Articles by Zack Plair
New E911 director hired
The Columbus Lowndes E911 board of commissioners has hired Shalonda Givens as the department’s new director.
6-candidate race forms for Lowndes circuit clerk
The race to become Lowndes County’s next circuit clerk now has six candidates.
Bill targeting open meetings has Columbus roots
Mississippi legislators are considering whether to redefine what a “public meeting” is and Columbus is at the center of the debate.
Murder suspect’s bond set at $1 million
A 27-year-old man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son inside their home this week appeared in Lowndes County Justice Court on Wednesday.
Four now vying for CMSD board posts
A fourth applicant is now seeking appointment to the Columbus Municipal School Board.
Authorities: Child’s death was murder
A Lowndes County man is in custody for murder in the Monday morning shooting death of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son.
Three vying for city school board posts
The Columbus City Council now has three names to consider in filling a pair of vacancies on the Columbus Municipal School District board.
Lowndes child dies from gunshot wound
A Lowndes County boy is dead following a shooting incident at his home Monday morning.
14th Wing welcomes squadron
With four simple words Thursday, a new partnership between Columbus Air Force Base and Moody Air Force Base became official.
Police stats show high number of Hiedi Ho calls
Columbus police have compiled statistics that show a staggering number of officer responses to Club Hiedi Ho.
CAFB to help train Afghan pilots
The 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base will activate the 81st Fighter Squadron during a ceremony Thursday at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia.
Karriem to face Harrison in primary
Kabir Karriem announced Monday his candidacy for District 41 state representative.
Columbus councilmen look elsewhere to serve
Three Columbus councilmen have qualified to run in county and state elections this year and if they are declared winners they would be forced to vacate their council posts mid-term.
Lowndes sheriff race getting crowded
The race for Lowndes County sheriff has become a three-candidate affair less than a week after qualifying for county elections began.
Fire destroys Lowndes couple’s home on Hildreth Road
As Lowndes County resident Candi Knight stood in her front yard Thursday morning and watched fire ravage her home of 13 years, she had some comfort in knowing both she and her husband, Steve, were safe.
Riverwalk to see major expansion
Plans are in the works for the construction of a 14-mile pathway that will connect Riverside Park to Columbus Air Force Base.
Columbus mayor talks 2014 successes, 2015 plans
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith’s vision is for the city to be one of hope, choice and opportunity.
City taps Anderson as new Trotter director
Columbus has hired Mike Anderson of Decatur as the new director for Trotter Convention Center.
City council suspends two police officers
Columbus councilmen voted Tuesday during a lengthy executive session to suspend two members of the city’s police force without pay for violation of police department policy.
Christmas trees piling up for bonfire
The city of Columbus has collected almost 100 trees for its Christmas tree bonfire planned for Thursday evening, Mayor Robert Smith said on Tuesday.
Starkville duo, New Hope striker relish all-star opportunity
July 11, 2025
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