Over the last six years, Greta Allen has spent most of her days working in downtown Columbus.
None have been quite like Friday.
Just after 1 p.m., Allen and her fellow cosmetologists at Blades Hair Design on Fifth Street North heard about a shooting on the Mississippi University for Women campus, followed by reports a suspect was on the loose. Moments later, an older man came in and advised they lock themselves and their customers inside until further notice.
Then city and Lowndes County law
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