The City of Columbus will be receiving its latest payment from the 2% tourism tax. A total of over $200,000 was collected from the tourism tax and will be split between different entities.
The digital age is here to stay in education, but educators aren’t putting traditional teaching methods back on the shelf.
Two people are in the Lafayette County jail facing burglary and drug charges. Oxford police were called to a report of stolen property at a business on Industrial Park Drive.
The Golden Triangle’s business scene is strong. That was part of the message from the Dean of the College of Business at Mississippi State University.
Starkville continues to see a steady increase in sales tax collections. The 7% sales tax collections have increased every year since 2014.
The Headlands, Woodstock, and Taos. These are some of the places that come to mind when you think of artist colonies. But a local artist would like to add Starkville to that list.
A man was indicted on several charges related to a shooting earlier this year. Coby Jones was charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
Navistar Defense in West Point plans to lay off hundreds of people in the next few weeks. Employees received the notice last Friday.
School districts across the state are changing their academic calendars to enhance learning opportunities that may not be otherwise available.
Two new officers will be joining the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department. The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted to purchase two new K9s.
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A Jackson State University student died after being shot Sunday night around 10 p.m. Jaylen Burns was a leader on campus according to acting JSU President Elayne Hayes-Anthony.
A shooting incident led to one person being taken to the hospital and a Tupelo woman being arrested. On October 4, Tupelo police arrived at Feemster Lake Road on a shots fired call.
Help from the public led Lee County deputies to a suspect accused of taking a jar of cash from a country store.
The contractor will hand the keys to the new facility over to the county on Thursday, just in time for a baseball tournament this weekend.
As the November General Election inches closer, more absentee ballots are being requested. The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office said 15,856 absentee ballots have been requested for the election.
Wear It Well held its sixth annual Pretty in Pink fundraiser for breast cancer. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, affecting both men and women.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Young kids got the chance to sit in the driver’s seat of some of the biggest vehicles on the road and in the sky. The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee Counties hosted its 12th annual Little Hands Big Trucks event. The event helps educate children on the different modes of transportation. Different companies showed their…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville church is looking to help individuals both spiritually and physically. On October 14, Peter’s Rock Family Worship Center organized a health fair aimed at promoting overall wellness within the community. Vendors offered a wide range of services from make-up, education, and even acupuncture. Jan Bryan, the Community Relations Representative with Magnolia Health, mentioned that…
MILLPRORT, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:34 a.m. on October 14, has claimed the life of a Millport man. Deric L. McGee, 28, was driving when his 2004 Chevrolet Silverado left the road, struck a culvert and overturned. McGee was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was ejected and pronounced…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Steel Dynamics held a job fair this weekend to hire for their new Aluminum Mill. The more than $2 billion dollar mill was one of the largest economic developments in Mississippi to date. Steel Dynamics held a job fair where applicants can meet current employees and learn more about the company. Senior Vice President of…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – A class reunion spanning from 1970 to 1989 flooded Eupora for a decades-themed class reunion. Eupora, Mississippi had a nostalgic blast from the past as the Eupora High School Alumni Association hosted their “Decade of the 70’s and 80’s” reunion. Doris Hughes Greene, Class of 1975 was excited to see her classmates from 50 years ago…
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It’s that time of year again. Wings Over Winston is here. The sixth annual Wings Over Winston air show is taking flight, bringing in people from all over the country and Canada.