Woman pleads guilty to food stamp fraud in Oktibbeha Co.
An Oktibbeha County woman has pleaded guilty in a food stamp fraud case.
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Animal Health (Heart Worms) - 09/18/25
This week, on Animal Health, the folks over at Emerson's brought in Sophie who is having some issues with heart worms.
Mid-Morning (Greater Starkville Development Partnership) - 09/18/25
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks to Paige Watson with the Greater Starkville Development Partnership about all the cool things happening around Starkville at the moment.
Aberdeen residents voice housing complaints
From rats to roaches, Destani Spratt said she's seen it all in her apartment at Aberdeen Housing Authority.
Next to Nature (Iron Weed) - 09/17/2025
This time of year, as we transition into fall, several plants are starting to bloom. They also provide a pop of springtime color. We learn more about this weed in this week's Next to Nature.
Accident in Lowndes Co. leaves conservation officer injured
A conservation officer was injured in a Lowndes County accident this morning, September 17.
MS Secretary of State's office in position to help with city clean-up
Dilapidated buildings are a problem in nearly every town and city in the state.
Man pleads guilty to Aggravated Assault in Itawamba Co.
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a deadly crash.
Two women arrested after a robbery in Columbus
What started as a call to help a victim in the hospital led to the arrest of the patient and another woman.
Man arrested on aggravated DUI charges in Columbus
Columbus Police made an arrest in connection with a deadly accident.
Ackerman board walks out, stalling interim police chief appointment
Tensions flared at a special-called meeting on Wednesday, September 17, as three members of the Ackerman Board of Aldermen stood up and walked out, leaving Mayor Lauren Carson without the votes
Water Repair Notice issued for West Point/ Clay County
The West Point/ Clay County EMA is issuing a water line repair notice on North Eshman Avenue that could effect citizens in the area.
City Council discusses internet tax spending on projects in the area
Plans for spending the city's remaining internet tax money split the Columbus City Council down the middle last night.
Midday (BGC Golf Tournament) - 09/17/25
Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Brittnay Turner about the upcoming BGC Golf Tournament.
Mid-Morning (Retiree Appreciation Day) - 09/17/25
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy talks with Rita Felton and Lieutenant Marcus Shanahan about the upcoming Retiree Appreciation Day.
Move over, green lawns. Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping
Sources from Associated Press say that xeriscaping is landscaping aimed at vastly reducing the need for irrigation, including by using native or drought-tolerant plants.