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OCSD warns of a scam circling the area

The scammers are posing as members of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department and spoofing the office number.

July 20, 2024

Grace Brister,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department wants you to be aware of a scam circling the area. The scammers are posing as members of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department and spoofing the office number. The Sheriff’s Department will never ask for or accept payment over the phone, nor will they ask you to purchase gift cards,…

Ashley Furniture expansion takes teamwork at local, state levels

The expansion has created 500 jobs in Lee County

July 19, 2024

Allie Martin,

They are one of the largest employers in the region, and they’re expanding. Ashley Furniture will invest $80 million to expand its foam and mattress production in Northeast Mississippi.

Optometrist says schedule eye exams before returning to school

July 19, 2024

Grace Brister,

With all the fun that comes with summer break, students may not realize what they’ve been missing around them. And parents may not realize what could be hindering their child’s educational performance.

Alabama man accused of killing five members of his family

July 19, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

According to investigators, a two-year-old, two six-year-olds, and a nine-year-old, along with 24-year-old Kelsey Kendrick were shot to death on the 1000 block of Greentree Drive in West Blocton, Alabama.

DA Scott Colom’s office honors victim’s memory with rose bush

July 19, 2024

Aundrea Self,

The staff of the 16th Circuit District Attorney’s Office honored the memory of a man killed in a triple homicide five years ago.

Shuqualak-Butler Water Association issues boil water notice

July 19, 2024

Aundrea Self,

Customers of the Shuqualak-Butler Water Association will need to boil their water for now.

Congresswoman wants to help Pickens Co. get new E911 center

July 19, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

Like most of our viewing area, Pickens County, Alabama is no stranger to severe weather. That’s one reason why Congresswoman Terri Sewell wanted to help the county get a new Emergency 911 center.

Carrollton reasserts need to open emergency room

July 18, 2024

Grace Brister,

In the past 13 months, two people have died in front of Carrollton City Hall. Mayor Mickey Walker said one man died because there was nowhere within a reasonable distance for him to get treatment.

Vardaman community pitches in after large fire hits downtown

July 18, 2024

Anthony Jenkins,

The fire left a large hole in the landscape of downtown Vardaman. However, assistance from departments in Calhoun and neighboring counties helped prevent an even bigger disaster.

Alabama Tax-Free Weekend: July 19-July21

July 18, 2024

Marcus Hunter,

If you missed out on some items during Mississippi’s sales tax holiday, Alabama has you covered.

Mashulaville issues boil water notice

July 18, 2024

Marcus Hunter,

The town of Mashulaville has issued a boil water alert. Officials there say a break in the water line is the reason for the alert.

Crews Install Safety Measures At Hughes, Frisco Roads Railroad Crossing

Crews install safety measures at Hughes Roads railroad crossing

July 18, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

A railroad crossing in Lowndes County that has seen its share of crashes, near misses, and a few tragedies will now be a lot safer.

Muffins with Mutts: CLHS hosts event to show off adoptable dogs

July 18, 2024

Ansley Perkins,

There is nothing better than a warm cup of coffee, homemade muffins, and a furry friend to share it with.

Leaving a digital footprint: What you post can impact your real life

"The internet is forever."

July 17, 2024

Kaitlyn Yeatman,

Social media has become a daily part of life and some people have become too comfortable with what they post. A good rule of thumb is would you say to others in person what you feel comfortable posting.

Columbus Rotary Partners With Muw, Emcc To Support First Gen Students

Columbus Rotary, The W, EMCC partner to help first-gen students

July 17, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

First-generation college students often face more challenges navigating higher education than some of their classmates do.

Yokohama Tire Student Interns Learn Importance Of Serving Community

Yokohama student interns learn importance of serving community

July 17, 2024

Aundrea Self,

In addition to reading a story to the club members, the teens told them about their experiences interning at Yokohama this summer and the valuable skills they’re learning.

Starkville creates own panhandling ordinance after Tupelo

July 17, 2024

Mary Carroll Sullivan,

It’s an old-fashioned term, but panhandlers are defined as people who ask strangers for money. Some residents and visitors to Starkville said they had been approached by individuals looking for handouts.

Columbus discusses flooding issues on northside

July 17, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

If one Columbus City Councilman had had his way, the city would have missed a shot at a grant to address decades-long flooding issues on the city’s northside.

Columbus city leaders to recalculate firefighter, police pay scale

July 17, 2024

Mary Carroll Sullivan,

And now in Columbus, the pay scale for firefighters with Columbus Fire and Rescue and police officers with the Columbus Police Department will be recalculated.

Crime Stoppers – 07/16/2024

July 17, 2024

Ansley Perkins,

Categories: Crime Stoppers Tags: Crime Stoppers – 07/16/2024

Columbus Place developers request takeover of city street section

July 16, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

The facelift on the former Leigh Mall continues, and now developers have some more room to grow.

New state law strives to ensure voting for inmates in jail

July 16, 2024

Anthony Jenkins,

Mississippi House Bill 1406 became law on July 1. One of its provisions will make it possible for some inmates to exercise their right to vote even from behind bars.

Fire destroys three buildings in downtown Vardaman

July 16, 2024

Khamari Haymer,

Hours after the first call, flames still sparked amid the charred rubble of what were three buildings in downtown Vardaman.

New teachers in Aberdeen get called to Bulldawg League

July 16, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

The Aberdeen School District held its New Teacher Orientation but decided to inject a little fun into the program.

OCSD warns of a scam circling the area

The scammers are posing as members of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department and spoofing the office number.

Ashley Furniture expansion takes teamwork at local, state levels

The expansion has created 500 jobs in Lee County

Optometrist says schedule eye exams before returning to school

Alabama man accused of killing five members of his family

DA Scott Colom’s office honors victim’s memory with rose bush

Shuqualak-Butler Water Association issues boil water notice

Congresswoman wants to help Pickens Co. get new E911 center

Carrollton reasserts need to open emergency room

Vardaman community pitches in after large fire hits downtown

Alabama Tax-Free Weekend: July 19-July21

Mashulaville issues boil water notice

Crews install safety measures at Hughes Roads railroad crossing

Muffins with Mutts: CLHS hosts event to show off adoptable dogs

Columbus Rotary, The W, EMCC partner to help first-gen students

Yokohama student interns learn importance of serving community

Starkville creates own panhandling ordinance after Tupelo

Columbus discusses flooding issues on northside

Columbus city leaders to recalculate firefighter, police pay scale

Crime Stoppers – 07/16/2024

Columbus Place developers request takeover of city street section

New state law strives to ensure voting for inmates in jail

Fire destroys three buildings in downtown Vardaman

New teachers in Aberdeen get called to Bulldawg League

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