The Clarion-Ledger - Fri Nov 20
Tupelo officials have approved the sale of liquor on Sundays, while Olive Branch, another north Mississippi city, voted to extend hours for alcohol sales at restaurants and bars.
Two more suspects arrested in Nov. 14 drive-by shootingCommercial Dispatch - Thu Nov 19
The Columbus Police Department has made two more arrests resulting from a Nov. 14 drive-by shooting.
Columbus Main Street semifinalist for national awardCommercial Dispatch - Thu Nov 19
Main Street Columbus has been selected as a semifinalist for the Great American Main Street Awards, an award presented through the National Trust of Historic Preservation.
3. Caledonia marshal's home burnedCommercial Dispatch - Thu Nov 19
With one suspect in jail and others suspected of involvement, investigators continue to probe a Friday arson at the home of a Caledonia marshal.
Citizens to weigh in on smoking banCommercial Dispatch - Wed Nov 18
The Columbus City Council Tuesday scheduled a public hearing - to be held Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Columbus Municipal Complex - on a proposed city smoking ordinance.
Library cracks down on feesCommercial Dispatch - Wed Nov 18
As of last month, a total of $72,000 in overdue fines is owed to libraries in the Columbus-Lowndes County Library System, according to Christy Burks, a library system staff member.
Absentee ballots available for justice court raceCommercial Dispatch - Wed Nov 18
Absentee ballots for the Tuesday Lowndes County District 1 Justice Court judge's seat are available in the office of Circuit Clerk Haley Salazar.
JBHM Architects still - ready to go' after four decadesDaily Journal of Commerce - Tue Nov 17
Next year, JBHM Architects will celebrate its 40th anniversary. The firm is still going over its celebration plans, but partner Richard McNeel said JBHM definitely is "ready to go" 40 more years and beyond.
No to a merger, yes to a new identityCommercial Dispatch - Tue Nov 17
As was widely expected, Gov. Haley Barbour advocated Monday for the merger of Mississippi University for Women with Mississippi State University.
Columbus police arrest second shooting suspectCommercial Dispatch - Tue Nov 17
Investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Columbus Police Department arrested a second suspect Monday evening in connection with a Saturday drive-by shooting at 1110 Seventh Ave.
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