Town hall meeting on Ricky Ball case planned for Tuesday
The city of Columbus will host a livestreamed Town Hall meeting Tuesday night where a panel of experts will answer questions about crime and policing in Columbus, including questions about the Ricky Ball case.
City applies for grant to improve main downtown intersection
Pending the authorization of a Mississippi Department of Transportation grant, the city of Columbus may be improving its downtown curb appeal and pedestrian accessibility.
Higgins offers proposal for 2-percent restaurant tax
A proposal for compromise has emerged in the standoff between Lowndes County and the city of Columbus over the renewal of the 2-percent restaurant tax.
Link, city of Columbus cut retail development ties
The Golden Triangle Development Link will no longer pursue retail development opportunities for the City of Columbus after a pair of Thursday meetings with council members and Link CEO Joe Max Higgins.
City ponders fate of rapidly shrinking landfill
The City of Columbus will soon have to a face decision regarding the dumping of waste in its landfill. A recent study by Neel-Schaffer Engineering shows the landfill will run out of space within three years.
Our view: All the right moves …
We were greatly encouraged Monday when the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors agreed with the City of Columbus to address a mutual problem — the facilities at the Columbus Soccer Complex.
Columbus climbs in Policom industry rankings
The City of Columbus continues to gain strength on a nationally published economic analysis poll.
City council divided on embattled public works director
Only two of Columbus’ six City Councilmen were ready to terminate Public Works Director Mike Pratt on Wednesday.
Columbus’ cash balance falls $850K
For most people, this is the time of year when last-minute Christmas shopping reigns supreme, and the wallets and pocketbooks open up. For Columbus city officials, it’s the time of year when finances are a little tighter and the city’s pocketbook stays closed.
Residents, business owners gear up to contest Columbus’ annexation plan
As the city moves forward with annexation plans, business and home owners are settling in for a legal battle that could take years to resolve.
Bar owner sues city, county for harassment
Fuhgetaboutit bar owner Freddie Fields has sued Columbus and Lowndes County law enforcement agencies and officers for allegedly harassing him and his business.