The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law championed by the Biden Administration earlier this year is focusing infrastructure investment in rural areas of the country. And area lawmakers are making sure Lowndes County isn’t left out.
Learning how to budget your bank account and how much to spend on groceries are valuable skills. The Junior Auxiliary of Columbus is making sure students in Lowndes County master those life lessons.
Caledonia High School received another honor for its work in the classroom. Now, it is a National Blue Ribbon School.
Lee County deputies made a quick arrest in a break-in. 21-year-old Shuntravious Shannon was charged with burglary of a commercial building.
Lee County deputies made an arrest after a stabbing in a church parking lot. 27-year-old Tony Parker was charged with aggravated assault.
Set your alarm. Delta Airlines is once again making an early departure from the Golden Triangle. Members of the Starkville Rotary Club got the latest flight information straight from GTRA Executive Director Matt Dowell.
For smaller law enforcement agencies like Brooksville, major crime cases can be difficult with limited resources which is why neighboring departments are assisting. Only 10 police officers make up the Brooksville Police Department.
Mississippi State’s annual Wood Magic Science Fair is taking place this week, giving students across town and across Mississippi an interesting learning experience.
The 21-year-old college student was visiting her parents’ house in Lowndes County when she went missing in 2009.
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A Starkville man received a five-year sentence for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Antonio Hill, the previously convicted felon, will also have a three-year term of supervised release following his sentence.
The Mississippi Secretary of State sent out a warning about voter registration status. Secretary of State Michael Watson said this mailer, the Center for Voter Information and Voter Information Center, is being sent to Mississippians.
Saltillo High School is mourning the death of a freshman. 15-year-old Janiya Armstrong passed away over the weekend.
A Lowndes County man was indicted for two child sex crimes. 73-year-old Billy Joe Kemp was charged with two counts of sexual battery.
Brooksville police are looking for the shooter who injured a man and damaged homes in a drive-by shooting Monday morning.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville bars are working to prevent drunk driving in the area. The game brings crowds to a college town like Starkville. For most fans, it’s a day for friends and fellowship. But for others, a few drinks could lead to impaired driving. Drunk driving is an issue that can cost someone their life. Owner of the…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Friday night crash in Lowndes County sent one person to the hospital. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says a car and a moped collided on Highway 182 at Julia Drive about 6:30 p.m. The driver of the bike was injured. Deputies said the other vehicle involved initially left the scene. A vehicle was recovered a short…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local church put an emphasis on health and wellness during a community health fair. Community members gathered at the St. James Methodist church to learn more about available resources in the area and to take part in free health screenings. Local physicians spoke with individuals about their health concerns and gave examples to help promote…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The favorable weather that kicked off planting season for Mississippi corn producers stayed in play throughout the growing season and is helping growers wrap up the harvest. Erick Larson with MSU’s extension service says they are ahead of schedule with harvest, and they are about 84% finished. Mississippi producers planted 790,000 acres of corn, more than…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo church is fostering connections among mission groups and locals. Harrisburg Baptist Church hosted its first-ever “CONNECT” Conference. The conference featured missionaries working through various organizations on the local, state, national, and international levels. Participants were able to hear first-hand accounts of work that is taking place among the different groups. One of the mission…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – One in six Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Black men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than other ethnic groups. That’s why early detection is important. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its second annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at Parkhill Dynasty Events Center in Tupelo. The…
A campaign is underway to revive an old school in Okolona for a different purpose while creating a new school in the process.