Super Bulldog Weekend brings economic boost to Starkville
The MSU baseball game kicks off Super Bulldog Weekend, the biggest weekend in the spring for Starkville.
Starkville Go Cups: Entertainment District looks to draw people in
Customers of some restaurants and hotels in Starkville can now get a branded cup for their open container of alcohol.
Clay County’s new nightclub ordinance takes effect
Clay County’s new nightclub ordinance is now in effect. The board of supervisors approved the new rules.
Tupelo Elvis Festival crowned ‘king’ of festivals at Pinnacle Awards
The awards recognize marketing, publicity and promotion efforts for events throughout Mississippi
Inside the offices of the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, Lucia Randle and Dalton Russell are hard at work going over details for this year’s Elvis Festival
Eric’s Movie Watchlist – 04/19/2024
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School choice for military kids: What this means for local schools
A bill headed to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk could bring big changes for the children of active-duty military personnel stationed in Mississippi. House Bill 1341 is a military school choice bill.
911 dispatchers: The heroes behind the scenes
911 dispatchers and operators are often the first point of contact in emergency situations, literally serving as a lifeline in many cases.
Chad Turner named Trooper of the Year
You see them on Mississippi highways every day, responding to accidents and getting drunk drivers off the roads.
Crash claims life of woman in Pontotoc County
The daughter of the Pontotoc County Coroner was killed in an accident Thursday morning. It happened mid-morning on Highway 9 in Pontotoc County.
Willis Miller sentenced to 45 years in prison, mandatory
The man convicted of killing a little girl while drinking and driving was sentenced to prison. Willis Miller will spend 45 years behind bars. This is a mandatory sentence.
Health Fair – 04/18/2024
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New director leads North Miss. Law Enforcement Training Center
Dan McKinney is well-known in area law enforcement circles as a longtime firearms instructor and former Saltillo police chief
For cadets in Class 2024 B76 of the Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center, a typical day can include PT outdoors and classroom work.
Columbus blight program: Plan to clean up abandoned properties
There are several abandoned houses and empty properties around the Friendly City. The city of Columbus is hoping the new Blight Program will help eliminate some of the unused property.
Agencies develop strategies to improve safety on trail rides
Increasing injuries and fatalities force law enforcement agencies to develop strategies to enhance safety on trail rides.
Next To Nature (Western Buttercups) – 04/17/2024
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Tupelo storm shelter relocates
A storm shelter at a Tupelo park is relocated, because of major improvements at the popular attraction.
Willis Miller found guilty of crashing into ATV, killing child
An Oktibbeha County jury found a man guilty of crashing into an ATV and killing a child while under the influence.
Columbus city leaders explore options to reduce gun violence
Columbus leaders are exploring every option when it comes to reducing gun violence in the city, including taking aim at the shooters’ wallets.
Work Zone Awareness Week: Promoting safety for workers
The Federal Highway Administration and the Mississippi Department of Transportation are recognizing this week.
Next To Nature (Salamander) – 04/10/2024
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Mississippi State Extension Service – 04/17/24
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Armed robber hits Dollar General on Highway 12 near Steens Road
Lowndes County deputies are investigating another Dollar General armed robbery. This hold-up happened at the Highway 12 store, near Steens Road.
Weekend backpack programs get big financial boost
A grant from the Michael and Valarie Hall Foundation will help fund a program to get healthy foods to area children
Rosa Birks and her husband Jamison recently started “Simple Snacks”, a program that provides food over the weekend for kids in Nettleton.
DAR chapter presents braille US flag to Webster Co. Courthouse
A local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a braille American flag to the Webster County Courthouse Monday.