October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, and over 16,000 of those end in a fatality.
It’s been almost a month since the Green Cup District went into effect in the downtown area of Columbus meaning citizens can sip and stroll through the city with an alcoholic beverage in their cup.
The principal of the Dorsey Attendance Center is taking to social media to refute the most recent school ranking from the Mississippi Department of Education.
Some area fire stations are doing their annual pump testing to make sure gear is up to standards. All fire stations are required to do so by the state of Mississippi.
Federal judges selected new congressional lines for Alabama to give the state a second district where Black voters comprise a substantial portion of the voter base.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The district attorney for the 16th Judicial District of Mississippi, Scott Colom, stressed the large caseload judges are dealing with. He said currently, there are over 250 cases spread amongst three judges in Lowndes County. Colom shares his process moving forward to handle a large number of cases. “I always prioritize prosecuting the violent crimes because…
Law officers and the people they serve will have an opportunity to come together this weekend. It’s called Faith and Blue.
It has been more than six months since a deadly tornado hit Monroe County. Hundreds of homes in Amory were destroyed or received heavy damage.
Kayla Gilmore and John Turner are here to speak with Eric about the upcoming Starkville Veterans Day Parade. Sit in and listen so you will know when, where, and how to attend! Categories: Featured, Local News, Sunrise & Midday Guests Tags: Starkville Veterans Day Parade
A woman was hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday evening. Police arrived at South Feemster Lake Road shortly before 7 p.m. for a shooting.
Many may see the high school band as a way to raise morale and help march the team to victory. However, after Lamar County’s homecoming victory, the football team decided to honor the band by cheering them on from the stands.
Tornado sirens sounded all over the state this morning to make sure emergency equipment is up to par when it’s needed.
Oktibbeha County voters will soon be able to hear from local and state candidates. The Oktibbeha County NAACP is hosting a forum to allow voters to ask questions.
There are five fire stations in Starkville, but only four are in working operation. Since opening in 2010, Fire Station 5 has struggled to stay open full-time.
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Some Columbus students got a chance to meet local professionals and earn a little bit of work experience. Students were able to participate in a mock trial and debate and sit in the driver’s seat of a fire truck.
Quality Beverage is expanding in Lowndes County with a more than $10 million investment. The new operations will also create 31 new jobs.
Students from Joyner Elementary were full of school spirit for the annual Walk to School Day. Students said it was a fun way to start the day.
Any outdoor burning, unless controlled by the Mississippi Forestry Commission, is illegal during a burn ban.
Itawamba Community College leads the state when it comes to enrollment of full-time students. The latest numbers show 5,034 full-time students at ICC’s three campuses.
Aberdeen received a grant of over $100,000 from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to renovate one of its historical train depots.
An old building in Aberdeen will soon serve a new purpose. Plans are in the works to move the Aberdeen Police to the old Aberdeen Public Utilities building.
Aberdeen police made an arrest in a shooting investigation. Brandon Lenior was charged with aggravated assault.
A suspect connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash is in custody. Ricky McCray of Fulton was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.