Wynette Legacy Center celebrates late singer’s 82nd birthday
She was known as the First Lady of Country Music and this weekend, Tammy Wynette’s hometown is celebrating what would have been her 82nd birthday.
Businesses in downtown gear up for Market Street Festival
Many of the local businesses will be staying open for the duration of the Market Street Festival and extending their hours if needed.
Amory plans to apply for grant to build community storm shelter
Amory is continuing on its road to recovery after a tornado that blew through last year. Along with rebuilding, city leaders are preparing for the next storm.
Tupelo Salvation Army announces changes to campus access
Beginning Monday, access will be limited to the Carnation Street campus during the day. The feeding program will continue for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Road closure notice: Portion of Bartahatchie Road
Southern Monroe County and northern Lowndes County drivers need to be aware of an upcoming long road closing.
Shopping trip ends with shoplifting charges for Lee County women
A shopping trip to Tupelo ended with a visit to jail for two Lee County women. Tuesday, Tupelo police were called to a business in the Barnes Crossing area about a substantial shoplifting case.
Long Blue Line tradition: Grads take part in Mag Chain ceremony
Graduates at Mississippi University for Women came together as a single group one last time to take part in the Magnolia Chain Ceremony.
Columbus police make arrest in one shooting investigation
Columbus police made an arrest in one shooting and continued to investigate another. 18-year-old Tavaris Mixon was charged with three counts of aggravated assault.
Pets Without Partners – 05/03/24
Pets Without Partners
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Brandon Presley commits $50K to start Save Our State PAC
Former Mississippi Public Service Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley is creating a political action committee.
3 teens charged after bomb threat at Lafayette County High School
Three teens were charged after a bomb threat at Lafayette County High School. Deputies said the call came in on Wednesday.
MSU Extension Services – 05/03/24
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Dachshund Derby – 05/03/04
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Department of Justice pushes to reclassify marijuana
A major shift may be moving in on US drug policies. The DOJ is pushing to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 narcotic to a Schedule 3.
No profits for prescriptions: Independent pharmacies raise concerns
The goal of every business is to make money. Now, some independent pharmacies are finding themselves in the red.
Annual Catfish Roundup kicks off in Lowndes County
It was a warm and perfect day to go out on the lake for the annual Catfish Roundup. VFW Post 4272 partners with Golden Triangle Outdoors for the two-day event that kicked off Thursday morning.
Video: Pro-Palestinian protest faces counter-protest at Ole Miss
A pro-Palestinian protest was held on the Ole Miss campus with a raucous counter-protest. More than two dozen protesters filled a cordoned-off area with signs of “Free Palestine” and yelled chants.
CMSD announces plans to ‘repurpose’ Franklin, Fairview schools
Some historic changes are coming to some historic schools in the Columbus Municipal School District. Part of the district’s new strategic plan calls for the repurposing of Franklin Academy and Fairview Elementary.
Poll workers for Columbus city elections could see pay raise
Election workers in Columbus could be getting a pay raise in time for the upcoming school bond vote.
Crowd gathers in Columbus for National Day of Prayer
Prayers for our world and our neighbors echoed on the Lowndes County Courthouse lawn. Hundreds were there to partake in the National Day of Prayer events.
Next To Nature (Trifoliate Orange) – 05/01/2024
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High grocery costs have many seeking alternative options
Many families are sourcing their produce from local farms to combat rising prices at the store
If you have been to the grocery store lately, you know you are spending more money on the basics. However, some people are choosing to source their groceries locally to eat healthy, and save money.
MDOT construction: Traffic hits brakes on Highway 82 – Here’s why
Construction on Highway 82 has raised a popular question among drivers and passengers alike over the past few days: Why can’t the work be done at night?
CPD partners with Slim Chickens to raise money for good cause
The Columbus Police Department has joined forces with Slim Chickens to raise money for a good cause.