Pay raise given to Lowndes Co. employees, with exceptions
Lowndes County supervisors gave county employees a pay raise this year, with a few exceptions.
GTR construction boom impacts local businesses
From a multi-billion dollar aluminum mill to new homes and home improvement projects, the Golden Triangle is seeing an increase in construction.
Pickens Co. faces possibility of losing ambulance service
In a matter of weeks, they could go from having one 24-hour ambulance serving the county to none.
Tupelo Salvation Army opens shelter for homeless veterans
The shelter will allow veterans to stay free of charge for up to six months
For months, workers have been transforming the old Salvation Army men’s dorm building into a shelter specifically for homeless veterans.
Columbus Veteran Foundation honors veterans at Exchange Club
Serving those who have served. That’s the mission of the Honored Warriors Memorial Foundation.
MS Lawmakers expect less spending money in next year’s budget
Mississippi lawmakers believe there will be less money to spend in next year’s budget.
Man arrested in Tupelo for aggravated DUI
Tupelo police make an arrest after a person is injured in a crash.
MUW Career Services hosts Lunch and Learn event for students
Mississippi University for Women is working to make connections from the classroom to the career field.
Lowndes Co. to receive funds for future port improvement
Progress is rolling on at the Lowndes County Port.
MSU hosts ceremony after new renovations on Sanderson Center
Fitness and Recreation on the Mississippi State campus get a welcome upgrade.
Chickasaw Co. executes a disaster drill at a local nursing home
State emergency personnel joined Chickasaw County emergency teams as they played out a scenario involving two large scale disasters.
Monroe county sheriff’s department investigating church fire
A fire destroyed an old church in Monroe County, leaving the building in piles of rubble.
Tupelo Police investigate ATM ‘Jackpotting’ heist
Police chief says investigators are making progress in the case
At lunchtime Wednesday, the ATM at the Community Bank Branch on North Gloster was still out of service.
WCBI’s Kealy shields speaks at Itawamba Community College
Students at Itawamba community college are getting a peek into different job opportunities.
Former ICC advisor pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former advisor for a student organization at Itawamba Community College has admitted to taking money from the group.
Columbus organizations team up for annual Turkey Drive
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee are teaming up to make sure area residents have the main course.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter In Lowndes Co. Circuit Court
A Columbus man pleads guilty in a homicide investigation.
Man charged with first degree murder in Oxford
An elderly Oxford man has been arrested after a deadly shooting.
Tupelo businesses join forces for ‘Feed the Red, Feed the Blue’
Area first responders are treated to a free lunch as a show of appreciation
Joshua Parks spent part of his day off from the Tupelo Fire Department getting in a workout at Premiere Athletix.
Local businesses struggle to find reliable workers
Employers across the country, including in our area, continue to face a worker shortage.
MCSD getting grant money to improve security at schools
The Monroe County School District is receiving federal money to improve security on campuses.
Tupelo set to provides angel trees to the public from Salvation Army
Christmas shoppers have an opportunity to provide hope to children across our area as part of an annual program from the Salvation Army.
West Point Police in search of suspect involved in home burglary
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a burglary suspect.
International Paper presents annual grant and lunch for Columbus
A Columbus industry is giving back to the community.