Mississippi University for Women is approaching a new era in its history. At The W’s Spring Convocation, President Nora Miller announced the proposed new name for the school: Mississippi Brightwell University.
Teachers deal with several things that go beyond their job title throughout the school year. That is why the United Way in Columbus is using Martin Luther King Day as a way to support teachers.
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago, people have been fleeing the country. Many of them have come to the United States. Some of those are now calling the Golden Triangle home.
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Thanks to current State Representative Joey Hood and retired Representative Michael Ted Evans, the sheriff’s office was able to buy three new Ford Explorers to patrol the county.
A weekend fire in the woods took the lives of two victims according to the Lee County coroner’s office. On Saturday evening, a blaze erupted near Hope Church and McCullough Boulevard in a wooded area east of the church.
The Lee County coroner’s office is investigating the shooting death of a 24-year-old woman. Investigators said the incident took place in Verona on Lisa Avenue around 4 a.m. January 8.
Work began on park improvements in Columbus. Crews were working to convert four youth softball fields into baseball fields.
Work on the pedestrian bridge in downtown Columbus continued. Crews were doing underwater work. City Engineer Kevin Stafford said eight columns were going into the waterway.
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Just over a year ago, Tyra Ivory cut the ribbon to become one of the youngest franchise owners in the country. “That day was overwhelmingly amazing,” Ivory said. “It was filled with so many emotions and an over-pour of support from my community.” Now, a year later, Ivory has learned exactly what the role of boss…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Thomas Street Music Teacher Lee Anne Barnes always pushes her students to do their best. She also pushes herself to do more than expected, whether in the classroom or her favorite pastime, long-distance running. Barnes recently ran the New York City Marathon, representing Team TCS, which supports teachers. “I had been doing half marathons for about…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information on a series of burglaries at a local storage facility and in several local subdivisions. On December 19, at 2:38 a.m. a white Ford F-250 FX4 entered Oswalt Storage on Poorhouse Road. The vehicle entered the storage facility by crossing a creek along a trail leading to…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- As we get further into winter, more and more people tend to get sick with illnesses like strep, flu, COVID-19, and RSV. According to the CDC, Mississippi has some of the highest rates of respiratory illnesses in the nation. Family Nurse practitioner at Medplus Kane McCool said they have been treating dozens of patients with these illnesses….
BURNSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – On January 7, 2023, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Burnsville Police Department, and the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department conducted a search warrant at a residence in Burnsville. While executing the search warrant, officers located a buried safe that contained approximately 240 grams of Methamphetamine. The search warrant stemmed from several traffic…
STEENS, Miss. (WCBI) – People in the Golden Triangle now have a new place to shop. The Midnight Shift Thrift store celebrated its grand opening today. The thrift store is selling items such as purses, shoes, clothes, and other household items. Store owner Cherish Carter says she is thrilled about the store opening. “Well first off there is nothing in…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Debi Pearson says the latest recipient of the Dylan Pickle M 17 Memorial Scholarship reminds her of her son. “He looks just like Dylan, the other day I saw him, and when he walked away from me, I broke down and cried, looked just like Dylan, walking away,” Pearson said. Pickle was struck by a vehicle…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people just need a little extra help throughout the year. Starkville’s Habitat for Humanity Restore has been at the front of the fight to give that help. “The store is a fundraiser campaign; we take things that people donate to us and we sell it,” said Starkville Habitat for Humanity Restore manager Zach Lott. “We…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – This morning, an 88-year-old female shopping inside Food Giant Supermarket in East Columbus had her purse stolen from her shopping cart, and Columbus Police are asking for help to identify the thief. The incident occurred just after 9:00 a.m. According to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry, Sr., the customer was shopping when the incident occurred. Police…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Many people make resolutions to eat better or exercise more to start a new year, and there is no shortage of diets and workouts to try. But beware. Not all of them will help you get to your healthiest. “People see these different diets on social media, TikTok and Instagram and all these, and they are promoting…
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Some students in the Chickasaw County School District will soon be riding to and from school in new buses, and these won’t be using diesel fuel.
You may think leaving the water running is money down the drain, but the owner of Klutts Plumbing says it could help save you time and money.
The season of Love is just around the corner and you may be thinking of sending that special someone a flower arrangement. The preparation and work that goes into Valentine’s Day start months in advance.
The woman found dead in front of her mother’s Chickasaw County home has been identified. Coroner Larry Harris said an autopsy would determine how 31-year-old Tierra Goree died.