Hull Group claims no responsibility in stalled tax incentive deal for mall renovation

A stalled $3 million tax incentive deal for the former Leigh Mall and the missing sales data it hinges on has the Golden Triangle Development LINK and Hull Property Group blaming each other for who is responsible.

High hopes: Max Harvest finds early success in budding medical marijuana market

The harvest room at Max Harvest is thick with the pungent scent of cannabis, earthy, intense and unmistakable.

Alabama man killed in Friday morning motorcycle accident

An Alabama man was killed in a motorcycle wreck on Tuscaloosa Road late Friday morning.

Ellis leaving CMSD superintendent role for job in Delta

Stanley Ellis will be leaving his position as superintendent of Columbus Municipal School District at the end of this school year.

Off-duty officer charged for hitting woman with personal vehicle at ATM

A city police officer faces an aggravated assault charge for striking a woman with his personal vehicle during a “road-rage incident” at an ATM.

Four injured in Hwy 82 wreck, one airlifted

Four people were hospitalized Wednesday after two cars traveling in the left westbound lane on Highway 82 collided.

AT&T sues Columbus over cell tower dispute

AT&T is asking the federal court to clear the way for the company to build a 5G cellular tower at Moore Creek near the soccer complex.

Mall tax incentive ‘giant waste of everyone’s time’

When Hull Property Group struck a deal with the city and the county three years ago, establishing about $3 million in economic incentives for the rehabilitation of the former Leigh Mall property, the deal seemed like a no-brainer.

More than 160 anglers to take to water for Bassmaster Open

Bill Kronander drove almost 14 hours to make it from his home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Columbus.

Obstacle or aid? Concrete installation on Military Road a concern for some

A concrete curve, about eight feet wide, now blocks one of the southbound lanes of Military Road at its intersection with Fourth Avenue North. And while roads change throughout the city regularly, the new addition has caused a stir among Columbus residents.

Ward 5 stretch of Military prioritized for paving this year

The city council finally decided Tuesday how it will divide funding for another $1.1 million in paving projects, but the decision did not come without controversy.

Education: ACS Middle School Musical

Ask The Dispatch: Why is Lowndes County creating a rail authority?

Lowndes County supervisors approved a resolution of intent last week to create a railroad authority, adding another tool to the county’s economic development toolbox.

Absentee ballots available for Columbus primary runoff

Absentee ballots for the April 22 municipal primary runoff election for Ward 2 councilman are now available in the city registrar’s office at 1605 Main St.

Detention officer charged with stealing, selling copper

A Lowndes County corrections officer was arrested Thursday in connection to thefts of copper wiring from the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association Boys Ranch.

Exchange Club honors resilient, distinguished students

By the second grade, Amanda Stewart had mastered two routines.

Bulletproof vest gives Lowndes County K-9 new ‘safety barrier’

While Lowndes County Patrol Deputy Hunter McBride is used to going into dangerous situations wearing his ballistic vest, his K-9 partner Gero is still getting used to the new one he received just a few weeks ago.

Luxi poised to become mascot for fossil park

A chance encounter on Facebook might have landed the city a mascot and fundraising opportunity for its planned fossil park.

Anglers coming in this weekend for Bassmaster Open

Columbus will welcome more than 100 professional anglers onto the Tombigbee Waterway next week for the first time in two decades.

Heritage head sues podcaster for slander, libel

The head of school at Heritage Academy is suing a local podcaster for slander and libel.