The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown for Nov. 9-Dec. 4
Judge Jim Kitchens ■ Jimmy Dean Barker II, possession of weapon by felon, 10 years MDOC, seven to serve, three years suspended, possession of a
Defendants reporting for court Monday asked to sign in outside
Court officials are asking those reporting to the Lowndes County Courthouse for the first day of circuit court term on Monday to sign in outside rather than enter the building, in an attempt to control the size of crowds in the courthouse and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown for Nov. 11-Dec. 6
Verdicts and pleas in Lowndes County Circuit Court’s Nov. 11-Dec. 6 term include: Judge Jim Kitchens ■ Misty Atkins, uttering forgery, five years MDOC, five
The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown for Aug. 19-Sept. 6
The following cases were heard in the recent Circuit Court term: Aug. 19-Sept. 6. Jim Kitchens Christopher Baker, possession of methamphetamine, three years prison; Travis
The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown for May 13-31
Guilty verdicts and pleas in Lowndes County Circuit Court’s May 13-31 term include: Jim Kitchens ■ Tony Armstrong, Third DUI, five years MDOC, one years
The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown for Feb. 11-March 1
Jim Kitchens ■ Jason Adams, possession of methamphetamine, three years MDOC; ■ John Lawrence Baker, burglary of an automobile, modified sentence based on violation of
Polls open today for mid-term elections
By the time the polls opened Tuesday morning, more than 2,300 people in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties had already voted, leaving circuit clerks in both counties feeling optimistic about a good turnout.
Man accused of siccing pit bull on officer slated for trial
A man accused of setting a pit bull on an animal control officer is scheduled for trial during the Lowndes County Circuit Court session that begins today.
Outlaw pleads guilty to felony marijuana charge
Former professional basketball player Travis Outlaw will serve two years of non-adjudicated probation after pleading guilty to a felony marijuana charge Friday in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Man implicated in two shootings goes to trial
At least one murder suspect and one aggravated assault suspect also accused of murder are set to go before juries in Lowndes County Circuit Court’s next session which starts Monday.
Man pleads guilty to robbing railroad worker
A man accused of robbing and kidnapping a railroad worker in 2015 could spend the next 20 years in prison.
Buffalo Wild Wings shooter pleads guilty
A Columbus woman accused in the 2014 shooting death of a Buffalo Wild Wings employee will spend up to the next 40 years in prison.
Man convicted in 2014 Club Rock shooting
Tobias Coleman was convicted of shooting another man in the head and ordered to spend 15 years in prison for his role in a 2014 Oktibbeha County nightclub shooting.
Burglar, Clay jail escapee sentenced to 30 years
A Starkville man accused of burglary and felony escape from jail was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to his charges on Tuesday in Clay County Circuit Court.
State makes case for capital murder
A witness in a Lowndes County capital murder case was cross-examined for about 30 minutes in court Tuesday when his testimony did not match four previous statements he had given to police.
The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown June 23, 2016
The following verdicts were rendered in the previous circuit court hearing in Clay County: Lacalvin Johnson pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and possession of
The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown June 16, 2016
Jim Kitchens Ashley Abalos pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced to three years supervised release, pay $200 fine and $350 restitution. Sharon
The Verdict: Circuit Court rundown April 26, 2016
The following cases were heard in the recent Lowndes County Circuit Court term: Judge Jim Kitchens: ■ Michael Anthony was charged with possession of cocaine.
Incumbent Coleman heads back to bench
Lee Coleman has been re-elected to a second term in office as Circuit Court Judge.
Coleman, Montgomery face off for Circuit Court Judge
When voters head to the polls Tuesday, they will have two options when it comes to Circuit Court judge.