Eight qualify for Columbus office on first day

Eight candidates qualified Thursday for this year’s municipal elections, with contested races now confirmed for mayor and the Ward 2 council seat.

Fireworks mishap burns half a lawn in Columbus

A New Year’s Eve fireworks mishap led to a burned yard and a misdemeanor citation.

Lowndes Year in Review: 2024 brings turmoil at MUW, prospects for industry, retail

A wild year for Mississippi University for Women saw it stave off legislative efforts to merge it with Mississippi State – or at least relocate the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Sciences there. Meanwhile, an annexation effort in Columbus stalls, Mayor Keith Gaskin decides not to seek reelection, and the Frank P. Phillips YMCA celebrates 100 years in Lowndes County.

Three arrested in connection to Dec. 23 Southside shooting

Three Columbus men were arrested Monday in connection to a Dec. 23 shooting on Southside.

Education: MSMS named 2024 Fall Mario Kart champions

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science esports team is celebrating a monumental victory after taking home the 2024 Mario Kart Championship at the 2024 Fall Esports Championships hosted Dec. 10 at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Community Profile: MSMS grad returns to teach poetry and play music

When Theo Hummer graduated from Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science and left Mississippi for college, she thought she’d seen the last of her home state. But three decades later, she has found herself back at the high school, imparting her love of poetry and music to a new generation.

Woman dies after power outage leaves her without oxygen

Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, a Lowndes County woman called 911, reporting she had lost power during a weekend storm and had a limited supply of oxygen left.

Northside fire claims life of resident’s dog

A Northside fire Saturday destroyed a home and claimed the life of the resident’s dog.

Second Southside shooting this week causes property damage

Shots rang out Saturday night on Southside for the second time in six days.

Photos: Ernest Brown Good Change Award

Hunt plans, Franklin future coming up at work session

As renovations at the Hunt school campus wrap up, Columbus Municipal School District is trying to determine what students will go to school there.

Education: Maldonado, W Investment Club take on Wall Street

Mississippi University for Women senior David Maldonado recently represented the university’s TVA Investment Club at the Tennessee Valley Authority Investment Challenge fall meeting, held virtually Nov. 6.

Council overrides veto, upholds community service punishment for officers

The city council on Monday upheld its original decision to allow community service as discipline for two police officers who got into an altercation in November outside the Municipal Complex.

Community Profile: MSMS grad finds a permanent home in Columbus, inspires others to learn

Life had a way of always leading Sabrina Bailey to Columbus.

Mayor vetoes ‘community service’ discipline for 2 CPD officers

Mayor Keith Gaskin on Friday vetoed a city council decision to assign two police officers to community service for getting into an altercation in front of the Municipal Complex.

Relocate or rebuild? The future of MSMS hinges on new facilities

Every year, roughly 230 of the state’s most gifted students flock to Columbus, prepared to take on the challenge of succeeding at Mississippi’s most academically rigorous high school.

Mall owners positioning for ‘right’ tenants, prepare for work on rear

Despite new ownership, a new name and an updated facade, the former Leigh Mall hasn’t yet shaken its old problem of losing tenants.

Cooking course helps county residents make healthy choices

When it comes to cooking, it can be a challenge to balance creating meals that are healthy, tasty and budget friendly all at the same time.