Columbus, MS News
Columbus, MS News
Breaking: Gardner sentenced to 20 years - The Dispatch:
Demonta Gardner to be sentenced this morning #Dispatch
Breaking: Gardner found guilty of burglary - The Dispatch:
Gardner found not guilty of armed robbery; guilty of burglary.
Jury in Gardner trial has questions for Judge Jim Kitchens #Dispatch
"Gangsta" Gardner outside courthouse with friends. Says he "Can't stop smiling."...
Gardner jury has been out for about 30 minutes #Dispatch
Jury deliberating in Gardner armed robbery/burglary trial #Dispatch
A "Closed, Out of Business" sign appears on the drive-thru menu at Dunkin Donuts...
Linda Sanders, of Starkville, paints in the backyard garden of Jimmy and Ginger...
Kaitlyn Shreiner, 17, and Wilson Harmond, 16, ride The Himalaya at the carnival...
Jury deliberating McElhenney case
Closing remarks to begin in #McElhenney fondling trial this morning
Pat Sansone: At The Speed Of Sound - The Dispatch:
Last Dance with Donna Summer - Maximum R&B Music Blog - The Dispatch:
State to make closing remarks in McElhenney trial
Recees in McElhenney case. Adam Borterf has finished testifying
Drug bust on the Island. Suspect fights police and jumps in river before being d...
Defense to present witnesses in #McElhenneyTrial
Court rules not to issue a direct verdict in #McElhenneyTrial
State rests in #McElhenneyTrial #Dispatch
#McElhenneyTrial recessed until 1:30 pm #Dispatch
Columbus Police responded to two reports of shots fired on Tuesday. Officers res...
#McElhenneyTrial about to resume #Dispatch
State to use dvd presentation after recess #McElhennyTrial
McElhenney allegedy massaged granddaughter with hand massager #Dispatch
Doris McElhenney charged with fondling his grandaughter in 2009 #Dispatch
Lt. Greg Wright was first witness called in state vs McElhenney fondling case #D...
Mayor Robert Smith fully endorses saggy pants law #Dispatch
Saggy pants law to mimic Tupelo's #Dispatch
Councilmen Karriem and Mickens vote against proposed redistricting plan
Columbus City Council votes to implement "saggy pants" ordinance
Interview with Miranda Lambert
Council to vote on redistricting map tonight #Columbus
Council to take up saggy pants ordinance tonight #Columbus
Doris McElhenney on trial for felonious fondling charges from 2009 #LCCCOURT
Planning Commission waiting to move on Comprehensive Plan until "Berry is ready....
Berry: next annexation hearing May 22 #Columbus
Berry: Plan can be done through ordinances or implementations #Columbus
Comprehensive Plan has flexability for annexation #Columbus
City Planner Berry talking annexation and comp. Plan
Planning commission votes to allow two carnivals at Leigh Mall
Children's author Maurice Sendak died Tuesday. Which is your favorite of his boo...
Camp Rising Sun organizers are looking for volunteers to help with various activ...
Hwy 82 Eastbound is closed. If you are coming to Columbus from Starkville or fro...
Don't forget tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer. Join a group in front of th...
We are looking for a few exceptional mothers to profile for Mother's Day. Do you...
Harry Sanders and Mayor Robert Smith prepare for a tug of war Saturday morning a...
Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority just announced that all games today are ca...
Noon Tunes in Columbus has been canceled today due to the weather.
Norris Seay, from the Memphis branch of Blue Bell Ice Cream, surprises Mississip...
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 11 a.m. for 17 cou...
Hope Community Church member Mitch Lamm, of Starkville, fills a wheelbarrow with...
Just a reminder that tonight is the last night for Tales from the Crypt at Frien...
Mae Jackson of Starkville displays a sign that reads, "In rememberance of Trayvo...
Lillian Wade, head Docent at the Lee Home, shows Mary Catherine Kaye Bosler, wit...
