Commission on Northeast MS future holds retreat marking thirty years
Career coaches from area schools were taking questions and talking about workforce development and population change, as part of the leadership retreat.
Tourist spending in Starkville nearly 200 million in 2024
The city has enjoyed economic growth through collaboration between MSU, The Partnership, the city, the county, and local businesses.
The city has enjoyed economic growth through collaboration between MSU, The Partnership, the city, the county, and local businesses.
Mid-Mornings with Joey Barnes – 02/14/2025
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MSU ACCESS: Providing more opportunity for students
Academics, career development, independent living, and socialization. That’s what the ACCESS Program at Mississippi State University is all about.
Mississippi House passes the “Tim Tebow Act”
The bill allows homeschooled students to participate in public school sports and other extracurricular activities.
WCBI announces the winners of the Cutest Couple contest
After a Vote that was neck and neck among several couples, we now have a clear winner in the WCBI Cutest Couple Contest.
Mid-morning with Joey – 02/14/25
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MSU Anthropology team joins the search of a missing Tupelo teen
The team helped in the recent search for evidence in the case of missing Tupelo girl Leigh Occhi
As investigators from local, state, and federal agencies searched a backyard on Honey Locust Drive and a drainage ditch, students and professors from MSU’s forensic anthropology department were also hard at work.
Local church stepping up to help feed the public
With the high cost of groceries, many people need a extra help putting food on the table. A church in Columbus is stepping up to fill that need.
FBI addresses online safety to middle school students in Caledonia
Having an online presence has its benefits and drawbacks. That’s why it’s important to start early teaching children the importance of online safety and awareness.
MUW hosts panel discussion on “How Identity Impacts Academics”
Who you are and where you come from can shape the direction you take in life, whether you realize it or not. That was one of the messages from a panel discussion on the Mississippi University for Women campus this afternoon, February 13.
Investigator and deputies involved in February 2023 shooting now cleared
Several Chickasaw County deputies are cleared in a February 2023 shooting.
One person injured after a tree falls through a Columbus home
A tree falls through an east Columbus home and injures one person.
Oktibbeha County works to thwart illegal dumping
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving several phone calls over the last month about illegal dumping.
Local florist busy, but is prepared for Valentine’s Day
The Flower Girl Weddings and Florist is still taking orders for this Valentine's as they wrap up this busy season.
The Flower Girl Weddings and Florist is still taking orders for this Valentine’s as they wrap up this busy season.
Tupelo Furniture Market Exhibitors are optimistic about the industry
It was lunchtime and the showroom at Ashley Furniture was busy, with buyers writing orders and sales reps closing the deals.
Mid-morning with Joey – 2/13/2025
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Lowndes County man found not guilty of manslaughter
A Lowndes County man has been found not guilty of manslaughter.
Man arrested and charged with domestic violence in Clay Co.
Clay County deputies make a domestic violence arrest.
Weather shelter grant program now closed
A grant program to help Mississippians pay for tornado shelters has closed due to a “flood” of requests.
Governor Reeves declares Severe Weather Preparedness Week in MS
Governor Tate Reeves declares this week, February 9 through February 15, Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi.