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Traffic stop in Chickasaw Co. leads to a drug arrest
A traffic stop in Chickasaw County leads to drugs, guns, and money. Now, a Houston man is behind bars.
Police in search of a robbery suspect in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find the person who robbed a Mashulaville store.
Road work begins on Columbus Main Street
If your drive takes you up Main Street in Columbus, be prepared for changes, and be prepared to merge.
Tupelo sees a surge of popularity for the game Pickleball
The All-America City is seeing a steady rise in popularity for a sport that appeals to a broad age range.
Should you use AI to file your taxes? Experts warn it can lead to costly mistakes.
CBS News reports that Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn that the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate guidance, raising the risk of costly mistakes.
30 Lafayette Co. acres scorched after a controlled burn gets out of hand
LCFD reports that when firefighters arrived on scene, they encountered a significant wind-driven fire, prompting additional backup.
Police in search of a robbery suspect in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find the person who robbed a Mashulaville store.
Road work begins on Columbus Main Street
If your drive takes you up Main Street in Columbus, be prepared for changes, and be prepared to merge.
Tupelo sees a surge of popularity for the game Pickleball
The All-America City is seeing a steady rise in popularity for a sport that appeals to a broad age range.
Should you use AI to file your taxes? Experts warn it can lead to costly mistakes.
CBS News reports that Americans are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help prepare their tax returns, but experts warn that the technology can deliver outdated or inaccurate guidance, raising the risk of costly mistakes.
30 Lafayette Co. acres scorched after a controlled burn gets out of hand
LCFD reports that when firefighters arrived on scene, they encountered a significant wind-driven fire, prompting additional backup.
Mississippi State Department of Health confirms first flu death in MS
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the first pediatric flu death for the 2025 - 2026 flu season.
Panicked travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so early
Sources from AP say that images of never-ending security lines at U.S. airports and frustrating tales of missed flights are pushing panicked travelers to show up way before their departures. But some airports where the wait times have been manageable are telling passengers to stop arriving so early.
He suddenly couldn’t speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
According to Associated Press, the astronaut who prompted NASA’s first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.
When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patient
According to Associated Press, when stock markets are as manic as they’ve been recently, it’s natural to want to do something to protect your retirement savings. Historically, though, staying calm has usually been best.
Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back it its roots in online search
Sources from AP say that internet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence.
FAA investigating close call between a passenger plane and military helicopter in California
Associated Press reports that a United Airlines flight came within a few hundred feet of a military helicopter near John Wayne Airport in Southern California earlier this week, triggering an alarm directing the airline pilots to change course.
Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance
Sources from Associated Press say that after a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother’s apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC’s “Today” show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday “joy will be my protest.”
Man to remain behind bars for killing his girlfriend in Lowndes Co.
A Caledonia man serving a life sentence for killing his girlfriend will remain in prison.
Traffic stop in Chickasaw Co. leads to a drug arrest
A traffic stop in Chickasaw County leads to drugs, guns, and money. Now, a Houston man is behind bars.
Police in search of a robbery suspect in Noxubee Co.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find the person who robbed a Mashulaville store.
Crime Stoppers and Tupelo police in search of multiple credit card fraud suspect
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help identifying the person or persons involved in multiple cases of Credit Card Fraud.
Man arrested on sexual battery charges in Saltillo
The Saltillo Police Department arrested a man charged with Sexual Battery against a Juvenile.
Police investigate a second shooting in Verona
For the second time in less than 24 hours, Verona Police found themselves investigating a shooting.
Teenager in custody after a shooting leaves one injured in Verona
Verona Police arrested a teenager in connection with a Tuesday afternoon shooting.
Man wanted for allegedly selling drugs in Lowndes Co.
A man is wanted by multiple agencies for allegedly selling drugs.
Woman arrested in connection with a Burglary case in January
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a January burglary case.
Woman accused of SNAP fraud pleads guilty in Pearl River Co.
A Pearl River County woman will spend the next six years on probation after entering a guilty plea for welfare fraud.
Chickasaw man to spend 10 years behind bars for drug dealing in Oxford
A Chickasaw County man will spend the next 10 years in Federal prison for dealing drugs.
Man faces child sex crimes in Grenada Co.
A man in Grenada County is facing child sex crimes.
Teen charged with armed robbery/aggravated assault in Tupelo
17-year-old Jatavion D. Leach has been charged with one count each of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
Woman enters guilty plea for welfare fraud in Kemper Co.
A Kemper County woman won't have to serve time for welfare fraud, but she will have to pay the money back.
Noxubee teen pleads guilty to burglary of an occupied dwelling
A Noxubee County teenager gets a second chance after he pleads guilty to his part in a crime.
Law Enforcement makes drug/ammunition arrest in Lee Co.
Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit secured a search warrant for a home on Pulltight Road in Saltillo. During that search, they reportedly found a felony amount of methamphetamine along with several firearms, loaded magazines, and ammunition.
Two men accused of stealing an elderly person's car in Carroll Co.
Two men have been arrested in Carroll County, accused of stealing a car from an elderly person.
Man faces drug trafficking charges in Lee Co.
A tip from the public helps Lee County deputies and narcotics agents catch a suspected drug dealer.





