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Next to Nature (Turkey Season) - 02/19/2025
Turkey season is less than a month away for hunters in Mississippi. In this week's Next to Nature, Dr. Long explains why now is the time to prepare and why turkey hunters can keep a secret.
Columbus City Council discusses contract for new Legislative Lobbyist
The Columbus City Council is taking a beat before they sign off on a new contract with their legislative lobbyists.
City Council approves resolution for MSMS to remain at MUW
At a meeting on February 18, the council approved a resolution, introduced by Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones, declaring the city's support for keeping MSMS on the Mississippi University for Women campus.
Fire investigation leads to two arrests in Prentiss Co.
A Prentiss County fire investigation results in two arrests and cracks a burglary case.
Flu numbers remain high across the state of Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports the latest numbers show a 7.9% rate of patients at medical facilities with flu-like symptoms.
MS MDOT surveys the roads after overnight winter storm
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeing the effects of the winter storm.
Columbus City Council discusses contract for new Legislative Lobbyist
The Columbus City Council is taking a beat before they sign off on a new contract with their legislative lobbyists.
City Council approves resolution for MSMS to remain at MUW
At a meeting on February 18, the council approved a resolution, introduced by Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones, declaring the city's support for keeping MSMS on the Mississippi University for Women campus.
Fire investigation leads to two arrests in Prentiss Co.
A Prentiss County fire investigation results in two arrests and cracks a burglary case.
Flu numbers remain high across the state of Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports the latest numbers show a 7.9% rate of patients at medical facilities with flu-like symptoms.
MS MDOT surveys the roads after overnight winter storm
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeing the effects of the winter storm.
Boil Water Notice issued for Hamilton, MS.
The Hamilton Water Association has issued a boil water notice for customers in the Lackey area West of Highway 45.
Barnes Crossing Hyundai Named 2024 Top Volume Dealer
Barnes Crossing Hyundai is proud to announce that it has been named the 2024 South Central Region District 5 Top Volume Dealer, a prestigious recognition honoring the dealership’s outstanding performance, commitment to customer satisfaction, and leadership in Hyundai sales.
Girls powerlifting is proving popular at Saltillo High School
This is the largest group of female powerlifters Saltillo has taken to the North Half. The workouts are tough, and the training for the competitions stresses not only weightlifting, but also discipline.
Road paving project close to completion in Columbus
The Columbus road-paving project is about 75%-80% complete.
Dangerous cold settles in
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The wintry mix from early Wednesday morning is out, and the dangerous cold is settling into the region! WEDNESDAY: Clouds should linger much of the day w/temperatures lingering in the 30s to upper 20s where snow fell in…
Shelter open for the community against cold weather in Columbus
In Columbus, the Emergency Hope Crisis Response Network, a partnership of the city, the Homeless Coalition, the United Way, and Genesis Church is stepping in to help out.
MUW's Music Therapy Clinic hosts Little Music Makers
For Carmen Osburn, Musical Therapy is a passion she loves to share with others. One of her favorite parts is the Little Music Makers group.
Two people arrested on sexual battery charges in Lafayette Co.
The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office investigated a walk-in report of a past sexual battery and molestation of a child.
Timothy Herrington's hearing rescheduled for next week
A hearing for Timothy Herrington Jr. has been rescheduled.
Man indicted for child sex crime in Clay Co.
A Clay County man is indicted on a child sex crime.
Man faces charges after taking a first bike in Clay Co.
A man is facing charges after a Facebook Market Swap gone wrong.
Man accused of damaging utility wires in Guntown
A Guntown man has been accused of damaging utility wires.
State Trooper on leave after sexual battery charge in Hinds Co.
Our state-wide news partner WLBT reports that a state trooper is on administrative leave after being charged with sexual battery.
Investigator and deputies involved in February 2023 shooting now cleared
Several Chickasaw County deputies are cleared in a February 2023 shooting.
Lowndes County man found not guilty of manslaughter
A Lowndes County man has been found not guilty of manslaughter.
Man arrested and charged with domestic violence in Clay Co.
Clay County deputies make a domestic violence arrest.
Former Sheriff receives two and a half year sentence in Jackson
Former Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
Woman accused of felony embezzlement in Tupelo
A Pontotoc woman has been arrested in Tupelo, accused of paying out money that wasn't hers.
Tupelo woman charged with felony fleeing in Tupelo
A Tupelo woman faces a felony charge after reportedly leading law enforcement on a cross-county chase.
Two arrests made after a drug dealing investigation in Lee Co.
A months-long investigation into drug dealing in Lee County leads to two arrests.
CPD makes multiple arrests after foot patrol on Military Road
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Officers with The Columbus Police Department make multiple arrests after doing a foot patrol of the Dollar General parking lot on Military Road. On February 7th officers noticed a vehicle parked near the back of the…
Columbus PD makes arrest after responding to accident
Frank Hamler, the driver of a 2013 white Ford Mustang, exited the parking lot of Cloud 9 at a high speed, hitting 3 vehicles.
Police make two burglary arrests in West Point
West Point Police make two arrests in a burglary that included firearms in the stolen loot, and they have a message for homeowners.
Trial begins for man charged with manslaughter in Lowndes Co.
A Lowndes County manslaughter trial begins today, February 10.
Trial begins for man charged with murder in Pickens, AL.
A jury was seated today, February 10, in a Pickens County, Alabama murder trial.