Columbus man killed in collision with 18-wheeler
One man is dead after a street sweeper collided with an 18-wheeler Wednesday on Industrial Park Road.
Sports Specialty owner, salesperson indicted in multi-million plot
A federal grand jury has indicted three men who are accused of a 13-year bid rigging scheme that allegedly affected at least 44 public schools in Mississippi and 270 purchases totaling more than $1 million in taxpayer funds.
Man acquitted in 2022 Jess Lyons Road fatal-shooting
A man charged with the 2022 fatal shooting of Julius L. Wilson, 55, was found not guilty Feb. 12 in Lowndes County Circuit Court.
Full grade-span rollout at CMSD aims for better state ratings
As Columbus Municipal School District prepares to fully implement grade span learning in its elementary schools next year, Superintendent Craig Chapman said the district is focused on ensuring the transition improves accountability scores while providing adequate academic support for students.
City council turns annual food drive into friendly showdown
While Ward 4 Councilwoman Lavonne Harris is hanging on to third place with 67 cans of soup donated to the March of the Mayors food drive this year, she is primed to make a last-minute push to take the lead in the city council’s competition.
Red carpet to roll out for Black excellence Friday
When the red carpet is rolled out at Trotter Convention Center on Friday, the spotlight won’t be on actors or actresses.
County hands over remaining sheriffs ranch property to LCIDA
Years after plans to use the former Mississippi Sheriffs Boys and Girls Ranch property for children’s services fell through, Lowndes County supervisors have formally turned over the remaining acreage to Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority.
In memoriam: Voice of Lee High football, ‘Swap Shop’ dies at 90
If there was ever any doubt what Doug Moulds wanted to be when he grew up, it would have been before he learned to read.
City council OKs new hurdles for newspapers bidding on legal ads
Despite objections from two members, the city council on Tuesday approved new requirements for newspapers bidding to publish the city’s legal ads.
Education: EMMC barbering, cosmetology services available to public
Students in the barbering/stylist and cosmetology programs on East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus are more than halfway through their training and are putting their skills to work by offering free haircuts to EMCC faculty, students and staff.
EMCC nursing students aid victims in wreck
Jamonicia Johnson’s heart dropped when she saw the line of stopped traffic on the highway.
Council considers buying asset management software
A new software system could help the city’s building department track and manage city assets.
City: You say you’re a newspaper? Prove it
The city council may require newspapers to prove they have “general circulation” in the city in order to bid on legal advertisements this year.
Bond-funded gym could cost double under storm shelter code
The cost of building a new gymnasium at Stokes-Beard Elementary could more than double original estimates after architects redesigned the project to meet storm shelter standards believed to be required under the city’s building code.
Education: Department of Music at The W welcomes prospective students for Music Day
Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music will welcome prospective students to campus Feb. 20 for Music Day.
Education: Columbus Middle students reign superior at Jr. Thespian Conference
With each performance, each set design, costume creation and makeup artistry, Columbus Middle School Performing and Visual Arts students took on the role of winning.
Ask The Dispatch: Is a traffic light coming to Mike Parra, Hwy 45?
It’s been about five months since the Mississippi Department of Transportation began evaluating the intersection of Mike Parra Road and Highway 45, north of Columbus, following a two-vehicle collision Aug. 30 that killed Nicholas Jenkins, 23.
A headlamp, a laundry basket and an icy trek back to MSMS
As soon as the power went out Jan. 24 in Irene Doyle’s family home in Oxford, seemingly every tree surrounding the property began snapping one after another.
Daughtry staying put after Jackson picks new chief
Chief Joseph Daughtry will remain at Columbus Police Department, after Jackson passed him over for the chief job there.
