Silver alert issued for a man missing in Prentiss Co.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a Booneville man who has been missing since Sunday, August 10.
Investigation underway after an inmate’s death in Lowndes Co.
The death of a Lowndes County inmate is under investigation.
Thousands of pills were distributed across states from Columbus
Law enforcement say the leader of the drug trafficking organization used a pill-presser to distribute the drugs.
Latest marker on Tupelo’s Elvis Driving Tour honors his mother
The marker is in front of Relics Antique Marketplace, which was formerly Tupelo Garment Company, where Gladys Presley once worked
The 15th marker on the Elvis Driving Tour sits right outside Relics Antique Marketplace.
Residents came together to show support for Ackerman Chief of Police
The Choctaw County town elected a new mayor one month ago. Now, it appears Mayor Lauren Carson wants to bring in another police chief.
Disturbing juvenile assault video sparks outrage in Caledonia
A disturbing video from Caledonia is going viral and raising questions about how a juvenile assault case is being handled.
Columbus City Prosecutor charged with contempt of court
A Columbus City Prosecutor has been sentenced to jail time and a fine on a Contempt of Court charge.
MSU celebrates new residence hall opening on campus
Mississippi State University is celebrating its new residence hall, Azalea Hall.
Columbus Police warns community about new scam in the area
Law enforcement is warning about scammers demanding money over the phone.
Man charged with three counts of sexual battery in Winston Co.
Christopher Sullivan was charged with three counts of sexual battery of a child and one count of sexual battery.
Local school partners with companies for new STEM Center
An area school is forming a powerful partnership to help jump-start student interest in science and technology.
First West Nile death reported for this year by state health leaders
State health leaders are reporting the first West Nile Virus death this year.
Around the Area with Allie Martin (MEM Wrestling) – 08/07/2025
On this week’s segment of Around the Area, Allie is in Memphis with wrestlers Big John Dalton and King Cobra and Tupelo Supershow Organizer Murray Collum to talk about Wrestling for St. Jude.
New Hope cheer/band teams taking Trojan pride to Disney World
This January, New Hope becomes the first school in Mississippi to compete in all three categories at the Varsity Spirit National School Spirit Championships. The competition will take place at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
Chickasaw Co. man receives Purple Heart for service injuries in Iraq
Ceremony was part of National Purple Heart Day observance
A prestigious badge is pinned on a Chickasaw County man who was injured in Iraq during his time in the Marines.
Global economy impacts Mississippians
Finance professor says increasing tariffs from U.S. Government and pending trade agreements are some factors that “have led to a lot of uncertainty.”
Missing man found safe, family speaks out
Johnathan Hendrix was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was just 23. His family says at 30 years old, Johnathan now struggles to find a balance.
Johnathan Hendrix was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was just 23. His family says at 30 years old, Johnathan now struggles to find a balance.
More than 20 streets in Sulligent get a facelift after receiving grant
Mayor Scott Boman says this was a much-needed improvement, as many of the streets haven’t been re-paved in 20 to 30 years, while others had never been re-paved.
Cities and towns put on notice for audit completion in MS
The State Auditor’s office is putting cities and towns on notice to get their audits completed.
Boil water notice for Shuqualak has now been lifted
The Boil Water Notice in effect for customers of the Shuqualak Butler Water Association has been lifted.
Man sentenced to 17 and a half years for sexual assault of a child
A South Carolina man will spend the next 17 and a half years in Federal Prison for sexually assaulting a child.
Mona Vance-Ali speaks with community leaders about Columbus History
The Columbus Lowndes Public Library has a treasure trove of information and artifacts in its archives and special collections.
The District Attorney’s Office encourages victims to speak up
Victims’ testimonies can make an impact in court, from speeding up the criminal judicial process to getting closure for families.
Animal Health (Adicus) – 08/07/25
This week’s segment of Animal Health includes Dr. Karen Emerson as she talks with her guest, Adicus, and her diabetic condition.