Jones raises $27K in Columbus mayor’s race
Democrat Stephen Jones appears to have a commanding lead in fundraising among mayoral candidates, according to campaign finance reports filed with the city registrar’s office ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
Caledonia man arrested for punching police officer
A Caledonia man was arrested Sunday morning for allegedly punching a Columbus police officer inside a convenience store.
Shooting early Monday morning leaves one man injured
An early Monday morning shooting on Sixth Avenue North left one man in the hospital.
New rodeo promises fast-paced action, fundraising for local nonprofits
Grab your cowboy hat and boots. A new rodeo benefitting Lowndes County nonprofits is coming next month, bringing with it a night of fast-paced action.
Community Profile: Barber finds calling steeped in family tradition
It is said that certain traits, talents and conditions often skip a generation.
Severe thunderstorm leaves thousands without power in Lowndes
Another severe thunderstorm swept through Lowndes County on Sunday night, toppling trees, snapping utility poles and leaving hundreds without power well into Monday afternoon.
Columbus man killed in collision on Military Road
A Columbus man was killed Saturday morning in a two-vehicle collision on Military Road.
Large tire dump sites suggest business is responsible
Driving through the backroads of Lowndes County, you’re likely to see fields of grass, an occasional cow pasture and people enjoying their front porches.
Remaining suspects in Artesia robbery arrested
The three remaining suspects in a Lowndes County assault and robbery are now in custody.
Loaves and Fishes volunteer earns Book of Golden Deeds honor
When Steve Greenough isn’t around, the Loaves and Fishes of Lowndes County soup kitchen is bound to run out of something.
Second defendant in racing death gets 17 years for manslaughter
The second of two cousins involved in a three-car collision that left a man dead in 2020 has been sentenced.
Mayoral forum moved to Nissan Auditorium at The W
Tuesday’s mayoral candidate forum has been moved to Nissan Auditorium on the Mississippi University for Women campus.
City’s special fund for nonprofits tapped out this year
With 4 1/2 months left in the fiscal year, the city’s special fund that has largely helped fund project requests from nonprofits is tapped out.
Limited tickets remain for mayoral forum
About 300 tickets have been reserved for Tuesday night’s Columbus Mayoral Forum, which is sponsored by The Dispatch.
Harper honored with community leadership award
During its annual State of the Region meeting May 14, the CREATE Foundation’s Commission on the Future of Northeast Mississippi honored Bobby Harper, of Columbus, as one of the 2025 recipients of the Jack Reed Sr. Northeast Mississippi Community Leadership Award.
Fossil park name expected after naming policy
It will at least be two more weeks before the city’s planned fossil park gets a name.
Education: Work-based learning sets CTC culinary arts students up for future
Employers crave applicants with broad palates.
Education: MUW’s Jiben Roy named professor emeritus
Mississippi University for Women has awarded Jiben Roy the title of professor emeritus of chemistry.
New Hope bears brunt of Sunday morning storms
Ashley Dunlap woke around 4:45 a.m. Sunday to the sound of a crash coming from her daughter’s bedroom.
My Book closes final chapter at Franklin Academy
When Betty Bryan first walked into Franklin Academy as a student in 1951, one of her aunts was the principal and another was a third-grade teacher.
Jelly Roll to perform at Jeffery Simmons Community Fun Day
July 3, 2025
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