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.
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard back behind bars
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard is back behind bars, once again. The Ward 4 city leader was taken into custody after Tuesday morning’s special called city council meeting.
Work session: CMSD Board looks at list of repair, reno priorities
The Columbus School Board continued to whittle down its list of renovation and repair priorities. At a special call meeting, trustees held a work session with representatives from Pryor and Morrow Architects.
Golden Opportunities: Thriving in the Triangle
To attract big business in a region, you have to be proactive. Winston Reed rides along with leaders from the LINK who share their recruiting strategy in our new series, “Golden Opportunities: Thriving in the Triangle.”
Clay County Board of supervisors makes new rules for club owners
Supervisors are making changes they believe will keep nightspots safe and hopefully prevent another tragedy from happening. This morning’s meeting is one of a series of changes happening to the party scene.
Annexation debate: City, county leaders face off on social media
Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin is putting a pause on the annexation process presented to the city council, at least for now.
In The Kitchen (Harvey’s) – 03/11/2024
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Starkville Boys & Girls Club plans fun, educational spring break
School is out for spring break in Starkville, but students at the Boys and Girls Club are not taking a break from learning.
Macon woman found guilty of violating dog ordinance after attack
A Macon woman was found guilty of violating a dog ordinance after an attack. Lise Nelson was also fined more than $127 after the guilty verdict for violating the city’s vicious dog ordinance.
Vardaman man faces child pornography charge
A Vardaman man is facing a child pornography charge. Jeremy King remains in the Calhoun County jail.
Noxubee County deputies search for people shooting into sky
Noxubee County deputies are trying to find the people who fired 50 rounds into the night sky. Investigators said the gunfire happened in the Cedar Creek area on Friday night.
Music by Women Festival shines light on female composers
The W hosted their annual International Music by Women Festival with multiple concerts playing music by female composers.
TechByte (Red light therapy)-03/08/24
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Grave Digger’s first female driver gets ready for show in Tupelo
Krysten Anderson is in our area for the annual Monster Jam show, and she is the first female driver of the most well-known monster truck on the planet.
Area United Way branches out to help more communities
United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee is branching out, adding Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Webster, and Winston Counties to its coverage area.
Grant money plants SEEDS for economic growth in West Alabama
The Alabama State Industrial Development Authority approved over $30 million to help local governments across the state attract new development. Some of it could benefit West Alabama.
Mississippi Lottery makes commitment to road, bridges fund
With four months left in the Fiscal Year, the Mississippi Lottery has already made its commitment to the road and bridges fund.
Florida man faces charges in theft ring spanning to Mississippi
A Pensacola businessman is facing charges in a theft ring that spans from Florida to Mississippi. 52-year-old Mike Cosse was arrested in Santa Rosa County.
Lowndes County deputies make second arrest in burglary case
Lowndes County deputies made a second arrest in connection with a Valentine’s Day burglary. This morning deputies caught up with Travis Logan Blanton.
West Point community to hold prayer vigil for shooting victims
A community-wide prayer vigil for the victims of last week’s mass shooting will be tonight in West Point.
Oasis Lounge fatal shooting: Owner, security company face lawsuit
Three people are suing the Oasis Lounge owner and the security company after the deadly shooting at the Clay County nightspot.
Attala County deputy becomes ill after making arrest
Fentanyl is feared to be the reason behind an Attala County deputy’s illness. Breezy News reported that Deputy Braxton Goza became ill while arresting James Ganey.