Bond set at $100K for Tupelo woman charged with child abuse
On Thursday, Tupelo police and emergency medical personnel were called about an infant in respiratory distress in the Carnation Street area.
MDE spokesperson confirms Donnie Cook no longer employed at MSMS
A spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Education confirmed Donnie Cook is no longer employed at MSMS.
Local radio, TV personality Rick Mason visits students at Franklin Academy
Students Celebrate History of Music Technology
Students at Franklin Academy in Columbus are celebrating music and the many ways we can enjoy it. Local radio and TV personality Rick Mason spoke to the kindergarten through fifth-grade students.
Road closure notice: Lockridge Street in Tupelo will be closed Monday
Lockridge Street Sewer Line Being Replaced Monday
Tupelo Water and Light crews will be replacing a sewer line on Lockridge Street Monday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Area high schoolers explore careers in aviation at Pittsboro Airport
Local School Holds Aviation Career Day for High School Students
Students from Vardaman High School and Bruce High School were invited on the tarmac at Pittsboro Airport to see up close the possible career paths in aviation.
Oxford police respond to business for reported break-in
Arrest made for Oxford Burglary
On September 19, the Oxford Police Department responded to a business in the 2300 block of University Avenue for a reported break-in.
Federal appeals court reconsiders voting decision for certain felons
The Fifth U.S. Circuit of Appeals said a majority of the appeals court’s 16 active judges would take a new look at the decision delivered by a panel on August 4.
Oxford police ask for help identifying person of interest in assault case
The Oxford Police Department is asking for help identifying a person of interest in an assault that occurred early Friday morning around 1 a.m.
Texas man pleads guilty to electronic solicitation of child in Alabama
A Texas man accused of traveling to West Alabama to meet a teenager for sex was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Lowndes County Supervisors agree to withdraw $1.1M from hospital trust
Lowndes County supervisors agreed to withdraw $1.1 million from the hospital trust fund. There has been no official vote on how the money will be used in this year’s upcoming budget, which begins October 1.
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One person dead after crash in Lowndes County
One person is dead after a truck crash in northern Lowndes County Thursday evening. The one-vehicle accident happened on Wright Road, just off Wolfe Road, after 7 p.m.
Nearly 100 grade school girls realize dream of performing with show choir
This is the first Synergy Show Choir Camp. 89 young ladies were taught by Synergy members during the two-day camp at the Performing Arts Center at Tupelo High School.
Local organization’s closed-door pharmacy provides access to healthcare
Its goal - to package, label, and deliver needed prescriptions without unnecessary fees.
After seeing a vast need in their community, The Golden Triangle Planning and Development District rolled out a closed-door pharmacy. Its goal is to package, label, and deliver needed prescriptions without unnecessary fees.
Noxubee County School District celebrates promotion to ‘C’ rating
This comes after the district was taken over by the state in 2018.
The Noxubee County School District was promoted to a C. This came after the district was taken over by the state in 2018. The Mississippi Department of Education recognized Noxubee County for its district success.
Lafayette Co. man arrested for allegedly scrapping vehicle he did not own
A Lafayette County man was accused of scrapping a vehicle he didn’t own. 21-year-old Chandler Reeves was charged with grand larceny.
MUW President Nora Miller briefs community on what’s next for ‘The W’
Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller briefed area business and community leaders on the university’s short-term and long-term plans.
Columbus City Council moves forward with plans to pave city streets
The Columbus City Council is moving forward with plans to pave city streets. There’s about $6.9 million for the work.
Columbus looks into bird-eye camera system as extra safety measure
This system is in place as an extra safety measure for the citizens, to keep workers efficient, and to hold others accountable.
Seniors in our community explore resources at WCBI Senior Expo
Some of the area’s more experienced residents had a chance to find out more about the resources and services available to them.
‘New 2 U’ Consignment Sale aims to offer affordable clothes, decor, more
The bi-annual “New 2 U” Consignment Sale is taking place at the Tupelo Furniture Market. There are more than 117,000 items available, including kid’s clothes, home decor, toys and other finds.
Local organizations offer assistance for elderly community members
"They're forgotten about, and we make sure here that they are not forgotten."
As older adults try to maintain an independent lifestyle and stay in their own homes, they often find that daily tasks can become more challenging. And for family members, it can be difficult to know where to turn for assistance with their loved ones.
Tupelo Police Department hosts meeting for area church security teams
Local church security teams get tips on selecting the right team members, proper training and other factors
Houses of worship should be places of safety and peace, but violent incidents at churches, synagogues, and mosques across the country have made congregations and law enforcement more aware of the need for security.
Starkville Fire Department receives grant to upgrade their gear
The department received over $150,000 in grant money for new turnout gear, and firefighters are calling it a welcome change.