Case continues for Mickens and Lowndes Democratic Committee
We may know by March 17 how many candidates will be in the Democratic Primary for the Ward 2 seat on the Columbus City Council.
Management responders prepare for bad weather in Lowndes Co.
It’s looking to be the calm before the storm, so emergency management and first responders are using this time to get ready.
Columbus Fire responds to multiple gas leak calls
CFR responded to seven gas leak calls in the past week.
Mid-morning with Joey – 03/14/25
Today on Mid-morning, Joey talks about MSU’s upcoming Summit 2025 with the College of Business E-Center’s Director, Nick Pashos.
A change has come for Aberdeen residents
If you live in Aberdeen, you now have an easier way to contact the Fire Department. Until recently, to report a fire in the city, residents had to call the fire department directly. Now, they can just dial 911.
Atmos lays out plans for gas service restoration
An estimated 17,000 customers are impacted by natural gas outage
Staff were prepping for the lunch hour at Harvey’s in Tupelo, with a limited menu because of the system-wide gas outage.
CMSD to host community meeting for plans of restructure next year
This evening, on March 13, Columbus Municipal School District will host a community meeting about their restructuring plans for the upcoming school year.
Charleston man behind bars on multiple sexual battery charges
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department app, Demandrick Antonio Hayes has been charged with touching a child for lustful purposes and three counts of sexual battery.
An update on two men accused of dumping tires in Calhoun Co.
Charges keep rolling in for two men accused of dumping tires across Calhoun County.
Columbus City Council works to revise city’s employee handbook
The Columbus City Council is working on revising the city’s employee handbook.
Investigation underway after devastating house fire in Aberdeen
The fire department said the blaze started in the kitchen and flames quickly spread up the walls.
Police in search of four missing children in West Point
West Point police are searching for four children they believe have been kidnapped.
Mickens trials begins today in Columbus
Ward 2 Councilman Joseph Mickens claims his two opponents do not live in the ward.
Police make an arrest after a motel shooting in West Point
Investigators said Vance followed his girlfriend to the Relax Inn on Highway 45 Alternate this past Saturday night, March 8.
Mid-morning with Joey – 03/13/25
On today’s Mid-morning, Joey discusses the upcoming Municipal Elections. With four candidates running, he asks them about the issues the city of Columbus faces and how they would address them.
Local allergists give tips for spring allergies
The signs of spring are also the signs of allergy season.
MDHS opens new childcare center with free educational resources
The center provides free resources for kids such as educational toys, books, games, and many other instructional materials.
Tupelo voters to have new precinct at polls next month
Redistricting means new precincts for many voters in the All America City
Voters in the All America City could notice some big changes with the upcoming municipal elections.
Next to Nature (Terrariums) – 03/12/2025
In this week’s Next to Nature, we’re bringing the outdoors inside with a fun activity you can do this Spring Break with your kids.
Firefighters respond to gas leak on Strawberry Street in Columbus
Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes said firefighters assisted Atmos Energy crews to cap off a gas leak.
Former teacher from Corinth faces child pornography charges
A former Corinth teacher was in Federal Court this morning answering charges of producing child pornography.
Man charged with aggravated domestic violence in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department has arrested a man and charged him with Aggravated Domestic Violence.
Rob Chambers challenges Tupelo Mayor in Republican Primary
A Tupelo resident said he is running for mayor of the All America city to boost public safety, lower taxes and promote economic development.
An update on the bird flu case reported in Noxubee County
The third case of bird flu in the state has been found in Noxubee County.