Edelen Renewables names Brandon Presley strategic initiatives VP
Brandon Presley, who also served as Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District of Mississippi, has been named Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Edelen Renewables.
Starkville Garden Club plants trees to celebrate state Arbor Day
The second Friday in February is Arbor Day in Mississippi, and the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club celebrated the best way possible by planting trees.
Call leads Calhoun County deputies to river chase, multiple arrests
A reckless driving call ended with a swim in the Yalobusha River and four people in the Calhoun County jail.
Primary voter registration deadline: February 12
A voter registration deadline is looming for the Presidential, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Representative primary elections. You must register in person to vote by the end of business Monday at your circuit clerk’s office.
Reward offered in Carroll County for information on tire, rim thieves
Thieves were rolling away with people’s tires and rims. Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker said three vehicles have been hit in different areas of the county.
N MS Narcotics agents seize stolen vehicle, illegal gun, marijuana
34-year-old Robert Elliot was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a stolen vehicle. Both are felonies.
Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo gets ready for 61st annual Charity Ball
Associate members of the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo spent the day transforming the Cadence Bank Arena for the 61st annual Charity Ball.
Uncorked: Valentine Bubbles
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Young, first-year teacher learns to navigate classroom management
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding jobs, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Especially when there aren’t that many years between you and the students you’re teaching.
Honoring legacy: LCSO pays tribute to longtime staff member
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is honoring the memory of a longtime staff member by continuing his service to the community.
Columbus annexation town hall: Residents weigh in
Residents in Columbus and Lowndes County will now have the chance to voice their opinion on a possible annexation.
Already in jail: Macon man faces another rape-related charge
Jamar Stallings was charged with sexual battery and rape for allegedly assaulting an inmate in the Winston County Jail.
Aberdeen man faces more charges after other alleged drug crimes
Johnnie Lee Drake was arrested at his home on February 6 and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Lafayette County sheriff warns about landscaping scam
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a landscaping scam moving into the county.
Burglary call leads to drug arrests in Carroll County
Carroll County deputies were called to a home in North Carrollton for a reported burglary. They quickly identified two suspects.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office: Man wanted for aggravated assault
Deputies are looking for 42-year-old Matthew Kinsey. He’s wanted for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of malicious mischief.
March of the Mayors: City leaders step up to help feed communities
Northern Mississippi cities are stepping up to help residents who are having trouble making ends meet. And their mayors are leading the way.
City, county asks community to weigh in on annexation decision
Columbus Mayor and the City Council are not on one accord when it comes to the possible annexation of some areas in Lowndes County.
Tupelo police search for missing man
Tupelo police need your help to find a missing man who hasn’t been seen since September of last year.
Next To Nature (Deer Teeth) – 02/07/2024
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Longtime Lowndes County lawman retires
Friends and fellow officers, past and present came together to celebrate Columbus Police Captain Rick Jones’ retirement.
Lowndes County fugitive is in custody
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office had been looking for Quindarious Robertson, who was wanted on aggravated assault charges.
Helicopter crashes in Lee County and submerges in lake
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Sheriff Jim Johnson confirmed with WCBI that a helicopter crashed near State Park Road. According to Sheriff Johnson, the helicopter is submerged in a lake at Tombigbee State Park. The unidentified pilot survived the crash and was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center. “We were able to confirm that a helicopter did go down in a…
STEAM event engages students with educational activities at New Hope Middle School
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s a STEM event with the arts added to the equation. New Hope hosted STEAM night -Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math- for students and parents on Tuesday evening. Elementary and middle school students traveled between rooms and stations engaging in various activities involving the respective subjects. Drones, science experiments, and more were all on display….