Columbus used to be a ‘Tree City.’ It’s working to regain title.
The Columbus Tree Board reignited its mission Friday by partnering with Keep Columbus Beautiful and Pick It Up Possum Town to plant a Drake Elm in front of the pedestrian bridge at The Riverwalk in celebration of Arbor Day.
Edible plant trail at The W has berries, nuts and … weeds?
A quick Google search for smilax, or greenbriar, pulls up a host of articles on how to control, kill or get rid of the “troublesome weed.”
Flipping the switch: Outreach bolsters Communiversity enrollment but more is needed
Anyone who still thinks the parking lot at East Mississippi Community College’s Communiversity is “empty” isn’t looking in the right place, Executive Director Michael Busby said.
119 street projects included on city’s upgrade plan
Portions of 119 streets are slated for upgrades through the city’s $6.9 million plan that will commence later this year.
Community gathers to show support for grieving mother
For 27 years, Sonya Baldwin’s sunny disposition and ever-positive attitude greeted customers at the Hardee’s just off Highway 45 in Columbus.
16-year-old watches alleged burglar on security camera, assists deputies in arrest
A man out on burglary charges in Oktibbeha County is behind bars in Lowndes County on a similar charge, according to a Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office press release.
Y to celebrate centennial with ‘carnival-like’ block party
If you see a giant slide on Second Avenue North this weekend, it’s supposed to be there.
Person of interest identified in homicide of young woman
Columbus police are looking for a person of interest in the death of a woman whose body was found outside an abandoned duplex apartment at
Grade span model could consolidate campuses, just not yet
While the subject of Columbus Municipal School District’s $36 million bond proposal has sailed through a series of public meetings without much opposition, the Rotary Club of Columbus had hard questions Tuesday about how the money would be used.
Nominations sought for inaugural Lowndes Sports Hall of Fame class
A new nonprofit is taking nominations to honor the most accomplished athletes, coaches, and contributors in Lowndes County sports history.
Body found outside duplex sparks homicide investigation
The death of a woman whose body was found Tuesday morning outside an abandoned duplex apartment at the end of Industrial Street has been ruled a homicide, officials confirmed.
Education: Two MSMS seniors named semifinalists for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
The Mississippi Department of Education announced seven Mississippi students as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists Wednesday, including two seniors from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
Education: Five LCSD schools earn Military Star School designation; All LCSD schools now hold that honor
Five Lowndes County School District schools were among 31 Mississippi schools Friday that earned the Military Star School designation for 2024-2026.
Education: IHL approves Women’s College at The W
Mississippi University for Women officially got the green light Thursday from the Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning to create its new Women’s College.
Health Brief: Baptist Cancer Center-Golden Triangle recognized for high-quality cancer care
The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification Program, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology and an affiliate of the American Society of
Community Profile: Trailblazing ex-sports writer wages one-woman war against trash
“My pet peeve is litter,” said Sue Dabbs. “I’m going to keep fighting litter until my last breath.”
Port expanding rail on east bank to draw future clients
More than $2 million in Mississippi Department of Transportation funding is heading to the Lowndes County Port and the Golden Triangle Regional Airport for long-term projects.
No longer interim: Tedder to lead MSMS
It won’t take much to prepare the office for the arrival of the new Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science executive director. Removing “interim” from her name plate will probably suffice.
Lowndes jailer locked up for selling drugs to inmates
A Lowndes County correctional officer spent just two months on the job before landing on the other side of the bars.