Two arrests made for double homicide in Oktibbeha Co.
Two people are dead and two suspects are in custody after a weekend shooting in Oktibbeha County.
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Human trafficking more common than you think, but the signs aren't
Disinformation on social media, and dramatizations in movies and TV can make actual human trafficking harder to spot.
City of Columbus swears in new mayor and administration
It was a big day for the city of Columbus, swearing in a new mayor and four new city council members.
Pontotoc Police Chief retiring after over four decades of service
A longtime Northeast Mississippi law officer has wrapped up the final shift of his career. Pontotoc Police Chief Randy Tutor is retiring after more than four decades as a police officer.
New Maben Mayor and Board of Alderman now sworn in
The town of Maben is ushering in a new era of leadership. Mayor Lee Shuffield and the board of aldermen were all sworn in this afternoon, June 30.
Stolen vehicle accusations lead to prostitution arrest in Columbus
What started as a call about a stolen car turned into a prostitution arrest.
Couple accuse of stealing from an elderly man in Columbus
A Columbus couple has been accused of pulling an elderly man out of his wheelchair and taking his $15.
Turning it Around gives out free school supplies in Columbus
The organization is committed to providing communities in the Golden Triangle with whatever assistance they need.
Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neal Austin resigns
Lowndes County supervisors accepted Neal Austin's resignation during the June 30 meeting.
West Alabama man charged with sexual battery in Lowndes Co.
A West Alabama man accused of a child sex crime has been captured after being indicted nearly five years ago.
Sheriff Office investigates double homicide in Oktibbeha Co.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning double homicide.
Columbus' Boys and Girls Club holds male mentorship event
A group of men came together to be mentors to several children. District Attorney Scott Colom held a Male Mentorship for a purpose event.
Lowndes County Arena and Pavilion hosts benefit rodeo
The second annual Lowndes County Benefit Rodeo was held on Friday and Saturday night, June 28-29.
Police investigate a hit-and-run incident in Okolona
The Okolona Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident. The incident happened on Saturday, June 28, before 9:00 pm.
Man in Scooby Doo outfit wanted for burglary in AL
The Tuscaloosa Police Department needs your help in finding a burglar.
Off-duty police officer arrested by another agency in Winona
A Former Winona Police Department Officer is on the opposite side of the law.
Lafayette Co. Fire Dept. responds to a house fire in Lafayette Co.
The Lafayette County Fire Department battled blazes Thursday morning.