Road conditions make fighting landfill fires difficult
Parts of the Columbus landfill were still burning Monday morning from a fire that started over the weekend.
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Union Co. school establishes nonprofit to help special projects and needed improvements
A group of leaders and alumni at one Union County school has found a way to get the community involved to help fund projects that the district's budget can't cover.
Starkville Police pushes 9PM reminder after Ole Miss jersey theft
The Egg Bowl matchup came with off-field controversy after Ole Miss player, Trindad Chambliss' jersey was allegedly stolen before the game.
Clay Co. Supervisors vote to extend bonfire ban indefinitely
The Clay County Board of Supervisors voted earlier today to indefinitely extend the ban on promoted bonfires and trail rides due to public safety concerns, according to Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott.
Starkville Mayor delivers State of the City briefing to community leaders
Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill delivered a "State of the City" briefing today to business and community leaders.
MHP releases traffic numbers from recent Thanksgiving Holiday
The Mississippi Highway Patrol had a busy Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period.
Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds
CBS News reports that having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study.
Gas prices dip below $3 a gallon, the lowest since 2021
According to CBS, Drivers are getting some relief at the pump
Shopify outage disrupts some merchants on Cyber Monday
Sources from CBS News say that Shopify services were temporarily interrupted as an outage at the e-commerce platform disrupted retailers on Cyber Monday
White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
According to Associated Press, the White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second, follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea
Lowndes Co. Supervisors build support for news Industrial Park fire services
At the December 1 meeting, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution supporting the creation of a special tax district for Industrial Fire Response.
Mid-Morning (Parade Move and Wassail Festival) - 12/01/25
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Chelsea Best about the Parade movement, and the Wassail Festival.
Midday (Adopt A Family) - 12/01/25
On today's Midday, Kealy talks with Renee Sanders about the upcoming event, Adopt A Family.
TSA to start charging travelers $45 if they don't have a Real ID. Here are the details.
According to CBS, U.S. air travelers who haven't upgraded to a Real ID can still fly without one, but starting Feb. 1 they'll be charged a $45 fee, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Bitcoin prices extend slide, falling below $85,000
According to CBS, Bitcoin prices spiraled lower on Monday, temporarily dipping below $85,000 as investors continue a selloff that began in October.
BREAKING: Herrington enters plea in "Jay" Lee murder case
An unexpected development today in the second trial for the man accused of killing an Ole Miss student in 2022.
Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’
Associated Press reports Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the holiday decorations for her family’s first Christmas back at the White House and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.”