Racers get ready to run this morning at the Spring Pilgrimage 10k Race. Thick fo...
Rufus gives the answer to the most frequently asked question he receives: What i...
Breaking News: Dennis J. Erby, of Columbus, has been confirmed by the senate as...
Congrats to KK Norris at The Attic for being featured in USA Today Travel as one...
Two arrests have been made in the shooting of the MSU student. A third suspect i...
A Maroon Alert was issued by MSU about 20 minutes ago. Someone was reportedly st...
The US Army Field Band stage crew just arrived in town about an hour ago and sta...
Columbus Main Street's Noon Tunes has been postponed due to the weather. The nex...
Jason Spears has been selected as new CMSD board member.
BREAKING NEWS: Fairview Elementary students are being evacuated to Fairview Bapt...
The Dispatch is sponsoring a concert by The US Army Field Band Concert Band & So...
Columbus resident (and Dispatch Facebook fan) Rachel Hurt votes on Tuesday at Ca...
Bomb threat has been called in to Fairview Elementary. More information to follow.
Kelly Tippett/Dispatch Staff Heat from his burning barn ripples in front of Jim...
Here's the staff photo we took at Christmas last year.
According to police scanner traffic, there is "no parent pickup at this time" fo...
Just getting reports of another bomb threat at Columbus High. Will post more whe...
We are aware of our website issue, our tech department is upgrading the server c...
National Weather Service: The tornado will be near... rural eastern Lowndes Coun...
Heritage Academy is releasing at 12:30 due to the weather.
Columbus school district is releasing students at noon today. Lowndes County alt...
Due to the threat of severe weather, the Starkville School District will dismiss...
Please click on The Junction, Columbus, Ms and then hit 'Like' at the top of the...
The Patriot Guard of Riders will be participating in Sgt. Bill Sutton’s funeral...
7000 Likes! A $100 donation will be made to the Lowndes County Humane society in...
Relay For Life Bake Sale Today!!! Please stop by Bancorp South's new main...
The COLUMBUS POLICE ACADEMY ALUMINI ASSOCIATION is having a fundraiser this Satu...
Papa John's in Columbus is preparing for their busiest evening of the year- The...
Breaking News!! District 39 State Representative Jeff Smith, R, Columbus, has be...
My estimate was at least 150 citizens at this meeting. The LCSO and District Att...
Here's the video I promised in today's Packet. From Starkville Manor nursing home.
We are excited to be one of the first small papers in the country and the first...
We have put together a page of profiles of each of the three Columbus police chi...
The US Humane Society provided a video for this story that we just added to the...
The Columbus Christmas Parade, scheduled for 7:00 pm tonight, has been cancelled...
Columbus Packet # 959 will be out Wednesday, November 23rd at your favorite loca...
A Reminder: The Packet will publish and distribute Packet #959 on Wednesday, Nov...
Just heard on the scanner there's a bomb threat at Lowndes Adult Detention Cente...
Okay everyone....here's a challenge for you! The National Endowment for the Art...
The Temptations from the Columbus Riverwalk Amphitheater. More photo's to come i...
Leslie Sharp just found not guilty of murdering Christopher Cole. More details t...
History of Columbus Told Through Photographs
We are planning our 9/11 commemorative issue. If you know of any interesting loc...
Back to School for Columbus - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
We have unofficial final numbers on our website for Lowndes
With 17 of 22 reporting, Arledge 1693, Harris 1329 and McGill 715, Wright 1061
Finally have some Clay numbers
In Oktibbeha County, Gladney is currently leading Bryan 927 to 775
Very few votes cast for Lowndes School Supe: McGill 5, Wright 2
Mike Harris 432, Bo Harris 355 so far for Lowndes Sheriff
Lowndes and Oktibbeha each have 3 precincts reporting
We'll start posting run-off results for Lowndes, Oktibbeha and Clay as soon as t...
Special Moments!!!
Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Luckett will host a 'Catfish Fry' with sof...
