Caledonia man charged with sexual battery of 12-year-old
A Caledonia man was arrested Friday on allegations of sexual conduct with a child younger than 12 years old to whom he had custodial access.
Buyer trying to close deal on old Elks, Musselwhite buildings
From talks of a children’s museum to a hotel complex, the historic Elks Lodge building on Main Street has long been the subject of redevelopment ideas, none of which have come to fruition.
Man who fled traffic stop charged in multiple thefts
A West Point man who led Lowndes County sheriff’s deputies on a two-mile chase Wednesday is behind bars for multiple thefts.
MUW Foundation celebrates 60 years of supporting university, students
Deborah Hodges could not have gone to college if she hadn’t gotten a centennial scholarship from the Mississippi University for Women Foundation.
Location announced for planned 19-mile power line
A new power transmission line is about to run through Clay, Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties, and the Tennessee Valley Authority announced on Wednesday where exactly it will go.
Strauss primarily self-funding most expensive mayoral campaign
Democrat Stephen Jones may have raised the most third-party money among the city’s mayoral candidates, but independent Bill Strauss is, by far, running the most expensive campaign ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
In memoriam: Longtime pastor, community advocate passes away at 60
When Kabir Karriem was a little kid, maybe 7 or 8 years old, he remembers sometimes tagging along with his older brother, Kamal, and his brother’s friend, Steven James, on their trips to school at Mississippi State University.
Candidates clash over city’s future at mayoral forum
If each of Columbus’ mayoral candidates had $3 million to do whatever they wanted for the city, Darren Leach said he would invest in the youth by building a large, indoor recreational facility.
Candidate forum set for Saturday in Columbus library
The League of Women Voters of the Golden Triangle Area will host a forum for municipal election candidates at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the upstairs meeting room at Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
Mary Means Business: Caledonia wedding venue opening soon
Caledonia’s newest addition to the event scene should be up and running by August. Old Fashioned Events, located at 345 Wood Road, will be the latest wedding and event venue to open its doors.
In memoriam: Former WCBI reporter, local celebrity passes away at 76
R.H. Brown was the man with the golden voice. It was the kind that others try to imitate and that earned him celebrity status in the community.
Spruill spends $60K in Starkville mayor’s race
Democratic incumbent Mayor Lynn Spruill has raised four times more than any other candidate still in contested races ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
Jones raises $27K in Columbus mayor’s race
Democrat Stephen Jones appears to have a commanding lead in fundraising among mayoral candidates, according to campaign finance reports filed with the city registrar’s office ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
Mississippi governor calling lawmakers into special session to seek a budget deal
Mississippi lawmakers are headed back to the state Capitol after failing to pass a budget in their regular session, called back by Gov. Tate Reeves for a special session starting Wednesday.
Caledonia man arrested for punching police officer
A Caledonia man was arrested Sunday morning for allegedly punching a Columbus police officer inside a convenience store.
Shooting early Monday morning leaves one man injured
An early Monday morning shooting on Sixth Avenue North left one man in the hospital.
New rodeo promises fast-paced action, fundraising for local nonprofits
Grab your cowboy hat and boots. A new rodeo benefitting Lowndes County nonprofits is coming next month, bringing with it a night of fast-paced action.
In-person absentee voting deadline Saturday
The deadline to vote absentee in person for municipal general elections is noon Saturday.
In memoriam: Influential West Point arts advocate passes away at 87
In the beginning, there was Louise Campbell.
Community Profile: Barber finds calling steeped in family tradition
It is said that certain traits, talents and conditions often skip a generation.
