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Local nonprofit lends helping hand to longtime CO recovering from illness
A local nonprofit is helping a Lowndes County corrections officer who’s recovering from a serious illness, and the group needs your help.
Friends, co-workers rally to help family whose daughter is battling cancer
Friends, co-workers, and community members are rallying around a Northeast Mississippi family whose infant daughter is battling cancer.
Reopening of Eupora grocery store offers food access to rural areas
According to FeedingAmerica.org, 1 in 6 people face hunger in the Magnolia State.
With the reopening of one grocery store, the city of Eupora is looking to serve up more options to the town’s residents and those in surrounding areas.
Monroe County schools work to improve lunchroom experience
Lunchroom Staff at Hamilton say they have gone from feeding about 300 students to over 500 students
Lunchroom Staff at Hamilton said they have gone from feeding about 300 students to over 500 students.
Starkville Area Arts Council gears up for Cotton District Arts Festival
The Starkville Area Arts Council is in overdrive preparing for its annual Cotton District Arts Festival this weekend.
Gov. Reeves releases plan about Medicaid reimbursement to hospitals
Governor Tate Reeves unveiled a plan he believed would give nearly $700 million to hospitals across the state.
Legal battle over state’s mental health care system takes another turn
A three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in local communities.
Former leader of Mississippi Democratic Party wants court to reinstate him
The former leader of the Mississippi Democratic Party wants a court to reinstate him. Tyree Irving was removed as Chairman by the state party’s Executive Committee back in July.
Columbus Light, Water alerts customers about rate hike
Columbus Light and Water is alerting customers about a rate hike. The utility said the Tennessee Valley Authority board voted back in August to raise its wholesale electric base rate by 4.5%.
Lowndes County store owner faces charges for alleged sale of ZAZA
40-year-old Mitul Patel was charged with the sale and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute.
2 of 4 men charged in connection to Tupelo triple homicide take plea deals
Two of four men charged with capital murder in connection with a triple homicide in Tupelo in the summer of 2021 have taken plea deals.
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi increases reward money for tips
Tipsters can now get up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest
An organization that helps police solve crimes throughout the region is making it easier for people to send in tips to investigators.
Starkville connects community through new alert notification system
The city has rolled out a new notification system called Starkville Alerts.
The city of Starkville has a new way to keep the community connected and in the know.The city has rolled out a new notification system called Starkville Alerts.
Caledonia High School receives National Blue Ribbon School Award
The school will accept the award in Washington D.C. in November
Caledonia High School is in some pretty elite company. It is one of only 353 schools nationwide recognized with the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School Award.
Brookville Gardens Apartments in Starkville get new lease on life
Now, Brookville Gardens Apartments has a new owner, and he believes the Gardens deserve a new lease on life.
Next To Nature (Bug Spray) – 09/20/2023
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Carroll County bridge fire, originally thought to be arson, ruled accidental
The investigation into the fire on a bridge on County Road 64 in the McCarley area near Bailey Lake led Sheriff Clint Walker and Carroll County Deputies to a juvenile from Winona and two young men from the Vaiden area.
Big cranes, big job: Columbus Riverwalk bridge repair takes shape
A big job requires big equipment, and repairing the Columbus Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge, also known as the Old River Bridge, is one of those big jobs.
West Point preteen turns his love for outdoors, farming into opportunity
After 12-year-old Hayden Davis received a tractor for his birthday, he and his family thought it was time to make some grown-up decisions and start planting the seeds for his future.
Toyota Mississippi takes time to celebrate, recognize educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is in the month of May, but that’s not stopping a local manufacturer from recognizing educators and their dedication to students.
Calhoun County juniors, seniors visit with professionals during career fair
The career fair brings representatives from business, industry, medical, military and education under one roof
Hundreds of juniors and seniors in Calhoun County schools had an opportunity to visit with professionals in a variety of career fields.
Kealy Shields Live in Eupora: Mayor Blake McMullan resigns
Eupora Mayor Blake McMullan has resigned. He made the announcement on social media.
Monroe County’s McKinley Creek boat ramp set for revamp
As part of a pilot program, the Monroe County Board of Supervisors is looking to beautify parts of the county, like the McKinley Creek Recreational Area in Hamilton.