Tempest in a Teapot: The CPD Promotions

The Columbus Civil Service Commission meeting of January 19, 2012 left more questions than answers for the officers of the Columbus Police Department. The meeting, marked by confusion, anger and at least one citizen filleting the department, could not have come at a worse time for Chief Selvain McQueen. With crime perceived as being out […]

At Week’s End for January 20, 2012

As the week comes to an end, it is crime that dominates the landscape in Lowndes County. From the murder on Sunday, to the rash of crimes throughout the week, the street and blog conversation has been focused on this one issue. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Smith read a letter that he submitted […]