Jessi Jobe named director of admissions operations
Mississippi University for Women has announced Jessi Jobe as director of admissions operations.
Missing Columbus man found safe in Tennessee
A Columbus man who was reported missing in July was found safe, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
$43M Aurora expansion to create 63 jobs
The county board of supervisors unanimously agreed to a 10-year ad valorem tax exemption for Aurora Flight Sciences’ planned $43 million expansion.
Ask The Dispatch: All your questions answered about the status of Columbus redistricting
COLUMBUS – It’s been more than three years since the U.S. Census Bureau released data collected for the 2020 Census, triggering state and local governments
Mother, son arrested after juvenile brings gun to CHS
A Columbus High School student and his mother face misdemeanor charges after the student allegedly brandished a firearm Friday afternoon on campus. Sherita Shunta Baker,
$15/hr minimum wage sought for city workers
A $15 per hour minimum wage could be in the cards for city employees if a few city council members get their way.
Upgrades at EMCC’s Golden Triangle campus seek to stem nursing shortage
Next week kicks off the first full school year that nursing students will spend in newly renovated facilities at East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus.
Guilty plea lands Columbus man 35 years in prison for murder
A Columbus man accused of shooting and killing another man before he fled to Wyoming in 2021 was sentenced to prison Wednesday in Lowndes County Circuit Court, according to District Attorney Scott Colom.
Police seek suspect in separate Columbus shootings
Police are looking for a suspect tied to separate shootings that happened in May and August, according to a Columbus Police Department press release.
Balloon release honors memory of slain New Hope teen
“But the question we have to ask is, ‘How do we move forward?’”
Beard pleads guilty in Gordo DUI case
A Columbus councilman pleaded guilty Tuesday in municipal court to driving under the influence and marijuana possession related to a traffic stop in December.
A man walked into courthouse with drugs in his pocket, leading to four arrests and 2+ lbs of meth
A two-day drug operation last week resulted in the seizure of almost 2 1/2 pounds of methamphetamine, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday in a press release.
Catch You in Columbus: CVB unveils new slogan
The Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau on Tuesday unveiled a new slogan and advertising campaign that aims to attract more tourists to Columbus.
Windows broken, copper stolen from Hunt site
Renovations to the Hunt campus should be complete by December.
CMSD board seat to convert to elected post
It appears one Columbus Municipal School District board seat will become an elected position by November 2025.
Man charged after allegedly attacking woman with pocket knife
Police arrested a man Saturday for allegedly attacking a female with a pocket knife.
Alleged burglar leaves apology note with his phone number. He was arrested.
A man’s guilty conscience led to an arrest Thursday after he allegedly burglarized multiple storage units and left an apology note behind, Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told The Dispatch.
Steens woman dead after collision with Lowndes County deputy
A Steens woman died Sunday after a collision on Highway 12 with a Lowndes County sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
Teen fatally shot at Riverwalk, ex-boyfriend suspect in custody
A man is behind bars and accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend Saturday near the Riverwalk.
Two men arrested after shooting into a vehicle on Summerhaven Drive
Two Columbus men face aggravated assault charges after firing into an occupied vehicle Thursday, according to a police department press release.
