Columbus police seek suspects in Friday shooting

Columbus police are seeking suspects in a shooting that injured four people Friday afternoon at Sims Scott Park.

Youth to face experience in charity basketball game

A group of Columbus High School basketball players will face off with a much longer-in-the-tooth team dubbed the Possum Town Trotters, led by Columbus Mayor Robert Smith, at 6 p.m. Thursday in the CHS Gymnasium in a charity game for the Relay for Life.

Turner appeals DEC decision to remove him from ballot

Would-be District 5 supervisor candidate Marty Turner is appealing the Lowndes County Democratic Executive Committee’s decision to exclude him from the Aug. 4 primary ballot.

Former Airbus exec. running for Congress

An aerospace businessman of 19 years, Sam Adcock of Columbus quit his job Tuesday.

Golden Triangle sales tax rises

Two of the Golden Triangle’s three largest cities saw increases in sales tax revenue received in March.

Turner booted from supervisor ballot

Columbus councilman Marty Turner is out of the race for Lowndes County District 5 supervisor.

Turner’s District 5 residency questioned

Incumbent Lowndes County District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks wants one of his opponents thrown off the August 4 Democratic primary ballot.

County declines support for Burns Bottom project

If Friday’s Lowndes County Board of Supervisors meeting is any indication, the county may not only decline an opportunity to partner with Columbus on a proposed redevelopment project at Burns Bottom, it may also become a competitive buyer for properties needed for the city project.

Starkville’s Restaurant Week begins

Starkville’s third annual Restaurant Week starts today, and Greater Starkville Development Partnership leaders say event has found its stride.

Burns Bottom redevelopment board avoiding conflicts

Columbus Redevelopment Authority board members are publicly working to avoid perceived conflicts of interest with bringing the Burns Bottom Development project to fruition.

Two local candidates seek U.S. House seat

Two Columbus residents have announced their intent to run for Mississippi’s vacant seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

CRA targets Burns Bottom

The Columbus Redevelopment Authority is making its first big push for a project to revitalize city neighborhoods.

College Street repaving set for next week

Weather permitting, Falcon Contracting could resume overlaying streets in Columbus next week.

Council picks 2 CMSD board members

Columbus Mayor Robert Smith cast two tiebreaker votes Tuesday that effectively decided appointments to the Columbus Municipal School District Board.

Smith picks up challenger in Dist. 39

A Democrat has challenged Republican incumbent Jeff Smith for the District 39 state House seat.

38 vying for Lowndes Co. spots

A total of 38 candidates have qualified to run for office in Lowndes County.

Brooks squares off with Smith in District 4 race

Candidates making a late push to qualify for county races before Friday’s 5 p.m. deadline added interest and surprised incumbents in a few developed races.

CL&W finishing meter project itself

A roughly $3.5 million project to upgrade water meters in Columbus is still incomplete.

Patrick, Younger face off again in Senate race

A rematch has formed in the race for Mississippi’s District 17 senate seat and barbs are already flying along the campaign trail.

Incumbent Republican Charles A. “Chuck” Younger will once again face Robert A. “Bobby” Patrick Jr., this time in a party primary.

Riverwalk expansion bill clears House

A bill to extend a multi-use path from Riverside Park to Columbus Air Force Base is headed to the Mississippi Senate.