Murals Appear Across Starkville
A canvas is the traditional playground for an artist to create a masterpiece, but recently artists in the area have been trying their brushes on brick and mortar.
Archives: 2018
Head of Oklahoma teachers union calls for an end to 9-day walkout
The main teachers union in Oklahoma called on Thursday for an end to the teacher walkout at the state Capitol, although a number of school districts have already closed Friday. Oklahoma State School Boards Association announced Thursday a deal with Gov. Mary Fallin for a $500 million investment for the state’s largest-ever teacher pay raise. The teachers wanted a $10,000…
Tightest abortion law in US on hold for several more months
The temporary restraining order has been extended until at least Oct. 24.
Victim’s statement leads to kidnapping, rape arrest in Oxford
Bond is set at $20,000.
Windy & Warm Friday, Strong Saturday Storms
The next batch of storms will approach Friday night and continue through Saturday.
Court orders tests for inmate, reopening chance of execution
A Sunflower County judge set aside Russell’s death sentence, finding he is too low-functioning to be executed under a U.S. Supreme Court case.
Republican challengers to debate without Ivey
WVTM will air the debate that begins at 7 p.m. It will also be steamed at www.wvtm13.com .
Mississippi governor announces July special House election
The winner will serve until January 2020.
Starkville mayoral dispute far from over
By the time the Starkville election challenge is decided, Mayor Lynn Spruill may be completing her first year in office.
Hamilton man accused of kicking in door, shooting victim
The victim walked to a nearby business for help.
Second chance made good during rehab program’s graduation
This was the 3rd graduating class for the “Think For A Change” program.
The hunt for an escaped Noxubee County inmate continues
Around the time Rush took off, a grey Chrysler 300 was stolen from Earl Nash Elementary School.
Large power outage hits Puerto Rico's capital, nearby areas
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hundreds of thousands of people across Puerto Rico were left without power on Thursday after another widespread outage, forcing the island’s main public hospital and international airport to switch to backup generators as the U.S. territory struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria. The island’s Electric Power Authority said a tree fell on the main line…
Fake Payroll Checks Hit North Mississippi
Crooks Using JESCO name on fake checks.
New DNA tech ID's 1981 murder victim known as “Buckskin Girl”
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U.S. examining evidence from suspected chemical attack in Syria
U.S. intelligence continues to report that symptoms related to last weekend’s suspected chemical attack in Syria are consistent with mostly chlorine gas, according to a U.S. government source. CBS News’ national security correspondent David Martin reports that evidence includes blood and urine samples provided by hospitals and medical workers, according to the source. U.S. intelligence reports that some victims of…
Nurse charged with murder allegedly injected air into patients’ bloodstreams
DALLAS — A nurse who has been charged with murder intentionally caused stroke-like injuries to seven patients at a Texas heart hospital, leading to the death of two and serious injuries to the others, according to an arrest warrant. William George Davis, 34, is seen on security video entering patients’ rooms at the hospital on the campus of Christus Trinity…
Infant found dead at accused incest couple’s address
Steven and Katie Pladl Wake City-County Bureau of Identification via WNCN KNIGHTDALE, N.C. — An infant was found dead Thursday at the North Carolina home listed in Wake County arrest warrants as the residence of a father and his adult daughter who have been charged in Virginia with incest, reports CBS affiliate WNCN. Police responded to the home in…
Infant found dead at accused incest couple's address
Steven and Katie Pladl Wake City-County Bureau of Identification via WNCN Last Updated Apr 12, 2018 5:02 PM EDT NEW MILFORD, Conn. — Police in three states are investigating the apparent murder-suicide deaths of a father and daughter accused of incest, their infant son, and a man reported to be the woman’s adoptive father. Police in Knightdale, N.C. say they responded…
Elderly man dies in Pontotoc County fire, investigation continues
His identity hasn’t been released yet and investigators are looking into the cause of that blaze.
Several child pornography arrests made in Monroe County
The alleged incident took place at a prom after party in Monroe County.
Prom comes to Le Bonheur’s for Shannon teen after tough surgery
The mini-prom was caught on cam by a sister of Savannah’s and has passed 10,000 views on Facebook.
“Tell my mom I love her if I die”: Ohio teen suffocates to death in minivan
Kyle Plush was found dead in a van on the evening of April 10. WKRC CINCINNATI — An Ohio county prosecutor has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a teenage boy who became trapped by a minivan bench seat. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters told reporters Thursday his office is seeking experts to help investigate 16-year-old…
Creative legacy lives on in Langston Hughes' home
Our series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment during National Poetry Month, we introduce you to a woman who is keeping Langston Hughes’ legacy alive. Poet, playwright and novelist Langston Hughes was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. The acclaimed…