Columbus residents see potential benefits of sidewalks Unlike Starkville's ordinance which requires sidewalks in all new residential and commercial developments, Columbus' Complete Streets ordinance -- requiring curbs, gutters and sidewalks in new developments -- has met with no opposition.read more
Columbus & Lowndes County Thinking big: Caledonia scrambling to keep up with rapid growth9/4/2010 8:59:00 PM Caledonia is a small town that thinks big. Over the past 20 years, the town has seen an explosion of growth, drawing families from Columbus and the nearby Air Force base with its top-notch schools. Lowndes County Circuit Court 9-5-109/4/2010 8:59:00 PM Lowndes County Circuit Court Judges Jim Kitchens Jr. and Lee Howard handed down the following sentences during the final weeks of the August term that ended Friday: Police out in force for Labor Day weekend9/3/2010 11:56:00 AM Law enforcement agencies nationwide are bracing for the Labor Day weekend rush, setting checkpoints and working officers overtime. read more from this category
Starkville & Oktibbeha County Child dies after fall from vehicle9/4/2010 8:59:00 PM A toddler was killed Friday afternoon after he fell from a moving vehicle in Oktibbeha County. Starkville becomes Main Street community9/4/2010 8:59:00 PM The city of Starkville is set to become the 50th member of the Mississippi Main Street Association.
On Sept. 9, the Mississippi Main Street Association will officially designate the city of Starkville as a Mississippi Main Street Community. Starkville sales tax revenues continue to rebound9/4/2010 8:59:00 PM Sales tax revenues in the city of Starkville have continued to increase so far this year compared to the same months in 2009. read more from this category
Area Clay County supes spar over insurance provider9/4/2010 8:59:00 PM WEST POINT -- Loyalty was the issue Monday as the Clay County Board of Supervisors struggled to choose an insurance provider for the county. On one side were those loyal to the county's longtime insurance carrier. On the other were those loyal to saving tax dollars. Monroe County woman reported missing9/3/2010 11:53:00 AM A 51-year-old Monroe County woman has been reported missing, according to County Sheriff Andy Hood. 4-County to host second Energy Efficiency Expo9/3/2010 11:15:00 AM Are you looking for ways to save energy and save money on your power bill? If so, you'll want to attend the 4-County Energy Efficiency Expo Saturday, Sept. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at East Mississippi Community College in Mayhew. The event, free and open to the public, is designed to help people learn all about energy efficiency. read more from this category
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