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Contractors work on new roof for East Columbus Gym
Contractors are now working on the roof at the East Columbus Gym, a space many in Ward Two call a second home.
Mississippi Arts Commission's Leslie Barker visits Columbus Arts Council
Places like the Columbus Arts Council and similar organizations rely on grants to keep operations running smoothly.
Nettleton plans recreational complex on 40 plus acres of city owned land
The town of Nettleton has plans to develop a 44-acre tract of city-owned land into a recreation complex.
Midday (Annual Black Walls Street Event) - 02/17/26
Today on Midday, Lathomas McClelland, and Queen Cullens talk with Kealy about the annual Black Walls Street Event in West Point, Mississippi
Trinity Place Retirement Community celebrates Mardi Gras with annual parade
Local business leaders, city officials, and healthcare staff at Trinity Place Retirement Community marched through the halls for its annual Mardi Gras parade.
Police investigate a shooting that injured a juvenile in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are investigating a weekend shooting that injured a juvenile.
Lee Co. Sheriff's Office makes an arrest for alleged sexual battery of a child
The department was notified by Child Protective Services of a possible sexual abuse case involving a child under the age of 6 and allegations of sexual assault against a child surfaced.
Property soon to be available for industrial development in Lowndes Co.
A little over 60 acres of property in Lowndes County will soon be available for industrial development.
Saltillo man denied bond after drug trafficking accusations in Tupelo
Bond is denied for a Saltillo man accused of trafficking drugs in Tupelo.
City of Jackson remembers Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson
The death of internationally known Civil Rights leader Jesse Jackson is being felt here in North Mississippi.
Lowndes Co. Supervisors move forward with proposed tax on short-term rentals
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with a proposed tax on short-term rentals.
Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
Sources from CBS News say that Warner Bros. Discovery said on Tuesday that it will resume acquisition talks with Paramount Skydance after Netflix, which last year agreed to buy the entertainment company, gave Warner seven days to explore a new offer.
Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve Roundup weedkiller cases
According to CBS News, Bayer said on Tuesday that its Monsanto chemical subsidiary has proposed a $7.25 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits by customers alleging that its Roundup weed killer product caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Sources from AP say that Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said.
Sheriff's Department recovers another stolen vehicle in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Department has recovered another stolen vehicle.
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Associated Press reports that conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks.