One injured in Friday night Crawford shooting
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a Friday night shooting that left one person injured in Crawford.
Freedom Schools lecture series highlights African American history
The Mt. Zion Memorial Fund launched its 10-week Freedom Schools lecture series Saturday at Genesis Church, beginning with a lesson that looked far beyond the Black Belt Prairie and the Mississippi Delta, all the way back to Africa’s earliest civilizations.
Three families bond behind shared experiences with dwarfism
In 2021, Lindsay Miller, a high school math teacher in New Hope, received a call from the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services about fostering two children.
Trotter renters could soon pay $125 extra for ice
Renting the Trotter Convention Center and its many amenities could come at a higher cost if the city council approves a new public facilities policy on Tuesday.
Inmate recovering after being stabbed with broom handle
An inmate previously housed at Lowndes County Adult Detention Center is recovering after he was allegedly stabbed in the neck by other inmates last week.
Lobbying firm defends value of its contract with city
The primary benefit for the city keeping a lobbyist on contract is leveraging relationships that open doors to the halls of power.
Fire from lawnmower sparks claims New Hope man’s life
A fire Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a man under a lean-to structure near his home on Highway 182.
Communication ‘mixup’ to blame for council not hearing from lobbyist
The lack of communication between the city’s contracted lobbying firm and council members was boiled down Wednesday to a simple mixup.
Trustees to discuss future of Franklin, other vacant facilities
As bond-funded projects continue at Columbus Municipal School District, the board of trustees is starting to consider how the district’s unused facilities can be repurposed.
Man wanted for possession of machine gun conversion device
Police are requesting the public’s help in locating a man believed to be in possession of a machine gun conversion device.
Career expo returns next week to showcase trades
Thousands of eighth grade students from across the state will descend onto East Mississippi Community College’s Communiversity next week to get hands-on experience with construction careers at the sixth annual FORGE Your Path Career Expo.
Tired of tires? Have them picked up for free Saturday
Driving through the city, you’re likely to come across a tire or two – or maybe a dozen – strewn along roadsides or piled next to homes.
Ask the Dispatch: If I live in the historic district, do I have to get permission to paint my house?
Residents of the Downtown Historic District began receiving letters recently from the city’s building department reminding them of what changes to their property require prior approval.
Columbus man killed in Saturday motorcycle wreck
A Columbus man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle wreck.
Residents share what America means to them for nation’s anniversary
In a makeshift studio Friday morning inside the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center, Isabel Candelario Vanegas told the story of what America means to her.
Hunt monument, historic marker unveiling planned for Oct. 30
A grand re-opening ceremony for Hunt Intermediate School is scheduled for the end of October, nearly three months after the school year began.
Engines will hum, pets will prance at 21st Annual Caledonia Days
After volunteering at last year’s Caledonia Days and seeing the joy the festivities brought to the community, Christina Williams felt called to get more involved the next go around.
Harvest Market organizers hope to double success of spring Fae festival
When Wesley Stewart retired from the Navy, he knew he wanted to live someplace quiet and on a large tract of land.
TSA PreCheck enrollment event returns to GTRA
Golden Triangle travelers have another chance this month to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration PreCheck program.
Council again takes aim at axing lobbyist
The future of the city’s contract with a Jackson-based lobbying firm is again in doubt, with four council members now openly questioning what the city actually gets in return for the monthly fee.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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