Saltillo Fire moves into new Headquarters
The new fire department for Saltillo is now open, and equipment, trucks, and firefighters are moving in this weekend.
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Starkville Rotary is set to host charity rodeo event for local groups
With more than 3,000 people expected to attend and money being raised, Kunkle says it is a win-win for the city of Starkville.
Our Hair, Our CROWN, and the Act behind it all
Hair can be a focal point for an African American person. It is a way of expressing themselves outwardly. African American hair texture can be manipulated and transformed into anything you can dream. In Mississippi and Alabama, that expression has become a focal point of proposed legislation. So far, several attempts to pass the CROWN Act have failed.
Woman faces multiple drug charges in Itawamba Co.
On Thursday, February 12, the Fulton Police Department, Itawamba County Sheriff's Office, and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit arrested Amy Lauren Tillotson.
Two people accused of dealing drugs in Burnsville
Two Burnsville residents are behind bars, accused of dealing drugs.
North MS US Attorney's Office reports to have received calls about scam victims
The Tupelo High School ShowChoir made history at the recent Jackson Academy Showchoir Invitational, when they were named Grand Champions.
Annual Great Backyard Bird Count begins
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count starts today and runs through Monday.
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.