Mississippi Mayor: ANTIFA not coming, COVID-19 not a hoax
In the Mississippi city where Elvis Presley was born, the mayor announced last week that masks would be required in public buildings and businesses starting Monday because of the COVID-19 pandemic — and he used the opportunity to debunk an array of rumors.
Tupelo mayor leaves special Senate race in Mississippi
A Democratic mayor dropped out of a special U.S. Senate race in Mississippi on Tuesday, leaving four candidates in the contest to serve the final two years of an unexpired term.
Barksdale cruises in circuit clerk runoff
The Republican candidate for Lowndes County Circuit Clerk has been determined.
Salazar, Shelton stump at Exchange Club meeting
On one side stands experience and tenure. On the other stands youth and energy. Independent Haley Salazar, the incumbent, and Republican Justin Shelton will face off Nov. 8 in the Lowndes County Circuit Clerk election. They spoke at the Columbus Exchange Club Thursday, pitching a portion of their campaign platforms and hoping it will stick with those in attendance.
City sued for 2008 killing of 21-year-old Columbus man
A lawsuit implicating the mayor in a deadly 2008 police shooting is just one of several high-profile cases pending in federal court against local governments.