EMCC hosts a cooking competition for high school students
Some area high school students spent their day testing their culinary skills and knowledge.
MUW and ECCC collaborate to enhance educational access
East Central Community College and Mississippi University for Women are partnering for a new educational pathway collaboration.
Fatal accident claims a woman’s life in Monroe Co.
A single vehicle crash claims the life of an Aberdeen woman.
Columbus Fire and Rescue inspects city businesses
We’re used to seeing firefighters respond to emergencies.
Owners of C & Amp; w farm explain how they have benefited from tourism
Agritourism is a growing sector of the state’s economy, bringing in about $150 million dollars a year to Mississippi. And for some Fall is prime season.
Meridian high School on Lockdown after a shooting near campus
Meridian High School goes on lockdown today after gunfire near the school.
Columbus Recreation applies for grant to improve local park
The Tennessee Valley Authority, Columbus Light and Water, and the Columbus Recreation Department are teaming up for a big win at Propst Park.
MHP’s “Trunk or Treat” event moved to later day due to weather
Weather is moving some spooky Halloween events.
Trial begins for man charged with embezzlement in Starkville
Testimony begins in the embezzlement trial of a former Starkville firefighter.
Police arrest woman for drug possession in Prentiss Co.
A traffic stop in Prentiss County leads to a drug arrest.
Area jail prepares inmates to re-enter society
Finding a job can be difficult, especially if you don’t have any specialized skills.
CPD hosts first business watch meeting
You might call it a neighborhood watch for business owners. The Columbus Police Department is hosting a business watch initiative meeting.
Oktibbeha Co. man pleads guilty for shooting into dwelling
An Oktibbeha County man will spend 30 years in prison for a deadly shooting.
Highway Patrol substation building to be updated in Starkville, MS
Work is ramping back up at the Mississippi Highway Patrol substation in Starkville.
Boil Water Notice issued for some areas in Starkville
Some Starkville area water customers will need to take extra precautions for the next few days.
State Auditor reveals largest audit, “Project Momentum”
State Auditor Shad White unveiled “Project Momentum,” the largest audit of government waste in Mississippi in decades.
Employee airlifted after a work accident in Lowndes County
A Lowndes County road department employee was injured on the job.
Former Tupelo Police Officer pleads guilty to manslaughter
A former Tupelo Police officer pled guilty to manslaughter in the death of a 26-year-old Starkville mother.
Road work begins for Lehmberg Road in Columbus
If your daily commute involves Lehmberg Road in Columbus, you’ll hit a bump in the road this week.
Early morning crash in Columbus leaves one person injured
One person was injured in an early morning crash in Columbus on October 28.
Downtown Columbus hosts its 11th annual Fall Festival
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Downtown Columbus hosted its 11th annual Fall Festival. Family and friends filled College Street from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. There was food, games, trunk-or-treats set up, face painting, and more. One parent says it’s nice to see positive events happening in the community. “I would attend Fall festivals just like this…
CRD hosts 4th annual Community Fall Festival at Propst Park
Columbus Parks and Recreation held its fourth annual Community Fall Festival, where families could come to trick-or-treat and have fun.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The fourth annual Community Fall Festival attracted a massive crowd, stretching nearly the entire length of Propst Park. Organizations from all around the Golden Triangle tabled at the park, ready to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. The festival was started by Columbus Parks and Recreation during the pandemic to fill the gap left by the many…
MSU hosts horseback riding program for adults
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There were lots of Halloween events around the area this weekend. But at Mississippi State, there was more fun for the adults with horseback riding. The MSU Equestrian Team held their Horseback Adult Riding days. The Horseback Adult Riding days are held bi-annually for the community of Starkville. This is a fundraiser for the MSU Equestrian Team….
Single-vehicle crash claims the life of a Millport man
LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash has taken the life of a Millport man. 73-year-old Johnny Snider was fatally injured when the 2013 Toyota RAV4 he was driving left the road and hit several trees. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, on Lamar County 41, about one mile north of Kennedy. Snider was not…