Jacqui Furnari wins alderman seat in Caledonia special election
A special election in Caledonia ended with a seat on the town’s board of aldermen staying in the family.
Lafayette Co. deputies arrest man for alleged cemetery vandalism
An accused cemetery vandal was arrested after not being able to make a clean getaway. Lafayette County deputies were called to a report of vandalism at Union Grove Cemetery on County Road 432.
Inter-agency cooperation brings results in storage unit burglaries
Since January, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating several similar storage unit burglaries. When investigators reached out to the Monroe County Sheriff, they found investigators there were also working a series of similar burglaries, as were the Aberdeen police.
Round two, new name: Wynbridge State University of Mississippi
The name change proposal will have to be sent to the legislature before February 19.
The second time’s a charm for Mississippi University for Women. W leaders unveiled the second proposed name for the university: Wynbridge State University of Mississippi.
Starkville business owner advocates for AI use for local businesses
A business owner in Starkville is working to share the positives of using AI with others in the local business community.
Shooting leaves Macon family fearful to return home
A family in Macon left town after their cars and home absorbed close to 40 rounds. And now the police say they need the public’s help.
Residents weigh in on New Hope potentially incorporating
"There's no benefit today or next year to do what they're talking about doing."
A meeting was held to gauge interest in formalizing the boundaries of New Hope and incorporating the community into a city.
Tupelo man faces charges in sexual assault case
A Tupelo man is facing charges in a sexual assault case. Tupelo police responded to a reported sexual assault on Carnation Street.
North Mississippi Narcotics Unit makes drug arrests in Tupelo
Narcotics agents, along with the Tupelo police and Lee County Sheriff’s SWAT teams served a search warrant in the 600 block of North Church Street in Tupelo.
Water Valley woman accused of arson in Tupelo
The Tupelo Fire Department and Tupelo Police Department were called to a fire at a building on Carnation Street.
Polls open for Starkville special election for Ward 1 alderman
Starkville residents who live in Ward 1 have until 7 p.m. to vote for a new city alderman. Business owner Kim Moreland and Timothy Bush, a facilities supervisor at Mississippi State, are on the ballot.
Prentiss County man arrested, charged with domestic violence
A Prentiss County man has been arrested and charged with domestic violence and aggravated assault. Prentiss County Deputies responded to a domestic violence call on County Road 6100.
Local airport becomes first electric charging station in Mississippi
It takes five batteries to power this two-seater plane. Up until recently, there was nowhere to charge the batteries.
CMSD Board of Trustees discusses Capital Improvement Plan
District Maintenance Manager Stephen Little provided updates on these capital projects.
The Columbus Municipal School District’s Board of Trustees had a full agenda. One very important item was the Capital Improvement Plan for the school district.
In the Kitchen: Sweet Peppers Deli
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Macon woman’s court date postponed in alleged dog attack case
A court date had been postponed for a Macon woman charged for an alleged dog attack. Macon police said Lise Nelson’s dog attacked a young boy and sent him to the hospital.
Starkville Community Theatre looks forward to next production
The executive director of the Starkville Community Theater met with the Rotary Club ahead of its next production on the calendar this month.
Former ICC honor society advisor faces embezzlement charge
The former advisor to an academic honor society at Itawamba Community College was accused of taking money. Robin Lowe was charged with embezzlement.
Water Valley special election for mayor: Tuesday, February 13
A quick reminder to Water Valley residents, be sure to leave a little extra time in your schedule to go out and vote.
Attempted traffic stop in Lee County leads to chase, crash, arrest
A Lee County deputy attempted to pull over a Dodge Challenger. The driver sped off, leading the deputy on a 10-minute pursuit.
Prentiss County traffic stop leads deputies to drug arrest
It’s very important to make sure your vehicle’s license plate is up to date. That was a lesson learned the hard way for a driver and her passenger in Prentiss County.
West Point police investigate case they believe is sex trafficking
West Point police were investigating what they believed was a sex trafficking case. 57-year-old Kenneth Barnes was charged with kidnapping and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Statewide mock tornado drill planned for Wednesday, February 14
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, local emergency managers, and the National Weather Service will spotlight the dangers of severe weather, and what you can do to be prepared.
JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South performs with Usher at Super Bowl
Sharp-eyed and sharp-eared viewers caught a “Sonic Boom” during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The Jackson State University Marching Band played on one of entertainment’s largest stages.