Fire heavily damages home in Lowndes County Wednesday morning
A Lowndes County home was heavily damaged by fire Wednesday morning. The blaze started at a home on Military Road, near Columbus Christian Academy, at about 7:30 a.m.
Well-known Booneville basketball coach faces child sex crime charges
A well-known Booneville basketball star and coach is facing two federal child sex crime charges. Kenny Paul Geno was charged with sexual exploitation of a child and one count of online enticement of a minor.
Mississippi Hospital group takes on national prescription drug issue
90% of the prescription medications taken by Americans are generics, but 85% of those generics are vulnerable to supply chain disruptions if trade with India, China, or Japan is interrupted.
Advanced security plays role in safeguarding pharmacies from theft
Allegro Pharmacy’s Tuscaloosa branch was burglarized Monday night, but the thieves had to leave empty-handed.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5573 raises flag to honor military members
A flag was raised at a Starkville veterans post to honor military veterans and service members who are still active in our United States.
Medicaid Reimbursement Plan: How area hospitals can be impacted
The plan looks to change the Mississippi Hospital Access Program and supplement payments to hospitals for caring for people with Medicaid.
The plan looks to change the Mississippi Hospital Access Program and supplement payments to hospitals for caring for people with Medicaid.
Mississippi Forestry Commission requests resources to combat wildfires
With extended drought on the horizon, the Mississippi Forestry Commission requested resources from other states to combat wildfires.
Montgomery County woman found guilty of animal cruelty charge
Back on July 28, Montgomery County Deputies arrived at Cassandra Turner’s home and found a dog confined to a small metal cage covered in diarrhea in 99-degree weather.
Department reduced by half as Calhoun City Police Chief, 2 officers resign
Calhoun City Mayor Marshall Coleman confirmed that Chief Ralph Horton resigned without notice after being placed on five-day administrative leave.
Columbus man accused of stabbing, killing girlfriend pleads guilty
A Columbus man accused of stabbing and killing his girlfriend pleaded guilty. Christopher Wicks pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Noxubee County Circuit Court.
Lafayette County man charged with DUI, simple assault on officer
While patrolling near the Teckville Boat Ramp in Harmontown, a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Deputy was alerted to multiple complaints of an ATV or UTV driving recklessly in the area.
Some Alabama small businesses will see monthly tax break starting Oct. 1
The new legislation removed the monthly estimated sales tax requirement for businesses with less than $20,000 in average monthly sales tax liability.
Caledonia vs. Aberdeen football game ends in all out brawl on field
What started out as a Friday night high school football game among friendly rivals ended as an all-out brawl.
Law enforcement continue to investigate homicide in Clay County
They found 25-year-old Audie Patterson on Country Oaks Lane off of Hwy 45 Alternate. Patterson reportedly suffered several gunshot wounds.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department continues investigating a homicide after a body was found on the side of the road. Law enforcement got the call Sunday.
MDOT begins work on $19M project on Highway 82
Be prepared for some traffic and a delay in your commute on Highway 82. Some of you may have noticed construction work in Lowndes County and the heart of Columbus.
Columbus Light and Water announces road closing in downtown
Drivers in Downtown Columbus may have to make a few detours on Tuesday. Parts of College, Fifth, and Main Streets will be closed as Columbus Light and Water makes some upgrades.
Mississippi University for Women officially opens new culinary building
For the past three years, the Mississippi University for Women has been working to create a new space for its culinary program. The new building officially opened.
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway remains open for business
As the Mississippi River continues to see lower water levels, there could be an impact along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
Average gas prices in Mississippi see slight decrease
Mississippi’s average gas prices were seeing a slight decrease. Triple-A reported the average price for a gallon of regular was $3.26.
Powerball jackpot drawing reaches 4th largest total in Powerball history
What would you do with a million dollars? How about $785 million? You could be $2 away from a major payday.
Starkville comes alive with art at annual Cotton District Arts Festival
Starkville comes alive with art at the annual Cotton District Arts Festival. The Cotton District Arts Festival is one of the biggest local events of the year, gathering thousands of artists and residents to celebrate the arts.
Rediscovering Aberdeen’s past: Looking to future in historic Paradise Alley
Historic Paradise Alley in Aberdeen is getting a new life. The Aberdeen Visitor’s Bureau has been cleaning up the area and sharing its history with the local community.
West Alabama law enforcement investigate deadly shooting
Pickens County Coroner Chad Harless said 30-year-old Kenny Ray Brown Jr. of Aliceville died after the shooting.
Body found in Clay County near Highway 45 alternate
A man was found dead on the side of Highway 45 Alternate Sunday afternoon in Clay County. Sheriff Eddie Scott said deputies were investigating the death as a homicide.