Columbus council pursues loan for projects
The Columbus City Council voted to accept bids on a loan for some equipment and a drainage project during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The city is looking to borrow up to $1.2 million to be paid back over a five-year period.
City Council approves bus line
An independent transportation company will be allowed to operate a bus line in Columbus.
Council to take closer look at bus deal
Discussions between an Indiana bus company and the Columbus City Council are expected to continue Tuesday night.
Our view: Questions need answering before we get on the bus
Last week, Lawrence Transit System, an Indiana company that wants to establish a bus service in Columbus, sent a letter to local media via Travis Jones, the city’s director of federal programs.
City Council moves ahead on redistricting
As Columbus officials wait patiently to hear from the U.S. Department of Justice on the status of its redistricting plan, the city council Tuesday officially adopted a resolution to establish polling and voting precincts during Tuesday’s council meeting.
‘SOB’ comment strains relations as county asks city for waiver
Underlying tension between Columbus city councilmen and Lowndes County officials came to the surface during Tuesday’s meeting of the Columbus City Council.
Council considers recycling contract
The Columbus City Council will begin looking at its contract with Mississippi Industrial Waste Disposal Tuesday night. The contract expires in November. The waste company is a subsidiary of Waste Pro.
Council gives bus service green light
Lawrence, Ind., and Columbus are approximately 500 miles apart. While Lawrence has twice the population of the Friendly City and is a suburb of the sprawling Indianapolis, the two cities will soon have something in common — a mass transportation system from the same provider.
Suspensions excessive in case of firefighters, police officer
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Columbus City Council approved recommended 30-day suspensions of two firefighters and a police officer for “liking” a controversial Facebook post made by another Columbus firefighter, who has since resigned in the wake of the incident.
Garbage rate increase still won’t cover cost, council told
With a budget hearing set for Thursday, the Columbus City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution to raise garbage fees $2 a month, beginning Oct. 1.
Funding cuts part of city’s efforts to make budget
As the Columbus City Council moves towards approving its Fiscal Year 2103 budget, organizations across the area will also be facing some tough decisions.
Councils approves proposal for one-way traffic on 11th Ave.
A north Columbus street will soon become a one-way street following approval from the Columbus City Council last week.
Proposed garbage rate hike comparable to area cities
The Columbus City Council is looking to increase garbage rates by $2 beginning Oct. 1. The increase would raise the rate from $15 to $17 and it would be the third increase in the service in three years — two by the council and one by the city’s garbage contractor, Golden Triangle Cooperative Service District. But at $17, are Columbus residents still getting a bargain?
Council ready to tackle Catfish Alley proposal
A controversial proposed renaming of a Columbus street will be brought before the City Council tomorrow evening.
Council struggles to bring budget into balance
After almost five hours of budget talks, the Columbus City Council is slightly closer to its goal of having a balanced budget.
Personnel costs put Columbus over budget
With a shortfall of roughly $1.6 million, the Columbus City Council is now faced with the difficult task of balancing the Fiscal Year 2013 budget.
Our view: The right way …
A month after the Columbus City Council demonstrated how not to make a key appointment, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors have the opportunity to do it the right way.
City Council balks at renaming Catfish Alley
A request to honor a family member turned into a contentious issue during Tuesday’s Columbus City Council meeting.
Council says restaurateur’s failed bid for CVB based on residency
A Columbus restaurant owner may have more questions than answers after appearing Tuesday before the Columbus City Council. Glen Baldwin, owner of the Cattleman’s Steak and Fish House and Pit and Cone restaurants, wanted answers from the council regarding a recent appointment to the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Council expected to put final touches on redistricting plan
The Columbus City Council will clear one of its last hurdles before redrawing the lines in some of its six wards. The Council on Tuesday will discuss and adopt an ordinance needed for approval before the final redistricting map can be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice for final approval.