Articles by Brian Jones
Who’s at fault for failed $7M sewer plant upgrades?
The city, an engineering firm and several other entities are involved in a standoff in federal court over the failure of aerators at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Community Profile: Trailblazing ex-sports writer wages one-woman war against trash
“My pet peeve is litter,” said Sue Dabbs. “I’m going to keep fighting litter until my last breath.”
Port expanding rail on east bank to draw future clients
More than $2 million in Mississippi Department of Transportation funding is heading to the Lowndes County Port and the Golden Triangle Regional Airport for long-term projects.
City paves way for businessman to turn bus depot into home
Starkville Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night approved rezoning an old bus depot so the property can be sold and turned into a residence.
Ask The Dispatch: Where does Columbus’ annexation stand?
As the city of Columbus’ annexation struggle looks likely to stretch into at least next year, now is a good time to take a deep breath and ask, “Well, how did we get here?”
Barefoot Wine founders urge young entrepreneurs to be ‘multifaceted’
If there’s one word Barefoot Wine co-founders Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey want you to know, it’s “multifaceted.”
Developers could rebuild on blighted lots at 0% interest
The city of Columbus could possibly tap into state funds to aid in marketing property it acquires through its blight program, Interim Director of Planning and Community Development George Irby told councilmen Thursday during a work session at City Hall.
Consultant: Annexation likely to happen after 2025 election
Columbus will likely move ahead on redistricting instead of waiting for annexation to run its course.
Man arrested for New Hope kidnapping
A Columbus man is behind bars after allegedly kidnapping a woman shortly before midnight Wednesday, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
J5 prosecution ‘corrupt, discriminatory and baseless’
“I stand here before you today cleared of corrupt, discriminatory and baseless charges that have unjustly tarnished my name, my reputation and my businesses,” Jabari Edwards told a crowd of about 30 supporters during a Tuesday morning press conference called to celebrate his exoneration of federal fraud and conspiracy charges.
Buy a historic home for cheap. You just have to move it
Main Street Presbyterian Church wants to know if you, or someone you know, has both an interest in historic architecture and some free space.
J5 trial: Edwards, Richardson acquitted on all charges
After 9 1/2 hours of deliberation, a jury late Friday afternoon acquitted both Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson of all charges against them.
Edwards and Richardson found not guilty on all counts
Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson were found not guilty by a jury in a federal case against them, which has been ongoing for two weeks.
J5 trial: Richardson: ‘We never had any ill intent’
Antwann Richardson continued to testify in his own defense Wednesday, pushing back against the prosecution’s claims he and business partner Jabari Edwards defrauded the government of about $3.3 million dollars in federal pandemic relief funds.
J5 trial: Richardson: North Atlantic still viable when company applied for relief
Antwann Richardson took the stand in his own defense Tuesday, denying accusations that he and business partner Jabari Edwards defrauded the government of several million dollars in federal pandemic relief funds.
J5 trial: Expert: COVID funds meant for one company spent at others
The prosecution called its last witness in the J5 fraud case Monday morning.
20% of Mississippi’s certified developers are at the LINK. That’s no accident.
Golden Triangle LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins said in his profession, a Certified Economic Developer designation from the International Economic Development Council is “kind of the holy grail.”
J5 trial: Former J5 VP: Edwards feared Richardson would make ‘bad decisions’ with relief money
Day four of the federal trial of Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson saw testimony from former J5 Solutions Vice President Shanta Blakney, who oversaw many of the companies financial transactions, and Russell Sheffeld, who told the court he routinely gave Edwards cash “gifts” to help him make ends meet during 2019.
J5 trial: Federal agent: Edwards knew relief funds were misused
Day three of the federal trial of Jabari Edwards and Antwann Richardson saw testimony from Jim Bell, who worked for North Atlantic Security and eventually bought out its contracts, as well as a federal agent who interrogated Edwards after his arrest.
Men’s Basketball: Bulldogs turn up the heat in second half to beat Central Michigan
December 17, 2024
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