Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith spoke at Lion Hills in Columbus about national, international, and local issues, including some federal money in the pipeline to help a revitalization effort in the Friendly City.
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An escaped prisoner out of Oxford has been found. 25-year-old Jasper Jenkins ran from Circuit Court around 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Hundreds of black farmers and landowners met in downtown Columbus to sign a petition that’s headed to Congress.
Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital is taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of its patients and staff. Last week, metal detectors were installed at the entrance of the ER, and security personnel are now equipped with handheld detector wands.
Pumpkin patches are a favorite fall destination, but it takes a lot of work to get those mazes and pumpkins together.
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It’s a tour of campus and a chance to find out more about life as a Bulldog. Mississippi State University hosted high school students and their families at the first Fall Preview Day of the year.
Choctaw County Sheriff Brandon Busby told WCBI that Colton Michael Stewart’s body was found Saturday evening.
A Monroe County man was accused of shooting into a home and using a stolen gun to do it. Monroe County deputies responded to a report of someone shooting into a home in the Hamilton area.
The Democratic candidate for Governor picks up a major endorsement from a former rival. Independent candidate Gwendolyn Gray announced that she planned to withdraw from the race for Governor.
Absentee voting started two weeks ago, and Circuit Clerk’s offices have been busy mailing out ballots and handling in-person voting in the office.
A detour through Pickens County ended up being anything but an Alabama Getaway for an Illinois man. Pickens County deputies were alerted to a truck hauling a trailer driving recklessly.
The Louisville community has gathered together to help a neighbor in need. The town has worked over the past year to provide a new home for Rita Taylor.
Thousands of police agencies across the country are working to build stronger communities through mutual respect and understanding.
WEST LOWNDES, Miss. (WCBI) – Area schools participating in the modified school calendar wrapped up their intercession this week. Our Rosalyn Freeman was a special guest at the West Lowndes Elementary School, where the students transformed their writing skills into news writing fun. Next week is officially their fall break, so students don’t forget not to show up for school….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – This is the route on the water that provides a cost-effective path for goods to travel. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway has been a boon for industry in this area for years. “You know one barge will hold what 70 semi trucks will hold, and each tow can push eight barges up and down the waterway,” said Operations…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A post was made on the Noxubee County Fire and First Responder Facebook page to update citizens on a burn ban. They say they have gotten several calls asking about a burn ban. Currently, Noxubee County is not under a burn ban The post says the county has received enough rain that will allow holding…
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation needs your help finding a man missing from Ackerman. The agency has issued a Silver Alert for 20-year-old Stewart Colton Michael. He was last seen Thursday around noon walking in the 1000 block of Highway 9 in Ackerman. He was wearing a red shirt and khaki shorts He is described as…
Columbus, MS (WCBI)- It is officially Fall and time to celebrate the season. Munson and Brothers held its annual Oktoberfest this weekend. The festival kicked off Friday night with musical performances. It continued Saturday with a 5k beer run and beer mile and the opportunity for the community to support local artists. Munson and Brothers owner Ryan Munson said this…
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Catfish is the largest single aquaculture species in the United States, and 60% of the aquaculture production is raised in the state.
The entire Aberdeen School District turned out for a celebration, marking the district’s latest academic ranking by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Plans to revitalize Propst Park in Columbus appear to be on hold at least for now. This summer the city council voted to borrow $3 million for park improvements.