CLW forms search committee to find new director
Columbus Light and Water board of directors has formed a committee to conduct a national search for a new executive director following the death of Todd Gale.
Shutoffs up 50 percent at CLW since disconnects resumed in June
Columbus Light and Water has been disconnecting the service of 40 to 50 customers a day due to unpaid bills, a 50-percent increase from its normal volume of shutoffs.
CLW will not shut off delinquent service until at least June 10
Amid mounting debt, Columbus Light and Water will not shut off service to residential customers for at least 30 days after Gov. Tate Reeves ends Mississippi’s “Safer At Home” order, which is currently set to expire May 11.
CLW deals with mounting delinquencies
Columbus Light and Water leaders already are forming plans to return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic.
CLW will not disconnect customers, charge late fees until further notice
Columbus Light and Water will not disconnect customers or charge late fees for its services until further notice, the utility’s board voted Thursday.
County, CLW ink deal with Allegro for employee clinic services
A new year brings new health care options for Lowndes County and Columbus Light and Water employees.
CLW to join ‘Home Uplift’ program for housing upgrades
Up to six Columbus homes will receive upgrades to make them more energy efficient through a partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority and Columbus Light and Water.
CMSD, CLW officially agree to set up internet hot spots
At its regular meeting Monday, Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Columbus Light and Water to provide free internet access for students at their homes.
CMSD, CLW moving forward with internet access plan
The Columbus Municipal School District and Columbus Light and Water boards are moving forward with a combined effort to provide all district students with free internet access at home.
Charger for electric cars installed downtown
Downtown Columbus’ first charging station for drivers of plug-in electric cars was installed Wednesday.
CLW looks to fund broadband expansion itself
Columbus Light and Water is pursuing other ways to fund a broadband expansion after a bill to fund that venture died in committee last week.
Bill to finance Columbus Light and Water fiber expansion in limbo
Columbus Light and Water is still interested in selling phone and internet service to businesses in the city, but the future of that venture is uncertain as a bill to fund the initiative makes its way through the Legislature in Jackson.
CLW eyes rate, customer surcharge hikes for electric
Columbus Light and Water will look to its electric customers to raise $1.4 million in new revenue next fiscal year.
CLW power rates to rise this fall
Power rates are going up in October for Columbus Light and Water customers.
Exactly how much is still up in the air.
Water department financials improving
Columbus Light and Water’s financial troubles in the water department seem to be turning around, according to a financial report from the utility’s general manager Todd Gale.
CLW says ‘yes’ to primary care clinic
More than 80 employees with Columbus Light and Water will have access to a Baptist Medical Group-backed primary care clinic after the utility’s board on Thursday approved a one-year contract to participate.
Light and Water to host energy meeting
Columbus Light and Water will host a meeting Thursday at Sim Scott Park to teach residents about energy efficiency.
Electric dept. seeing strong start for FY 17
Columbus Light and Water’s electric department is off to a strong start for the fiscal year.
Columbus electrical rates to increase
Columbus Light and Water customers will see a 1.5 percent rate increase on their electric bills starting Oct. 1.
CLW likely to raise power rates today
Columbus Light and Water’s board will determine today whether to pass on a 1.5 percent rate increase from the Tennessee Valley Authority to customers.