Category: Politics
City to Use Eminent Domain in Burns Bottom
(The above is an artist’s rendering of a possible development.) Citing the need for action...
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Fredrick Jackson Resigns From Council
Ward 4 Councilman Fredrick Jackson has resigned and a special election will be called to replace...
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Travel Woes For City
BY BRIAN JONES brian.jones@packet-media.com Money dominated the June 18 meeting of the Columbus...
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Candidates Square Off in Caledonia
BY BRIAN JONES brian.jones@packet-media.com Eight candidates took questions from constituents...
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House Race Gets Heated
BY BRIAN JONES brian.jones@packet-media.com The race for the District 39 House seat is heating up...
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Davidson Reflects on 12 Years on the Bench
He knew it when he was elected to the Chancery Court judgeship 12 years ago. Now, as he serves out...
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Councilman Implicated in Embezzlement Case
[This story has been modified since its original posting to include new information. – Ed.]...
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Judges Harsh in Request to Review Gun Ruling
The state Supreme Court ignored a 2016 state law, misread the intent of an order put down by three...
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Aberdeen Mayor Drives City Car Out of State for Personal Job
A North Mississippi mayor could have run afoul of the law when he drove a city-owned vehicle out...
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City: Chief’s Post Does Not Violate Social Media Policy
A Facebook post by Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton is not a violation of the city’s social...
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Trotter Time Perfect for Pilgrimage
At its March 6 meeting, the Columbus City Council restored the Trotter’s normal hours of...
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Hickman Fired
by Brian Jones Columbus city schools Superintendent Dr. Philip Hickman was terminated on a 3-1...
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