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Growing green: MUW unveils edible plant trail
Mississippi University for Women is known for many things, but you probably don't know about the food that grows on its campus.
Amory police look for third person in connection with shooting
Amory police have two people in custody, and they're looking for a third in connection with a shooting earlier on Friday.
Oktibbeha County deputies search for missing man
Oktibbeha County deputies are asking for help finding a missing man. 36-year-old Sylvester Warren was last seen Monday in Starkville.
Columbus Tree Board plants tree at Riverwalk for Arbor Day
The third Friday in April is set aside as National Arbor Day, a day to emphasize the importance of trees to the environment and our health.
Louisville police offer reward for information about stolen trucks
Louisville police are hoping a large reward will help them find the thieves who drove away in two trucks.
Water Valley man charged with aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was charged with aggravated assault. Lafayette County deputies were called to Abbeville Market earlier this week about the incident.
Amory police look for third person in connection with shooting
Amory police have two people in custody, and they're looking for a third in connection with a shooting earlier on Friday.
Oktibbeha County deputies search for missing man
Oktibbeha County deputies are asking for help finding a missing man. 36-year-old Sylvester Warren was last seen Monday in Starkville.
Columbus Tree Board plants tree at Riverwalk for Arbor Day
The third Friday in April is set aside as National Arbor Day, a day to emphasize the importance of trees to the environment and our health.
Louisville police offer reward for information about stolen trucks
Louisville police are hoping a large reward will help them find the thieves who drove away in two trucks.
Water Valley man charged with aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was charged with aggravated assault. Lafayette County deputies were called to Abbeville Market earlier this week about the incident.
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport celebrates 71 years
The Columbus-Lowndes County Airport kicked off its weekend-long anniversary celebration. A "Youth Program" was held for kids from across the county Friday morning.
Child struck by vehicle in Tupelo
Scary moments Friday morning in Tupelo after a child was hit by a truck. It's believed her injuries are non-life-threatening but she was taken to the hospital.
Lions Club members help Monroe Strong with rebuilding Amory
Bringing Amory back is one of the missions of Monroe Strong. And that mission got a shot in the arm Thursday.
Warm and breezy for the weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures will trend above average for late April over the next several days. Rain and thunderstorms return to the forecast next Monday. FRIDAY: Expect a mixture of clouds and sun with highs easily reaching the lower to middle…
Community stands behind mother who lost her daughter tragically
Sonya Baldwin, better known as Ms. Sonya, is well-known in Columbus for her work at Hardee's and for her cheerful spirit.
Newly named Mr. NEMCC proves anything is possible
Wherever there is music, Kirklyn Johnson is in his element. Johnson excelled in music throughout public school and at NEMCC from the moment he stepped foot on campus.
Pickens Co. College, Career center aims to help students succeed
Helping students face the challenges of continuing their education and joining the workforce were two of the aims of The Pickens County College and Career Center Foundation.
Amory police look for third person in connection with shooting
Amory police have two people in custody, and they're looking for a third in connection with a shooting earlier on Friday.
Louisville police offer reward for information about stolen trucks
Louisville police are hoping a large reward will help them find the thieves who drove away in two trucks.
Water Valley man charged with aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was charged with aggravated assault. Lafayette County deputies were called to Abbeville Market earlier this week about the incident.
Damian Peterson charged with murder of Columbus woman
Damian Peterson has now been charged with murder for the death of Ashanti Jade Turner. Peterson was identified as a person of interest in the homicide investigation of Turner.
Suspected Dollar General armed robber arrested in Pickens County
A man wanted in Lowndes County for armed robbery was charged with the same crime in west Alabama.
Burglary arrest: Home security system alerts victim to call 911
An alert on a home security system leads to the arrest of a Lowndes County burglary suspect. 39-year-old Andrew Paul Johnston was charged with burglary and possession of a controlled substance.
Columbus police identify person of interest in homicide case
Columbus police are looking for Damian Peterson in connection with the investigation into Jade Turner's death.
Lowndes County Coroner identifies body found in Columbus
The investigation is in its early stages, but it has officially been determined as a homicide by the Lowndes County Coroner.
Police investigate weekend fire in Brooksville as arson
Brooksville firefighters responded to the blaze at a home on Ada Mickens Street around midnight Saturday night.
Aberdeen men accused of stealing trailers from business in Amory
Two Aberdeen men were accused of stealing trailers from an Amory business. Ashton Henderson and Jaqualon Crawford were both charged with three counts of grand larceny.
Itawamba County deputies save dog with Narcan
Itawamba County deputies save a dog by giving it Narcan while out on a drug bust. Investigators said the pup became unresponsive after coming into contact with fentanyl.
Burnsville man arrested in Prentiss County on drug related charges
Taking a ride without his license lands a Burnsville man in jail. While on patrol, a Prentiss County deputy pulled over a vehicle for improper equipment.
Willis Miller sentenced to 45 years in prison, mandatory
The man convicted of killing a little girl while drinking and driving was sentenced to prison. Willis Miller will spend 45 years behind bars. This is a mandatory sentence.
Lowndes County CO accused of bringing contraband into jail
A Lowndes County Sheriff's Department correctional officer finds himself on the other side of a jail cell.
Willis Miller found guilty of crashing into ATV, killing child
An Oktibbeha County jury found a man guilty of crashing into an ATV and killing a child while under the influence.
Armed robber hits Dollar General on Highway 12 near Steens Road
Lowndes County deputies are investigating another Dollar General armed robbery. This hold-up happened at the Highway 12 store, near Steens Road.
Former Winona Alderwoman sentenced on felony charge
A former Winona Alderwoman was sentenced on her felony charge of simple assault on an officer conviction. Sylvia Clark was ordered to serve three years of house arrest and two years probation.
Columbus man indicted in Starkville kidnapping case
A Columbus man was indicted in a Starkville kidnapping case. In addition to the kidnapping charge, Ontario Nicholson is also facing a burglary indictment.