Articles by Sarah Fowler
Columbus fire inspections set for next week
The Columbus Fire Department will officially kick off its annual fire and safety inspections next week.
Columbus man drowns after auto accident
A Columbus man drowned early this morning after his car ran off the road and into a water-filled gravel pit on Highway 45 in Monroe County.
MUW rape suspect arrested
Investigators with the Columbus Police Department arrested a man yesterday believed to be responsible for raping a woman on the Mississippi University for Women campus in August.
Commission denies Facebook ‘Like’ appeal
In a unanimous vote, the Columbus Civil Service Commission voted to uphold the suspension of a Columbus Police Officer who was reprimanded for “liking” a post on Facebook. The commissioners voted 3-0 that chief of police Selvain McQueen, mayor Robert Smith and the city council voted to suspend officer Lance Luckey on good faith and therefore denied his appeal.
Kick-start: Overflow crowd celebrates opening of complex
A cloudless, sun-drenched day was the perfect setting for the sea of jerseys that descended on the new jewel of Columbus on Saturday morning.
The Columbus Soccer Complex at Tanyard Park hosted more than a thousand players, coaches, parents and local dignitaries for the opening ceremonies of the state-of-the-art soccer and football complex.
SPD: Think twice before buying pet snakes
Animal control officers in Starkville are asking students to think twice before buying exotic pets.
Monroe County car dealer arrested on drugs, weapons charges
The owner of a Monroe County car dealership was arrested on Thursday and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and possession of stolen firearms.
Seven arrested in Lowndes County drug bust
Seven people were arrested Wednesday night and face various drug-related charges after agents with Columbus-Lowndes Metro Narcotics executed a search warrant at a Hill Drive residence located off Land Road in Lowndes County.
OCSD identifies person of interest in Tuesday shooting
A person of interest has been taken into custody after a Tuesday night shooting left a woman injured in Oktibbeha County.
Man arrested on drugs, weapon charges
A Columbus man has been arrested and charged with possession of marijuana more than one ounce and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Showers don’t deter Krispy Kreme patrons
Early-morning showers didn’t dampen the spirits of the crowds of people waiting for Krispy Kreme to open Tuesday morning. The line of cars stretched down Highway 45 as officers with the Columbus Police Department were on hand to regulate traffic flow.
Police say vandalism suspect is paranoid schizophrenic
A mentally unstable man is believed to be responsible for a string of recent vandalism incidents in east Columbus.
Former West Point judge arrested
A former West Point Municipal Judge was arrested in Monroe County on Thursday and charged with breaking and entering of a dwelling.
Woman released on $2 bond
If a Columbus woman doesn’t show up for her next court hearing, she’ll have to pay the price.
In fact, she’ll have to pay $2.
Columbus student charged with statutory rape
A Columbus High School student was arrested yesterday and charged with one count of statutory rape.
Sumrall out on bond
A Columbus man charged with child pornography is back home after being arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday.
Starkville cops to get ‘thank-you’ Saturday
The wife of a Starkville Police Officer is taking steps to make sure officers know just how much they are appreciated.
Two found guilty in $1 million heroin case
On Friday, two illegal immigrants were found guilty in federal court on possession of heroin with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Couple arrested for drugs, gun
A couple were arrested at their residence Tuesday night after agents with the Columbus-Lowndes Metro Narcotics Unit discovered cocaine and a handgun inside their Sand Road home.
