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7th Avenue Festival: Celebrating rich cultural heritage and community
It's being called the biggest free block party in Mississippi. The annual Seventh Avenue Festival kicks off this weekend in Columbus.
Local leaders visit Columbus Middle for school's first intersession
Some Columbus students got a chance to meet local professionals and earn a little bit of work experience. Students were able to participate in a mock trial and debate and sit in the driver's seat of a fire truck.
Quality Beverage unveils expansion plans in Lowndes County
Quality Beverage is expanding in Lowndes County with a more than $10 million investment. The new operations will also create 31 new jobs.
Third-Largest Powerball Jackpot an Estimated $1.2 Billion
The Powerball® jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion (estimated $551.7 cash value) for the drawing tonight.
Joyner Elementary students get their steps in for Walk to School Day
Students from Joyner Elementary were full of school spirit for the annual Walk to School Day. Students said it was a fun way to start the day.
Burn bans cover much of Mississippi until further notice
Any outdoor burning, unless controlled by the Mississippi Forestry Commission, is illegal during a burn ban.
Itawamba Community College sees record student enrollment
Itawamba Community College leads the state when it comes to enrollment of full-time students. The latest numbers show 5,034 full-time students at ICC's three campuses.
Lowndes County Soccer complex renamed in honor of Roger Short
The Lowndes County Soccer Complex now bears the name of a man who helped make it happen. During a ceremony, county leaders unveiled the new "Roger Short Soccer Complex" sign.
Revitalizing history: Aberdeen receives grant to renovate historical building
Aberdeen received a grant of over $100,000 from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to renovate one of its historical train depots.
Serving a new purpose: Aberdeen Police Department looks to relocate
An old building in Aberdeen will soon serve a new purpose. Plans are in the works to move the Aberdeen Police to the old Aberdeen Public Utilities building.
Aberdeen police make arrest in shooting investigation
Aberdeen police made an arrest in a shooting investigation. Brandon Lenior was charged with aggravated assault.
Fatal Plantersville hit-and-run: Suspect connected to incident is in custody
A suspect connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash is in custody. Ricky McCray of Fulton was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
Clay County deputies arrest man and woman on drug charges
A man and a woman were arrested in Clay County on drug charges. The woman arrested was allegedly already in a legal bind.
Baptist Golden Triangle installs added security at ER entrance
There is an extra layer of security at Baptist Golden Triangle. The hospital recently installed metal detectors at the entrance of the emergency department.