Year in review: Top stories of 2018 in Columbus, Lowndes
Funding issues dominated headlines in Columbus and Lowndes County in 2018.
The city and county feuded over parks funding, while the Legislature allowed the more than 30-year-old 2-percent restaurant sales tax to expire, severely hampering operations for the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Catholic priest scandal, MSU athletic success among top stories of 2018 in Starkville, Oktibbeha
In 2018, the Mississippi State athletic programs continued to rise on the national stage and a long court battle over who would be Starkville’s mayor was finally settled.
Analysis: Clash of ideology on health care regulation
A clash of ideology was on display last week in the Mississippi Legislature.
Shelton named permanent police chief
The first Columbus city council meeting of 2018 concluded Tuesday evening with a familiar face in a fresh role as chief of the Columbus Police Department.
Photo: OCH’s first baby of 2018
Chase Connor Shirk was the first baby of 2018 born at OCH Regional Medical Center. Born at 5:01 a.m. Monday, he weighs eight pounds, 13 ounces and is 21-1/4 inches long. Chase’s parents are Steven and Shanna Shirk.
Analysis: 2018 could bring substantial debate in Mississippi
Mississippi legislators are starting the third year of a four-year term, which means they have a chance to accomplish goals without the immediate pressure of election-year politics.