Silicor officials arrive for meeting with Supes
Company officials with Silicor Materials, formerly Calisolar, are in Columbus this week to update local leaders on the progress of their proposed 1 million-square-foot silicon metal production and purification facility.
County ready to make CVB appointment
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will name a replacement for George Swales on the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors during Friday’s board meeting.
Section 42 change will boost County’s tax revenue
At the suggestion of tax collector/assessor Greg Andrews, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors have approved a change in the way Section 42 housing will be assessed.
County continues work on budget
County Administrator Ralph Billingsley told the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors that the budget process is continuing as it approaches its Sept. 15 deadline.
Brooks outlines fire committee’s role for supes
District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks Wednesday informed the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors of issues a committee will examine when conducting a comprehensive assessment of Lowndes County volunteer fire services.
Lowndes officials busy with budget preparations
The budgeting process for Lowndes County is underway, with the Board of Supervisors scheduled to adopt a new budget Sept. 14.
Supes grant Silicor extension to start construction
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Monday voted to give Silicor Materials an extension to meet terms of a local incentive package.
Our view: Lowndes supes dance delicately with Silicor
Lowndes County’s relationship with Silicor Materials is not unlike that of a level-headed maiden being courted by a worldly suitor: Professions of undying love are all good and well. But at some point, she wants to see a ring.
City officials want more info on consolidation idea
Board President and District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders plans to continue discussion of consolidating city and county emergency services.
And members of the Columbus City Council agreed they need more information to know whether to support the idea.
Our view: A full-time approach to fire protection
Tuesday’s Lowndes County Board of Supervisor was not the first indication that it’s time to take a serious look at how the county meets the needs of its residents where fire protection is concerned.
County supes consider consolidating services
Board President and District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders didn’t get very far Tuesday with his plea for the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors to consider consolidating city and county emergency services.
Swales mum on decision to leave CVB
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors likely will vote Tuesday to accept the resignation of George Swales from the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors’ Bureau.
Hearing for Small Cities grant application Aug. 6
A public hearing will be held Aug. 6 on a Mississippi Development Authority Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for which the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is considering applying.
The grant is for up to $2 million for site improvements at the Mississippi Steel Processing location on the Severstal campus.
Financing delays Silicor as deadlines approach
The beginning of September will mark one year since a California-based solar silicon manufacturer chose Lowndes County for its sprawling new facilities. But after pushing the start date back several times, the company may soon be faced with having to request an extension or risk losing the hefty incentive package that state and local officials worked so hard to craft.
Supes turn attention to public, private eyesores
After receiving updates on county property owners’ efforts to clean up their properties, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Friday unanimously voted to clean up one of the county’s.
EMCC outlines ambitious plans for Lowndes supes
Citing an increase in enrollment and antiquated buildings, Dr. Rick Young, President of East Mississippi Community College, Monday presented the school’s strategic plan for the Golden Triangle Campus at Mayhew to the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors.
Lowndes County plans for new fire stations, renovations
Some Lowndes County fire stations are in line to receive renovations, Fire Coordinator Sammy Fondren said this week. At the June 15 meeting of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, the board voted to allow Fondren to advertise the dismantling of a substation in District 3 and the main station in District 2.
Brooks, Sanders feud dominates supes meeting
After months of adhering to a proverbial peace treaty, tensions again mounted and tempers flared Monday between Board President and District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders and District 5 Supervisor Leroy Brooks.
Lowndes County to say pull up those pants?
Young men beware: Your saggy bottoms soon may be unwelcome in both Columbus and Lowndes County.
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Monday is scheduled to discuss an ordinance prohibiting public indecency.
Supes vote to move narcotics unit and hire area youth
For substantial cost savings, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted to move the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Division into the former Justice Court facility, located on Airline Road.