Columbus police make 6th arrest in fatal Thanksgiving Eve shooting
A sixth arrest was made in the shooting death of LaBronze Moore. 17-year-old Enry Meadows of Clover Street in Columbus was arrested by the SWAT Team at his home.
Staying connected: Columbus residents apply for free cellular devices
One company is allowing Columbus residents to stay connected free of charge. Entouch Wireless, a telecom group, signed people up for their program to receive government-contracted cell phones and tablets.
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TVA seeks input on proposed natural gas plant in Caledonia
The Tennessee Valley Authority is accepting public comments about a proposed natural gas plant in Caledonia.
Webster County Board of Supervisors: Burn ban has been lifted
People who live in Webster County can now burn debris outdoors. The Webster County Board of Supervisors has lifted the burn ban.
$5B Kerr McGee deal: Some people say they are still waiting for money
There’s not much left of what people on the north side of Columbus once called Moss Tie, now known as Kerr McGee.
Information for Amory citizens who have debris in need of removal
If you have any questions, contact the Mayor’s office at (662)256-5721 (option 2).
Looks Great Services is the company that has been servicing the area with debris pickup since the devastating storm in March.
Stolen car leads to arrest of Corinth woman at Iuka hotel
A stolen car led to the arrest of a woman at an Iuka hotel. 19-year-old Sarah Rast of Corinth was charged with receiving stolen property.
Sounds of the season take center stage at holiday concert in Starkville
The Music Department at Mississippi State presented its Holiday Choral Concert at First Baptist Church in Starkville.
Northeast Mississippi man has personal connection to Israel
While most of us have been watching events unfold in Israel through news broadcasts, a Northeast Mississippi man has personal connections to the Holy Land.
Porch pirates on the hunt: Your holiday gifts could be their next target
Some of the holiday gifts you purchased on Cyber Monday should be on the way to your house. But porch pirates could beat you to the punch.
Bond denied for 4 suspects in fatal Thanksgiving Eve shooting
17-year-olds, Johnny Coleman, Rasheed Neal, and Kenzel Guyton along with 18-year-old Travaris Laquond Mixon Jr, had their initial appearance in Columbus Municipal Court late this afternoon.
Staffing agencies look to bridge gap in healthcare shortages
While care is the top priority, it is important to understand that each situation is different.
Since the pandemic, the number of healthcare workers has dropped causing many facilities to struggle to keep needed staff.
Starkville police make several arrests in connection with burglary
Je’Quira Wesley, Tylen Oden, and a juvenile were all charged with residential burglary. Jahreal Isaac was charged with receiving stolen property and false information.
Telling Your Story – Katina Holliday (Season 1 Episode 5)
“I'm truly a hometown Mississippi girl.”
There is something about home that keeps calling Katina Holliday. It calls her back to Aberdeen. It calls her back to her family. And, it may even be calling her to build her future here.
Amazon plans to bring operations to Starkville adding to economic growth
Another victory in economic development for the Golden Triangle was confirmed. Amazon has agreed to bring its business operations to the Golden Triangle along with dozens of jobs.
Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition opens warming shelter
It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas with temperatures dropping below freezing. Not only could this cause damage to pipes but this freeze could be life threatening to people who may not have a home.
Salvation Army Angel Trees: Deadline to get gifts is December 13
Every member of the community can be one of Santa’s helpers as part of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
Lafayette Co. man charged with murder of woman on Thanksgiving Day
A Lafayette County man was charged with murder in the death of a woman on Thanksgiving Day. 24-year-old Kylan Phillips has a $2 million bond.
‘FWD.US’ calls for Mississippi criminal justice reform to grow economy
In spite of strides made in economic development across the state, Mississippi has the lowest labor force participation in the country.
Holiday weekend checkpoint leads to drug arrest in Prentiss County
Prentiss County deputies manning a safety checkpoint near Wheeler stopped Skylar Zel Jon Branda of Booneville. Upon further investigation, they arrested Branda for possession of a controlled substance.
FEMA, MEMA support: Amory schools receive funds for tornado rebuilding
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA announced its award of $1.5 million to the Amory School District.
Downtown Starkville alight with festive cheer for annual Christmas parade
The sights and sounds of the season flooded the streets of downtown Starkville. The city’s annual Christmas parade featured festive floats, marching bands, dance troupes, school organizations, holiday characters, and more.
Christmas tree lighting: Downtown Columbus Christmas tree is aglow
In Columbus, people gathered for the lighting of the city’s official Christmas Tree. We had a live look at the crowd gathering at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center.