LCSD makes arrest in fire death case

A suspect has been detained in the Monday morning death of a Lowndes County woman.

Authorities ID victim pulled from pond Thursday

A man found dead in a pond Thursday at a Hamilton chemical plant has been identified.

Fire death ruled a homicide

Authorities say a Lowndes County woman discovered dead inside of her home following a Monday morning fire was murdered.

Man’s body recovered in pond near Tronox

Rescue teams this morning recovered the body of a Tronox contract employee believed to have drowned while operating a dredger in a pond behind the plant.

MUW ready for student move-in

Approximately 400 college students — from seniors to freshmen — will move to Columbus on Saturday during student move-in day at Mississippi University for Women.

Second suspect in Monday shooting in custody

A second man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred Monday in Columbus.

Men charged with statutory rape of 14-year-old

Two Columbus men have been arrested and charged with statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl.

CMSD board yet to name replacement for attorney

It’s been nearly six months since Columbus Municipal School Board attorney David Dunn announced his pending resignation but the school board has yet to find a replacement.

Columbus man jailed after midday shooting

A Columbus man suspected of shooting at two vehicles in the middle of the day Monday is behind bars and investigators are searching for a second suspect.

School board bewildered by supe’s relation to new hire

A new hire within the Columbus Municipal School District left some school board members in the dark and wondering why they were unaware that the hire is related to the newly appointed superintendent.

Authorities ID victim from Monday’s fatal fire

The victim of Monday morning’s fatal house fire on Downs Fire has been identified.

Columbus woman dies after Friday collision

A 90-year-old Columbus woman died Sunday after she was involved in a wreck with a dump truck Friday afternoon.

Lowndes fire kills one this morning

A Lowndes County woman is dead following a mobile home fire this morning.

Lowndes bond proponents make their case

Registered voters in the Lowndes County School District will go to the polls on Aug. 26 to choose whether or not to approve a $47 million bond for improvements.

Downtown business owner disputes city’s claims

A Columbus Realtor is disputing claims that she allowed work on her downtown building without a proper permit from the city.

On Monday, the back brick wall at 421 Main St. collapsed, injuring Ann Davis, who suffered a broken arm and broken ribs.

Back to school: Mixture of excitement, nerves for new Columbus students

Nerves and jitters were on the menu Thursday morning as pre-K and kindergarten students started their first day of school in the Columbus Municipal School District.

Business group grades area legislators

Three state legislators from the Golden Triangle have been an awarded “A” gradings by the Business and Industry Political Education Committee.

West Point specialty store to relocate to Oxford

After 12 years as a downtown staple, Culin-Arts, a culinary supply store, will be closing by the end of the month.

The store’s owner, Valeda Carmichael, said she will relocate her business to Oxford.

Program teaches families how to snack healthy

With school getting ready to begin, a local program is providing parents education on healthy snacks for their children.

All Columbus students to receive free meals

All of the estimated 4,600 children in the Columbus Municipal School District will now receive a free breakfast and lunch each school day.