Man charged with capital murder after infant dies in Lafayette Co.
An infant boy is dead and now a man is in jail charged with capital murder. Lafayette County deputies arrested Matthew Brown on Thursday.
Supervisors, area legislators outline opposition to annex into city
Lowndes County supervisors and area legislators outlined their opposition to the city of Columbus’s annexation plans.
New Albany educator named next state superintendent
A New Albany educator will now lead the Mississippi Department of Education. The Mississippi Senate confirmed Dr. Lance Evans as the next State Superintendent of Education.
Man indicted in connection with Oktibbeha County shooting
Holmes County man was indicted in connection with an Oktibbeha County shooting. Mykel Sly faces aggravated assault and armed robbery charges.
Columbus store clerk arrested for allegedly selling alcohol to minor
40-year-old Mitul Patel is facing misdemeanor charges of selling alcohol and nicotine products to a person under the age of 21.
Columbus Pilgrimage House Tours – 04/01/2024
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YMCA’s Countdown to 100 – 04/02/2024
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5th Annual Starkvegas Fútbol Jamboree – 04/02/2024
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Diabetes Reversal Class – 04/03/2024
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‘Live-Like-Libby, Love-Like-Libby’: Honoring others through a legacy
For her entire life, Libby Hankins lived with Cystic Fibrosis, a pulmonary disease that takes a toll on the lungs and digestive system.
For her entire life, Libby Hankins lived with Cystic Fibrosis, a pulmonary disease that takes a toll on the lungs and digestive system.
4-County Electric Power Association expands to internet services
From powering homes to connecting communities, 4-County Electric Power Association is now providing FastNet internet services.
Locals showcase homes, city in Columbus Spring Pilgrimage
The Columbus Spring Pilgrimage is underway. It’s where homeowners can show off their antebellum homes and others can see the architecture, style, and history in the homes.
Clay County Supervisors vote on changes to nightclub ordinance
A mass shooting in Clay County led to a major overhaul in rules for nightclubs there. Clay County supervisors voted on big changes for party venues and clubs.
Columbus drug dealer back in jail awaiting sentencing
A Columbus drug dealer is back in the Lowndes County Jail, at least until he finds out where he’ll be serving his prison sentence.
Columbus man arrested for allegedly attacking his mother
A Columbus man accused of attacking his mother has been arrested in Alabama. Columbus police received a call of a stabbing victim at a home in the 1500 block of Third Avenue North.
Appeal hearing: Family waits for decision from MHSAA Board
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has been asked to reverse its decision that benched a top Tupelo High School track team member.
Forward Together: Lowndes County celebrates County Govt. Month
County leaders and businesses throughout the area came together for the second annual Coffee on the Lawn.
Caledonia middle schooler receives spelling bee trophy at school
A Caledonia seventh grader left school with a little extra hardware. David Heyman had a special visitor at school.
Safety first: Ag group teaches outdoor safety to MSU students
Working outside and around animals can have obvious and hidden dangers. From unsanitary conditions to inhaling dangerous chemicals and even disease exposure
Free meals could end at West Point schools
West Point School District and other schools across the state face losing government funding to provide free meals to all students who attend.
Rep. Bennie Thompson stops in Columbus
As the council meeting was wrapping up, Congressman Bennie Thompson was speaking to a group of democrats at the Trotter Convention Center.
Columbus accepts S&S Landscaping bid to mow along Hwy 82
The council voted to accept a bid of $99,000 from S&S Landscaping to handle grass-cutting chores along Highway 82 right of way in the city.
THS track runner sidelined by MHSAA rule; Family plans appeal
Appeal will be heard this week at MHSAA headquarters asking the board to reverse their decision
He is the fastest freshman in the nation in the 1600-meter race, but Tupelo High School Freshman, Andrew Brown, will not be competing in Mississippi for the rest of the outdoor track season.