Weekend housing fair planned to assist first-time homebuyers
Residents looking to move from renting to owning can learn the ins and outs of homeownership this weekend during a housing fair at Sim Scott Park.
Tree survey proposed for historic section of cemetery
City officials are planning an inventory of trees in the historic section of Friendship Cemetery to assess their health and determine whether any pose a risk to headstones or monuments.
Zachary’s St. Patrick’s Day ‘Pawty’ returns to benefit Operation Colony Cats
About eight years ago after noticing Zachary’s St. Patrick’s Day party was drawing a large crowd, owner Doug Pellum decided to give that party a purpose.
PACCAR cuts ribbon on new facility, plant upgrades
Just two years ago, a grassy lot sat vacant on the south end of PACCAR Engine Company’s campus on Frontage Road.
City landfill may close to public permanently
The temporarily closed city landfill on Armstrong Road may not ever be open to the public again.
In memoriam: A life spent caring for history and people
She had a name straight out of the Old South, with a grand antebellum home and a genteel nature to match.
In memoriam: Bobby Harper remembered for service, honesty
From the moment George Irby met Bobby Harper in 1980 on a bus ride to Vicksburg, he quickly learned that wherever there was work to be done, Harper was already there “in the grease.”
Missionary Union helps tell the story of Black churches in Mississippi
From generations of spiritual leaders and community builders to countless congregants, the walls of Missionary Union Baptist Church hold more than a century of history.
Storm topples trees, damages homes in Lowndes County
It only took about five minutes after a tornado warning was issued Monday night in Columbus for a tree to rip through the roof of Melinda and David Vandiver’s house on Gaylane Drive.
Stokes-Beard gym will double as community storm shelter
Stokes-Beard Elementary’s new gymnasium will not only serve as a storm shelter for students and staff but also for nearby community members.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi’s state primaries
Mississippi voters will choose nominees for Congress in a state primary Tuesday. The state’s junior Republican U.S. senator and the entire U.S. House delegation are up for reelection, and all but one have drawn multiple challengers from one or both major political parties hoping to replace them.
Education: EMCC student earns prestigious PTK Scholar award
East Mississippi Community College sophomore Emma Morgan was at work when she received an email stating she was selected as a 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Guistwhite Scholar and will receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Plan for future of Franklin property remains unclear
Nearly a full year since Franklin Academy was shuttered, Columbus Municipal School District trustees have yet to nail down a plan for the historic building’s future.
Music: More than just ‘white, dead men’
Natalia Merlano Gomez began her career like many talented children – performing at home while family members watched from couches and chairs during reunions and special gatherings.
$705K lottery ticket sold at Columbus store
A Columbus resident scored big Tuesday thanks to a Mississippi Lottery Match 5 ticket sold at a Columbus convenience store.
Exchange Club honors nearly a dozen students for resiliency, service
After being diagnosed with a rare ligament disorder his freshman year of high school, Rowe Gillis could hardly eat. Standing 6 feet tall, Gillis’ weight dropped from 170 pounds to just 111 in a single year.
Columbus-Lowndes Library to host America250 sponsored tea time
Rather than patriotically dumping tea in a harbor on April 11, locals will get a lesson in proper colonial tea party etiquette at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
Key job openings in city push hiring planner to backburner
This year’s city budget reserved as much as $140,000, plus benefits for two key full-time positions – a city planner and a public information officer.
MSU quarterback Shapen earns Philanthropic Spirit award
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