Lowndes County to pay $130K for computers in LCSO vehicles
Lowndes County supervisors unanimously voted Monday morning to amend this fiscal year’s budget to pay $130,000 to place 30 computers in the sheriff’s department vehicles.
LCSO warns of phone scam claiming to be from law enforcement
Authorities with Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office are asking citizens to be aware of a recent scam claiming LCSO has a warrant out for victims’ arrest and that they must pay fines to avoid arrest.
United Way hopes to distribute food to 750-plus households Friday
Renee Sanders has two pieces of advice for those who participate in Friday’s United Way of Lowndes County food drive distribution: Bring an ID that proves you are a resident of Lowndes County and make sure you have enough room in your car.
Suspect identified, charged in Wednesday morning standoff
Authorities with Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office have identified and charged a man who barricaded himself in a Jess Lyons Road residence for more than three hours during a standoff with deputies Wednesday morning.
No injuries in three-hour stand-off between law enforcement, assault suspect
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office deputies have taken a man into custody after he allegedly attacked another individual and then barricaded himself in a home on Jess Lyons Road.
County moves to put computers in LCSO vehicles
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office will start applying for a $58,000 federal grant to install computers in police vehicles for report filing, following the board of supervisors’ unanimous vote to approve the application Monday morning.
Hawkins starts sheriff term with personnel changes
Newly-elected Sheriff Eddie Hawkins is settling into his new position at Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and has already started planning his changes — starting with switching around personnel.
Friends remember Lt. Tammy Prescott, lifelong Lowndes County resident and enthusiastic volunteer
In June, Lt. Tammy Prescott was up until 3 a.m. painting individualized pictures on pillowcases for children at Camp Rising Sun, the annual summer camp that serves children with cancer.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s deputy and long-time volunteer for organizations all over the Columbus area had at that point been fighting her own battle with cancer for about a year and was determined not to let it interfere with her involvement at the camp.
Mother and daughter previously reported missing have been found safe
A mother and daughter reported missing in New Hope last week have been found and are safe.
Lowndes deputy injured during chase down Highway 45
A Columbus woman is facing several felony charges after she led narcotics officers on a high-speed chase Monday and injured an officer when she rammed her vehicle into a Lowndes County sheriff’s deputy’s patrol unit.
Sex offender compliance check leads to four arrests in Lowndes County
Investigators with Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office expect to arrest at least six people following its regular address compliance check on registered sex offenders living in the county.
Alabama man arrested after high-speed chase from Lowndes to Pickens counties
A police chase from eastern Lowndes County into Alabama involving speeds of up to 90 mph and a deputy firing shots ended with an Ethelsville, Alabama man in custody Wednesday night.
Lowndes deputies search for suspect in stolen firearm, burglary case
Lowndes deputies are searching for Columbus man wanted in relation to a burglary.
Two arrested after deputies find children living in ‘deplorable’ conditions
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a couple on Hughes Road after deputies found four children in the home living in “unbearable conditions,” according to a LCSO press release.
Caledonia man arrested for cyberstalking
A Caledonia man was jailed last week after allegedly harassing someone through social media.
LCSO still seeks suspect in high-speed chase
Authorities are seeking a suspect in a high-speed chase that began in Lowndes County and ended in Oktibbeha County Friday afternoon.
Sheriff’s office seeks help identifying burglary suspect
Investigators with Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office have asked the public’s help identifying a potential suspect in a burglary investigation.
LCSO holds fundraiser for fellow sergeant
Sgt. Tammy Prescott is known for giving back to the community, with hundreds of hours racked in non-profits and community service.
Now it’s her turn to accept the help.
Lowndes County man accused of assaulting teen
A Lowndes County man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child from Columbus.
Fugitive found today in Hamilton storage unit
A Hamilton man who has been on the run from law enforcement since Sunday is now in Lowndes County Adult Detention Center.