Community collaborations ensure Thanksgiving donations for those in need
During the season of thanks, two turkeys will receive a get out of jail, or oven, free card. Community partnerships are ensuring locals don’t go without during Thanksgiving.
Uncorked: Thanksgiving Part Two
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Multi-car crash jams up traffic on Highway 82 in Lowndes County
A multi-car accident in the eastbound lane of Highway 82 near the Tenn-Tom Bridge brought the eastbound lanes to a standstill.
‘Drama Queens’ share positive message through lively musical
The Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo encourages grade school students to disconnect from technology and connect with friends
They may be in first grade, but many already have cell phones. That’s why the group of JA members known as “Drama Queens” came up with a musical, that encourages kids to make real connections, with real people.
Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers cracks down on crooks for the holidays
It is the holiday season! More people are out traveling and shopping. With all that holiday fun and activity comes more opportunities for crooks to spoil your merry mood.
Columbus police make 2 more arrests in downtown assault
Family members of the suspects and victims were present to learn the outcome.
Peyton Buckner and 25-year-old Robert Ivy were each charged with two counts of aggravated assault. 24-year-old Brody Kizer was arrested on Tuesday and also charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
Seasonal scammers: Anti-Fraud Convention offers holiday protection tips
One business that always seems to find a way to survive is that of scammers. And you had better believe that they’re getting geared up for the holiday season, too.
Man wanted by Macon police considered armed and dangerous
Macon police are hoping you can help them find an accused gunman. Keyon Walker is wanted for aggravated assault. Police consider him armed and dangerous.
Visit Columbus: CEO shares mission of attracting people to Friendly City
Getting people to come to the Friendly City for business or pleasure is the mission of Visit Columbus. The organization’s CEO was sharing that mission with area business and community leaders.
Man indicted in Columbus on alleged child sex crimes
A man was indicted on three charges after Columbus police arrested him earlier in 2023 for alleged child sex crimes.
African-American woman breaks barriers, makes history in Oktibbeha Co.
The people of Oktibbeha County elected its first African-American county tax assessor and collector, JoHelen Walker.
Columbus police investigate armed robbery on Lehmberg Road
Columbus police are investigating an early morning armed robbery. The hold-up happened at about 2 a.m. in the parking lot of Country Air Apartments on Lehmberg Road.
What to do when you have a ‘deer in the headlights’
You may have heard the saying “like a deer in the headlights” used to describe the way someone looks when they’re in shock. Well, both the driver and the deer tend to freeze up right before a collision, and Mississippi is considered a High-Risk state for deer collisions.
Tupelo citizen calls on city leaders to increase police pay
Matt Wesson says the disparity in pay compared with other agencies is a crisis and must be remedied
A Tupelo resident is sounding a warning about what he believes is a crisis in the Tupelo Police Department.
Starkville’s 1st Christmas shopping experience returns to town
Although Thanksgiving is next, you can get your Christmas shopping done early at the Holiday Bazaar. Starkville’s first Christmas shopping experience returned yet again after more than half a century.
LCBS honors young girl for heroic actions in emergency car incident
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors honored a little girl for her bravery and quick thinking that likely saved her mother’s life.
Columbus Police Department trains for upgraded report-writing system
The Columbus Police Department is getting a technology upgrade. The new software will streamline reports and record-keeping.
Mississippi State student group helps students who are away from home
As the holidays are approaching, Mississippi State is lending a helping hand to its students. MSU’s student body association has been collecting donations for Bully’s Pantry.
Lowndes County jury indicts man in connection with deadly shooting
A Lowndes County jury indicted a man in connection with a December 2022 deadly shooting. Bobby Childs Jr was indicted on the charge of first-degree murder.
Grand jury indicts Caledonia man on murder charge
He’s got an escape charge to worry about and now a Caledonia man has a murder indictment to face.
Board of Supervisors eases restrictions on Lowndes County Port
The Lowndes County Port will have more leeway in making business decisions. The Board of Supervisors is easing restrictions on how the port handles day-to-day business.
Columbus assault case: Man faces charges after weekend altercation
Columbus police arrested a Lowndes County man in connection to a weekend assault that left two people injured, one of them in serious condition.
Monroe County woman dies after fire gets out of control
An elderly Monroe County woman died after a fire got out of control. Coroner Alan Gurley said 83-year-old Annie Robeston died at her Booker T Road home, near Aberdeen, on Tuesday.
Woman allegedly hits another woman with car in Oktibbeha County
A Choctaw County woman was accused of hitting another woman with a car in Oktibbeha County.