Rowdy Races return for inclusive fun Saturday
When Whitney Ferguson co-founded the Rowdy Foundation with her husband Scott Ferguson in 2020, she knew she wanted to organize an active event that was inclusive for children with and without disabilities in the area.
Former MUW police officer arrested for embezzlement
A former Mississippi University for Women police officer was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 in equipment from his former employer.
Man charged with felony DUI after fatal car crash
A Columbus man was arrested this week in connection to a July car crash that resulted in a woman’s death.
Digital Detox: Amid heated political climate, church ‘unplugs’ from screens
More than 1,000 people gathered Sunday evening in the sanctuary of Vibrant Church, sitting alongside one another and deleting social media, streaming and shopping apps from their phones.
After two kitchen fires, Food Giant is back to making chicken
Following a busy lunch rush Wednesday afternoon at Food Giant on Alabama Street, a manageable line of four shoppers forms at the counter of the store’s deli.
Mayor breaks tie to re-roof Municipal Complex, strip mall
Mayor Stephen Jones broke a deadlocked city council vote Tuesday to use about $1 million in internet use tax money on facility repairs, more than 25% of what the city expects to have in hand from those funds by January.
Active shooter drill scheduled for Thursday on W campus
Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency will conduct its annual active shooter drill Thursday on the Mississippi University for Women campus.
Dealership hits the gas on Bitcoin
A couple weeks ago Josh Gillis was looking to trade in his old SUV for a new truck.
One hospitalized after Tuesday shooting on Northside
Police are investigating an early Tuesday shooting that left one man injured, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
Education: 17 local students named 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Out of the more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program, 17 are local students.
Lowndes supervisors rubberstamp tax increase for FY 26
County supervisors on Monday approved a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that includes a 4.6% increase to its general purposes tax levy.
Columbus church burns six weeks before 156th anniversary
Canaan M.B. Church, which has stood for nearly 156 years on Bell Avenue, will have to rebuild completely after suffering substantial damage from a Sunday afternoon fire.
No injuries reported in Thursday afternoon house fire
A Thursday afternoon house fire left a Ridge Road house and two vehicles in its carport destroyed, Emergency Management Services Director Cindy Lawrence told the Dispatch.
Despite liability concerns, police will ride CMSD buses
The Columbus Municipal School District board of trustees voted 3-2 on Friday to approve hiring off-duty Columbus Police Department officers as security on school buses despite concerns about liability, training and whether officers should be armed on a bus with students.
Columbus man arrested for February shooting after months on the run
A Columbus man is behind bars for his alleged role in a February shooting, Columbus Police Department Public Information Officer Bryan Moore told The Dispatch.
Renowned ‘clean’ comedian to perform at Columbus church
Award-winning comedian Kerri Pomarolli will take the stage this weekend for the First Methodist Church of Columbus’ inaugural Columbus First Women’s Event.
New Hope Middle School coloring book to aid student mental health
Earlier this school year, New Hope Middle School art teacher Nikki Carlson gave her seven art classes a special project.
Master plan, lot prices unveiled for Burns Bottom’s Parkview
The first phase of the Parkview development in the former Burns Bottom neighborhood, which will include 28 lots for single-family homes, is projected to begin construction in 2026.
Student, armed man with ski masks charged after EMCC threat
A threat that sparked a lockdown Tuesday evening at East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle in Mayhew has since resulted in two arrests.
Council includes $340K worth of raises in newly approved budget
The city council on Wednesday approved a $29.3 million budget for the next fiscal year, including roughly $340,000 in raises for various positions.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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