Bruce Telephone Company brings faster internet to Calhoun County
One company has decided to make a much-needed change for its citizens. Bruce Telephone company has made internet much faster for the Calhoun community.
Bogue Chitto Cotton Gin provides accessibility, opportunity for farmers
It’s harvest time in North Mississippi, and farmers are working hard to get cotton crops out of the field and onto processing.
Preparing for the workforce: The impact of Mississippi community colleges
Community colleges fill an important space in the education arena, preparing some for the workforce, and others to go on to four-year programs
New Hope High seniors face off in ‘Shark Tank’-inspired challenge
High school seniors at New Hope learned what it’s like to be on the hit show Shark Tank. Instead of a celebrity panel of judges, the panel included local industrial leaders in the surrounding areas.
Mississippi Assoc. of Educators: Raise Mississippi town hall meeting Nov. 2
The Mississippi Association of Educators is holding a Raise Mississippi town hall meeting. The event takes place Thursday, November 2 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Man accused of murder faces domestic violence charge in Lowndes Co.
A man facing murder and attempted murder charges in Oktibbeha County now faces a domestic violence charge in Lowndes County.
Accident on Green Street in Tupelo claims life of 29-year-old
The name of the man killed in a Tupelo accident was released. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said 29-year-old Zachary Pierce died after the Sunday morning crash.
West Point police: Vamario Fitzgerald Baskin wanted for child sex crime
The West Point Police Department is asking for your help to find a suspect in a child sex crime. Vamario Fitzgerald Baskin is wanted on a charge of enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
Help needed: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeks identity of man in photo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man they think stole and sunk a truck.
PACCAR Lowndes County facility set for expansion, creating 100 jobs
A large Lowndes County manufacturer is expanding and creating new jobs. PACCAR is investing more than $209 million in two projects.
Kenny Paul Geno faces 3rd indictment of federal child sex crime charge
A former Booneville basketball coach is facing a third federal child sex crime charge. He’s scheduled to have a hearing on the new allegation.
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi holds Walk for Diabetes at Riverwalk
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi held its Walk for Diabetes at the Columbus Riverwalk. The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi used its Walk for Diabetes to educate diabetics, their families, and the rest of the public.
“Friends” star Mathew Perry found dead in a hot tub
Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide detectives are investigating the death.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WCBI) – “Friends” star Matthew Perry was found dead Saturday, October 28,2023, in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. According to the Los Angeles Times, authorities responded at about 4 p.m. to his home, where he was discovered. Because the investigation is ongoing, the cause of death has not been confirmed. There was no sign…
Local farmer discusses how he kept crops alive amid drought
Michael Lane owns Lane Farms in Plantersville. He says he's been a regular vendor in Columbus for more than four years, but has been a farmer for more than 15 years.
Michael Lane owns Lane Farms in Plantersville. He said he’s been a regular vendor in Columbus for more than four years but has been a farmer for more than 15 years.
Mississippi Silverbacks look to host first game of the season
Starkville's first semi-pro basketball team will hit the court Saturday, Nov. 4
Starkville’s first semi-pro basketball team will hit the court on Saturday, Nov. 4. Mississippi Silverbacks will host its first game of the season and will tip off at 6 p.m.
Lowndes County approves implementing burn ban
This burn ban will be in effect from October 28, 2023 to November 28, 2023, which may be extended based on conditions.
This burn ban will be in effect from October 28, 2023 to November 28, 2023, which may be extended based on conditions.
Columbus and local organizations clean up with Tired of Tires event
Columbus city workers, volunteers, and local organizations teamed up today to clean up the city and help out the environment.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city workers, volunteers, and local organizations teamed up today to clean up the city and help out the environment. How many tires would you think are lying on the streets of Columbus? One or two hundred? How about over 800? That is how many tires volunteers, city workers, and city officials cleaned up off the streets…
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Preventing holiday heists: WPPD gives tips to keep your shopping secure
It’s that time of year again! With November just around the corner, holiday shopping is about to kick into high gear. Unfortunately, there are always a few grinches out there looking to spoil the fun
West Point shredding event: Safeguarding environment and personal data
Protecting the environment and personal information. That was the goal of a shredding event in West Point. First Bank partnered with the company “Shred It” to help people dispose of private paperwork securely.
‘Dancing with the King’ combines ballroom dance with Elvis Presley
The event raises money to bring dance lessons to local schools
For the past eight weeks, pro dance instructor Sara Davis has choreographed a ballroom dance routine to the ’68 comeback special.
Local 8th grader continues fighting each day as he awaits heart transplant
Deon Kirkwood is an eighth grader at Armstrong Junior High in Starkville where he is known as “Mr. Armstrong” for his mighty spirit. Right now, he is at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where he is awaiting a heart transplant.
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann makes stop in Columbus
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was making rounds ahead of election day. He made a stop at Zachary’s Columbus.
HobNob highlights: Reeves and Presley’s duel for Mississippi Governor
Republican Governor Tate Reeves and his democratic challenger Brandon Presley headlined political speeches at the annual HobNob event in Jackson Thursday.