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.
MHP announces start of application process for Cadet Class 69
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is ready to welcome a new class of troopers. MHP announced the start of the application process for Cadet Class 69.
Man lands in jail after Oxford police took sexual assault report
A months-long investigation landed a Tupelo man in the Lafayette County Jail. That investigation began on April 15 when Oxford police took a report of a sexual assault.
Leroy’s Landing boat ramp closed after industrial accident
A popular Lowndes County boat ramp is closed after an industrial accident. A large piece of equipment coming off of a barge is now on the boat ramp at Leroy’s Landing.
Legislators move up, extend Mississippi’s tax-free weekend
Mississippi’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will be earlier and longer this year. With more schools following the modified school calendar, the state legislature moved the Tax-Free Weekend up two weeks.
Mississippi’s education ranking continues to improve
The 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids County Data Book places the state’s education ranking at 30th in the nation. That’s the highest ever for the Magnolia State.
April storms: FEMA assistance approved for Mississippians
Mississippians impacted by April storms can receive federal help. President Biden approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for Individual Assistance from FEMA.
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Traffic stop leads to drug arrests in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit initiated a traffic stop in the Brewer area. During the stop, agents found methamphetamine and hydrocodone.
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Columbus, Lowndes County youth learn lessons in firefighting, life
Some Columbus and Lowndes County youth are learning lessons in firefighting and lessons in life this week.
MSU President speaks on major improvements to university
Some of the progress you can see, like new construction. Some, like new programs and majors, will be seen at the academic level.
Two ATVs involved in chase ends in crash
A four-wheeler and a side-by-side collided after leading an Oktibbeha sheriff’s deputy on a chase on Oktoc Road.
Monroe County names new EMA director
Monroe County now has a new Emergency Management Director. Tracy Pharr has been on the job for a little over a week.
Winona police make two arrests in fatal shooting investigation
Around 3:40 Sunday afternoon, Lashon King was found lying in a driveway in the 400 block of Sterling Avenue in Winona.
Man in Carroll County allegedly tries to scam residents
If your home needs weather-related repairs or just an update, law enforcement has a warning. You need to be alert for deals that are too good to be true. Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker said Peewee Stumpie Lee, of Brandon, tried to swindle residents.
Winona man dies after two-vehicle crash in Noxubee County
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash around 8:40 a.m. on Highway 45 Alternate in Noxubee County.
Man wanted for Macon shooting turns himself in
A man wanted in connection to a Macon shooting turns himself in. Jahennessi Clark was indicted by a Noxubee County grand jury for aggravated assault.