Two arrested for burglary after chase, crash

Two Columbus men were arrested early Monday morning after they allegedly broke into Bates Tire at 1401 Waterworks Road.

Wicker should breeze to first full term in U.S. Senate

Republican Sen. Roger Wicker is vying for another term as a United States Senator for the state of Mississippi.

Costs of teen pregnancy affect all Mississippians

Just as she does every day, Kimberly Jones sat on the front porch of her Southside home Friday, waiting for her oldest child to come home from school.

Jones, who asked that her real name not be used, is a 24-year-old mother of two.

Efforts to form Redevelopment plan gaining momentum

The City of Columbus is taking steps to beautify and restore some less than desirable areas of the community.

Search for Main Street director focuses on diverse skills

Main Street Columbus is actively searching for a new director.

KiOR in critical phase as it readies for production

According to company officials, KiOR has entered its start-up phase and expects to ship product by the end of the year. However, waining investor confidence has resulted in a falling stock price.

STD risks particularly high among Mississippi teens

It’s a typical fall evening in Columbus. Hundreds have packed the stands at Columbus High School to cheer the Falcons to victory for their homecoming game. At the top of the bleachers, away from their parents and out of earshot of teachers, a group of young boys have gathered. As it often does with teenage boys, the conversation turns to sex.

Three Eupora men arrested for Starkville thefts

Three men have been arrested and charged with the break-in and theft from a pair of Starkville businesses.

Child killed in Biloxi previously lived in Caledonia

Blake Lee Terrell formerly of Caledonia, died Tuesday night after being hit by a car in Biloxi.

Three arrested on fraud, drug charges

Agents with the Columbus-Lowndes Metro Narcotics Unit arrested three people on Monday on prescription fraud and drug-related charges in two separate incidents.

House speaker Gunn’s tour draws overflow crowd in Columbus

It was standing room only Tuesday as citizens crowded into the upstairs courtroom at City Hall to voice their concerns, opinions and ideas to Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn.

Murder trial continued for 8th time

The trial of a Sturgis man charged with capitol murder has been continued for the eighth time.

Local restaurants continue to weather economic storm

Last week, USA Today reported that 21,000 jobs are created each month in the restaurant business, one of the few fields that seems to have continually defied the economic woes that have slowed job growth across the U.S. Locally, the economic impact of the restaurant industry seems to mirror that national trend.

Acron’s connection to downtown approaching 60 years

Acron, who will turn 78 next week, has worked in downtown Columbus for nearly 60 years. He got his first job at the Straight 8 Cafe on Main Street as a dishwasher in 1954. After eight years there, he landed a job with Ernie Sisson’s Shoe Store on Fifth Street, a position he acquired thanks to a bit of chicanery.

Will Abstinence Plus curb tidal wave of teen pregnancies?

As the Columbus Municipal School District and Lowndes County School District move forward with teaching state-required sex education in the classrooms, educators, students and their parents have very different opinions on the effectiveness of the fledgling program.

Voter registration intensifies ahead of Saturday deadline

With the deadline for voter registration fast approaching, area circuit court clerks and volunteers alike are urging people to register to vote by Saturday. Those who fail to register by Saturday are not eligible to vote in the November election.

Crappie Masters is big catch for competitors — and local economy

Dozens of competitors have descended on Columbus Lake at the John C. Stennis Lock and Dam this week to prepare for this weekend’s Crappie Masters National Championship.

Toddler shooting won’t result in negligence charges

A two-year-old child shot himself after being left unattended in a room with a loaded handgun on Saturday, but law enforcement officials say they are no longer investigating the incident and no charges will be filed for negligence.

Health care providers encourage use of flu shots

Data shows that only one in three Mississippians get flu shots each year, a ratio area health care professionals and daycare providers hope to improve upon.

Changes on Catfish Alley met with mixed reviews

More flowers, less parking. In a continuing effort to landscape downtown Columbus, nearly a half-dozen parking spaces will be sacrificed to create a flower bed