Amory Mayor Corey Glenn and Main Street Executive Director Rebecca Riddle said the campaign to get a new community Christmas tree appeals to those who remember the original, and others born long after the popular tradition.
As Cook Elementary students were dressed in their superhero attire for homecoming, they met heroes from the area for their Community Helpers week.
Across the United States, groups are gearing up for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Investigators are looking for a man who ran from his home, leaving behind thousands of dollars in drugs along with weapons.
He’s been on the Columbus Police Department’s Most Wanted list for more than a month, now he’s in the Lowndes County Jail.
On September 24, Gaskin took time out to brief area business and community leaders about the city’s progress.
On September 19, Tupelo Police were called to the Timber Ridge Apartments on North Gloster Street for a report of someone breaking into vehicles.
Tupelo Police arrested 57-year-old Pepe Morelas September 19 on a warrant for 2 counts of Sexual Battery of a child under the age of 14, and one count of Fondling.
On September 18, Tupelo Police stopped a driver on South Gloster Street after reportedly observing multiple traffic violations.
On September 21, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department responded to a home in the Pratts community concerning a reported burglary/home invasion.
According to an article on inside Higher ed, 31-55% of college students deal with food insecurity. This problem impacts students’ physical and mental health, and their ability to focus on academics. East Mississippi Community College is hosting an event, that they believe will make a significant impact on campus.
By the summer of 2025, Aluminum Dynamics will have up to 750 employees at their facility.
They just may be the next generation of elected leaders in Starkville or on the state level and beyond.
The month of September is set aside each year as suicide prevention month. Mississippi State University hosted a backpack display, to show support for lives lost to suicide.
One of the essential ingredients to eating healthy is having access to healthy food. It sounds simple enough, but in many areas of Mississippi it’s not that easy.
24-year-old Brady Dean was charged with sexual assault by a person with a position of trust or authority of a child.
A north Mississippi man and woman are accused of trying to slip a car dealership a lemon payment.
Absentee ballots are now available in county Circuit Clerk’s offices in Mississippi.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In today’s housing market, people can feel lost in a sea of unknowns. Knowing how and where to get a mortgage may seem daunting, especially for those who have never done it before. At the first-time homebuyers’ workshop in the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, an expert was there to teach and answer questions about purchasing a home….
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – With the upcoming election, there are opportunities available for people to register to vote. In West Point, the Kappa League of the Golden Triangle area held a voters’ registration drive. All ages had the opportunity to learn more about the importance of voting at Northside Christian Church in West Point. Citizens got more information and…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Voting is an essential right given to every person in the country. But not everyone uses that right when given the chance. Doubting that your vote matters is troubling to Ty Pinkins, a US Senate candidate. “Voter apathy is absolutely dangerous because you’re basically saying that you’re discounting your own voice when you don’t go to…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University hosted its Fall Discovery Day event Friday. More than 300 students from high schools and community colleges took a visit to MSU to learn about careers in the fields of agriculture, life sciences, wildlife, forestry, veterinary medicine, and more. Students got to experience hands-on activities, meet one-on-one with industry leaders, and get a…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department has arrested a man with multiple charges. On Friday night, Sept. 20, 42-year-old Draper Manning of Starkville was arrested for residential burglary, grand larceny, motor vehicle, and disorderly conduct – failure to comply. He was arrested on Long Street after shortly fleeing on foot from officers. Manning allegedly stole a vehicle from…
ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Alcorn County man is arrested and charged with Sexual Battery of a vulnerable person. On Friday, September 20, Investigators with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a possible sexual assault that had taken place on Thursday. Officials say it was between an individual who is mentally handicapped and 45-year-old Marcus Ray Burcham…