Annual Great Backyard Bird Count begins
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count starts today and runs through Monday.
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Starkville community helps plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day
Today is Mississippi's Arbor Day. To celebrate, the City of Starkville, the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club, Artful Gardener, MSU Landscape Architecture students, and other volunteers planted about 40 trees around ballfields at Starkville's Cornerstone Park.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
CBS News reports that with NASA's delayed Artemis II moon mission on hold, SpaceX pressed ahead with a Friday the 13th launch of four fresh crew members to the International Space Station in a mission to replace four fliers who came home early last month because of a medical issue one was having.
Lindsey Vonn says she will need at least 2 more surgeries after crash at Winter Olympics
Sources from CBS News say that American skier Lindsey Vonn said Friday she'll need at least two more surgeries after breaking her left leg in a crash during her downhill race at the Winter Olympics last weekend.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
According to CBS News, Amazon's Ring unit has ended its deal with security technology company Flock Safety after backlash over a Super Bowl commercial for the retail giant's smart doorbell sparked concerns about unwanted surveillance.
Midday (Legacy Leadership Gala) - 02/13/26
Today Grace Brister and Kabir Karriem discuss the upcoming legacy leadership gala
Pets Without Partners (Taylor) - 02/13/26
On this week's Pets Without Partners, Grace Brister talks with Kim Hayes and her special guest Taylor.
Trump’s Harvard move reflects one of his go-to tactics: Lawsuits
According to AP, Donald Trump has played many roles. Real estate developer. Marketing extraordinaire. Reality TV host. Candidate. President — twice. Another part has been constant through all of them: the plaintiff.
Falling cocoa prices won’t necessarily mean cheaper Valentine’s Day chocolates
Sources from Associated Press say that Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year.
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
According to AP, the Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in admissions.
Wendy’s closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales
Associated Press reports that Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter.
Journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case
Sources from Associated Press say that Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon and four other people are set to be arraigned on federal civil rights charges Friday
What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend
According to Associated Press, another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda.
Mid-Morning (Valentine's Day Flowers: Part 2) - 02/13/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy is back with Angie Atkins as they discuss how to make a perfect bouquet.
Mid-Morning (Valentines Day Flowers: Part 1) - 02/13/26
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy and Angie Atkins teach us how to make a perfect bouquet
Oktoc Water Association issues a boil water notice in Starkville
The Oktoc Water Association in Starkville has issued a boil water notice.
Legendary kickboxer to be inducted into halls of fame
A Columbus native is following in his grandfather's footsteps, or in this case, footwork.
