COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city leaders are expected to move forward with plans to finish the Terry Brown Amphitheater.

At a work session today, the Mayor and City Council heard plans for the next phase of construction of the long-awaited entertainment venue.

Phase Three will include restrooms, parking, concessions, and possibly additional seating.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau recently pledged $1 million towards the project.

With that, the city has about $3 million available for the work.

Mayor Stephen Jones made completion of the amphitheater a focus of his campaign.

He said it’s an important move for the city’s future.

“Completing the amphitheater is a big deal, and most people don’t realize how big a deal it is. Because, as I said, if we have tourism coming, that hel

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