First piece comes in for Pedestrian Bridge in Downtown Columbus
Work continues on repairs to the Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge in Columbus. Workers from Barnhart Crane and Rigging moved in components to rebuild bridge supports.
MUW hosts mentoring, learning opportunity for faculty, students
College students from Mississippi and Louisiana are in Columbus this week and are getting a jump start on the next school year.
Jury indicts woman accused of hit and run in Oktibbeha County
A woman accused of hitting another woman with a vehicle was indicted. Destiny Mack was indicted by an Oktibbeha County grand jury for aggravated assault.
Tishomingo County deputies warn people about scam
The Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that someone is calling residents claiming to be a Lieutenant with the department.
Funeral arrangements announced for community leader
Funeral arrangements were announced for a community leader and former educator. Gwendolyn Blake died in a car accident on June 3.
Funeral arrangement finalized for children killed in Lowndes Co. fire
Funeral arrangements for the two children killed in a Lowndes County fire were finalized. 15-year-old Willie Baldwin III and 10-year-old Taeveion Kidd both died after the May 28 blaze.
Deputies respond to shots fired in Artesia
A vehicle was damaged after a shooting in Artesia. The gunfire happened on Front Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Where does uneasiness in 2024 election leave young voters?
Across the political scale, there is concern. Some voters are concerned about the age and policies of one candidate, and others are concerned about the legal and ethical issues of the other. This is just the tip of the iceberg for voters across the country.
‘Bulls on Main’ popup rodeo rides into Amory
Bulls on Main will be a live event hosting over 25 bull riders in action, sheep riding for the kids, food, and a lot more for the public.
Juneteenth Festival – 06/13/2024
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Pickens Co. leaders team up to help businesses seeking workers
Pickens County leaders are helping connect businesses that need employees with job seekers in the area.
Southern Baptist Convention: Women-led churches escape ban
Baptist churches with women as pastors and in leadership roles, narrowly escaped being banned by the Southern Baptist Convention.
Lowndes Co. man served indictment from 2021 for child sex crime
A Lowndes County man was served an indictment from 2021 for a child sex crime. 21-year-old Jacob Gottschalk was indicted by a Lowndes County grand jury for fondling.
Chattanooga police make arrests in deaths of Noxubee Co. natives
Two arrests have been made in the shooting deaths of two Noxubee County natives. The shooting happened on May 1 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Next To Nature (Horseflies) – 06/12/2024
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Two top grads join West Point Fire Department
The State Fire Academy is seven weeks of intense training to take on the intense job of becoming a certified firefighter.
MSU hosts conference to improve ag and forest industries
Several stakeholders from Mississippi’s agricultural and forest industries met at Mississippi State University. They discussed ways Mississippi State can improve its agricultural and forestry industries.
Mississippi moves up in education ranks
"I think a lot of this started in 2013."
Mississippi has ranked near the bottom in education for a long time. Over the last decade, the state has inched its way up through the ranks.
Baptist-Golden Triangle honors longtime physician
The Baptist Memorial Hospital in the Golden Triangle had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to show the new name of the Graduate Medical Education Building.
Tupelo businessman says construction business rings strong here
For the first time in several years, residential and commercial construction is steady throughout Northeast Mississippi.
CMSD votes to move forward with $36M bond issue
The Columbus Municipal School District is moving forward with a $36 million bond issue. Board members voted to adopt the resolution authorizing the sale of the bond.
Fire destroys house in Columbus
The weather’s not the only thing heating up. Crews from Columbus Fire and Rescue have had their hands full.
Starkville may become new base for medical helicopter
The city of Starkville is collaborating with other entities to land grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission and MDOT.
Eupora PD powers up: Deploys state’s first Tesla patrol car
Eupora police have a new way of getting to crime scenes. The department now has a Tesla patrol car. It is the first of its kind in Mississippi.