MS Supreme Court denies Auditor’s dismissal on NFL player’s defamation
The Mississippi Supreme Court denied State Auditor Shad White’s appeal to dismiss a former NFL quarterback’s defamation lawsuit against him.
EMCC hosts two graduation ceremonies on campus
East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle Campus hosted two graduation ceremonies on May 9.
Fire Department in Starkville works to clear storm damage
Starkville Fire Department had a busy afternoon after the storms rolled through.
Various areas in Oktibbeha suffered severe storm damage
A severe thunderstorm in Oktibbeha County caused heavy damage to various areas.
The Columbus Farmers Market Is Back! – 05/09/25
Our Kealy Shield sits down with Chelsea Best to tell us the when and where for the upcoming return of the farmers market. Take a look!
Wood company brings new jobs to Noxubee County
Huber Engineered Woods hosted a hiring event on Thursday at the Shuqualak Action Group Community Center.
The Columbus Farmer’s Market Is Back – 05/09/25
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Itawamba Jail serves taxpayer savings and inmates benefits with garden
Jail garden expands this year with help from City of Fulton
Taxpayers in Itawamba County will get some relief when it comes to the cost for inmate meals at the jail. The county’s jail garden has been planted and is being worked by inmates.
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office reveals crime on the decline
It’s a phrase Lowndes Sheriff Eddie Hawkins has heard over and over. Now, he’s using statistics to prove another story.
Columbus man discusses importance of preserving history within homes
For Joe Beckett, preserving history has always been a passion, even as a child. In the 1980s, he came to Columbus and fell in love with the historic homes throughout the city.
Culinary Arts – 05/08/25
Today on Mid-morning, Kealy talks with Chef Jakiero about the culinary program.
Adult Education – 05/08/25
Today on Mid-morning, Kealy talks to Dee Mazahreh about adult education.
Starkville city leaders plan to repurpose old railroad for recreation
Starkville City leaders are all aboard for a new “Rail to Trail” project that would transform an unused railroad into a 38-mile recreational path.
Columbus Crime Center plans to request federal funding to MS delegation
Columbus city leaders are hoping Federal money can help them fight crime.
Explosion occurs at Hunt Oil Refinery in Tuscaloosa
Our news partner, WVUA in Tuscaloosa, reports that the explosion happened just before noon at the Hunt Oil Refinery in West Tuscaloosa.
Tupelo teacher is also a lifesaver for a student
Holly Allgood donated part of her liver to student born with a rare metabolic condition
A Tupelo pre K teacher is a lifesaver, after donating part of her liver to one of her students with a rare metabolic disorder.
4 County Crew Members clean up power lines at Slip and Dip
It has been a busy day for 4 county electric power association crew members.
NEXT TO NATURE (Thistle) – 05/07/2025
In this week’s Next to Nature, we learn about one of those thorny weeds and what makes it so unique.
West Lowndes student hopes to brighten visitors’ spirits at BMH
Dustin Smith said he knows the hospital can sometimes be a somber place. So, he decided to create something to help brighten the day for visitors and patients.
West Alabama man dies after being shot during an argument
A West Alabama man shot during an argument dies at a Columbus hospital.
CPD praised by US Department of Justice for drop in violent crime
The Columbus Police Department is getting praise from the U.S. Department of Justice for a significant drop in violent crime.
Proposed Washington D.C. trip raises debate in Columbus meeting
The timing for a proposed trip to Washington D.C. caused considerable debate during May 6’s Columbus City Council meeting.
Grenada man arrested at a hospital for aggravated assault
A Grenada County man makes a trip to the hospital, and then a trip to jail after an argument leads to gunfire.