Mississippi Governor’s Job Fair Network hosts job fair in Louisville
The 2024 Louisville-Winston County Job Fair took place at the Louisville-Winston Community Safe Room. The event was put on the Mississippi Governor’s Job Fair Network.
Single-car crash claims life of woman in Winston County
The Winston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a woman driving on North Columbus Avenue swerved off the road before eventually hitting a tree causing the vehicle to flip several times.
Tupelo police make arrest in connection to car burglary case
Wednesday, Tupelo police were sent to a business on North Eason Boulevard, after a caller to 911 reported that someone may have been breaking into cars there.
Corinth woman faces charges for child allegedly being at drug sale
A Corinth woman is in the Prentiss County Jail awaiting trial on drug and child abuse charges. Kristy Walker was arrested Tuesday for two counts of sale of a controlled substance.
Tupelo police deescalate standoff after brief chase
An attempted traffic stop led to a brief chase and a standoff at Tupelo’s busiest intersection. It was around 8:30 Wednesday night when Tupelo police attempted to stop a red GMC Blazer for a traffic violation.
Lowndes County high-speed chase ends in crash, one arrest
A high-speed chase in Lowndes County ended in a three-car collision and left one person injured.
MSMS seniors guaranteed full scholarships at Southern Miss
Every Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science senior is guaranteed a four-year scholarship if they attend the University of Southern Mississippi.
Aberdeen hospital starts program for new medical school graduates
Usually, people prefer to work in larger cities rather than working in smaller towns. This is part of the reason why one hospital started a program to help bring more physicians to rural areas.
The future of MUW: Students, faculty, alumni voice concerns
This legislation could affect hundreds of faculty and staff at Mississippi University for Women. Students are in class and life is continuing as usual, but there’s an uneasy feeling in the air about everything happening in the capital.
CPD Chief displays guns seized since beginning of year
The Columbus Police Department has seized dozens of guns since the beginning of the year. Chief Joseph Daughtry laid those weapons out at the municipal complex for the public to see.
Columbus City Council moves forward with annexing
On a 4-2 vote, the council approved moving forward with annexing two parcels on the city’s southern and eastern borders.
Columbus police search for gunman after late-night shooting
Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said the 27-year-old victim was brought to the hospital in a personal vehicle at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Louisville special election goes to runoff
A special election in Louisville will go to a runoff. Steven Hampton and Charles Mays tied at 75 votes each for the Ward 3 Alderman position.
Alabama primary elections: Changes appear for some offices
Some changes appear to be on the table in some west Alabama political offices. In Lamar County, incumbent Probate Judge Sharon Nethery was defeated by Revenue Commissioner David Boyette.
MSU President Keenum responds to legislative proposal
Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum today [March 5] responded to a proposal under discussion at the State Capitol regarding the future of MSU and Mississippi University for Women (MUW):
Starkville Women’s Club marks 100 years of service
It’s been 100 years since a group of Starkville ladies decided to form a group to look after their town and community.
Crime Stoppers aims to stop crime, protect tipster’s identity
Usually, after a crime is committed, law enforcement agencies rely heavily on tips from Crime Stoppers. This is why law enforcement is urging the community to use the resource more.
In full force: MUW employs fully-staffed campus police force
For the first time in over a decade, Mississippi University for Women’s Police Department boasts a full staff, and all of its officers are fully certified.
Future of MSMS and MUW: Proposed bill poses major changes
The future of Mississippi University for Women and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is in the hands of legislators, with a possible move to operate under Mississippi State University.
DA announces increased reward money in deadly shooting case
Colom, Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott, and the board of supervisors agreed to increase the reward money to $6,000 if a tip leads to an arrest.
Tracing African American roots: Archival expert shares resources
WCBI spoke with a Mississippi State archival expert about resources available at the university to help you trace your family tree.
Deadly shooting investigation: What happened at Club Oasis?
Club Oasis is closed. That’s where the deadly nightclub shooting happened over the weekend. The Clay County Board of Supervisors heard from the owner.
Mother, daughter indicted on child neglect charges in Prentiss Co.
The Prentiss County Grand jury has indicted a mother and daughter on child neglect charges in an abuse case.
LCBS withdraws pledge of support for Columbus clean-up program
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is withdrawing its pledge of financial support for a Columbus clean-up program.