer camp, with slots filling on a first-come, first-served basis almost immediately.

Searchers mourn death of 9-year-old

The body of 9-year-old Justin Brown was pulled from Luxapalila Creek early Tuesday evening, ending a four-day search that began Saturday afternoon when the ATV he was riding flipped into the river. The currents quickly swept Justin and his brother, 6-year-old Jacob, out of reach.

Search continues for boy feared drowned

The search for a missing child who is presumed drowned entered its fourth day Tuesday.

Man in custody after shooting girlfriend

A Columbus woman is in the hospital and her boyfriend is behind bars after he allegedly shot her in the throat Monday.

Weeks named Mississippi’s Parent of the Year

A Lowndes County woman has been named Mississippi’s Parent of the Year by the state Department of Education.

Roberta Weeks was awarded the designation late last week and received the letter in the mail informing her of the award on Saturday.

$1 million bond set for accused teen

Municipal Court Judge Nicole Clinkscales set Derrick Nelson’s million dollar bond Monday afternoon.

One child found dead, search continues for brother

The body of a six-year-old child was pulled from Luxapalila Creek Sunday afternoon following an ATV accident Saturday in which he and his older brother were swept away by the rushing current.

Suspect sought in morning shooting

A Columbus woman was shot in the throat early this morning at a North Columbus apartment complex, and the Columbus Police Department is continuing to search for the male suspect.

ATV outing at Magby Creek turns tragic, two children feared drowned

One child is missing and presumed drowned after an ATV flipped in Magby Creek on Saturday afternoon. The body of a second child has been found.

Columbus teen turns himself in for murder

A Columbus teen has turned himself in to the Columbus Police Department less than 24 hours after he allegedly fatally shot a man.

Two plead guilty on robbery, DUI manslaughter charges

Terry Walker pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery in Lowndes County Circuit Court earlier this week.

Indicted teacher still drawing paycheck

Nine months after being indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on fraud charges relating to a nationwide testing scam, a teacher is still on paid leave with the Columbus Municipal School District.

CMSD workers forced to return pay

Custodial and maintenance staff with the Columbus Municipal School District will have 28 hours of pay deducted from their next paychecks as reimbursement for pay approved by their supervisors but ruled inappropriate by district officials. The 39 employees will lose approximately $200 to $500, depending on their pay rate.

Wright: Board vote may be a misappropriation of funds

Lowndes County Superintendent Lynn Wright is concerned the district may be judged to have misappropriated taxpayer funds if their vote opposing starting an alternative school in the county is not reversed.

Contractor killed at CAFB construction work site

A contract worker died from injuries sustained in an accident at Columbus Air Force Base Thursday afternoon.

Ecco Ride, Waters still in hunt for bus contract

The president of a bus company interested in acquiring the bid for the Columbus Municipal School District bus service is speaking out after intense questioning by the school board during its Monday meeting.

Columbus schools reach no decision on bus contract

The Columbus Municipal School District is still deliberating over a pair of bids for its bus service. During Tuesday night’s meeting, the board unanimously voted to table a motion that would decide between bids from local company and current provider Waters Truck and Tractor and Nashville, Tenn.-based company Ecco Ride.

Three diplomas make for one Happy Mother’s Day

Since 1890, seniors at Mississippi University for Women have gathered each year on graduation day for the Magnolia Chain ceremony, walking from Callaway Hall to Columbus Hall with their fellow graduates before making a mad dash for a magnolia blossom, which is said to bring fortune and romance to the senior who receives it.

School board reverses decision on uniforms

After a backlash of parental opposition, the county school board Friday reversed last month’s district-wide decision mandating school uniforms.