Kabir Karriem to lead MS Legislature Black Caucus
Columbus State Representative Kabir Karriem will lead the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus.
MS Governor to sign income tax elimination bill
There may be some misplaced decimal points; but today, Governor Tate Reeves will place his signature on a bill that will eliminate the state income tax.
Three teens indicted on a burglary case in Macon
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Three Noxubee County teenagers are indicted in a burglary case. 15-year-old’s Jeremy Tramaine Shanklin Jr. and Ladarris Cunningham, along with 16-year-old Ladaylien Boykins, are all charged with armed robbery and burglary of a dwelling. A grand jury recently returned the indictment. The teens were accused of breaking into someone’s home and robbing them at gunpoint in…
Woman arrested for forgery in Winston County
A Winston County woman was accused of writing checks on a dead man’s bank account.
Female officers share their experience in law enforcement
Lt. Rhonda Sanders (R) and Captain Tara Sloan serve their communities with passion and purpose.
Local business owner hosts treasure hunt across Golden Triangle
One local business owner decided to use his creativity to raise money for community charities and support small businesses.
Chickasaw County’s only Emergency Room celebrates first year of service
The E. R. at Progressive Health of Houston averages four hundred visits each month
The only emergency room in Chickasaw County marks a milestone, with its first year of service.
Locals celebrate American playwright’s 114th birthday in Columbus
Locals celebrated the American playwright and screenwriter’s 114th birthday in his childhood home right here in Columbus.
EMCC hosts White Coat ceremony for nursing students
East Mississippi Community College held their White Coat Ceremony this week. A graduation ceremony for students receiving associate degrees in nursing.
Starkville man receives 10 years for Felony firearm possession
A Starkville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for violation of federal firearms laws.
Details released regarding previous Noxubee manslaughter trial
The District Attorney for the 16th Circuit Court District is releasing details about a Manslaughter trial this week in Noxubee County.
Three people arrested for child sex crimes in Pontotoc Co.
Pontotoc County deputies have arrested three people in connection with a child sex crime case.
Yellow Creek Port to receive funds for Improvement in Iuka
A combination of Federal and state money is bringing major improvements to the port on the Tenn-Tom Waterway.
Noxubee man receives 6 years for 2024 aggravated assault
A Noxubee County man will spend the next 6 years in state prison for shooting a woman last year.
State law enforcement advises what concealed carry permit does
Across the United States, who can carry a firearm and where and how they can carry it is subject to a crazy quilt of state laws.
Louisville Police & Winston Co. Sheriff’s Office rejoin Crime Stoppers
Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers is growing – two departments are back on board.
State Auditor says hundreds of millions of dollars wasted in MS
White says trimming the budget would bring relief to taxpayers
While State Auditor Shad White and his team are still going after elected officials and others suspected of defrauding public funds, White is also on a mission to expose wasteful spending in state government.
Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter in Macon
A Noxubee County jury found Demarcqueis Clark guilty of Manslaughter in the December 2019 shooting death of Jemarcus Taylor.
Starkville man receives 3 years for possession of a Glock switch
A Starkville man was sentenced to three years in prison for possession and transfer of a “Glock switch,” which is a device that converts a semi-automatic handgun to fully automatic.
ATMOS help dedicate new training center at The Men’s Center
Representatives from Atmos Energy were in West Point on March 25 to help dedicate a new training room at The Men’s Center at The Mission.
An update on the suspect wanted for a shooting in Columbus
A suspect wanted for a Monday night shooting is now in custody.
Good News With Colin – 03/25/25
Today on Good News with Colin, Kealy talks with Colin about the good news for this week.
Crime Stoppers (Amory Police Dept.) – 03/25/25
Today Kealy talks with Investigator Rick Jones about burglaries and social media.
Restaurant owner reflects on tornado damage two years later
Two years ago, on March 24, an EF-3 tornado ripped through Monroe County.