state

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs

Fed Chair Powell

More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show

Starkville Officially Move To Ban Kratom Sales Within City Limits

Starkville leaders officially move to ban Kratom sales within city limits

Sweet Peppers Deli to host fundraiser for community member battling cancer

Sweet Peppers Deli to host fundraiser for community member battling cancer

DHS

All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown

American journalist Shelly Kittleson

American journalist Shelly Kittleson is released after being kidnapped in Iraq, sources say

Todd Blanche

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says he's open to serving in job permanently

handcuffs

Former Assistant Police Chief charged with embezzlement in Okolona

A mother and her child playing together

Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds. See how your state compares.

Market Street Festival

Columbus's Market Street Festival is celebrating 30 years

AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds

Homeless

Tupelo Homelessness Task Force provide resources and help for the homeless

road closure

Drivers to expect a closure on Steens-Vernon Road in Lowndes Co.

Remains of a World War II soldier from Mississippi have been identified

Remains of a World War II soldier from Mississippi have been identified

Flag Football Season Off To A Strong Start For West Point Green Wave

Flag football season off to a strong start for West Point Green Wave

Distracted driving

Lowndes Co. Sheriff reminds citizens to stay focused when behind the wheel

Bill Gates

Bill Gates to appear before House Oversight Committee as part of Epstein probe

Lawsuit challenges Justice Department memo that declared presidential records law unconstitutional

Child Abuse Prevention

Columbus Exchange Club works to spread Child Abuse prevention

Michigan

Michigan gets its moment, then the transfer portal opens and the scramble for 2027 begins

Earth pic 2026

Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo

Stocks

How spending shocks affect retirement planning

FORD

Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail

Money

Forestry Commission grant to help Columbus city leaders maintain historic cemetery