Articles by Zack Plair
3-man race develops for District 43
A three-candidate race has taken shape in the race for District 43 state representative.
Public hearing set for redistricting
Columbus City Council is moving through a few final steps before formalizing a redistricting plan.
Columbus retail corridors surge
Columbus is experiencing a retail resurgence and evidence of that continues to pop up along the Highway 45 North and 18th Avenue North corridors.
Rollin’ in dough: Lowndes County worth $1.2 billion, Oktibbeha worth $355M
A decade has made a marked difference on assessment values and tax collections in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties.
Circuit clerk field swells to 7
Another candidate running for Lowndes County circuit clerk has put the field at seven.
Heavyweight champ to visit Columbus
Student athletes from Columbus and elsewhere in north Mississippi will soon have an opportunity to meet a heavyweight boxing champion in person.
CPD renews neighborhood watch effort
The Columbus Police Department wants to reenergize its neighborhood watch program, and Community Relations Officer Rhonda Sanders said east Columbus is an ideal place to start.
Columbus police deploy body cameras
Columbus police officers are now using body cameras on the job, and chief Tony Carleton is hopeful the new equipment will positively impact his department.
LINK: ‘Moderate’ response from retail effort
The Golden Triangle Development LINK is reporting “moderate” response from communities in the region to its reinvigorated retail development strategy.
City failed to lower flag for Nunnelee
Columbus inadvertently failed to fully comply with a state administrative order for all Mississippi cities to fly flags at half-staff in memory of late U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee.
Louisville Republican challenges Hood
A third candidate has entered the race for Mississippi District 35 representative.
Two candidates challenge Lowndes Co. supes president
Two candidates have qualified to challenge longtime incumbent Harry Sanders in the Lowndes County District 1 supervisor’s race.
Council backs GTRA project
The final piece of a community match for a federal grant that aims to provide westbound flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport is presumably in hand.
2 more enter CMSD board applicant fray
The field of applicants seeking two Columbus Municipal School District board slots continues to get more crowded.
Open Meetings bills die in committee on Tuesday
Two Mississippi Senate bills seeking to more specifically define what constitutes a public meeting have both died in committee, according to the legislature’s website.
Fifth applicant seeks CMSD post
A fifth applicant is seeking appointment to the Columbus Municipal School District’s board.
Golden Triangle law enforcement agencies seek more diversity
While a nationwide debate on the racial makeup of law enforcement agencies continues, statistics show agencies in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties are working toward becoming mirrors of the communities they serve.
Louisville Democrat running for District 35 seat
A Louisville Democrat is now seeking election as District 35 state representative.
Demonstration school seeks statewide impact
A school that costs $30 million shouldn’t have walls, according to Mississippi State University professor Devon Brenner.
Starkville duo, New Hope striker relish all-star opportunity
July 11, 2025
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