We're posting photos and scores of area high school games tonight on the website...
Look for a long list of upcoming tax sale properties in Thursday's paper.
I haven't heard anyone griping about gasoline prices. Folks, over a week ago whe...
Make sure you check out and "like" the new FB page for Single +1!
Unofficial final Oktibbeha County numbers are in
Unofficial final Clay County numbers are in
Updated Oktibbeha County results.
Sorry, that link to final results was bad. Here's the good one:
Unofficial final numbers for Lowndes
Oktibbeha County results are starting to come in.
Noxubee is not reporting anything right now.
In Lowndes County Prosecuting Atty race, Kizer leads Tompkins 1500 to 716
With half of Precincts in, Brigham and Ferguson are neck and neck for Dist 2 Sup...
Bad network cable is delaying the election results from Oktibbeha County
Polls are closed. Did you vote?
Look for updates throughout the night from Lowndes, Oktibbeha, Clay and Noxubee...
In case you missed the Election Guide that ran in Sunday's paper, here's the onl...
Downtown Columbus was featured in a recent article on MSN Local Edition. Congrat...
Vote today on the Columbus Packet 2011 Primary Poll!
Temp is set to reach 94 today. Anybody notice the buy one get one free coupon from Smackers in today's paper?
Chief St. John has been fired by Columbus City Council. Details to follow on cdispatch.com and Wednesday's paper.
St. John just came out of hearing. "It's up to them," he told the crowd.
City council has opened the floor to St. John supporters. "He loves Columbus." "[Without St. John as chief] I will not feel safe."
Chief St. John just walked into courtroom, standing room only crowd, and received a standing ovation.
Our current home page poll reveals that a majority of readers think Columbus Police Chief Joe St. John should receive a reprimand for failing to appear at a hearing due to alcohol intoxication. His fate will most likely be decided at tonight's city
Our home page poll shows that the overwhelming majority (94%) of our online readers feel that groups should not be allowed to protest the funeral of a solider. Should these groups be protected under the first amendment?
AMBER ALERT: 3 month old abducted from Ariton, Alabama.
Local attorney David Dunn and Birney Imes will be at the Hitching Lot Farmer's Market for a coffee roasting demonstration tomorrow. See you Saturday morning. And don't forget the market is now open on Monday evenings for those of you who can
Find out how to help Tuscaloosa.
YMCA and JC Penny are accepting donations of NEW underwear (socks, bras, boxers, panties, etc) of all sizes for storm victims. Donations can be dropped off at any Lowndes County YMCA or the Leigh Mall JC Penny.
We're looking for Columbus/Lowndes County people who might have been in Tuscaloosa or in the Smithville area the day of the tornado. If you know of someone, please contact reporter Carmen Sisson at 662-328-2471, ext. 135, or on her cell at 205-246-9
Town of Smithville is in immediate need of the following: Duct tape, Gatorade, work gloves, baby wipes, permanent markers, school supplies, laundry detergent, tarps, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, paper napkins, sunscreen, large garbage bags, sugar-free j
People from around the Golden Triangle, and state and national groups, are organizing food and fund drives to help the tornado victims. Check out our updated list, and add any that you might know about to our wall. Thanks to all who are helping during th
The paper has been printed. The drivers will be picking up bundles about 530 tonight. They will deliver what they can tonight and the rest in the morning. Thank you everyone for your continued patience and support.
Due to the inclement weather, the printing of the Columbus Packet will be delayed and will be delivered as soon as possible. We are hoping to have the paper delivered by this evening. Thank you for your patience and continued support.
TVA news release states that 90 transmission lines are down in their service area, including 25 major lines. Release states "We have never experienced such a major weather event in our history." Power expected to remain out for many as TVA trie
Power just came up on much of 45 north of 18th Ave in Columbus. Much of town still dark.
Power seems to be coming back up in downtown Columbus. Power still out in Starkville and much of Columbus.
Power out throughout Columbus and Starkville.
