Court rules for county in Co-Op Road dispute
The three-and-a-half year dispute over Co-Op Road has taken another twist.
Senate blocks Dems’ bill boosting vets’ benefits
A divided Senate on Thursday derailed Democratic legislation that would have provided $21 billion for medical, education and job-training benefits for the nation’s veterans. The bill fell victim to election-year disputes over spending and fresh penalties against Iran.
Iran sanctions dispute hurts vets bill prospects
The prospects for an election-year Senate bill aimed at beefing up benefits for America’s veterans are caught in the dispute over whether to impose sanctions on Iran.
Judge blocks Gov. Bryant in insurance dispute
A federal judge Monday blocked Gov. Phil Bryant from compelling Mississippi’s largest health insurer to resume paying its in-network rate to a chain of 10 hospitals.
U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate read a temporary restraining order from the bench saying Bryant didn’t provide enough proof to justify an executive order he issued last week.
Council OKs street upgrades, hiring policy
The Columbus City Council unanimously approved contributing funds for two road projects during their meeting Tuesday.
Council considers dispute over gas tanks
A currently defunct gas station is at the center of a dispute between the City of Columbus and the station operator, who contends he is not responsible for removing four free-standing fuel tanks which city fire officials have declared a hazard.