Security guard is shot to death in Mississippi, and 3 teenagers are charged in the killing
A security guard at a Mississippi convenience store and gas station was shot to death Monday, and three teenagers are charged in the killing.
Leroy’s Landing reopens after month of repairs
After being partially closed since early June, the West Lowndes Landing boat ramp off Highway 182 is back open for business.
Community Profile: From West Lowndes basketball player to National Guard lieutenant colonel
Jennifer Tolon has made a lot of memories in the Crawford Gymnasium.
Area law enforcement arrest 15 for DUI over holiday weekend
Local law enforcement agencies in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties arrested 15 suspects for driving under the influence over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Murder weapon in Macon case seized at Columbus home
A woman is in custody for a weekend fatal shooting in Macon, but police believe they found the murder weapon at a Columbus residence.
Some Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power and must be redrawn, judges say
Three federal judges are telling Mississippi to redraw some of its legislative districts, saying the current ones dilute the power of Black voters in three parts of the state.
Higher appraisals could make Lowndes tax bills 18% higher
If county and city officials don’t slash tax rates this fall, property owners could experience sticker shock when they get their tax bill.
26 roads to get preservation treatment starting Tuesday
A new paving preservation process is about to give city streets a new lease on life, or at least, a few more years of glory.
Rape suspect turns himself in to police
A suspect in a rape is now in custody after turning himself in to the police.
Propulsion engineer is charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash
A former engineer at a U.S. military air logistics center has been charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during the criminal investigation into a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi that killed all 16 service members aboard, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Driver killed in single-car accident that struck MUW fence
A Columbus man was killed in a single-car crash that struck a column of the fence around Mississippi University for Women Wednesday night.
Realtors bring the red, white and blue downtown
For nearly three decades, a team of Realtors has taken to the streets just before Independence Day to blanket the town with American flags.
Holly Hills retail center changes hands
Holly Hills Plaza on Highway 45 has officially moved into the hands of a new owner.
NorthStar expansion to attract new tenants to ‘marquee location’
With $2.5 million in state funds secured, NorthStar Industrial Park is set for expansion.
‘Hefty’ match requirement has council leery of accepting drainage grant
The city is teetering dangerously close to losing nearly $3 million in federal grant funds to improve drainage in Northside neighborhoods prone to flooding.
Council hands 30-day suspension to police officer arrested for off-duty DUI
COLUMBUS – A police officer arrested last month for driving under the influence while off duty has been suspended without pay for 30 days, multiple
Mississippi erases some restrictions on absentee voting help for people with disabilities
Mississippi is revising the restrictions it put in place last year on who can provide absentee voting assistance to people who have disabilities or cannot read or write — restrictions that were blocked by a federal judge before ultimately being altered by lawmakers.
Business Brief: Hunt named secretary, treasurer of MTA
Visit Starkville’s Director of Tourism Paige Hunt is the new secretary and treasurer for the Mississippi Tourism Association, the organization announced Tuesday.
Horse dead following hit-and-run on Old Waverly
A horse is dead following a Monday night hit-and-run on a bridge on Old Waverly Road, and police are looking for the driver that hit it.
Southside Blues festival returns this weekend
The Southside Blues Festival is returning to Townsend Park this weekend.
