Columbus MS PD

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Emergency Road Closing Underway
Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Atmos Energy has requested Columbus Police to close Highway 45 N in front of Applebee’s until 5:30 pm for a valve repair.

Only the southbound (inbound) toward Columbus lanes are affected. Please use an alternate route.

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WATERWORKS BRIDGE REOPEN
January 26, 2021
1:03 p.m.
Due to the amazing work of Perma Corp. and Columbus Light and Water, the Waterworks Bridge over the Lux is reopen earlier than planned!
Thank you for your patience.

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Waterworks Bridge over the Luxapallila Creek will be closed for emergency water line repairs beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. this morning (Tuesday, 1-26-21). The repairs are estimated to take six to eight hours. Please use an alternate route during this time. Thank you.

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The Harvey's roundabout is now open.
Thank you for your patience.

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The diesel has been cleared from the roadway heading to Starkville on Highway 82 between Waters Truck and Tractor and the Airport exit. Please continue to use caution as the roads are wet. Thank you.

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Diesel fuel has been spilled on Highway 82 heading toward Starkville. It starts near Waters Truck and Tractor all the way to the GTR Airport exit. MDOT has been notified. Please use caution since the diesel fuel and light rain are making the road very slick. Thank you.

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CPD looking for a dark gray SUV involved in a shooting near 5 p.m. today 1/5/20 at the intersection of 6th St & 5th Ave South. One person shot, unknown injuries. Victim and suspect knew one another; they were involved in an argument. Call Crimestoppers with info at 800-530-7151.

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One person has died after a shooting inside an abandoned house near 17th St. and 5th Ave. S. The incident occurred near 4:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019. One other person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Those involved knew each other; incident was not random.

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Columbus Public Works is also placing sand on several icy areas near the Propst Park bridge and the County Jail bridge on Airline Road.

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No is hurt but a Columbus Municipal Schools bus with 9 children on board has been hit by a car on Pandora Drive. The car sideswiped the bus as the car attempted to pass the stopped bus. Everyone is fine and the bus only suffered minor damage to the side. CPD working the case.

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Wednesday 12/11/19 7 am road advisory: We have had wrecks caused by ice on bridges and overpasses and under some trees. We’ve asked MDOT to sand bridges this morning. Please slow down as you travel this morning.

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Columbus Mayor Robert Smith and the GTR Homeless Coalition are opening an overnight warming center starting tonight, Tuesday, November 11, 2019. See details below:

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Please be aware of this missing child from our neighbors in Birmingham, AL. She was kidnapped from a birthday party. Call the number below to help with tips and information.

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Almost 48 hours since Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was abducted from a birthday party at the Tom Brown Village Public housing community. RIGHT NOW: $5,000 reward being offered for information that leads to finding her. PLEASE RT!! Call TIPS: 205-297-8413.

https://t.co/i9qrrSeaTO

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Remember Saturday, October 5 from 9-Noon come out and see what it’s like to be a part of CPD. Starting pay $34,980 plus benefits and we pay for the training! 1501 Main Street, Columbus.

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CPD Career Day is coming! Bring your family and friends and learn what it takes to be part of the Columbus Police Department Family!

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Monday, 9-16-19: Looks Great Services boom trucks are back in Columbus for another pickup of storm debris. Residents are asked to have debris to the roadway immediately for pickup at no charge. Crews are working all areas that had debris from the storm.

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Road closing on Highway 182 this Tuesday and Wednesday September 10 and 11. See map below please and share with others. The railroad crossing will be replaced. Thank you for your patience.

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Columbus Police are asking for assistance in locating a 66-year-old man with known medical conditions. Willie Mack Henderson, Jr. lives in the 1300 block of 2nd Avenue North in Columbus.
He was last seen on Aug. 6, 2019, when he was walking in the area of 18th St & 7th Ave North.

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Officers are directing traffic on Highway 45 from the Walmart area North to the Spivey Rd area. Here is link to Columbus Light & Water Facebook updates:
https://t.co/DVbjZJuByC

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CPD investigating a shooting incident that occurred outside the lower Propst Park Activity Center late Saturday night, July 20, 2019.
CPD responded within minutes of the 11:35 p.m. call to 911.
The incident is still under investigation.