State Kindergartners Show Reading Improvement
The results of Mississippi’s first statewide assessment of learning in Kindergarten show that the majority of the state’s youngest students have made significant gains this academic year.
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Two Universities Adding Fees
Two of Mississippi’s public universities are likely to increase the student fees that are charged above tuition this fall, a growing trend among the schools.
Video: Judge Dismisses Malpractice Case Against Columbus Surgeon
A judge dismisses a malpractice claim against a Columbus doctor before the defense even puts on any testimony.
Video: Juneteenth Festival Organizers May Take Case Back To Columbus Council
Columbus City Council voted 5-1 to disallow beer sales on park grounds during feestival
Video: Tupelo Restaurant Honors "Hometown Hero"
O'Charley's honoring veterans nationwide
Video: State Chancery Clerks Meet in Columbus
Chancery Clerks from all of Mississippi's 82 counties meet in Columbus
State Correctional Officer Suspended Following Arrest
Charged in armed robbery, kidnapping and homicide.
Video: Cotton Mill Project Having Spillover Economic Impact in Starkville
Starkville's Cotton Mill Project in Starkville continues to evolve and fill store fronts.
Video: Area Armory Taking A Shot At Firearms Market
DSP Armory in Fulton trying to get a foothold in the AR market
Pastor, Longtime President of Wood Junior College Passes Away
Dr. Felix Sutphin led college for 30 years
Video: Houston Voters Head to the Polls in August to Decide Tourism Tax
Houston residents vote on 1% tourism tax August 11th
Video: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Will Take Care of Frisco Road Repairs
A company updating a natural gas pipeline promises to repair damaged roads.
Video: Historic Tupelo Neighborhood Gets Special Exhibit at CVB
Tupelo CVB remembers Shake Rag neighborhood with special exhibit
Portera to Head Search for State Community College Director
Gilbert named interim director, Clark retiring June 30.
Video: Lawmakers Pledge Support for UAV Center
Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Thursday pledged to continue their support for a newly-designated FAA Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems that will research and develop technologies and policies for the use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, in the United States.
Video: MSU President Meets With Congressional Leaders to Launch UAV Consortium
The group will start work this fall on developing new systems for allowing unmanned aerial vehicles to work in the nation's airspace safely.
Video: Airport Directors From Around Mississippi Land in Tupelo
The Mississippi Airport Association is holding its annual meeting at the Bancorpsouth Conference Center.
Video: Testimony Wraps in Randle Cooper Trial in Columbus
Cooper is accused in the shooting death of Virgil Harris on Columbus' Northside back in December 2013.
Video: Citywide 125th Birthday Party in Eupora
Eupora celebrates the 125th anniversary of its founding
Starkville To Pay Tribute To Fallen Officer
Liquori Tate will be honored by his hometown of Starkville.
Video: Candlelight Vigil Marks Local Observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day
Columbus ceremony timed to coincide with National Vigil held in Washington, D.C.
Video: New Houston School Superintendent Happy to be Going Home
After stints in Amory and Pontotoc, Tony Cook headed home to Houston
Video: With School Bond Passed, Lowndes County Starts Planning Projects
Lowndes County voters passed a 44 million dollar school bond - school board sets plans in motion
Video: Tupelo Municipal School Districts Readies for Major Upgrade Projects
Tupelo prioritizing projects after passage of school bond referendum
Video: East Mississippi Community College Hosts Industry Appreciation Luncheon
Business and Education partner to recognize local industry leaders.