Verbal dispute escalates to shooting
One man is hospitalized and another behind bars after a verbal argument turned violent Sunday afternoon.
Music, catfish and vendors celebrate the history of Catfish Alley
While Catfish Alley isn’t the bustling hub that it once was for Black-owned businesses and Columbus citizens, on Saturday, the alley returned to a small piece of its former glory.
J5 trial: Edwards, Richardson acquitted on all charges
After 9 1/2 hours of deliberation, a jury late Friday afternoon acquitted both Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson of all charges against them.
Superintendent vows transparency, using bond money only for facilities
Melodie Cunningham already knows where she stands on Columbus Municipal School District’s proposed $36 million bond. As a pre-K teacher at Stokes-Beard Elementary, she’s seen
Man allegedly stabs mother, flees to Alabama, arrested after stealing ALDOT vehicle
A Columbus man accused of stabbing his mother was caught after fleeing across state lines.
Turf baseball fields at Propst to be ready by early May
It’s possible youth baseball teams at Propst Park will start their season later this month where they always have — three grass fields in the lower portion of the park.
Edwards and Richardson found not guilty on all counts
Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson were found not guilty by a jury in a federal case against them, which has been ongoing for two weeks.
J5 trial: Jury begins deliberating J5 case
A federal court jury began Thursday deliberating the fate of two Columbus businessmen charged with misusing pandemic relief funds.
‘Market-ritaville’ to kick off 28th Market Street Festival in May
Break out your sunscreen, flip flops and your favorite Jimmy Buffett song.
J5 trial: Richardson: ‘We never had any ill intent’
Antwann Richardson continued to testify in his own defense Wednesday, pushing back against the prosecution’s claims he and business partner Jabari Edwards defrauded the government of about $3.3 million dollars in federal pandemic relief funds.
34th Tales from the Crypt comes to life
Historical figures came to life in Friendship Cemetery on Wednesday night, as Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students kicked off the 34th Tales from the Crypt performances.
Suspects sought for two botched armed robberies
Detectives with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s help in identifying two suspects in two unsuccessful armed robberies, one of which sent a victim to the hospital.
‘No trucks’ ordinance in works for county roads
The county may finally put some teeth behind its “no trucks” signs.
J5 trial: Richardson: North Atlantic still viable when company applied for relief
Antwann Richardson took the stand in his own defense Tuesday, denying accusations that he and business partner Jabari Edwards defrauded the government of several million dollars in federal pandemic relief funds.
Not a city event? Then it will cost to use Trotter
An updated use policy for the Trotter Convention Center will no longer allow the venue to be used for free, except for official city events.
Education: W Theatre presents ‘Laundry and Bourbon’ by James McLure
Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Theatre is proud to announce the upcoming production of “Laundry and Bourbon” by James McLure, set to grace Cromwell Theatre April 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
County puts up $50K to fight Columbus annexation
The county is ready to put up $50,000 for a lawyer to oppose Columbus’ annexation attempt.