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Columbus city officials: Uptick in crime is a reality
Mayor Robert Smith didn't mince words: Columbus has a crime problem, and he and the City Council are determined to do whatever it takes to eradicate it.
Vikings coach, Columbus native Leslie Frazier reflects on season
Adversity is going to make Leslie Frazier stronger. The Columbus native certainly experienced a fair share of setbacks and change in his first full season as head coach of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.
Improvements planned for Bluecutt Road
Bluecutt Road is expected to see $1 million in improvements in the coming months. The City Council Tuesday approved a plan to widen the turning lanes at the intersection of Bluecutt and Military roads, where Huddle House is located, and at Bluecutt and Seventh Street North, near Heritage Academy.
City of Columbus moving forward on pedestrian bridge project
The city of Columbus is moving forward on the renovation of the historic Highway 82 bridge across the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway into a pedestrian walkway.
GTRA flies through FAA inspection
The Golden Triangle Regional Airport authority got good news Friday about the airport's safety rating. Authority executive director Mike Hainsey said last week's inspection yielded no discrepancies -- the third consecutive year the airport has gone unblemished through the process.
CMSD students raise $1,700 for Caps for Kids
Students from Columbus Middle School and Columbus High School raised $1,700 last week to bring cheer to children fighting cancer.
Saturday Profile: Elizabeth Simpson shares life in poems
She first fell in love with words, then French living, her husband and finally, Columbus. Poet Elizabeth Simpson's body is quite comfortable in the Highlands home she shares with her husband, Claude.
Link finances meet first-quarter target
The Columbus-Lowndes Development Link posted first-quarter figures that show the economic development agency is on target for income.
Columbus-Lowndes Development Link expands to Clay County
West Point and Clay County are the newest members of the Columbus-Lowndes Development Link. The Link board voted unanimously to add West Point and Clay County to its economic development portfolio at today's quarterly meeting.
Lowndes County Arrest Reports 1-20-12
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office reports the following felony arrests. Unless otherwise noted, arrests are by the sheriff's office.
Triangle governments launch joint initiative
The first meeting of a proposed approach to regional government included ideas on pooling resources to benefit the three counties and county seats in the Golden Triangle.
Police looking for two for failing to register as sex offenders
U.S. marshals and the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office are searching for two convicted sex offenders wanted for failing to register with the state's sex-offender registry.
Planner, council map strategy for next 12 months
The city of Columbus is discussing ways it can improve its growth and aesthetics during the next year. At a city work session Wednesday morning, City Planner Christina Berry shared with Mayor Robert Smith and city council her vision for 2012.
Columbus officers say they can fill upper ranks
The Columbus Civil Service Commission tabled action Thursday on proposed changes to allow lateral hiring after police officers assured them they have the education and experience to fill the department's upper ranks.
Link expands to Clay County
West Point and Clay County are the newest members of the Columbus Lowndes Development Link. The Link board voted unanimously to add West Point and Clay County to its economic development portfolio at Friday's regular quarterly meeting.
Taking control: Sheriff's office encourages citizens to be its eyes and ears
CALEDONIA -- At night, it's easy to miss the driveway leading to the red brick church. It's dark along Highway 12 East, heading into Caledonia. There are clusters of houses and then there are none.
Police make marijuana arrest while investigating call
Police responded to Kermit Street for a call of shots fired, but the incident turned into a drug arrest.
'Done deal': Marshall Academy football coach plans to take job at Heritage
"It's pretty much a done deal." Those were Barrett Donahoe's words this morning when he was asked if he had officially become the new football coach at Heritage Academy.
Arrest made in sexual assault at laundromat
A man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman at a Main Street laundromat was taken into custody without incident Wednesday afternoon.
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