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According to Rankin County Coroner David Ruth, 36-year-old Omar Beard was taken from the jail to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Warming shelter opened in Columbus

Inmate found dead at CMCF in Rankin County

A circuit court judge issues a ruling that allows Rubel West to keep his seat as the District 3 Supervisor.

Choctaw County residents hopeful busy road will be repaired soon

Judge issues ruling on supervisor’s race

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Warming shelter opened in Columbus

Sydney Franklin - February 26, 2020

The shelter will be in the Scout Hut building, right next to the Farmers Market.

Inmate found dead at CMCF in Rankin County

Sydney Franklin - February 26, 2020

According to Rankin County Coroner David Ruth, 36-year-old Omar Beard was taken from the jail to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Judge issues ruling on supervisor’s race

Quentin Smith - February 25, 2020

A circuit court judge issues a ruling that allows Rubel West to keep his seat as the District 3 Supervisor.

Choctaw County residents hopeful busy road will be repaired soon

Bobby Martinez - February 24, 2020

MDOT said the highway will remain closed until their engineers can determine the severity of the slide and formulate a repair plan.

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A decent Friday making way for a beautiful weekend

Vanessa Alonso - February 28, 2020

SUMMARY: A few weak disturbances will pass through the Friday morning and night but not expecting much with some cloud cover and maybe an...

Area Pastors Team Up With Police Department to Discuss Community Safety

Quentin Smith - February 28, 2020

On Thursday, the two parties discussed increasing security presence at the churches.

Big Crowd Comes Out For Meet And Greet With New Sheriff

Quentin Smith - February 27, 2020

The sheriff's department will host three more community meetings throughout the county

Gov. Tate Reeve praises relief efforts from ministries to Jackson flood victims

Allie Martin - February 27, 2020

Governor Reeves said it's vital for flood victims to get both physical and spiritual support during a time of crisis.

Local ministry helps Jackson area homeowners find hop after devastating floods

Allie Martin - February 27, 2020

Volunteers with "Eight Days of Hope" helped many homeowners who have lost all their possessions.

Southwire employees continuing to help Jackson flooding victims

Mary Carroll Sullivan - February 27, 2020

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - The people who work at Starkville's Southwire want to help flood victims. That's why they are collecting items to send to...