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National School Bus Safety Week: Keeping kids safe to and from school
This week marks National School Bus Safety Week which reminds us of the importance of keeping our children safe while traveling to and from school.
First woman to pilot, command American spacecraft speaks at Welty Gala
Eileen Collins said she dreamed of becoming a pilot at a young age
The first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft was the featured speaker for Mississippi University for Women’s 2023 Welty Gala.
Celebration Village gears up for busy weekend in Tupelo
The Christmas marketplace is the single largest fundraiser for The Sanctuary Hospice House
Thousands of people are getting a jump on their Christmas shopping lists at Celebration Village. The area’s largest holiday marketplace features 120 vendors under one roof at the Tupelo Furniture Market.
Fire destroys unoccupied grocery store in Aberdeen
The Big Star Grocery, which had been unoccupied for over 10 years, was engulfed in flames causing firefighters from neighboring towns to assist.
Joint operation involving several agencies yields 14 arrests in Clay County
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office, State Violent Crimes Task Force, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, The Highway Patrol, agents from Alcohol Beverage Control, and the West Point Police Department teamed up for Operation Saturation.
Domestic violence case turns into pursuit, ends in arrest
42-year-old Tony Carter of Columbus was charged with aggravated strangulation and felony fleeing. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said deputies were called to Fellows Road on Wednesday.
Several north Mississippians sentenced in prison gang racketeering case
Several north Mississippians were sentenced in a Simon City Royals prison gang racketeering case. Two people from Tupelo and two people from Grenada were part of the federal guilty pleas.
Zumba in Pink: Raising money to help provide mammograms
Local community members raised money through Zumba to help area women with their medical bills. Zumba in Pink is a movement to help pay for mammograms for women who may not be able to afford them.
Amory attempted murder case leads to arrest in 2-year-old homicide case
Amory police made an arrest in a two-year-old homicide case after a woman was attacked. 37-year-old Darcus Neely was charged with capital murder and attempted murder.
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.