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The Civil Service Commission met last Thursday, January 19, to discuss and potentially approve promotional changes at the Columbus Police Department as well as addressing the issue of lateral hiring.
Civil Service Commission Tables Promotions and Lateral Hiring Issue

The Civil Service Commission met last Thursday, January 19, to discuss and potentially approve promotional changes at the Columbus Police Department as well as addressing the issue of lateral hiring.

Three men have been arrested in conjunction with the recent string of burglaries that have been plaguing Lowndes County.
Three Arrested in County Burglary Ring

Three men have been arrested in conjunction with the recent string of burglaries that have been plaguing Lowndes County.

COLUMBUS---Marquez Carter, 23, is dead and Kalmesha Jackson, 23, is in jail facing murder charges following an early-morning Sunday shooting in Columbus.
Second Avenue Shooting Leaves One Dead

COLUMBUS—Marquez Carter, 23, is dead and Kalmesha Jackson, 23, is in jail facing murder charges following an early-morning Sunday shooting in Columbus.

Just before 2:30 pm Wednesday afternoon, District 4 Volunteer Firefighters and Columbus Firefighters responded to West Brewer Lane near Old Macon Road for a house fire.
Lowndes County Fire Claims Two Lives

Just before 2:30 pm Wednesday afternoon, District 4 Volunteer Firefighters and Columbus Firefighters responded to West Brewer Lane near Old Macon Road for a house fire.

Myron Sewell was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, roughly 24 hours after he allegedly raped a woman at Double S Laundry in Columbus.
Laundromat Rape Suspect in Custody

Myron Sewell was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon, roughly 24 hours after he allegedly raped a woman at Double S Laundry in Columbus.

Featured Stories
  • After a day-long pursuit that spanned half of Columbus, CPD officers caught up with Kamal Conner, 17, just before 4:00 pm Wednesday.1January 27, 2012

    Police Apprehend Teen Runner

    After a day-long pursuit that spanned half of Columbus, CPD officers caught up with Kamal Conner, 17, just before 4:00 pm Wednesday.

  • The Civil Service Commission met last Thursday, January 19, to discuss and potentially approve promotional changes at the Columbus Police Department as well as addressing the issue of lateral hiring.1January 27, 2012

    Civil Service Commission Tables Promotions and Lateral Hiring Issue

    The Civil Service Commission met last Thursday, January 19, to discuss and potentially approve promotional changes at the Columbus Police Department as well as addressing the issue of lateral hiring.

  • More than 200 citizens, fed up with the rise in crime, met last Thursday night at Border Springs Baptist Church on Hwy 12, just a few miles west of the Alabama state line. 0January 26, 2012

    More Than 200 Gather at Border Springs Crime Prevention Meeting

    More than 200 citizens, fed up with the rise in crime, met last Thursday night at Border Springs Baptist Church on Hwy 12, just a few miles west of the Alabama state line.

  • The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors met Friday the 13th at the courthouse for their mid-month meeting.1January 23, 2012

    Sheriff Arledge, Supes Discuss Seized Narcotics Funds

    The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors met Friday the 13th at the courthouse for their mid-month meeting.

  • At their January 9 meeting, the Columbus Municipal School District announced plans to attempt to sell the Brandon Central Services property. 0January 22, 2012

    CMSD to try to sell Brandon Central Services

    At their January 9 meeting, the Columbus Municipal School District announced plans to attempt to sell the Brandon Central Services property.

  • Three men have been arrested in conjunction with the recent string of burglaries that have been plaguing Lowndes County.6January 21, 2012

    Three Arrested in County Burglary Ring

    Three men have been arrested in conjunction with the recent string of burglaries that have been plaguing Lowndes County.

Accidents
  • Just before 2:30 pm Wednesday afternoon, District 4 Volunteer Firefighters and Columbus Firefighters responded to West Brewer Lane near Old Macon Road for a house fire.

    Lowndes County Fire Claims Two Lives

    Posted on January 20, 2012 | No Comments
    Just before 2:30 pm Wednesday afternoon, District 4 Volunteer Firefighters and Columbus Firefighters responded to West Brewer Lane near Old Macon Road for a house fire.

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  • Just after 8:30 pm Friday night, Columbus Police Officer Yolanda Adams responded to 1900 Short Main Street in reference to a fight in progress.

    Fight Sends One to Hospital, One to Jail

    Posted on January 13, 2012 | 2 Comments
    Just after 8:30 pm Friday night, Columbus Police Officer Yolanda Adams responded to 1900 Short Main Street in reference to a fight in progress.

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  • About 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Columbus Police Officer James Hanson was patrolling on Southside when he attempted to stop a car for a seatbelt violation.

    Fleeing Fugitive Wrecks; Four-Year-Old Escapes Unscathed

    Posted on January 6, 2012 | 2 Comments
    About 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Columbus Police Officer James Hanson was patrolling on Southside when he attempted to stop a car for a seatbelt violation.

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Arrests - Crime
  • After a day-long pursuit that spanned half of Columbus, CPD officers caught up with Kamal Conner, 17, just before 4:00 pm Wednesday.

    Police Apprehend Teen Runner

    Posted on January 27, 2012 | 1 Comment
    After a day-long pursuit that spanned half of Columbus, CPD officers caught up with Kamal Conner, 17, just before 4:00 pm Wednesday.

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  • Three men have been arrested in conjunction with the recent string of burglaries that have been plaguing Lowndes County.

    Three Arrested in County Burglary Ring

    Posted on January 21, 2012 | 6 Comments
    Three men have been arrested in conjunction with the recent string of burglaries that have been plaguing Lowndes County.

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  • COLUMBUS---Marquez Carter, 23, is dead and Kalmesha Jackson, 23, is in jail facing murder charges following an early-morning Sunday shooting in Columbus.

    Second Avenue Shooting Leaves One Dead

    Posted on January 21, 2012 | 16 Comments
    COLUMBUS---Marquez Carter, 23, is dead and Kalmesha Jackson, 23, is in jail facing murder charges following an early-morning Sunday shooting in Columbus.

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