The Dispatch is giving away great gifts to three lucky mothers around the Golden Triangle for Mother's Day. Prizes include a night at the new Columbus Fairfield Inn, dinner for two, a massage and flowers. Details and entry forms can be found in this
We'd like to take this opportunity to applaud our media competitors in Columbus, WCBI-TV4 and The Commercial Dispatch for reporting the police audio tape of City Judge Nicole Clinkscales. Thanks for bringing united, widespread attention to an obviou
Looking for work? EastMSJobs.com has over 20 jobs listed, including a new one for a steel processing plant.
Our home page poll on whether or not Nathan Bedford Forrest should get a commemorative Miss license plate is getting a lot of attention. What do you think?
The deadline for the Catfish Alley magazine model search is Monday at noon. They've got over 100 photos so far. Details at on the Fashion tab.
According to the @muwadmissions Twitter account, MUW will be closed on Friday.
Catfish Alley magazine is looking to Facebook to find models for an upcoming fashion shoot. Think you've got what it takes? Visit the magazine's Facebook page at and click the Fashion tab for details.
Sorry for all the Dining Guide covers appearing next to each post. We've had technical problems with the service that posts our headlines. The problem should be fixed now.
The information we posted last night concerning Crawgators was incorrect. One of their employees incorrectly posted on their Facebook Page that the restaurant was closing. The restaurant is open. See their Facebook Page for details.
Crawgators Cajun restaurant in New Hope just announced they have closed. See their Facebook page for more information.
Share your snow and ice photos with us! We will posted them online and may select some for the print edition. Email them to photos@cdispatch.com.
This is the surveillance video from the Airbase Hill Robbery.
We are running a New Year's 50% off special today only. Subscribe to The Dispatch for only $30 for 6 months or $55 for 12 months. This deal is for new subscribers or existing subscribers. (Existing subscribers will have this deal added to the end of
More 'Year In Pictures' coming for the end of the year issue, Thursday, Dec. 30th! Don't miss it!
Merry (white) Christmas from The Columbus Packet everyone!
Thanks for my 'Packet in the mail', staff...mighty nice of you guys! RW
Hey everybody, don't forget to pick up this week's "Year in Pictures" Special!
Letter to the editor from Monday's paper.
Today @ 11 A.M. Columbus Police Department 2nd Annual Hamburger/Hotdog Fundraiser to Benefit the United Way. Also, don't forget about the CPD Toy Drive.
We've posted new photos with our story on the tornado damage in Starkville. We'll continue to update as the day goes on, and we receive new information. We'd also like to see any of your reports or photos of damage. Feel free to e-mail the
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Run off results for Place 3 Circuit Court Judge are starting to come in. Nearly all of Oktibbeha and Clay have reported.
This weeks edition of The Columbus Packet will be out Tuesday (election day) November 23rd. Be sure and grab up a copy!
Roger Larsen tells the story of his recent vacation in the November 11th issue of The Packet. Pick up a copy today at your favorite location!
Before and after photos are in the story online.
Here is some video from the Boo Parade today in Columbus.
Good Ghost Hunting
What's up with this guy's porch? Find out in tomorrow's Dispatch.
Have you seen the Packet yet? They're on store counters now. Go get one!
Have you seen the Packet yet? They're on store counters now. Go get one!
Anyone who missed the Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival parade missed a great time. Here's a vi
Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band kicked off the third and final day o
Miracle Year of Wellness
New Packet Office! 301 Main Street
A good friend found 3 beautiful kittens in a box on the road this morning. Someone took the time to
The Tennessee Williams Welcome Center Open House was today and I have to say it is a beautiful home
The Stella Shouting Contest at Hollyhocks today was a hoot and a holler. Ha! Check out Grand Prize
The Columbus Packet #894 is hot off the presses. Go get yours.
Have you seen the Packet yet? They're on store counters now. Go get one!
Medical program seeks Miss. students
Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Lowndes County
Market Street Festival
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