City of Columbus

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Columbus Fire Chief Martin Andrews, first full-time African American chief, retires after years of service

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Lowndes County Sheriff Department's large-scale drug operation leads to 18 arrests

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Columbus Light and Water aids restaurant with sewer service after erosion caused five-month shutdown

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License plate scanning cameras coming to Columbus to cut down on uninsured drivers

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New Columbus CFO embraces challenge of fixing city's financial problems

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Unpacking critical race theory and how new bill impacts the Mississippi education system

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Lowndes County firefighters spend hours battling scrapyard fire through high winds and black smoke

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How to apply for a medical marijuana dispensary license in Mississippi

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Columbus Public Works in desperate need of replacing outdated vehicles and equipment

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Columbus School District launches community meeting series to listen to public's education concerns

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Columbus woman gathering supplies to send to refugees fleeing Ukraine

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Columbus Police review gun safety after accidental shooting into restaurant

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West Point teen arrested for brandishing gun during high school fight

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Witnesses say fight over a woman led to deadly double shooting outside Columbus nightclub

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Super Bowl gives retired Columbus soldier national platform to raise awareness for veterans' mental health

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Longtime volunteer Lowndes County Fire Chief passes away

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Columbus Chick-fil-A finding new ways to adjust to pandemic's worker shortage

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Trouble and Resilience: New photo exhibit captures the complex history of race and culture in Columbus

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Columbus mayor and police chief at odds over appointing city marshal to investigate violent crimes

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Columbus approved for $1 million grant to upgrade 5th Street, improve pedestrian safety

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EMCC's Communiversity offers the workforce development programs Gov. Reeves says can revitalize the job market

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Concern grows among area business owners after triple shooting in East Columbus

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Record-high fertilizer prices likely mean small crops for farmers across Mississippi in 2022

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Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner wants to involve pharmacy board in overseeing medical marijuana