Local entities may open clinic for public employees
The city of Columbus, Lowndes County and Columbus Light and Water may soon partner for a shared primary health care provider.
Deficit included in approved CL&W budget
The Columbus Light and Water board unanimously approved an electric department budget for fiscal year 2017 that includes a $186,000 deficit.
CL&W laying sewer lines at Riverwalk
Columbus Light & Water is laying a new sewer pipeline at Riverside Park near the start of the Columbus Riverwalk.
CLW audit: Revenues, expenses up slightly
Columbus Light & Water’s operating revenues for its water department were up to $10.49 million in fiscal year 2015, compared to $10.16 million in 2014.
CL&W hopeful for water finances turnaround
Columbus Light & Water general manager Todd Gale is hopeful the water department is leaving hard times behind.
CL&W complaint cards rolling out in coming weeks
New customer complaint cards will give Columbus Light & Water customers a more streamlined way to deal with disputes.
Council appoints Shumake to Columbus school board
The Columbus Municipal School District has a new face on its five-person board.
Two apply for Columbus Light & Water board vacancy
Two applicants are up for consideration to replace former Columbus Light & Water board chairman Andrew Colom.
After layoffs, CL&W has second thoughts
The Columbus Light and Water Board of Trustees had second thoughts about its decision to layoff six workers during a Thursday meeting.
Colom resigns from CL&W board
Columbus Light & Water Board Chairman Andrew Colom resigned from his post on the board following Thursday’s meeting.
Columbus water rates going up
Columbus Light & Water is raising water rates.
On Thursday, the CL&W board of directors voted in an 8-percent rate hike.
CL&W approves $650K loan to city
The Columbus Light & Water board of directors on Thursday approved a $650,000 loan to the city of Columbus after a round of sometimes-testy discussion.
Our View: Proposed CL&W loan should not be viewed as an affront to customers
Monday’s revelation that Columbus Light & Water is considering a request from the city for a $650,000 loan to purchase property on Main Street has prompted an obvious question: If CL&W can afford to get in the loan business, why did it raise its rates twice in the past six months?
CL&W weighing loan to city
Columbus Light & Water is mulling a $650,000 loan to the city of Columbus as the city prepares to buy the Gilmer Inn.
Our View: City’s purchase of Gilmer displays spirit of optimism
Once, it was a nod to the earliest days of the city’s history.
CLW combating electric theft
Columbus Light & Water is looking to clamp down on an ongoing electric theft problem.
CLW approves water budget
Questions about how to secure the long-term financial health of the Columbus Light & Water’s water division surfaced Thursday as board members approved the fiscal year 2016 budget.
Columbus takes energy efficiency challenge
Officials from three Mississippi cities and the Tennessee Valley Authority are urging residents to beat the heat and be energy efficiency in doing it.
Gale says loss of industry hits CLW revenue
Columbus Light & Water General Manager Todd Gale split his time as guest speaker at the Columbus Rotary Club on Tuesday between updating the audience on the utility company’s projects and fielding questions from the audience.
City council reappoints Gardner to CLW board
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith broke a tie vote Tuesday to reappoint his former campaign manager to the city’s utilities board.