Columbus NewsLocal news for Columbus, MS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lakota helicopter lands in Tupelo- June 13, 2008 BY DANZA JOHNSON Daily Journal TUPELO - A Tupelo National Guard unit officially is the first in Mississippi to receive two new utility helicopters.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ms/2008/06/lakota-helicopter-lands-in-tupelo?fromrss=1 Natchez vote on tourism tax just the beginning- June 11, 2008 Natchez voters' approval this past week of a $2 per room charge on hotels to promote visitation in the historic Mississippi River city is just the beginning.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ms/2008/06/natchez-vote-on-tourism-tax-just-the-beginni... Rez among lakes to get Florida bass- June 9, 2008 Some of Mississippi's most popular bass fishing lakes, including Ross Barnett Reservoir, have benefitted from a excellent year of Florida bass production at the state's new hatchery.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ms/2008/06/rez-among-lakes-to-get-florida-bass?fromrss=... Four-hour fuel blunder sets store owner back two months and $3,000 to $4,000- June 7, 2008 Columbus resident Kisha Smith pumps gas at the Tina Watkins 45 Sprint gas station on Highway 45 North, near the Magnolia Bowl.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ms/2008/06/four-hour-fuel-blunder-sets-store-owner-back... MUW students to paint river mural- June 5, 2008 Mississippi University for Women students are paying tribute to Columbus' rich history with the Tombigbee River with a mural.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ms/2008/06/muw-students-to-paint-river-mural?fromrss=1 Local Musician Featured In Various Festivals- June 3, 2008 Scott County's "Lady Piper," Forest's own Zoe Brumfield, recently was featured as the Pipe Major of Mississippi's own "Father of Waters Pipes and Drums," as they were one of the headlined musical entertainers ...http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ms/2008/06/local-musician-featured-in-various-festivals... Medicaid dispute drags on- June 1, 2008 The Mississippi House and Senate are taking different paths on bills called for by Gov.http://www.topix.net/city/columbus-ms/2008/06/medicaid-dispute-drags-on?fromrss=1 |