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Columbus Escapee found hiding under a bed in Sulligent
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Columbus Escapee found hiding under a bed in Sulligent

August 5, 2025
Joey Barnes,

Christopher Austin Tedford was caught Monday night, August 4, at a home on McCrary Road in Sulligent.

Good News With Colin 08/05/25
Featured, Local News, Special Guests, Sunrise & Midday Guests

Good News With Colin – 08/05/25

August 5, 2025
Kealy Shields,

Grab your hula skirt, ‘cuz a luau is headed your way! Kealy and Colin are in the studio discussing upcoming events happening this week, including Marcella’s Luau Party this weekend. Check it out!

Crimestoppers (lowndes County) 08/05/25
Crime Stoppers, Featured, Local News, Special Guests

Crimestoppers (Lowndes County) – 08/05/25

August 5, 2025
Kealy Shields,

A helpful tip and inter-cooperation between law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of a suspect on the run. Crime Stoppers Director Chad Bell joins Kealy in the studio for this week’s segment.

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Featured, Local News

MSU Forensic Unit is helping solve missing persons cases

August 4, 2025
Khamari Haymer,

According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, at any given time 100,000 people may be reported missing in the U.S.

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Featured, Local News

Learning and laughs mark first day of school at Joyner Elementary

Teachers, administrators and staff have high expectations as new school year begins
August 4, 2025
Allie Martin,

The first full week of classes is underway at Tupelo schools and students and teachers at Joyner Elementary are gearing up for a big year.

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Featured, Local News

Lowndes Co. implements mutual aid agreement with Industrial Fire and Rescue

August 4, 2025
Grace Brister,

The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors executed a mutual aid agreement with the new Industrial Fire and Rescue station funded by Steel Dynamics. This is to ensure all hands are on deck in case of an emergency by implementing firefighters from the Industrial Fire and the Volunteer District 5 fire departments.

Midday (night Out On Crime) 08/04/25
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Midday (Night Out On Crime) – 08/04/25

August 4, 2025
Kealy Shields,

Today on Midday, Kealy talks with Intern Sheriff Dontevis about the upcoming Night Out on Crime event.

Man receives 10 years in prison for child sex crime in Tupelo
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Man pleads guilty to a child sex crime in Tupelo

August 4, 2025
Joey Barnes,

A man in north Mississippi will spend more than a decade in prison for a child sex crime. 

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Crime, Featured, Local News

One man dead and another in jail after a fight in Pontotoc

August 4, 2025
Allie Martin,

One man is dead, another is in jail, after a fight turns deadly in Pontotoc County. 

Man charged with aggravated assault in Tupelo
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Man charged with aggravated assault in Tupelo

August 4, 2025
Joey Barnes,

Tupelo police have made an arrest in a stabbing investigation.

Man accused of making a terroristic threat in Tupelo
Crime, Featured, Local News

Man accused of making a terroristic threat in Tupelo

August 4, 2025
Joey Barnes,

A Grenada man has been accused of leaving a threatening message at a government agency.

Police bust airplane carrying $295,000 worth of drugs in the Delta
Local News, State News

Police bust airplane carrying $295,000 worth of drugs in the Delta

August 4, 2025
Joey Barnes,

The Winona Police Department helped bust a high-flying drug operation in the Delta. A plane, along with 247 pounds of marijuana and more than $295,000.

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Featured, Local News

MSMS juniors move in for news school year

August 4, 2025
Khamari Haymer,

Over 100 juniors spent their Saturday moving into their dorms and preparing for the upcoming school year.

Voting
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Voters to return to the polls for special election in Brooksville

August 4, 2025
Joey Barnes,

Voters go back to the polls for a special election next week in Brooksville. 

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Featured, Local News, News Team

24-year-old dead after a car crash in Lowndes Co.

August 4, 2025
Khamari Haymer,

Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant told WCBI that 24-year-old Calvin Blair died at the scene of the crash.

Woodard
Crime, Featured, Local News

Man faces several charges in Starkville

August 4, 2025
Khamari Haymer,

Woodard was arrested and charged with failure to stop when an officer signals, drag racing, and two counts of contributing to the Neglect of a Minor.

Silver Cowbell
Featured, Local News

Alumni association hosts send-off celebration for MSU freshmen

The MSU Alumni Association of Lowndes County hosted the event to celebrate and prepare incoming freshmen for campus life.
August 4, 2025
Kaleb Green,

The MSU Alumni Association of Lowndes County hosted the event to celebrate and prepare incoming freshmen for campus life.

Libby Hankins
Featured, Local News

Libby’s legacy of compassion, empathy, and selflessness lives on

Libby Hankins' mom founded the Live Like Libby-Love Like Libby Foundation in memory of her daughter who tragically passed.
August 4, 2025
Kaleb Green,

Libby Hankins’ mom founded the Live Like Libby-Love Like Libby Foundation in memory of her daughter who tragically passed.

Basket Weaving
Featured, Local News

Columbus Arts Council hosts basket weaving workshop

The workshop instructor, Anna McGuire said the artform is healing and allows her to connect with the past.
August 4, 2025
Kaleb Green,

The workshop instructor, Anna McGuire said the artform is healing and allows her to connect with the past.

Baby Supplies
Featured, Local News

Community baby shower lifts up West Point parents

Mom.ME and Bonded 4 Life partnered up to host the event in an effort to uplift and empower new parents in the area.
August 4, 2025
Kaleb Green,

Mom.ME and Bonded 4 Life partnered up to host the event in an effort to uplift and empower new parents in the area.

Tyler Williams
Crime, Featured, Local News

A man is facing several charges in Saltillo

August 4, 2025
Khamari Haymer,

Williams has been charged with felony malicious mischief, commercial burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

Witness close to man involved in CPD crash speaks out
Featured, Local News

Witness close to man involved in CPD crash speaks out

Sheriff's office determines the officer lost control before hitting the vehicle while it was stopped at a stop sign
August 1, 2025
Kaleb Green,

Sheriff’s office determines the officer lost control before hitting the vehicle while it was stopped at a stop sign.

Three Golden Wave baseball standouts represent MS at future games
Featured, Local News

Three Golden Wave baseball standouts represent MS at future games

The trio of top baseball players say the experience has sharpened their skills and will help teammates
August 1, 2025
Allie Martin,

Three Tupelo High School baseball players represented Mississippi in a prestigious tournament that showcases top talent in the nation.

Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office Launches New App
Featured, Local News

Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office launches new app

August 1, 2025
Grace Brister,

After around three months of preparations and work, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office app is live.

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