This weekend marks a somber anniversary for Tupelo and those who protect and serve. December 23, 2023, marked 10 years since Tupelo Police Sergeant Gale Stauffer was killed while responding to a bank robbery.
According to AAA, 115 million Americans will be traveling this holiday season with 90% of those travelers going by car.
Some voters in Calhoun City will be at the polls early next year to fill a vacant alderman post. Ward 4 Alderman Kevon Flemons resigned from his seat.
Community members came together to dedicate a road sign in honor of a late Monroe County man, Jimmy Hanna.
Thanks to a tradition started at the Columbus Air Force Base, dozens of elderly residents are enjoying baskets full of goodies and fresh fruit.
An Okolona business owner was arrested for allegedly selling illegal drugs out of their shop. Multiple agencies including North Mississippi Narcotics, Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office, and Okolona police arrested Assil Adbo Ediah.
Aberdeen police have made an arrest in connection with a homicide earlier this month. 18-year-old Theodis Reese had been charged with accessory to murder in the death of 29-year-old Leviathan Troope.
He has been a fixture in law enforcement for years, but Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson will soon leave office.
A man in Tupelo was facing felony charges after a search of his home turned up drugs and thousands of dollars in cash.
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is underway. Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers and other traffic violations.
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Lowndes County Recreation previews what visitors can expect at the new sportsplex and other activities they have on tap next spring.
A young girl’s bravery and quick thinking likely saved her mother’s life after a medical emergency.
They wanted to give back to the school where it all started for them and brought them so much joy in their developmental years.
The Louisville Police Department released the following statement on their Facebook page: “UPDATE – Through the efforts of our social media the subject has been identified.”
Investigators in Oktibbeha County are trying to determine the cause of several fires this week. The most recent was yesterday around 4 p.m. at this house on Adaton Self Creek Road.
Tupelo police are investigating a burglary at a pharmacy, and they hope you can help them identify the suspect.
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A man is dead after a rear-end crash with a log truck in Oktibbeha County. The accident happened around 6:30 on Thursday morning at the intersection of Highway 82 and Douglastown Road.
Columbus police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead outside a home Thursday morning.
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After a strained relationship with the Columbus City Council at the beginning of the year, Waggoner Engineering will once again work with the city to address flooding and other drainage issues.
PACCAR broke ground for its multimillion-dollar facility expansion Wednesday. Governor Tate Reeves along with local leaders officially moved dirt for work on the 50-acre site to begin.
Aberdeen mayor Charles Scott said his vision of a thriving multimodal transport hub is finally coming to life.