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Aberdeen mayoral election: Incumbent Charles Scott
The mayor's race features the incumbent, Mayor Charles Scott, against challenger Dwight Stevens. Over the next two nights, we will hear from both candidates.
Athletes vie for winning title in Tupelo's Special Olympics Games
The special Olympians took part in games such as relay races, long jumps, mini javelin throws, wheelchair races, and other competitions.
Aberdeen store owner aims to give back to her community
"Pierce's Place" opened its doors last year as a way to give back to nonprofits in Aberdeen. The store is owned by Judy Rash and is named after her son, Pierce, who has Down Syndrome.
New marker at MUW recognizes university's founding mothers
A new marker on the Mississippi University for Women recognized the university's Founding Mothers. The state historical marker unveiled recognizes Sallie Reneau, Olivia Hastings, and Annie Coleman Peyton.
Town and Tower: Making county and campus connections
"County and Campus connections and cooperation": That was a theme at the Spring meeting of Town and Tower on the Mississippi University for Women campus.
Columbus City Council paves way to better city streets
At a work session, Mayor Keith Gaskin and Council Members heard an update from City Engineer Kevin Stafford about plans to resurface city streets this year.
Women-led organization hosts workshop at Yokohama
Yokohama is known for its tires, but today at the West Point plant the focus was on WHEELS.
Noxubee County jury finds Henry Benamon guilty of murder
A Noxubee County jury found Henry Benamon guilty of first-degree murder in the July 2021 shooting death of Macon resident, Lisa Brooks.
Full Board of Aldermen now serves Louisville
Voters in Ward 3 went to the polls Tuesday in a special election run-off to fill that seat on the Board of Aldermen.
Saltillo man faces charge for drug possession
On Monday, agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, with help from the Saltillo Police Department, served a search warrant at the home of Gregory Vincent Baker.
Houston police report increase in finding counterfeit money
Yesterday, it was Fulton and Itawamba County. Today, it's Houston and Chickasaw County reporting an increase in counterfeit money.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office: Sex offender pulls knife on deputies
A convicted sex offender wanted for failing to register has added some new charges to his rap sheet. Tips from the public helped Monroe County deputies find Kenneth Jones, Jr. Wednesday night.
Reminder: 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing April 2
Today is the last date for players to register non-winning tickets for an additional chance to win a top prize on eight ending scratch-off games.
Blending past, future: Redeveloping Burns Bottom
A local organization wants to modernize the Burns Bottom area to boost the economy and drive tourism into the Friendly City.
Rebuilding Amory: Community marks 1 year since deadly tornado
The twister carved a path through downtown Amory leaving damaged and destroyed homes and businesses in its wake.