Colom speaks to Exchange Club
For new District Attorney Scott Colom, it’s important to balance being tough on crime while offering second chances to those who might need it.
3 current ADAs to join Colom’s D.A. office
Scott Colom announced on Tuesday several more hires who will join his staff when he takes over the District Attorney’s office in January.
Municipal Judge Amos to join DA’s office
District Attorney-elect Scott Colom has made the first hire for his staff.
With Colom’s D.A. race win, city prosecutor spot opens
Scott Colom is moving on to a new position and the city of Columbus will have to determine who will fill his shoes as city prosecutor.
Allgood prepares to leave D.A. office
District Attorney Forrest Allgood said his 26-year tenure as lead prosecutor for Lowndes, Clay, Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties has filled him with purpose and passion.
Colom takes D.A. race
Columbus attorney Scott Colom on Tuesday ousted Forrest Allgood as the chief prosecutor for Mississippi’s 16th District.
Colom believes time is right for new style
Scott Colom wants to bring a fresh perspective.
The 32-year-old Columbus lawyer and city prosecutor says his youth is one of his strengths in his campaign to be elected District 16 District Attorney.
Council creates new city position, makes hire
The Columbus City Council voted to create a new position Tuesday night for project manager and staffed that position with local construction firm J5 Broaddus.
The council also appointed a new prosecuting attorney, Scott Colom, to replace Shane Tompkins.
Miss. student challenges suspension over rap song
A Mississippi school district contends it was justified to suspend a student for recording a rap song that educators believed would disrupt classes and was a threat to teachers.
My take: Thanks for reading
I knew it was time to stop writing a weekly column when writing one about stopping became easier to write. Over the last year or so, writing this column has been a significant part of my life. It’s pushed me to think about Columbus. It’s encouraged me to meet new people and allowed me to share my thoughts with strangers. It’s also kept me up late many a Tuesday night.
Colom appointed judge for city of Aberdeen
Columbus native Scott Colom has been appointed municipal judge by the Aberdeen Board of Aldermen on a 4-1 vote. Ward 1 Alderman Alonzo Sykes voted against the appointment.
My take: From the Delta to D.C.
Kenyon King’s life defies expectations. The day his mother, Tangenika King, dropped out of high school to get a diploma in motherhood, she had likely never heard of American University.
My take: St. John reappears as political gadfly
I’ll admit it. When I first heard St. John was starting a newspaper, I was skeptical.
My take: My dad’s new idea
Anyone who knows my father knows he’s a man of ideas.
Scott Colom: Death of charter school bill leaves lingering questions
Today’s death of the bill to authorize more charter schools in Mississippi means opponents of charter schools may win this year’s battle. But, to win the war over education, these opponents must offer a plan to improve public schools in Mississippi. If not, it’s only a matter of time before a charter school will be in a school district near them.
Scott Colom: Spears will be a good addition to school board
Jason Spears has had an eventful two days. Monday, he and his wife, Paige Spears, had their first child, a boy named Barrett, and Tuesday the city council appointed him to the Municipal School Board.
Scott Colom: Experiencing MSMS
I grew up hearing about the MS School for Mathematics and Science but I never really got the chance to experience it.
Scott Colom: Society’s focus should be on improving parenting
Ever since I read about the legislative bills to require welfare recipients to be drug tested and do community service, I’ve been asking myself why people associate public assistance with laziness and drug use.
Scott Colom: A high speed investment for the future
There is often much talk about how the government can support entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Scott Colom: Mississippi should adopt early voting
This Tuesday I witnessed the best evidence for early voting.