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Columbus residents come together to help as March of the Mayors comes to a close
The March of the Mayors is coming to a close, and Columbus residents have really turned out to help.
Two people plead guilty for selling/installing faulty and used fire suppression systems
Two people were sentenced to serve time behind bars for selling and installing faulty and used fire suppression systems.
Young business people set up shop during annual CHS Student Business Expo
Budding entrepreneurs at Columbus High School got to show off their products and skills, and pick up a little cash in the process.
This simple tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage, experts say
CBS News reports that as mortgage rates recede to their lowest levels in years, experts say that shopping around for the right loan could save first-time home buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Sources from CBS News, State Farm is issuing an average refund of $100 per vehicle to its auto insurance customers in what the company says is the largest dividend in its history.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
According to CBS News, the Justice Department on Friday announced it is charging 30 more people for their roles in a January anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a criminal civil rights case that has also ensnared journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Two people plead guilty for selling/installing faulty and used fire suppression systems
Two people were sentenced to serve time behind bars for selling and installing faulty and used fire suppression systems.
Young business people set up shop during annual CHS Student Business Expo
Budding entrepreneurs at Columbus High School got to show off their products and skills, and pick up a little cash in the process.
This simple tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage, experts say
CBS News reports that as mortgage rates recede to their lowest levels in years, experts say that shopping around for the right loan could save first-time home buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Sources from CBS News, State Farm is issuing an average refund of $100 per vehicle to its auto insurance customers in what the company says is the largest dividend in its history.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
According to CBS News, the Justice Department on Friday announced it is charging 30 more people for their roles in a January anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a criminal civil rights case that has also ensnared journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Midday (Prairie Opportunity Inc. Interview) - 02/27/26
Today on Midday, Grace Brister talks with Tomeka Rhine about the upcoming Prairie Opportunity event.
Voting deadlines for Party Primary Elections next week
There's no such thing as an off-year when it comes to elections in Mississippi. This year, we will be deciding who represents us in Washington, and the first step in that process is coming up in just over a week.
Laken Riley’s father accuses Georgia university system of negligence in wrongful death lawsuit
Sources from Associated Press say that the father of Laken Riley, who was killed on the campus of the University of Georgia by a Venezuelan man who lived nearby, is accusing the state university system of negligence that he says led to his daughter’s death.
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ‘em all
According to Associated Press, in the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games, and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter sent handwritten note to Blue Jays hoping for Toronto return
According to Associated Press, Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto.
Americans’ sympathies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have shifted dramatically, new poll shows
Associated Press reports that American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians, according to new Gallup polling
Colin Gray testifies in trial after his son was accused of Georgia high school shooting
Sources from Associated Press say that the father of accused school shooter Colt Gray testified Friday that he gave his son the rifle that was used in the attack as a Christmas present in hopes of bonding with the boy over hunting and outings at the gun range.
Police investigate a homicide in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide.
Two people plead guilty for selling/installing faulty and used fire suppression systems
Two people were sentenced to serve time behind bars for selling and installing faulty and used fire suppression systems.
Two people arrested on meth charges in Prentiss Co.
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office made two arrests for alleged Possession of Methamphetamine.
Man faces sexual assault charges in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a sexual assault case.
Two men face additional child-sex crime charges in Pickens Co.
Two men in Pickens County are facing additional child-sex crime charges.
Man wanted for allegedly causing an accident in Ecru
Ecru Police are asking for your help to find a person they believe caused an accident and left.
Police investigate sexual assault incident in Louisville High School
The Louisville Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that took place at Louisville High School on Monday.
Man charged with 5 counts of auto burglary in Winston Co.
A man is facing charges across multiple agencies for an alleged string of auto burglaries.
UPDATE: Officer remains in critical condition after weekend collision in Starkville
The Starkville Police Department has issued an update on the condition of the officer injured on duty over the weekend.
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for a man in Itawamba Co.
A traffic stop leads to drug charges for a Fulton man.
Police arrest person of interest in connection with West Point shooting
West Point Police have a person of interest in custody in connection with a shooting on February 19.
Police in search of two felony shoplifting suspects in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects involved in a felony shoplifting case.
WPPD needs your help finding Jalon Little
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) According to the West Point Police Department, Little was possibly involved and may have information about a shooting on Thursday afternoon. You may…
Tupelo police in search of suspect wanted for burglary of a business
The Tupelo Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi are asking for your help to find a burglary suspect.
An investigation is underway after a shooting in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Tragedy has struck the city of West Point once again. An investigation into a shooting is underway in West Point. Assistant Police…
Police in search of a burglary suspect in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the person or persons responsible for Burglary of a Commercial Building.
Noxubee Co. Sheriff reports stolen car has been recovered in Brooksville
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Department reports it has recovered another stolen vehicle on Hopewell Road in Brooksville.
Suspect wanted for false pretense in Tupelo
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating the individuals responsible for a False Pretense case that is being investigated by the Tupelo Police Department.





