City leaders call ABC corruption claims ‘baseless’
Bill Gavin was minutes away from having surgery on Tuesday when he got a phone call from a constituent.
“The lady started complaining about streets,” the Ward 6 councilman said. “I said, ‘Ma’am, I can’t talk to you right now … I’m going to get an operation.'”
Mayor plans community task force on crime
Mayor Robert Smith announced his intention at Tuesday’s city council meeting to create a task force of a “cross section” of Columbus residents to help police address crime and related issues.
Columbus council could fill two key CPD positions this month
Columbus City Council could fill two key positions in the police department as early as its next meeting on May 15.
Officer fired for pointing gun at subdued suspect
Columbus councilmen voted Tuesday in executive session to terminate one police officer and suspend another for violating the Columbus Police Department’s standard operating procedures.
City council approves new traffic signal plan
Traffic signals at four intersections in Columbus are coming down, while three other intersections will see signals installed.
Council funds 2 new crime lab hires
Austin Shepherd said he planned to fist-pump when he got back to his office.
Council mulls tax increase
Columbus councilmen will have to weigh a proposed 2-mill tax increase this year as they work to finalize the city’s budget.
Incumbents cruise to easy wins in general election
Incumbent candidates won comfortable victories in each of Columbus’ four contested municipal elections on Tuesday.
CLRA future looks bleak
It appears the fate of the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority may be sealed.
Lowndes County issues intent to split from CLRA
Lowndes County has formally announced its intent to withdraw from the Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority.
TIFs possible for Lee Middle redevelopment
Columbus City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday a resolution of intent for the issuance of tax increment financing bonds of up to $4 million for development at Lee Middle School.
Improved stops, speed bumps on tap for council
Columbus City Council will consider a number of new stops and speed bumps Tuesday to improve traffic control in some parts of the city.
Columbus council mulling ‘Field of Dreams’
Columbus councilmen decided Monday to hold off on a decision for funding a Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority proposed “Field of Dreams” at Propst Park.
Council to consider all-way stop behind Propst Park
Columbus city councilmen will consider an all-way stop that one councilman hopes will resolve a safety issue near Propst Park.
Our View: City needs consistent approach to festival beer sales
When the Columbus city council voted 5-1 against granting the annual Juneteenth Festival, held each year at Sim Scott Park, permission to sell beer this year, county supervisor Leroy Brooks denounced the decision as election-year politics.
Council appoints 3 to Historic Commission
A late applicant effectively saved the Columbus Historic Preservation Commission from temporarily losing its authority to act.
Our View: Important work done with little fanfare
It is an important job few seem to want, where success is best measured by what you don’t see.
Historic Commission may come up short
The Columbus City Council will consider filling Historic Preservation Commission vacancies during its regular meeting at 5 p.m. today in the Municipal Complex.
City Council holds tongue on proposed street project
The Columbus City Council neither discussed or acted on Mayor Robert Smith’s street paving proposal during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday.
Columbus firefighters receive state honor
During a meeting that featured little discussion and a steady string of unanimous votes, the Columbus City Council took time to recognize members of the city’s fire department who were recently named Mississippi Firefighters of the Year by the state.