Articles by William Browning
Browning on Business: New gym, Post Office in Golden Triangle
Starkville Fitness Kickboxing opened last month.
Browning on Business: Longtime Columbus retailer closing
A locally-owned Columbus business is closing after being open for nearly three decades.
Browning on Business: Burger buzz in Golden Triangle
You may have noticed construction at the Burger King in east Columbus this week.
Browning on Business: Renasant Bank opens new branch
Renasant Bank has opened a new Columbus location.
Guilty plea in hospital bomb threat
A Columbus man has pleaded guilty to making a false bomb threat to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in November.
Browning on Business: Cook Out looking to hire in Starkville
Last fall we reported that Cook Out is planning to open a Golden Triangle location. A handful of people have asked for an update.
Man dies after LongHorn choking incident
A Texas man has died following a choking incident at LongHorn Steakhouse on Wednesday.
Mayor: I will not veto council’s chief vote
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith will not veto the city council’s decision to hire Oscar Lewis III as the police department’s new chief.
Browning on Business: A new breakfast option in Columbus
Zachary’s will begin serving breakfast next month.
Columbus man shot during attempted robbery dies
A Columbus man shot during an attempted robbery early last week has died.
Two Pizza Huts closing in Columbus
Pizza Hut officials have confirmed that Tuesday will be the last day of business for the pizza chain’s dine-in locations in Columbus.
Browning on Business: Starkville brewery set to open soon
The Golden Triangle is getting its first brewery.
Browning on Business: Pillows Adorned opens in Starkville
A unique shop has opened in Starkville. It’s called Pillows Adorned.
Browning on Business: Bank of Commerce coming to downtown Columbus
Bank of Commerce is opening a branch in downtown Columbus.
Morning fire at The Butcher Shop
The Butcher Shop in Columbus caught fire this morning and will remain closed through the holidays.
Is hunting on the decline in Mississippi?
In November, Donny and Shelenia Henry took their twin sons deer hunting for the first time.
The Columbus residents went out to private Lowndes County land they hunt near the Alabama line and the boys — Kaleb and Kendall, both 11 — brought their rifles.
Outtakes: Mr. Walker’s fruitcake
It is well established that the details of family stories have a way of expanding and diminishing as the generations pass them along.
Browning on Business: Hoopers closes, Smackers moving in Columbus
In Columbus, you may have noticed Hooper’s has closed.
Browning on Business: Downtown Columbus moving, shaking
A chunk of downtown Columbus is about to change a lot. Specifically, the area near the intersection of Catfish Alley and Main Street.




















