Louisville woman turns herself in after allegedly punching teacher
A Louisville woman was accused of punching a teacher in the eye. Brianna Shields was charged with simple assault on a teacher. That is a felony.
Abandoned school gym catches fire; Investigation continues
An abandoned school gym was damaged by a suspicious fire in Columbus. The fire happened at about 10 a.m. at the old Immanuel School gym building behind Cookout.
Tailgating rules: Brawl in the Junction prompts MSU to make changes
A brawl in the Junction and several arrests led to new tailgating rules at Mississippi State. Large and elevated speakers will no longer be allowed unless they are owned by MSU.
Work is underway on Old River Bridge in Columbus
After getting barges in place last week, Malouf Construction has begun its first full week of work on the bridge along Columbus’s Riverwalk.
Glass Recycling Egg Bowl: Mississippi State vs Ole Miss
Mississippi State and Ole Miss will compete for two Egg Bowl trophies this year. The goal is for each university to collect and recycle as much glass as possible for the Glass Recycling Egg Bowl.
Macon police release name of man arrested in deadly shooting case
Macon police released the name of the man arrested and his charges in a deadly Macon shooting. 29-year-old Maxi Chandler was charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Sulligent bridge revamp: Public gives input on project progress
Transportation and other officials in Sulligent gave the public a chance to voice their opinions on a bridge replacement project.
Local United Way group kicks off annual Adopt a Family program
While we may be counting down the days until Thanksgiving, one group is focused on making Christmas merry and bright for some area families.
Voter fatigue: When campaign marketing overstimulates voters
While candidates may be excited and nervous about election results on Tuesday, some people are dreading the process.
MSU takes time to recognize first-generation students
An organization at Mississippi State is showing support to first-generation students. TRIO is a support service that offers guidance for navigating higher education.
Macon police investigate fatal shooting on Martin Luther King Drive
A shooting Saturday night in Macon left one person dead and another injured. The shooting happened around midnight on Martin Luther King Drive.
Lowndes Co. Supervisors move ahead with improving Airport Road safety
Supervisors heard concerns about traffic safety in that area. They were going to approach the Mississippi Department of Transportation about improving signage along Airport Road or allowing the board to take action.
Timothy Herrington’s trial date set for alleged murder of Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee
A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee, who went missing in July of last year.
Giving back: Community leaders team up for turkey drive
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee have teamed up to spread a little holiday cheer and good food.
Winston County joins list of counties under burn ban in Mississippi
Winston County joined a growing list of those under a burn ban in the state. Here’s the latest look at our area.
Juvenile arrested in connection with series of Lee County car burglaries
Lee County deputies made an arrest in a string of burglaries in the northern part of the county. A juvenile is in custody in connection with a series of car burglaries early Thursday morning in the Eggville and Auburn communities.
39-year-old accused of assaulting elderly victim in West Point
West Point police made an arrest in a bizarre early morning break-in. 39-year-old Garrod Walker was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
West Point woman wins NASCAR Powerball Playoff Championship
A West Point woman went home $1 million richer. Stephanie Walker won the NASCAR Powerball Playoff Championship at Phoenix Raceway.
Columbus man honored for his service during World War II
Corporal Willie James Humphries is a 98-year-old veteran who served in the Marine Corps during World War II.
Starkville High class of 2003 donates to local foundation
A nonprofit organization in Starkville now has some extra help to fulfill its mission of feeding the hungry.
Zachary’s hosts charity concert for woman and her battle with cancer
When employees at the local restaurant Zachary’s learned of a community member’s cancer diagnosis, they wanted to help.
Two brothers donate to St. Jude to celebrate their birthday
11-year-old Colton and 9-year-old Cameron Blissard are 23 months apart, and when asked what they had in mind for their birthday this year, their answer was the same.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -11-year-old Colton and 9-year-old Cameron Blissard are 23 months apart, and when asked what they had in mind for their birthday this year, their answer was the same. Though these two brothers have different birthdays, they wanted a skate party to invite their friends and family to enjoy, and instead of receiving gifts, they decided to do…
Drought calls for poor pecan crop for Mississippi in 2023
About 10% of the state’s pecan orchards are irrigated and were better able to deal with the drought, and the high temperatures that accompanied the drought caused other problems.
MISSISSIPPI, (WCBI) – A late freeze, high summertime temperatures, and a devastating drought mean a poor pecan crop for Mississippi in 2023. Eric Stafne, fruit and nut specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said weather stacked the odds against a good crop this year. He says drought could have carryover effects into next year too. Max Draughn, president…
FASTnet celebrates 15 thousand customers milestone
FASTnet is 4-County Electric Power Association’s wholly-owned broadband subsidiary.
MISSISSIPPI, (WCBI) – FASTnet is celebrating a 15,000 customers milestone. FASTnet is 4-County Electric Power Association’s wholly-owned broadband subsidiary. Co-op and broadband officials are celebrating the milestone this week. FASTnet has completed its buildout to co-op customers throughout its service area. This means that all 4-County members who receive electricity from the co-op can receive FASTnet internet service. FASTnet is…