Four more candidates submit campaign finance reports to circuit clerk’s office
Four of the 10 candidates for local county offices who failed to submit campaign finance reports by the first reporting period deadline Friday turned their reports in to the Lowndes County Circuit Clerk’s Office on Monday.
Legislation restoring $800k to Lowndes expected next year
When the Mississippi Legislature convenes in January, Lowndes County officials will ask for the right to assess taxes on businesses operating on Golden Triangle Regional Airport land, a move that will restore $800,000 in revenue for the county and its school district.
Jobless rate dips as students return to school
Unemployment in the Golden Triangle fell in August, but that dip is more a reflection of the start of the school year than a rebound in the economy.
Land-swap means new park for New Hope
Within a few months, New Hope may have a new playground, thanks primarily to a stipulation that jeopardized Lowndes County’s ability to secure future grants from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Columbus shooting range holds grand opening
Gov. Phil Bryant couldn’t have asked for a better Friday.
City wants to operate firing range, supes say ‘No’
Columbus Mayor Robert Smith sent a letter to the president of the Lowndes County board of supervisors on April 28, saying he and city councilmen feel a Yorkville Road firing range built with county and city funds should be operated and managed by the city.
Moving to the country
Homes are being built in Lowndes County at five times the rate as in Columbus.
Lowndes County bond issue fails
Lowndes County voters on Tuesday rejected a $47 million bond issue that would have built a new vocational center and a new high school, as well as numerous capital improvements throughout the Lowndes County School District.
School bond issue hits ballot on Tuesday
Lowndes County voters who reside outside Columbus city limits will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on a $47 million bond issue that could revamp campuses in New Hope, Caledonia and West Lowndes.
Lowndes bond proponents make their case
Registered voters in the Lowndes County School District will go to the polls on Aug. 26 to choose whether or not to approve a $47 million bond for improvements.
Weather plagues progress on Jess Lyons fire station
Harsh, damp winter weather coupled with an unusually wet June has had an effect on the progress of numerous local construction projects.
The new fire station on Jess Lyons Road is no different.
Financial disclosures missing for 5 county officials
While all elected officials in Lowndes County have filed statements of economic interest this year for 2013 with the Mississippi Ethics Commission, filings from previous years since 2009 from three supervisors and two judges are missing from the database.
New county fire station projects ongoing
Weather is the main factor slowing progress of new county fire stations in Districts 1 and 2.
Once the new facilities are in place, they’ll add up to four new fire houses in Lowndes County.
County forms committee to target 10 worst roads
A new ad hoc committee formed by the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors has been charged with finding the 10 worst roads in the county.
The committee will present its findings to the supervisors in an effort to have some or all of the roads repaired.