Tombigbee Tales

The Train Wreck Victims and Sandfield

On September 1, 1902 an excursion train departing Columbus for Birmingham derailed and plummeted down into a 60 foot ravine near Barry, Alabama. 

Former Mayor, Veteran, Postmaster, and Murderer

Thomas Hunter Sharp was once the mayor of #columbusms and later served as its postmaster. He is also the oldest person in #LowndesCounty to be convicted of murder. 

When the Lowndes County Courthouse Clock Weight Fell

The men who worked in the courthouse gathered in the great hall under the clock each afternoon trying to catch a breeze in its shade...little did they know the danger that lurked above. 

The Mississippi Camel Whisperer

Today is the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Columbus. In honor of that event her is a fun little Christmas story based in fact and exaggeration! Enjoy. 

Did It All Start At The Princess

The recent beating of Dietrich Jefferson is examined. Where did the brutal attack start? Were they all just "friends" and drinking together? Why did his "friends" decide to beat him within an inch of his life? Donate toward covering his continued medical bills and expenses: C/O Detrich Darnell Jefferson Go Fund #4534803 Main StreetColumbus, MS 39701

Oops! She Did It Again!

Carpenter's self-promoting out of control ad spending bills are here! Will the board have the cajones to stand up and make her pay for them out of her own pocket? 

Ludicrous Lies Told at the Exchange Club

Carpenter's lies continue unchecked and unchallenged by the Dispatch. Pinocchio has nothing on the CVB's director!

Lies, Lies, and More Lies from the CVB Director

At the Exchange Club luncheon, Nancy Carpenter told the audience the CVB was doing a great job of attracting tourists...so where are the tourists? Fact check anyone????

The Bloody Trail

Why is no one in Law Enforcement following the bloody trail to the Princess Theatre? The conflict of interest in the representation and future prosecution of Brody Kizer is questionable at best. This is a huge mess...

A Hostile Work Environment

I can't imagine what it would be like working for someone who controls who you speak with and who you are seen with and monitors your and your friends' social media accounts. Goodness...