Two of EMCC’s top administrators looking to leave

The top two administrators at East Mississippi Community College are being interviewed for the president’s job at Meridian Community College.

State supreme court chief justice highlights increased public access to courts system

It would have been easy for those attending Tuesday’s Columbus Rotary Club’s meeting to imagine Bill Waller Jr. following in his father’s footsteps.

Restaurant tax: Smith, Younger agree on reducing restaurant tax floor

Monday, in its first meeting since the 2-percent county wide restaurant sales tax that funds the Columbus Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau died in the Legislature, the CVB board elicited a compromise from local legislators the board hopes will revive the tax and ensure the future of the bureau and the projects it supports.

Future of Ryan’s uncertain

To close or not to close?

A week after the building that is the site of Ryan’s Buffet in Columbus was listed for sale, the marketing director for the chain restaurant said his company is still in negotiations to remain in operation at the site.

Innovation Challenge gives young entrepreneurs a head start

Jacob Miller sat at a table at Mississippi State University Friday with a group of four 14-year-old entrepreneurs.

Slimantics: Katherine the Tate is the most interesting choice for Congress

Monday in Starkville, the Oktibbeha County Republicans hosted a forum for the six GOP candidates who have thrown their hats — tin-foil or otherwise — into the race to replace Gregg Harper in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Union Academy without water service after pipes burst

The Recruitment and Training Program (RTP), which has been in operation throughout the state since 1983, provides an array of services, but the focus in Columbus is narrower.

County purchase of Lipscomb property drawing near

Lowndes County could finalize a sale for the purchase of the old Lipscomb property as early as June, Columbus attorney David Sanders said Wednesday.

Vitter lays out Ole Miss plan for excellence

During Tuesday’s speaking engagement at the Columbus Rotary Club meeting at Lion Hills Center, University of Mississippi Chancellor Jeff Vitter set the record straight on one point: He does not wear a back brace.

Third Congressional GOP candidates support Trump initiatives

The field for the Republican nomination for Third District U.S. House of Representatives is a crowded one for the seat that will be vacated in January by Rep. Gregg Harper, who is retiring.

New grant rules could hinder water service at 12 east Lowndes homes

Since 1974, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has used Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to provide communities with resources to meet a variety of needs.

Wet weather, game use batter Soccer Complex

Sharon Parnell has been involved in local soccer for 17 years as both a coach and administrator.

“Some years, it’s a challenge,” said Parnell, the administrator for the city’s club soccer program, Columbus United. “This has been one of those years.”

Slimantics: The orange cone business, a growth industry in Mississippi

I hate to be the one to mention it, but our state is pretty much falling apart.

Restaurant tax: Conflicting ideas fuel efforts to revive restaurant tax

Several issues still need addressing if the city or county hope to see a 2-percent restaurant sales tax restored after it expires June 30.

CMSD draws 21 applicants for superintendent

Columbus Municipal School District received 21 applications for superintendent, the district’s board of trustees reported during its regular meeting Monday.

Southaven’s story: A year without a restaurant tax

Barring some sort of miracle in a yet-to-be-called special session of the Mississippi Legislature, Lowndes County will lose its 2-percent restaurant sales tax and, with it, quite possibly the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau that relies almost exclusively on those funds.

Bidding the mud pit goodbye: Caledonia students running to raise funds for new playground surface

Students began classes at the Caledonia Elementary School on Wolfe Road in January 2017, so in many ways it is still a “new” school. As is often the case, a new school means unexpected issues.

Proposed Chinese soybean tariff could harm local growers

In the farming business, there is always something to worry about, much of it beyond the farmer’s control.

Slimantics: Shelton’s Senate bid illustrates lack of Democratic organization

American humorist, essayist and entertainer Will Rogers is long dead, but his words, in some cases, remain as relevant today as they were when he first uttered them more than 80 years ago.

Restaurant tax: Smith’s votes on sales taxes show inconsistency

Rep. Jeff Smith said his opposition to Lowndes County’s failed request for an extension on its 2-percent restaurant sales tax was based on his belief that “new” tax should first be approved by the voters.