Starkville woman inspired to host special needs prom
Eboney Yates is a busy mother of three – Nicholas, Olivia, and Riley. Her oldest, Riley, has been a fighter since the moment she entered the world.
Bulldog Nation prepares to host LSU at Davis Wade Stadium
Bulldog fans will pack Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday to watch their team take on Number 14 LSU. The SEC contest has gotten a lot of attention including that of a national broadcast.
Uncorked (Fall Wines) – 09/14/2023
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Okolona man arrested in Tupelo for alleged domestic violence
An Okolona man was arrested in Tupelo for alleged domestic violence. Tupelo police arrived at Lockridge Street for a domestic violence charge.
Noxubee County man pleads guilty to ramming his vehicle into patrol car
A Noxubee County man pleaded guilty to ramming his vehicle into a patrol car. Donald Dooley pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Operation Saturation: Clay County crackdown yields 15 arrests
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office, along with the West Point Police Department, the Highway Patrol, and the State’s Violent Crimes Task Force mounted Operation Saturation in Clay County.
Winona Tigers get ready for matchup with Choctaw County
The Winona Tigers are pumped and ready for their matchup with Choctaw County. Winona High cheerleaders, dance team members, the drum line, and other students showed their school spirit during our Sunrise Newscast.
20 years later: GT Development LINK celebrates region’s economic growth
The Golden Triangle Development LINK celebrated 20 years. Members of the community gathered at the Communiversity to celebrate the region’s economic development.
Lowndes Co. Supervisors approve first garbage fee increase since 2008
One item that did not escape an increase in Lowndes County is your garbage bill. The account used to pay garbage collection fees was not keeping pace with the costs the county was being charged.
Budget highlights: Most Lowndes County offices see increase in funding
Lowndes County supervisors are not raising taxes but are giving most employees a pay raise. County leaders approved the $80 million budget for next year.
Attala County man faces kidnapping charge in Lee County
An Attala County man is facing a kidnapping charge in Lee County. 23-year-old Preston Dean was also charged with aggravated domestic violence and burglary.
Golden Triangle Development LINK celebrates 20 years
20 years ago, Joe Max Higgins arrived from Arkansas to oversee the missions of the LINK which led to the landing of many projects and investments including Yokohama, Paccar, AirBus, Steel Dynamics, and Aluminum Dynamics to name a few.
Local farmers harvest hope for more sustainable future
Local farmers are sowing seeds of change with a new approach that could leave them reaping the financial benefits during their next harvest.
Attorney says it is important to protect rights of whistleblowers
Jim Waide says employees who report alleged illegal activities in the workplace are courageous for taking a stand
A North Mississippi woman claiming she was wrongfully terminated after reporting illegal activity at Itawamba Community College reached an out-of-court settlement.
Columbus police investigate after pedestrian was hit by car near Zachary’s
Columbus police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit at a busy intersection Thursday afternoon. The victim’s injuries did not appear to be serious.
Columbus man arrested in Pickens County for alleged forged checks
A Columbus man was arrested in Pickens County for alleged forged checks totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars and drugs.
Experts advise early start to financial and health planning
The admission coordinator at Windsor Place Nursing Home said having a plan in place for your end-of-life care is important not only for you but those close to you.
Columbus allocates 3% raise for city workers and more in FY 2024 budget
The City of Columbus officially has a budget for fiscal year 2024. The City Council approved the $26 million spending plan.
Walk of Hope: MUW campus shows support for suicide prevention
People on the Mississippi University for Women’s campus got their steps in for a serious cause. Many participated in the annual Walk of Hope event to raise awareness for suicide.
Repo man incident: Noxubee County man pleads guilty, receives probation
A Noxubee County man escaped jail time after pleading guilty to running over a repo man. Ladarius Tompkins was indicted for aggravated assault and that’s the charge he pleaded guilty to.
Macon duo faces charges for alleged burglary in Noxubee County
Two people from Macon were accused of taking items across Noxubee County. Eric Seideman and Alecia Childress were both charged with burglary of a dwelling and grand larceny.
Dining for a cause: Local celebrities serve up support for St. Jude in Tupelo
Local celebrities served diners at a popular Tupelo restaurant as part of the annual St. Jude Celebrity Wait Night.
Noxubee County library begins process to restore original building
The Noxubee County Library was built in 1907 and served as the county jail until it was converted into a library in 1984.
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Noxubee County Library is getting some welcome money for much-needed repairs and renovations. The library is getting nearly half a million dollars from a Mississippi Department of Archives and History grant that funds projects to restore historic properties. The Noxubee County Library was built in 1907 and served as the county jail until it…
PERS Exec. Director outlines proposed changes to state retirement system
Although PERS board members have approved the recommendations, any proposed changes to PERS must be approved by lawmakers.
Proposed changes to Mississippi’s retirement system for state employees, known as PERS, have generated a lot of questions and concerns.