City signals additional tax cuts, then changes mind
At a Thursday morning work session, the city council voted to call a public hearing to potentially further dampen tax hikes for Fiscal Year 2025. By that evening, council members changed their minds.
Council still won’t commit to grant match for visitors center restoration
City council members are expected to vote Tuesday on whether to match a grant that is helping fund renovations to the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center downtown.
DA: ‘Seven brave souls’ help bring murderer to justice
Seven witnesses came forward to testify against Undra Lamorris Williams for opening fire in the Inferno Sports Bar in May 2023.
MUW rallies alumni, supporters in anticipation of 2025 legislative session
After surviving a threatening legislative session this year, The W is rallying its supporters in preparation for the start of the 2025 legislative session in January.
Court disruption leads to contempt charge for Beard, police chase of another man
A disruption involving a Columbus councilman Tuesday during a murder trial led to police having to chase another man across town.
City may cut its property tax rate even more
The city may not be done talking about its ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025.
More than $6.2M in taxpayer funds recovered this year
In the last six years, the state auditor’s office has demanded more in taxpayer funds than ever before, State Auditor Shad White told the Rotary Club of Columbus on Tuesday.
Education: Moore named honorary commander for CAFB
Mississippi University for Women’s Clear Moore was recently named an honorary commander for Columbus Air Force Base.
No candidates for LCSD board positions ahead of deadline
Candidates have only 11 days left to qualify to run for two seats on the Lowndes County School Board up for election in November.
Ask The Dispatch: Who maintains the static display planes on Highway 45?
Editor’s note: Do you want answers to questions about the Golden Triangle? Each week, Dispatch reporters set out to explain or update a timely, practical
Inaugural book festival draws nearly 1,000 readers downtown
While reading may typically be a quiet activity, downtown was filled Saturday with the buzz of almost 1,000 excited readers that attended the inaugural Possumtown Book Festival.
21% tax hike coming for Columbus homeowners
Property tax rates are dropping slightly next fiscal year in the city, but that won’t translate to decreased tax bills for citizens.
$15 minimum wage for city workers nearly a done deal
A $15 per hour minimum wage for full-time city employees looks to be just one council vote from becoming reality.
Woman who crashed into school bus drunk faces felony
A Caledonia woman who allegedly rear-ended a school bus while drunk Tuesday now faces two possible felony counts connected to the wreck.
CAC executive director resigns to take new position
Columbus Arts Council is on the hunt for a new executive director.
Woman allegedly hits school bus while drunk, flees scene
A Caledonia woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly rear-ending a school bus while drunk, then fleeing the scene and resisting arrest.
Former CPD chief passes away at 62
Former police chief Joseph St. John never met a stranger.
CFO clarifies: City general fund balance more likely to be between $11M and $13M
The city’s projected general fund balance will more likely fall between $11 million and $13 million, Chief Financial Officer Jim Brigham said Wednesday during a press conference at City Hall.
LCSO starts fourth week in search of a missing man
Lowndes County deputies are seeking the public’s help in finding a man who has been missing since July.
Teenager missing since Sunday found safe
A missing teenager was found safe Tuesday afternoon, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Tony Cooper said in an email to The Dispatch.
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