MSMS teacher uses AI to enhance science lessons
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT are used in schools in various ways. Dr. Jason Palagi implements AI as a biology teacher at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
New Hope child receives gift of life from her mother
Sadie Davis is a 7-year-old girl from New Hope, and her life has always been anything but ordinary
Sadie Davis is a seven-year-old girl from New Hope, and her life has always been anything but ordinary.
Law enforcement urges people to be more cautious around school buses
Ashley Waddell is now charged with DUI-Child Endangerment. That’s on top of her charges of resisting arrest, refusal to take a test, no insurance, and leaving the scene of an accident.
MDA, AccelerateMS help Aurora Flight Sciences with expansion
Aurora Flight Sciences plans to fill 63 new jobs by the end of 2025. Lowndes County supervisors approved a tax incentive for the company’s expansion.
MUW renovates areas with goal of increasing accessibility
Renovations continue as students return to campus. MUW has been renovating several buildings on campus over the summer.
MSU Resource Fair: Prepping students new to campus life
Classes start August 21 for Mississippi State, and faculty and staff are trying to ensure all first-time students are prepared for the school year. The campus hosted a resource fair for students who are new to campus.
Mooreville woman charged in connection with storage burglary
Back in July, Tupelo police responded to a reported burglary at Big Lenny’s Storage on North Industrial Road.
Two Lowndes County school buses involved in separate accidents
Lowndes County deputies responded to two school bus crashes Tuesday afternoon involving two different Lowndes County school buses.
Man wanted in connection with Columbus shooting turns himself in
Jerome Abrams is in the Lowndes County jail charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
MSMS students begin work on Tales from the Crypt
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students kicked off their year-long research project, “Tales from the Crypt,” at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
High schools, colleges adapt to ever-changing world of AI
In a world where artificial intelligence is constantly changing, they have to adapt to it at the high school and college levels.
In a world where artificial intelligence is constantly changing, they have to adapt to it at the high school and college levels.
AT&T workers on strike sue because of unfair contract negotiations
More than 17,000 Communications Workers of America Union employees throughout the South.
Man reported missing in Columbus found in Tennessee
A man reported missing in Columbus was found in Tennessee. Corey Thomas had not been seen since July 20.
Crash claims life of teen in Lafayette County
Just after 11:30 Sunday morning, Lafayette County 911 received a call of a vehicle upside down in a pond on private property on County Road 103.
Who owns Plumb Grove Community Center?
A lease at a Lowndes County community center is in question, and supervisors are trying to clear up the confusion.
Woman faces charges for allegedly helping someone evade police
An Alcorn County woman is in the Monroe County jail accused of helping someone evade law enforcement.
Fire damages house in Amory; Police make arrests
An Amory house fire led to damage and arrests. Orenthia Fair and Victoria Pargo were both charged with arson.
Aurora Flight Sciences plans expansion
Aurora Flight Sciences is investing and creating more jobs in Lowndes County. The company plans to build a 50,000-square-foot facility and renovate another building on its property.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting
According to Sheriff Kevin Crooke, the incident happened on the edge of Monroe County near Smokies on 45 Alternate.
Local principal headed to U.K. to expand educational culture
40 administrators from 20 states and the District of Columbia were selected to participate in The Fullbright Leaders of Global Schools program.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – 40 administrators from 20 states and the District of Columbia were selected to participate in The Fullbright Leaders of Global Schools program. This program sends them to the United Kingdom, Finland, or Singapore to research and expand their network. One administrator within the West Point Consolidated School district was selected and is headed to the…
Students move in on MUW’s campus for the start of the semester
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-The Mississippi University for Women’s campus was filled with hundreds of students moving into their new homes for the next nine months. Director of Housing and Residence Life at the ‘W,’ Andrew Moneymaker, says he along with volunteers, were working to make sure move-in day is as smooth as possible. “I think it starts with just the community…
Monroe County ministry make big difference outside of its four walls
The Monroe County man spent sixteen years in and out of jail but said he got serious about his faith during his last time in jail.
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Monroe County ministry is making a big difference outside of its four walls. Stand Firm Ministry was started three years ago, by Vincent Hayes. The Monroe County man spent sixteen years in and out of jail but said he got serious about his faith during his last time in jail. The ministry is known…
Chancellor appointed for 6th Chancery Court District
The 6th District includes Neshoba, Kemper, Winston, Attala, Carroll, and Choctaw counties.
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed attorney Doug Crosby, of Kosciusko, to be chancellor for the 6th Chancery Court District, Place 1. Our statewide partner WTOK reports it fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Joseph Kilgore. The 6th District includes Neshoba, Kemper, Winston, Attala, Carroll, and Choctaw counties. Crosby has been practicing law since…
CPD makes arrest after fight takes place at Columbus High School
On Friday, Aug. 16, around 4:30 p.m., Columbus PD responded to the school where a fight took place between 2 male students at the football field house.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Officers with the Columbus Police Department made an arrest after a fight took place at Columbus High School. On Friday, Aug. 16, around 4:30 p.m., Columbus PD responded to the school where a fight took place between 2 male students at the football field house. One of the students was picked up by his mother, but…