Our view: Transparent as mud
Every year, a few words become so popular that they enter the dictionary.
Last year, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary added such words/phrases as “f-bomb,” “sexting,” “bucket list” and “aha moment.”
Council creates new city position, makes hire
The Columbus City Council voted to create a new position Tuesday night for project manager and staffed that position with local construction firm J5 Broaddus.
The council also appointed a new prosecuting attorney, Scott Colom, to replace Shane Tompkins.
Council declares two structures menaces
The Columbus City Council on Tuesday declared two city properties menaces, re-appointed Board of Adjustment and Appeals of Development Codes board member Mickey Brislin to another three-year term and tabled a request for a sprinkler-system variance from developer Chris Chain for one of his downtown mixed-use properties.
City Council approves Dollar General relocation
The Columbus City Council gave its approval Tuesday night to a developer’s request to re-zone a property from a general agricultural to a highway commercial district, paving the way for construction to begin on a larger Dollar General store to replace the one at 930 Tuscaloosa Road.
Council will help fund Juneteenth
The Columbus City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday in favor of providing $2,500 in matching funds to the Afro-American Culture Organization in support of the Juneteenth Festival at the request of festival founder and Lowndes County supervisor Leroy Brooks.
Council OKs street upgrades, hiring policy
The Columbus City Council unanimously approved contributing funds for two road projects during their meeting Tuesday.
City drafts new policy on hiring of felons
A committee formed to set guidelines for a screening policy to replace the city’s no-felony rule for considering city employment applicants has drafted language for the new policy, which will come before the Columbus City Council Tuesday for approval.
City council halts no-felony hiring policy
The Columbus City Council approved a motion by Ward 5 Councilman Kabir Karriem to stop the city’s practice of disqualifying job applicants with felonies during its meeting Tuesday.
New Columbus City Council Wards map
High-resolution pdf file of the new council wards for the city of Columbus.
Bernsen replacement to be named Tuesday
The Columbus City Council will announce its new Chief Financial Officer during its regular Feb. 5 meeting after completing a final round of interviews Tuesday.
Our view: Choice of Verdell an encouraging step on the path to progress
On Tuesday night, the Columbus City Council had four choices for one position on the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees.
But really, it came down to two choices: maintaining the status quo that has seen our schools slide toward failure or taking a path forward.
Council picks Verdell for school board
Angela Verdell was appointed by unanimous vote to a five-year term to the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees during Tuesday’s Columbus City Council meeting.
City Council to make appointment to CMSD Board
The Columbus City Council will make its yearly appointment to the Columbus Municipal School District’s Board of Trustees Tuesday. The five-year appointment will be for the seat currently held by board president Tommy Prude, whose term expires March 2.
Columbus council approves gun buy-back program
The Columbus City Council has approved a gun buy-back program.
Passed by a unanimous vote during Tuesday’s council meeting, the gun buy-back initiative will allow Columbus residents to trade their guns for cash. The proposal was introduced by Mayor Robert Smith on behalf of Ward 5 Councilman Kabir Karriem.
City employee fired after drug test
A city employee who was involved in a automobile wreck in downtown Columbus last week has been fired after testing positive for marijuana.
Comprehensive Plan aims to guide development
A city project that began as a discussion during a community charrette in 2009 has finally become a reality.
The Columbus City Council approved a comprehensive plan for the city during a Tuesday morning public hearing in the courtroom at City Hall.
Council votes for vertical landfill
After more than six weeks of discussion and committee meetings, the Columbus City Council is ready to make a move regarding the future of its landfill.
Council honors trio for service to city
Former Chief Financial Officer Mike Bernsen was among those honored for their service to the city during Wednesday’s meeting of the Columbus City Council.
Council approves $1.2 million loan; proposes new welcome sign
The Columbus City Council is moving forward with a $1.2 million loan needed for the purchase of some new equipment and the completion of a drainage project. Stephen Edds of Jackson-based Baker Donelson appeared before the council Tuesday night, bringing some good news about the loan with him.
“Christmas has come early for Columbus,” Edds said.
City begins search for new CFO
The search to find the replacement for Columbus Chief Financial Officer Mike Bernsen is officially under way. The Columbus City Council accepted the resignation of Bernsen during Tuesday’s meeting.