Sheriff urges drivers not to illegally pass school buses
As students head back to school today, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to brush up on their school bus safety rules before they have a brush with the law.
CMSD superintendent search suspended until January
Columbus Municipal School District has suspended its search for a new superintendent, at least until January.
Bassmaster schedules 2026 return to Columbus
After hosting a successful tournament on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in April, Bassmaster is planning another national tournament to take place in Columbus next year.
Passenger dead, driver injured after Sunday car crash
A 20-year-old woman is dead after a single-car crash early Sunday morning.
Brooksville bee farmer dies in fishing accident
A Brooksville man is dead after an apparent fishing accident, Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant told The Dispatch.
No injuries reported in Sunday house fire
COLUMBUS – A Sunday afternoon fire that caused significant damage to a Columbus home is under investigation, Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes told
Ask The Dispatch: What happened to the $700M transmission line planned to cut through the Golden Triangle?
Back in 2016, more than 6,000 Mississippi residents received letters alerting them of a proposed high voltage direct current transmission line that would cross through
Civilian driver suffers brain bleed after collision with CPD patrol car
A civilian injured in a Wednesday collision with a Columbus Police Department patrol vehicle is currently hospitalized in Jackson.
Only 78 absentee ballots requested so far for Dist 41 House race
There’s just two weeks left to vote absentee in the special election for the District 41 state representative seat.
Garbage collection rates will stay the same…for now
Residential garbage collection rates in the city will remain the same at least through August 2026.
Sanders works internship at Rep. Kelly’s office
Kate Sanders, a Columbus native and rising senior at University of Mississippi, is participating in a 12-week internship with 1st District Rep. Trent Kelly’s office in Washington, D.C.
W science camp at Plymouth Bluff gets kids outside with nature
Cups of purple water sit before tables of students in a room at Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center.
2 men arrested for alleged armed robbery while out on bond
Two Columbus men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a man while out on bond for other charges.
Allegro launches hub of resources to help combat human trafficking
After spending several months training on how to identify people impacted by human trafficking, staff at Allegro Family Clinics started displaying signs in clinic bathrooms explaining how victims could get help.
Suspect arrested in Sunday drive-by in Artesia
A man wanted for a weekend drive-by shooting is behind bars after turning himself in Tuesday.
One officer hit by vehicle, another bitten by suspect
Two Columbus police officers suffered non-fatal injuries Wednesday afternoon after apprehending a suspect wanted in Clay County.
Former drug dealer turned executive chef to speak at 2025 Welty Gala
Award-winning chef and New York Times best-selling author Jeff Henderson will be the featured speaker for Mississippi University for Women’s 2025 Welty Gala, the university announced Wednesday.
Former mobster speech postponed to Aug. 7
Christian speaker and former mobster Michael Franzese’s visit to Columbus today is postponed until next month after he suffered an unexpected injury.
Turnage to become in-house counsel for Columbus
Jeff Turnage announced this week he will leave the Mitchell McNutt law firm and become in-house counsel for the city.
Fifth Street North improvements could begin in Sept
Work should begin in September on a project that could make four blocks of Fifth Street North friendlier to pedestrians and cyclists.
