Budgeting & bills: Columbus High seniors learn money managing firsthand
Columbus High School partnered with the Mississippi State Extension Service for the “Welcome to the Real World” event.
Okolona police investigate body found in wooded area
Okolona police are investigating after a man was found dead hanging from a tree. Police Chief Tommy Ivy said 45-year-old Jerrel Gillentine was found in a wooded area off Laster Drive on Thursday afternoon.
MUW unveils historical marker honoring The Fabulous Six
In 1966, six young ladies took a chance. They applied to enroll at the then-all-white Mississippi State College for Women: Barbara Turner Bankhead, Jacqueline Edwards, Mary Flowers, Diane Hardy, Laverne Green Leech, and Eula Houser Thompson.
Five arrests have been made in a fight in front of Starkville High School
The investigation did not uncover any credible threats on social media
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Five arrests have been made in a fight on Yellow Jacket Drive in front of Starkville High School on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Ciara Bell (18), D’Zel Dickerson (18), Lacandria Elliot (38), and two juveniles, all of Starkville, were charged with fighting. Two more individuals, one adult and one juvenile have outstanding fighting warrants. The investigation…
Amory man in custody after woman is allegedly assaulted
Detective Andy Long says the incident happened this afternoon near the intersection of Woodward Street and Hatley Road
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is in custody after a woman is allegedly assaulted in Amory. Detective Andy Long says the incident happened this afternoon near the intersection of Woodward Street and Hatley Road. He described the incident as an assault but not domestic related. The woman’s condition is unknown. APD has not releasing the name of the suspect…
Aberdeen public utilities receive donation for city funding
The Aberdeen community received a large fund from an organization to help those in need. The funds were donated to help upkeep the city of Aberdeen and surrounding cities.
Pharmacy Week: How pharmacies play vital role in healthcare
The third week of October is recognized as pharmacy week.
The third week of October is recognized as pharmacy week. The goal is to spotlight pharmacists and pharmacy technician’s vital role in the healthcare field.
Exchange Club takes tour of Lowndes Co. Career, Technical Center
The Columbus Exchange Club took a field trip to the Lowndes County Career and Technical Center. Club members were able to learn about the different programs and opportunities available to students in the area.
Area high schoolers get opportunity to find career paths
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – High school students in Amory got the opportunity to speak with several colleges and business leaders. Several vendors presented information to the students on things they needed to do to reach their goals. The main goal of the event was to get high school students to learn information about their desired career fields. Monroe county chamber…
Certain roads in downtown Starkville will be closed for Bulldog Bash
All vehicles must be moved from the event area no later than Friday, October 20, at 10 a.m.
The Starkville Police Department said certain areas will be closed on October 20 for Bulldog Bash. Parts of University Drive and Maxwell Street will be foot traffic only from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Jones Community College student charged in death of JSU student
19-year-old Joshua Brown is being charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jaylen Burns, who was shot and killed Sunday night at University Pointe Apartments.
Starkville police investigate incidents at SHS involving social media posts
In a Facebook message, the department said it was made aware of a video of a fight at the school circulating on social media.
Part of Commerce Street in Tupelo to be closed for weekend
Downtown Tupelo drivers take note. The portion of Commerce Street south of Main Street will be closed to all traffic for the next few days.
Intersection in front of Zachary’s in Columbus to be closed October 23-26
If you have business at the Lowndes County Courthouse or on Lawyer’s Row in Columbus next week, you’ll want to map an alternate route.
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department celebrates retired deputy
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department celebrated a retired deputy. Captain Archie Williams officially retired earlier in October.
Mississippi 3rd grade reading test scores drop slightly but remain strong
The pass rate on Mississippi’s third-grade reading test dropped slightly last school year but still remains strong.
Mooreville rallies behind high school student-athlete fighting cancer
The entire community is rallying around a Mooreville High School student-athlete who is battling cancer. A community-wide prayer rally took place at the high school football field for Sadie Downs.
LCBS makes clear that soccer complex is not for overnight sleeping
A concession stand at the Lowndes County Soccer Complex has allegedly been a living shelter or place for potentially homeless or displaced people.
Downtown Starkville businesses gear up for Bulldog Bash
With all the excitement that comes with the artists in town, local businesses take advantage of the nearly 35,000 people visiting Maroon Market.
Starkville police receive grant to purchase more license plate readers
Currently, the department has two operational LPRs.
Starkville police are adding technology to better serve the community and keep the streets safe. The department received a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Department of Homeland Security to purchase license plate readers.
Area 9th graders get opportunity to see how Toyota Corollas are made
Ninth graders from the New Albany and Union County School Districts got a look at what it takes to make the Toyota Corolla.
Students get ‘all dolled up’ for MSU Fashion Board’s quarterly fashion show
Mississippi State students are getting all dolled up to strut the runway. This is part of the MSU Fashion Board’s quarterly fashion show.
City of Columbus gets people on ‘right track’ with what to do with old tires
The city of Columbus is trying to get citizens on the right track by hosting a citywide tired-of-tires clean-up harvest.