Church In The Park
Church In The Park By Pam Brownlee The Youth Department of New Beginning FGB Church hosted “Church in the Park” on Sunday morning, August 12th, at Southside/Townsend Park. The event featured a praise and worship…
Student Arrested For a ringing Gun To New Hope School
Student Arrested For a ringing Gun To New Hope School By The Packet A New Hope High School student was arrested Monday for bringing a BB gun to campus. According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old student…
Well Known Repeat Offender Arrested
Well Known Repeat Offender Arrested Packet Media Lowndes County deputies are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred in southern Lowndes County. On July 22, 2023, deputies responded to the area of Old Macon Road…
Flamingle In Downtown Columbus
Flamingle In Downtown Columbus By Pam Brownlee Flamingos were all over Downtown Columbus on Saturday, July 22nd. People were wearing flamingo attire such as shorts, shirts, dresses, ballcaps, etc. “Fiona” the flamingo was outside the…
Convicted Felons Arrested With Drugs, Guns
Convicted Felons Arrested With Drugs, Guns By The Packet On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Lowndes County Sting Unit arrested two suspects for trafficking marijuana and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute while in possession of a firearm. Wednesday…
STING Unit Nabs Two Notorious Felons Who Have Been Arrested More Than 40 Times
STING Unit Nabs Two Notorious Felons Who Have Been Arrested More Than 40 Times By The Packet The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics STING Unit has charged two suspects and seized marijuana, a gun, and cash following a tip from…
South and North Side Shooting Incidents
South and North Side Shooting Incidents Packet Media Columbus police are currently investigating two incidents that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, June 13, 2023. One of the incidents involved shots being fired on the South Side,…
Multi-Agency Effort Results in Arrest Following Dramatic Pursuit and Crash in Brooksville
Multi-Agency Effort Results in Arrest Following Dramatic Pursuit and Crash in Brooksville Packet Media A two-vehicle accident on the bridge just before Sessums Road on 45 S Alt led to a series of extraordinary events on Friday….
Ribbon Cut On Chick-Fil-A Road
Ribbon Cut On Chick-Fil-A Road By Pam Brownlee The official opening of ‘Chick-fil-A Road’ took place on Thursday, June 1, and the day was designated as ‘Chick-fil-A Road Paved Day.”’ Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin and Councilwoman Ethel Stewart participated in…
BBQ Stand in Steens Meth Distribution Hub
BBQ Stand in Steens Meth Distribution Hub Packet On June 6, 2023, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics STING Unit apprehended eight individuals and seized over $15,000.00 in cash, along with more than 8 pounds of methamphetamine, as…