Building on increased arrests and seizures, joint drug task force to continue
On Oct. 2, agents with the Columbus-Lowndes joint narcotics task force executed a search warrant on a 10th Avenue South residence and recovered approximately 20 pounds — or $46,000 worth — of marijuana alone.
Local architect Major Andrews thought in-kind services would earn him no-bid contract for Hunt
For the past six months, architect Major Andrews has worked with the Columbus Municipal School District planning improvements at the Hunt campus, giving him the impression he would continue those services after a Feb. 23 tornado badly damaged the building on 20th Street North.
SDI, others contribute steel roof to Habitat home
Slowly, but surely, the little house on 12th Avenue North is taking shape. The slab has been poured and the house has been framed and wired. The plumbing and exterior siding has been installed.
Firefighters chip in to build new station
For Columbus Fire Chief Martin Andrews, one of the special things about the new Fire Station 4 is that firefighters are helping to build it.
School supe: Building split ‘does not meet intent of law’
A July letter addressed to supervisors from Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Superintendent Lewis Holloway says the county’s decision to split the use of the former Oktibbeha County School District’s administrative home between the new district and emergency management “does not meet the intent” of law approved by legislators.
School building-use squabble continues
Oktibbeha County supervisors thought they had reached a mutually beneficial arrangement by splitting the usage of its Main Street education building between emergency management and the new Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District until they read newspaper quotes from Superintendent Lewis Holloway saying he would fight for additional space.
Battle brewing over county education building use
Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Superintendent Lewis Holloway isn’t giving up full use of the county education building without a fight.
No fine after collapse of downtown wall
The city of Columbus will not fine a downtown property owner after a wall under construction fell inside the structure a month ago.
On Aug. 4, the rear wall at 421 Main St. collapsed, injuring Ann Davis, the building’s owner.
City, county mulling options for old Maxim building
When Lowndes County and the city of Columbus bought the Maxim medical building after the company shut its doors, they believed they were acquiring a 130,000-square-foot facility over 19 acres of land.
Downtown business owner disputes city’s claims
A Columbus Realtor is disputing claims that she allowed work on her downtown building without a proper permit from the city.
On Monday, the back brick wall at 421 Main St. collapsed, injuring Ann Davis, who suffered a broken arm and broken ribs.
Owner of property injured when wall falls
Faulty construction work may be to blame for the collapse of the back wall of a downtown Columbus building Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Social Security office back open in Columbus
The Social Security Administration office in Columbus is back open after closing for repairs in the wake of the April 28 tornadoes that struck Lowndes County.
Columbus Social Security office closed for repairs after storm
Count the Columbus office of the Social Security Administration among those affected by the April 28 tornado that tore through Lowndes County.
Options being considered for multi-purpose arena
Preliminary discussions on a potential multi-purpose arena for local agricultural groups are ongoing. A feasibility study in the works includes possible financial assistance from the state and where the facility would be located.
E-911 could find new home in county education building
Oktibbeha County School District’s administrative home could be retooled for E-911 use, a move that would alleviate space restrictions at emergency management’s current Jefferson Street location.
County education building in limbo
As consolidation committee members turn their attention to forming a unified school district’s structure for students, the fate of the county’s education building remains an unsettled issue.
Wendy’s demolition paves way for new restaurant
Relax, Wendy’s customers.
Although demolition crews began knocking down the restaurant Tuesday, the move is being made only to make room for an updated Wendy’s at the same location on Highway 45 North in Columbus.
County turns spec building lease over to CalStar
Lowndes County Supervisors unanimously agreed Monday to a revised memorandum of understanding and lease agreement with sustainable building material manufacturing company CalStar specifying penalties the company would have to pay in the event it does not provide at least 58 jobs at its Columbus plant once its fully operational.
Compromise reached on variance request
Installation of a new water main near a mixed-use property on Main Street will soon provide property owners in the area a closer outlet to tap into when installing sprinkler systems.
Council mulls variance to fire sprinkler requirement
Renovation of a downtown mixed-use building could soon slow down while the city council decides whether to allow a variance bypassing installation of a sprinkler system.