ARPA-funded drainage issues on Columbus Council’s agenda
ARPA funded drainage and watershed issues were on the Council’s agenda once again.
Soldier honored for helping rebuild Tupelo American Legion Post
A soldier who served his country for nearly three decades gets a big honor for his part in helping rebuild an American Legion Post.
Child care becoming increasingly harder to find in Mississippi
First Methodist Church of Columbus is shuttering its Early Learning Center, a troubling sign of the child care industry struggling.
First Methodist Church of Columbus is shuttering its Early Learning Center, a troubling sign of the child care industry struggling.
MSU announces to pause the S.P.A.R.K program
As the Trump Administration pushes Congress to pass anti-DEI legislation affecting education, employment, and public programs.
Repo company takes car and ballot box for Columbus election
A repossessed car creates election day chaos in Columbus
No ballots were available this morning, on April 1, when the polls opened at First Assembly of God.
MS Governor requests major disaster declaration for storm damage
Governor Tate Reeves has requested a federal disaster declaration for tornado damage earlier this month.
Good News with Colin – 04/01/2025
Today on Good News with Colin, Kealy talks with Colin about the good news this week.
Insurance agent discusses homeowners insurance in storm season
It’s severe weather season, and with that comes the risk of storm damage.
Caterpillar Centennial makes a stop in Corinth, MS.
Corinth plant celebrates company's milestone and looks to the future
Caterpillar is celebrating its 100th birthday by taking the party to plants across the nation. Corinth was the next stop on the Centennial World Tour.
MS Supreme Court denies Ivy’s motion to dismiss appeal
The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied Ivy’s motion to dismiss the appeal. Meaning the race will be on April 1’s primary election ballot.
MSU’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute hosts AI conference
The conference furthers the mission of the institute to make Mississippi the "Silicon Valley of Agricultural Autonomy".
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (WCBI) – The vision for Mississippi State University’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute is to establish Mississippi as the Silicon Valley of Agricultural Autonomy. One pioneer of that vision is Alex Thomasson, the institute’s director, who says when he first came to MSU he saw a huge opportunity. To merge engineering technology with agriculture to develop something new. “Which…
Golden Triangle Airport looks at new land for future development
The Golden Triangle Regional Airport is eyeing 109 acres adjacent to the runway for possible future development. The price tag is going to be close to $2 million.
An update on Police Chief’s home after a fire in Macon
An electrical issue was behind the fire at the Macon Police Chief’s home.
Lamar Co. recovers after receiving damage from severe weather
Lamar County saw the aftermath of the severe weather that came through early on March 31. Emergency Management Director Michael Wisdom said the county had straight-line wind damage and a lot of rain causing trees to fall down on roads.
3 tribal members sentenced to Federal prison for fellow member’s murder
Three members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians are going to Federal prison for their roles in the murder of a fellow tribe member.
Three people reappointed by Lowndes Co. Board of Supervisors
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors had appointments to four boards.
Recent storms in Lowndes County causes damage to a home
The storms that blew through Lowndes County early caused a tree to damage a home near Columbus Air Force Base.
Family business owners host festival for the public in Columbus
The Marshall Family hosted March Madness Festival, bringing in food trucks, live entertainment, and games.
MDOT releases warning of a new scam
The Mississippi Department of Transportation warns you of a scam.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office warns public about new scam
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of an ongoing scam where the caller uses the phone number of the Sheriff’s Office, and the name of one of the department’s captains and deputies.
14-year-old girl from Leake Co. missing for almost 2 months
14-year-old Kassidy Washington left her home at 1249 Ealy Road in Lena, Mississippi, at around 1:00 a.m. on February 3, and she has not been seen since.
Goat Teez Apparel hosts pop-up at MSU Idea Shop
The clothing brand was started by then high-school freshman Devin Duncan in 2018 to inspire and uplift those who wear it.
The clothing brand was started by then high-school freshman Devin Duncan in 2018 to inspire and uplift those who wear it.
Rainbow Bazaar in Starkville brings LGBTQIA+ community together
The second annual Rainbow Bazaar is meant to create a safe space for the community to come together around local vendors creations.
The second annual Rainbow Bazaar is meant to create a safe space for the community to come together around local vendors creations.
Community Action Coalition host mental health event in Columbus
The Community Action Coalition is trying to help kids who are struggling with mental health.