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Preventing holiday heists: WPPD gives tips to keep your shopping secure
It’s that time of year again! With November just around the corner, holiday shopping is about to kick into high gear. Unfortunately, there are always a few grinches out there looking to spoil the fun
West Point shredding event: Safeguarding environment and personal data
Protecting the environment and personal information. That was the goal of a shredding event in West Point. First Bank partnered with the company “Shred It” to help people dispose of private paperwork securely.
‘Dancing with the King’ combines ballroom dance with Elvis Presley
The event raises money to bring dance lessons to local schools
For the past eight weeks, pro dance instructor Sara Davis has choreographed a ballroom dance routine to the ’68 comeback special.
Local 8th grader continues fighting each day as he awaits heart transplant
Deon Kirkwood is an eighth grader at Armstrong Junior High in Starkville where he is known as “Mr. Armstrong” for his mighty spirit. Right now, he is at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where he is awaiting a heart transplant.
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann makes stop in Columbus
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was making rounds ahead of election day. He made a stop at Zachary’s Columbus.
HobNob highlights: Reeves and Presley’s duel for Mississippi Governor
Republican Governor Tate Reeves and his democratic challenger Brandon Presley headlined political speeches at the annual HobNob event in Jackson Thursday.
MSU music department hosts MS Music Teacher Assoc. conference
For the first time in 30 years, the Mississippi State Department of Music is hosting the annual Mississippi Music Teacher Association state conference.
Oxford man faces several charges of credit card fraud, false pretense
An Oxford man was handed 15 charges for his alleged connection to a rental unit. On July 31, Oxford police received reports of suspected fraudulent charges.
Tupelo police arrest man after finding victim with stab wounds
Tupelo police arrested a man after finding a victim had been stabbed. Officers arrived at Carnation Street where a victim had suffered multiple stab wounds to the torso and head.
Halloween enthusiasts go big with Halloween Manor in Tupelo
Tupelo couple goes all out with Halloween decorations for Joyner home
A Tupelo home is attracting a lot of attention for its larger-than-life Halloween yard decorations. Every evening, traffic slows down as motorists drive by the house on the corner of Woodlawn and Clayton, in Tupelo’s historic Joyner neighborhood.
Kerr-McGee clean up discussions continue with residents and officials
Thursday evening, city officials and residents heard presentations from Greenfield Environmental Trust Group, an environmental response organization out of Georgia.
Haunted Library: Halloween fun takes over Columbus-Lowndes Library
Families, ghouls, ghosts, and goblins had a spooky good time at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. Games, candy, treats, and fun costumes were all present for anyone in the Halloween spirit.
Early afternoon crash in Lowndes County sends 1 person to hospital
The accident happened around 2 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 182 and Lee Stokes Road in the New Hope area.
Modified school calendar: Lowndes County schools respond
Several schools in the state have moved over to the modified school calendar allowing students more breaks throughout the year while still hitting the 180-day mark.
MS Coroner’s Assoc. President challenges allegations of autopsy backlog
The president of the Mississippi Coroner’s Association is disputing a report by the Associated Press that said the State Crime Lab still has an unacceptable backlog of autopsies.
Possible bear sighting: Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office warns residents
According to a recent warning on the Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, residents should exercise caution due to a recent bear sighting in the Sandyland area. Bear sightings in our viewing area are not common, but they have happened.
Incident involving Monroe County student gains attention from NAACP
The incident is raising concerns from the NAACP and the student's parents.
An incident involving Monroe County student is gaining attention from the NAACP. Two students were involved in inappropriate activity on the Hamilton campus last school year.
Flooding in Millport: Leaders seek solutions for Luxapalila Creek
For the past few years, residents and city and county leaders in and around Millport have been dealing with flooding in areas near Luxapalila Creek.
Hamilton community gears up to host first Holiday Market
One business in Hamilton is looking to make its Christmas open house into a community-wide event. The community will be hosting its first Hamilton Holiday Market.
Columbus Middle School’s original production takes center stage
An original production is coming to life onstage at Columbus Middle School. Theater students have been working for the past eight weeks on a play written and directed by their teacher.
MSU’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute hosts grand opening
The main focus is economic development within the state, but it is also to lessen the burden that comes with farming jobs.
First responders take part in emergency drill at GT Regional Airport
It’s a worst-case scenario for area first responders: a mid-air collision of a commercial airliner and a military plane resulting in numerous casualties. Fortunately, this time it was only a drill.
Columbus fireman recognized for his dedication to the job
The Columbus Exchange honored Lukas Borntrager as its Firefighter of the Year at a luncheon at Lion Hills.