Economic Development: Response times to industrial park emergencies cut in half with new fire and rescue station
When two contractors were critically injured last week in a fire at Steel Dynamics’ Biocarbon Solutions plant, firefighters and paramedics from the new industrial fire and rescue station at the Lowndes County Industrial Park made it to the scene in less than nine minutes.
The Verdict: Circuit court rundown for Aug. 18-Sept. 5
Judge Lee Howard ■ Justin Robert Coggins, manslaughter, 20 years MDOC, five to serve, 15 years suspended with five years probation; ■ Antonio Drummond, burglary
Conference center, trail upgrades nearly done at Plymouth Bluff
Since taking over as the director for Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center in 2024, Chandler Lester has been looking to make improvements wherever he can.
Columbus nixes contract with lobbying firm
The city’s relationship with its lobbyist will be finished by Thanksgiving.
Does your nonprofit want city funds? Get ready to apply
The era of walkup funding requests during city council meetings appears to be ending for good.
Baptist Golden Triangle sets new record with 108 births last month
In October, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle’s maternity services nurses and doctors were busy.
Public’s help requested in search for missing woman
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a woman last seen on Thursday.
Columbus teacher arrested for possession of weed, meth
A Columbus High School teacher was arrested Monday on drug charges following a traffic stop.
Ask The Dispatch: When it comes to Columbus homes, what’s in a name?
If you’ve ever walked through Columbus’ historic neighborhoods, it’s noticeable that these antebellum homes aren’t just numbered – they carry names.
Community Profile: White brothers carry lessons of service, integrity through military, civilian careers
COLUMBUS – On the way to the assembly line at Airbus, a sign reads, “392 days without an accident.” It’s a reminder of the care
Two teens injured in Friday night shooting
Police are investigating a Friday night shooting that left two teens injured.
Holiday music rings through downtown with new speaker system debut
COLUMBUS – “Deck the Halls” drifted across Main Street on Friday morning, signaling that the holiday season had officially arrived downtown. For the first time,
Lowndes man killed in a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 69
A Lowndes County man died in a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening.
Fire at SDI carbon plant injures two contractors
A flash fire injured two contract workers Thursday at SDI Biocarbon Solutions plant on Manufacturers Drive.
Plans stalled for monument honoring Black WWI soldiers
Officials are still working to finalize plans to honor 12 Black soldiers and two white soldiers whose names were omitted from the World War I monument at the Lowndes County Courthouse.
Decorated soldier emphasizes importance of remembering veterans
For retired Command Sgt. Maj. Oscar Sims Jr., Thursday morning was a homecoming.
Starkville’s road success paves way for Columbus repaving plan
When City Engineer Cody Burnett’s office took over the road program nearly three years ago, he and his team found themselves at a crossroads.
Columbus man charged with sexual battery, molestation
A Columbus man was arrested Wednesday following investigations of sexually-related accusations involving two victims.
After years of decline, MUW boasts biggest enrollment jump in state
Mississippi University for Women grew in enrollment by more than 8% since fall 2024, the largest increase in nearly a decade for the university.
7th Ave soccer park entrance to close permanently as Parkview moves forward
A portion of Seventh Avenue North will permanently close at the beginning of the year as construction ramps up for the Parkview development in Burns Bottom.
Deputies searching for two suspects in Sunday double homicide
June 29, 2025
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