Lowndes ranks among best counties in nation for economic development
Lowndes County has been named No. 17 among the top 20 counties in the nation for economic development per capita by Site Selection Magazine.
Community Profile: Brady’s needlepoint business aims for southern market
In a makeshift studio tucked in the guest room of her family home, 25-year-old Rachel Brady sits at a long table with rows of colorful paints stacked neatly beside her.
After weeks on the run, lawyer with Columbus ties arrested
A Hattiesburg lawyer from Lowndes County was arrested Monday after more than three weeks of evading authorities on a civil contempt charge.
Group distributes 528 backpacks, school supplies at Lock and Dam
About 15 volunteers wearing powder blue jerseys helped distribute 528 backpacks, along with various other school supplies, to community members in need Sunday afternoon at Columbus Lock and Dam.
Ex-supervisor’s record expunged of 2007 fraud conviction
Eighteen years after being convicted of fraud, ex-Lowndes County supervisor Jim Terry has received a court-ordered expungement.
MUW to launch state’s first master’s program focused on hospitality, culinary workforce
Mississippi University for Women is set to launch a new graduate program this fall, blending culinary arts, workforce development and hospitality.
Mold at fire station sparks concerns over firefighter safety
While the city works to reopen a fire station that has been closed for almost two weeks due to mold, some firefighters are concerned their working environment still isn’t safe and their labor is being exploited.
CMSD to determine superintendent finalists Monday
Columbus Municipal School District trustees will determine the final candidates for the superintendent position on Monday.
Former mob boss to speak to Columbus men about life turnaround
A few months ago, a group of Christian men in Columbus talked about bringing former mob boss turned Christian speaker Michael Franzese to the city to speak to men about his life and faith.
Texas man sentenced to 11 years for sexual battery of Lowndes teen
A Texas man was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison this week after pleading guilty to traveling across state lines to engage in sexual activity with a minor in Lowndes County.
City grapples with whether to absorb garbage rate hike
Time is running out for the city to decide whether it will absorb a coming rate increase from Golden Triangle Waste Services or pass it on to customers.
High-tech assessment could give city better data on streets
A high-tech way of assessing streets could soon end the city council’s longtime practice of dividing money for paving projects evenly among Columbus’ six wards.
CPD arrests 3 subjects in connection with non-fatal shooting
A Columbus man was arrested in connection with a Wednesday morning non-fatal shooting, the investigation of which led to two other city residents being charged for drug possession.
Hattiesburg attorney with Columbus ties was holding $450K in an estate for a widow; now he’s on the run
A Hattiesburg attorney from Lowndes County is wanted by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly failing to turn over $450,000 from a wrongful death settlement.
Justice: 3 years, 3 arrests, no indictments: Dickerson’s family returns in protest
“No justice, no peace,” was more than a chant for the family of Willie Dickerson Jr. on Wednesday afternoon. It’s how they view the ongoing investigation of his death.
Columbus seeks interested buyers for new homes planned on remediated lots
George Irby, interim planning and community development director, plans to make a list of potential home buyers next week and hopes to start building their new homes by January.
Public input to MDE heavily opposed relocating MSMS
An overwhelming majority of public comments the Mississippi Department of Education received about the future of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science favored leaving the school at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus.
Community Profile: Colvin bucked stereotypes during 36-year car salesman career
In an industry well-known for its slick talk and shady deals, retired car salesman Paar Colvin always opted for honesty and care instead.
Ex-Caledonia park treasurer pleads guilty to embezzlement
The former Caledonia Park Commission treasurer has been ordered to pay $12,256.65 in restitution after being sentenced for embezzlement.
Propst pickleball courts close to completion
Columbus Parks and Recreation Director Greg Lewis has been fielding the same question for more than a year.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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