Usually, people prefer to work in larger cities rather than working in smaller towns. This is part of the reason why one hospital started a program to help bring more physicians to rural areas.
This legislation could affect hundreds of faculty and staff at Mississippi University for Women. Students are in class and life is continuing as usual, but there’s an uneasy feeling in the air about everything happening in the capital.
The Columbus Police Department has seized dozens of guns since the beginning of the year. Chief Joseph Daughtry laid those weapons out at the municipal complex for the public to see.
On a 4-2 vote, the council approved moving forward with annexing two parcels on the city’s southern and eastern borders.
Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said the 27-year-old victim was brought to the hospital in a personal vehicle at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
A special election in Louisville will go to a runoff. Steven Hampton and Charles Mays tied at 75 votes each for the Ward 3 Alderman position.
Some changes appear to be on the table in some west Alabama political offices. In Lamar County, incumbent Probate Judge Sharon Nethery was defeated by Revenue Commissioner David Boyette.
Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum today [March 5] responded to a proposal under discussion at the State Capitol regarding the future of MSU and Mississippi University for Women (MUW):
It’s been 100 years since a group of Starkville ladies decided to form a group to look after their town and community.
Usually, after a crime is committed, law enforcement agencies rely heavily on tips from Crime Stoppers. This is why law enforcement is urging the community to use the resource more.
For the first time in over a decade, Mississippi University for Women’s Police Department boasts a full staff, and all of its officers are fully certified.
The future of Mississippi University for Women and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is in the hands of legislators, with a possible move to operate under Mississippi State University.
Colom, Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott, and the board of supervisors agreed to increase the reward money to $6,000 if a tip leads to an arrest.
WCBI spoke with a Mississippi State archival expert about resources available at the university to help you trace your family tree.
Club Oasis is closed. That’s where the deadly nightclub shooting happened over the weekend. The Clay County Board of Supervisors heard from the owner.
The Prentiss County Grand jury has indicted a mother and daughter on child neglect charges in an abuse case.
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is withdrawing its pledge of financial support for a Columbus clean-up program.
West Point police continue to search for a teenager considered armed and dangerous. Police Chief Avery Cook said 17-year-old Jamie Jones was wanted for questioning.
An Oxford man was accused of setting a vehicle on fire in a motel parking lot. 38-year-old Jose Cuellzar was charged with arson.
Columbus Fire and Rescue were busy battling flames after an abandoned structure caught fire. Crews responded to the scene on Christopher Road Sunday night.
Lowndes County investigators are trying to piece together a case from this weekend. A man was apparently hit by shrapnel during a shooting.
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds enjoyed great weather and family-friendly fun at a fundraiser for an animal shelter in Itawamba County. “Barks for Bucks” a group raising money for an animal shelter, held a fundraiser at the Midway Marina. There were games, auction items, a cake walk, a cornhole tournament and other activities. All money raised goes to help…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Man Church conference is coming to Starkville for the first time. The event will take place on March 8th and 9th at Bettersworth Auditorium in Starkville. Many guests will be speaking including Country Music artist Granger Smith and many others. Founder of the Man church Rick Burgess says Starkville stood out to them, and they…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – March 2nd is known as Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Dr. Seuss is a well-known children’s author who wrote popular books such as Oh the Places You’ll Go, Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and many more. Midge Maloney is a children’s book author and shares a birthday with Dr. Seuss. She decided to spend her…