CPD works toward federal compliance with crime reporting
Law enforcement agencies from across North Mississippi joined Columbus Police Department on Tuesday for a report-writing workshop aimed at helping departments comply with the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System.
Man arrested after woman wakes to find him in her bedroom
A Crawford man was arrested for burglary after a woman said she woke up to find him standing in her bedroom early Monday morning.
Teens charged after shots fired on North Lehmberg
Two Columbus teenagers were arrested Monday in connection to a shooting on North Lehmberg Road.
America250 Airstream stopping Friday in Columbus
The “Our American Story” initiative will stop in the city this week as part of its cross-country tour collecting testimonials on what it means to be an American.
Education: SLP students, faculty from The W attend MSHA conference
A team of Mississippi University for Women speech-language pathology students emerged victorious recently, beating out teams of students from universities across Mississippi in the Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association Praxis Bowl at the annual conference, held in Flowood.
CPD ‘Prayer and Praise’ night postponed
Tonight’s Columbus Police Department’s Prayer and Praise National Night Out event has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.
Woman charged with felony DUI after fatal car crash
A Lowndes County woman was arrested Friday in connection with a September car crash that resulted in the death of a man.
City may list parking lot with broker rather than donate it to church
The public parking lot at Sixth Street South and College Street next to Columbus Global First Methodist Church is one of 12 the city owns that is considered in “poor” condition, according to a recent report from the Neel-Schaffer engineering firm.
High-end apartments under construction at The Depot
A crew with Gene Reid’s construction company started Monday tearing out wood floors on the first level of The Depot at Main and 13th Street South, beginning the space’s conversion from commercial space to six high-end apartments.
‘Prayer and Praise’ night to support Canaan Church, domestic violence victims
Columbus Police Department is bringing back its Prayer and Praise National Night Out event back for a second year on Tuesday.
Columbus opts out of state anti-panhandling law
The council voted Wednesday to opt out of a state law that would have forced anyone soliciting money in the city limits to buy a permit or go to jail.
Munson and Brothers Oktoberfest returns for sixth year of food, fun and local flavor
When Ryan Munson, owner of Munson and Brothers Trading Post, opened his store in October 2020 he launched with an Oktoberfest celebration.
Lincoln handwriting, campaign doll among new MSU gifts
After donating a lifetime’s worth of historical treasures to Mississippi State University eight years ago, 85-year-old Frank Williams is still collecting and sharing his passion for Abraham Lincoln, something that began in the sixth grade.
In Memoriam: Judge Gary Goodwin passes away at 68
Municipal Judge Gary Goodwin, 68, passed away Tuesday after dealing with health problems.
Annual Welty Symposium to feature Alabama poet laureate
Ashley M. Jones will return to Mississippi University for Women to keynote the 37th annual Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, set for Oct. 23-25. Jones will present her new poetry collection, “Lullaby for the Grieving.”
Education: 10 local students named to MDE Student Advisory Council
Of the 114 members named to the Mississippi Department of Education’s 2025-2026 State Superintendent Advisory Council, 10 are students from the Golden Triangle.
Education: MUW launches application for four scholarships
Mississippi University for Women is now offering one application that qualifies students for four different scholarships, including one full-tuition scholarship.
Education Brief: CMSD launches new teacher mentor program
Learning never ends for educators. Taking this lesson, the Columbus Municipal School District is providing the Columbus Promise New Teacher Mentor Program.
Education: US Navy honors MSMS alumnus with Stockdale Leadership Award
Two Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science alumni have received distinction in the U.S. Navy.
Citizen’s grenade discovery shuts down sheriff’s office Sunday
Tupelo Bomb Squad removed a live grenade from Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday morning after a citizen found it and took it there.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
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