MUW hopes to land Birmingham Southern transfers
Mississippi University for Women is offering scholarships to students transferring from Birmingham Southern College after the school announced its impending closure.
Tip leads Lowndes deputies to copper theft arrests
An anonymous Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of two alleged copper thieves, according to a Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office press release.
Historical marker honoring MUW founders unveiled on campus
Since 1949, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History has erected more than 1,000 historic markers recognizing notable people and events in the state’s history.
J5 trial: Former J5 VP: Edwards feared Richardson would make ‘bad decisions’ with relief money
Day four of the federal trial of Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson saw testimony from former J5 Solutions Vice President Shanta Blakney, who oversaw many of the companies financial transactions, and Russell Sheffeld, who told the court he routinely gave Edwards cash “gifts” to help him make ends meet during 2019.
Committee chosen to select city grant writer
The city is one step closer to hiring a grant writer.
Referendum for CMSD bond issue set for May 14
Columbus Municipal School District trustees unanimously passed a resolution during a special-call meeting Tuesday to hold a special election for a bond that would fund $36 million in facility improvements.
J5 trial: Federal agent: Edwards knew relief funds were misused
Day three of the federal trial of Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson saw testimony from Jim Bell, who worked for North Atlantic Security and eventually bought out its contracts, as well as a federal agent who interrogated Edwards after his arrest.
Burns Bottom public interest meeting set for Thursday
The Columbus Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is hosting a public interest meeting for the Burns Bottom/Park View Redevelopment Project at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Rosenzweig Arts Center.
Ex-J5 comptroller says J5 companies ran at deficit
Testimony got underway Tuesday morning in federal court in Oxford in the fraud trial against Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson. The two businessmen are accused of misusing several million dollars in federal pandemic relief funds.
Baptist therapist: Nearly half of adults experience mental health disorder
Working in the mental health field for more years than she’d care to admit, Baptist Behavioral Health Clinical Manager and Therapist Kim Criswell has treated all kinds of patients.
Ask the Dispatch: What’s going on with the J5 case, as the trial starts this week?
The question of Wilbur Colom A jury was selected Monday in the criminal trial against J5 owner Jabari Edwards and president Antwann Richardson. The two
Panelists offer advice for women seeking degrees in male-dominated fields
It’s time to stop molding women to fit the confines of male-dominated career fields, Dana Morin said Thursday. That starts with the career fields appreciating the diversity women have to offer.
Caledonia High teacher named finalist for MDE Teacher of the Year
Melanie Counts believes any student can learn when they have the support of a teacher who knows and cares about them.
Chamber becoming independent, moving in with CVB
The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau won’t be merging anytime soon, just cohabitating.
Six CMSD schools lack fire alarms, other safety basics
Six facilities that house students in the Columbus Municipal School District lack safety measures as basic as a working fire alarm system.
Chief: ‘Conversation’ could have prevented club shooting
A person. A night out ruined. A man behind bars.
CMSD officials continue to raise awareness of pending bond issue
Safety is the district’s number one priority when it comes to updating facilities, Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent Stanley Ellis told the Lowndes Community Foundation on Wednesday.
90 vendors expected at New Hope Festival this weekend
A new festival is coming to New Hope this weekend.
Beard asks for trial on Gordo drug charges
Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard’s day in court in Gordo has been kicked a little further down the road.