Senate Bill 2715 dies on calendar in Mississippi Senate
A bill in the state legislature that would have merged MUW with MSU, and moved MSMS to the MSU campus may now be dead-dead.
Lowndes County Supervisors help United Way help others
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is helping the United Way help others. They just have to get the go-ahead from lawmakers.
Funeral services for MS National Guardsmen killed in crash
Funeral services for the two Mississippi National Guard aviators killed in a helicopter crash were announced.
Solar power company heads to Lowndes County
The site for the project is slated to be located south of International Paper on Carson Road. That’s in southern Lowndes County.
Alabama Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash in Pickens County
The Alabama Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a Pickens County woman and sent another to the hospital.
Columbus students display artwork at Rosenzweig Arts Center
The Columbus Arts Council’s mission is to provide and allow growth for artist of all ages, including children.
Animal control officer turns critter-catching hobby into full-time job
Officer Jason Lessel has become the go to guy to nab wild critters
It may look cute when a raccoon eats from a cat’s food bowl. But Officer Jason Lessel said there are a lot of potential dangers.
Pickens County leaders develop new plans for ambulance service
Under the plan, one unit operates 24 hours a day. Another provides 16 hours of service allowing more than one ambulance to be on duty in the county.
Hunt for Carrollton’s Golden Egg: $1,000 prize
This egg is hidden somewhere within the city limits of Carrollton and whoever finds it will win $1,000.
Senate Bill 2715: Scheduled for reconsideration
The bill’s been placed on the docket for reconsideration, potentially impacting the recruitment efforts and facility improvements if passed.
Educator arrested for allegedly sending explicit pictures to child
The investigation into a north Mississippi educator allegedly sending explicit pictures to a child continues. Rachel Rock was charged with enticement of a child.
Columbus L&W partners with TVA, CHA to bridge internet divide
Access, connectivity, and tools. These are the three essential elements needed to make effective use of the internet.
Caledonia middle schooler heads to DC for national spelling bee
One Caledonia middle schooler is representing the state in this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington.
Noxubee County deputies make arrest in shooting investigation
Noxubee County deputies made an arrest in a shooting investigation. Zachary Slaughter was charged with shooting into a dwelling and malicious mischief.
Spring Breakthrough Revival: Macon community inspiring peace
The shooting at the Oasis Lounge in Clay County created a ripple effect throughout the greater Golden Triangle Region. Some of those ripples are positive.
Joint effort tracks down national fugitive in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department tracked down a national fugitive in east Columbus and spoke with WCBI about the takedown.
Food pantry at MSU aims to help students with food insecurity
CBS News reports food prices are 25% higher than in January 2020. It’s a strain on family’s budgets and even college students, some of the most likely people dealing with food insecurities.
A ‘W’ for The W: Senate Bill 2715 fails to move forward
Mississippi University for Women cleared another hurdle to keep its doors open as an independent university. There were not enough votes to move Senate Bill 2715 forward in the legislature.
Removing elected officials: What does Mississippi law say?
Recent high-profile incidents involving an elected official have some people asking if there is a way to remove an official before their term is up.
Man faces charges after Columbus homeowner reports burglary
A man from Columbus is facing charges after investigators said a homeowner caught him stealing.
Man wanted in North Carolina arrested in Lowndes County
A west Alabama man who was wanted in North Carolina on child sex crimes was arrested in Lowndes County.
Pontotoc Co. deputies investigate report of shots fired at vehicles
The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department is investigating reports of shots being fired at vehicles, and they need your help finding the shooters.
Current state of OCH: Hospital future uncertain
Depending on the numbers from this year’s annual financial report, the hospital’s future could be on shaky ground again.
Columbus City Council overrides mayor’s annexation veto
Less than 24 hours after Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin vetoed the ordinance to begin the annexation process, the Columbus City Council called a special meeting and overrode that veto.