Noxubee County CPS raises awareness about child abuse
On average, every five seconds a child is abused somewhere in America. That’s why April is set aside as Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Citizen lends boat to deputies to rescue man at Lake Lowndes
A fisherman is rescued this morning at Lake Lowndes after falling out of his boat. The incident happened just before 9.
National Day of Prayer – 04/25/24
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Let’s Talk About It – 04/25/24
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Damian Peterson charged with murder of Columbus woman
Damian Peterson has now been charged with murder for the death of Ashanti Jade Turner. Peterson was identified as a person of interest in the homicide investigation of Turner.
Let’s Talk About It – 04/25/2024
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Weekend Activities – 04/25/2024
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The Starkville Derby: Dachshund Dash – 04/24/2024
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Next To Nature (Killdeer) – 04/24/2024
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10 years later: Louisville reflects on impact of deadly tornado
We are days away from the 10-year anniversary of the deadly EF4 tornado that ravaged Winston County. Winds as high as 185 miles per hour shredded homes and changed lives there forever.
Woman says she pulled gun to stop potential robber
"You don't know me. I'm parked at an atm. Why would you come up to my car? Why would you try to get into my car?"
An alleged attempted robbery in Columbus could have possibly been foiled thanks to a careful and prepared citizen.
Music and Heritage Festival – 04/24/24
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Columbus Air Force Base – 04/24/24
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CMSD Superintendent explains why new school bond is needed
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Nearly every campus in the Columbus Municipal School District is in need of some changes to help improve student learning and student safety. The district’s superintendent, Dr. Stanley Ellis said it’s going to take the help of the city’s voters to make those improvements a reality. “The school bond is a 36-million-dollar bond that is set aside…
Track star tells state senators it’s time for change at the MHSAA
Andrew Brown addressed the Senate Body and District 6 Senator Chad McMahan calls for a hearing into the MHSAA
JACKSON, MISS. (WCBI) – Andrew Brown is known for his skills on the track. Tuesday morning a proclamation was given to the Tupelo High Schooler by District Six Senator Chad McMahan, highlighting Brown’s athletic accomplishments. The teen then gave a speech on the Senate floor. He says student-athletes should never be punished for having opportunities to represent the state on a national…
Get your ballots ready; Hall of Fame coming to Lowndes County
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Jerry Rice, Clarence Weatherspoon, Henry Armstrong, Red Barber. All of these men have 2 things in common: they made a national impact in their various sports, and they all once called Lowndes County home. Lowndes County has a sports legacy as rich as the Prairie soil. Now, a group of county leaders and county residents is…
Lowndes County Coroner identifies body found in Columbus
The investigation is in its early stages, but it has officially been determined as a homicide by the Lowndes County Coroner.
Autism Resource Center Family Fair – 04/23/24
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Good News with Colin – 04/23/24
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‘Cicada-geddon’: Big brood of bugs plans to emerge
It’s an invasion that has been 13 years in the making. And about 12 counties in the viewing area will be in the bullseye. These bugs do not bite or sting, but they are very noisy, and will sometimes eat your fruit.
Police investigate weekend fire in Brooksville as arson
Brooksville firefighters responded to the blaze at a home on Ada Mickens Street around midnight Saturday night.
Rowdy Foundation hosts golf tournament for good cause
Some local golfers were teeing off for a good cause in West Point. Teams and individuals participated in the Rowdy Foundation Golf Tournament at Old Waverly Golf Club.
Starkville Utilities, TVA, garden club spend Earth Day planting trees
General manager for Starkville Utilities, Edward Kemp, said Earth Day is a great time to remind the public that trees are one of our most important natural resources.