City councilman brings unity to East Columbus with summer events
Councilman Roderick Smith is working to change the narrative in East Columbus. From community meetings to summer events, he's focused on bringing people together...
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Chickasaw K9 Unit takes first place in the "Hard Dog, Fast Dog' competition at annual MLEO Summer
Congratulations are in order for a Chickasaw K9 officer and his partner...
Chickasaw County sheriff details operation that busted illegal rooster fighting ring
The Chickasaw County Sheriff says a cockfighting ring that was busted was a well-organized, multi-state illegal operation...
Next to Nature (Lizard Tail) - 06/10/26
On this week's episode of Next to Nature, Eric and Dr. Long are back to discuss the Lizard tail...
Tupelo Water and Light crew to repair sewer line
Drivers in Tupelo will need to plan for a detour...
Plans move forward to turn former blighted properties into new Columbus homes
A representative from Mississippi Home Corporation joined the Columbus City Council today at its work session...
Habitual offender wanted by Lowndes Co. Sheriff's Office
Garry Scott Gilstrap is wanted for Felony Fleeing of a Law Enforcement Officer and Possession of Stolen Property...
59 people arrested when Chickasaw Co. deputies investigated reports on illegal rooster-fighting ring
The Chickasaw County Sheriff says a cockfighting ring that was busted was a well-organized, multi-state illegal operation...
Woman charged with one count of felony fleeing in Tupelo
One woman is adding a felony to her rap sheet after running from the cops...
Ole Miss Launches Sports Pharmacy Conference
Sources from an Ole Miss press release say that as more patients ask questions about dietary supplements, fitness, recovery, and lifestyle, the University of Mississippi is launching a new sports pharmacy conference and certificate program to help pharmacists respond with evidence-based guidance...
New scam looks to target drivers in Mississippi
The New Albany Police Department shared a picture of the scam making its rounds...
Bill Gates appearing before House committee investigating Epstein
Sources from CBS News say that Bill Gates, one of the world's wealthiest men, is appearing Wednesday before the congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, where he planned to tell lawmakers he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes...
ICE mandates additional training for new hires after backlash
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News...
NASA chief defends selection of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
CBS News reports that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, responding to questions about the agency's selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission, said the astronauts were chosen based solely on their experience, skill sets and availability...
Long-time community servant Jimmy Wayne Mclemore passes away
A long-time community servant has passed away...
Woman injured in Vicksburg apartment shooting
According to CBS affiliate WJTV, one woman was injured during a shooting at a Vicksburg apartment complex...
Oversight Committee chair says he's working to have Blanche testify in Epstein investigation
Sources from CBS News say that the Republican leader of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said Wednesday that he is working to have Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appear before the panel next month to answer questions about the Justice Department's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...