Council tables renovation of Propst Park train
When he once again asked for funding from the city to renovate the train that has sat idle next to Main Street for decades, Paul Swain, who had been working to maintain the project, did not immediately get the support from the city like he used to.
CPD: Second person fired shots at Propst Park on Saturday
An individual at a party where a Columbus teenager was fatally shot has been issued a citation for also firing a weapon at the party.
Cameras, earlier close time possible at Propst
City officials plan to increase police presence and security at all city facilities in wake of Saturday night’s fatal shooting at Propst Park.
Teen killed in shooting at Propst Park
A Columbus teen was shot dead while attending a birthday party at Propst Park Saturday night, according to Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant.
New 2-percent tax has support of local delegation
A pre-filed bill in the Mississippi Legislature to revive the 2-percent restaurant tax in Columbus includes a little something for everybody — and significantly less funding for one entity, in particular.
Photos: Miracle League Field groundbreaking
Andy Gunter, Lacee Long and Mike Smith take their turn tossing dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for Miracle League Field at Propst Park Saturday morning. The $500,000 decade-long project is dedicated to providing outdoor opportunities for those with special needs.
Field of Dreams to break ground soon
The baseball league Debbie Taylor oversees with her husband Larry doesn’t have any rules. There are no strikes. Players can’t get out. And everybody gets to score.
Mystery marker: Old veteran tombstone found in Propst Park
The search is on to find out how an old tombstone ended up in Propst Park.
Propst Park train gets facelift and more
Many in Columbus still recall the curious sight in 1972. The C&G Railway steam locomotive No. 178 had escaped the scrapper’s torch and, along with the rolling stock accompanying her, made a slow, painstaking journey eastward on Highway 182 to Propst Park.
No recent crime seen at Propst Park, but worries remain
While no crime has been reported within Propst Park in the recent past, some are careful not to linger after games are over.
‘Field of Dreams’ still hopeful for county, city funding
For five years now, Golden Triangle Outdoors, a local non-profit group dedicated to providing outdoor activities for the area’s disabled citizens, has struggled to find funding to build its “Field of Dreams” sports facility in Lowndes County, most likely as part of a renovation project at the city’s Propst Park complex.
Field of Dreams committee seeks plan
The Field of Dreams committee has tasked Columbus city engineer Kevin Stafford with creating a plan for the field so discussion on funding can move forward.
Council to consider all-way stop behind Propst Park
Columbus city councilmen will consider an all-way stop that one councilman hopes will resolve a safety issue near Propst Park.
MUW artists go graffiti at Propst Park
If you can’t beat em’ join ’em. And if you’re going to join them, do it in style.
Propst Park train restoration under way
Four decades have passed since the 19th century train came to rest at Propst Park, and since that time, it has stood silent sentry over Main Street. Juveniles threw rocks and broke a few windows, and a person was once found living inside one of the cars, but for the most part, the train has been free of vagrants and vandals, ravaged only by time.
Shots fired near Propst Park during games
Shots were fired Tuesday night, within audible range of one of Columbus’ busiest family attractions.
‘It’s just sad’: More than $1,000 in damage at Propst Park; authority to install cameras
A group of vandals cost the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority more than $1,000 in damage late Saturday night as they tore through Propst Park, but the total cost continues to rise.