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CPD policy would require officers to repay city for training if they leave in less than two years
Columbus Police Department is looking to implement a training reimbursement agreement for officers trained to repay back the department for the cost of training if they resign within two years to join another law enforcement agency.
TOP NEWS
Feeding the mind: $900K grant to fund garden project at new Partnership school
The vegetables that Overstreet Elementary School students grow and harvest in their garden become part of their dinners, and they are always excited to tell their teachers about it the next day, science teacher Summer Buntin said.
CMSD patrons 'gather at the river'
In the past few years, Jason Spears, Columbus Municipal School District's board of trustees president, said he has seen more district patrons "gathering at the river."
Kimley-Horn tapped as project consultant for Hwy 182
Starkville aldermen unanimously chose Kimley-Horn on Thursday as the consultant for the implementation of the $12.66 million grant the city received in November to revamp a mile of Highway 182, or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Law enforcement agencies promote Crime Stoppers tip app
Area law enforcement agencies are encouraging citizens to use a new app to send tips to Crime Stoppers.
OTHER RECENT HEADLINES
Gordon seeks reappointment to SOCSD board
LCSO releases video still shot of armed robbery suspect
Mayor breaks tie to advance application for Southside historic survey grant
Man faces code violations from city for damage caused by police officer crashing into house
Business Moves with Mary: Georgia Blue prepares for opening day
Two men charged with the rape of a 59-year-old woman
Steens man allegedly held woman against her will, strangled her
Starkville man arrested for armed robbery
Business brief: Carlson accepted into Mississippi Bar's Leadership Forum Class
Flooded Mississippi residents return to soggy, smelly homes
Mississippi man accused of killing 8 tears up during trial
Shooting outside Mississippi hospital leaves 3 dead
Mississippi moving more inmates out of troubled state prison
$90M settlement in lawsuit over water billing in Mississippi
Photo: New Makerspace at Overstreet
SPORTS
Heritage Academy baseball falls at Hartfield Academy
Prep basketball playoff roundup: Columbus girls edge Holmes County Central
Prep basketball: West Lowndes girls hold off Lumberton in second round to stay undefeated
Swim Columbus 8U team wins 100-yard relay at Flowood meet
Clutch hitting from Pimentel, Foscue lifts Mississippi State in 6-2 win over Oregon State
OPINIONS
Kelley Williams: What's wrong with government regulated monopolies?
Other Editors: Once again, Trump showers his mercy on corrupt officials and white collar criminals
Marc Dion: For what it's worth
Other Editors: Shame to see Republicans join Democrats on deficit spending
LIFESTYLES
Good times roll: Party on with these Mardi Gras recipes
Pastry love: lemon cream puffs
A plant-based, dairy-inspired dish
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