New Columbus councilwoman sworn in

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The sister of a Columbus Councilman that passed away officially took his place.

Ethel Taylor Stewart was sworn-in as the new Ward 1 councilwoman, Monday evening.

Her brother, long-time councilman Gene Taylor, passed away earlier this year.

She will now represent the same ward.

Taylor-Stewart won a runoff between her and Liz Terry.