Next to Nature: Lady Bugs
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Winona man sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling meth
48-year-old William Earl Murray pled guilty in federal court to one count of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
LCBS appoints temporary interim county prosecutor
Lowndes County has a new county prosecutor, at least for the time being. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appoint Will Cooper as the interim county prosecutor.
Lowndes County Supervisors approve 2024 road plan
Lowndes County Supervisors approved this year’s road plan. Over 30 streets and roads will see some repair or improvement under the plan, including six roads that will be paved, at least in part.
Bond set for Baldwyn man accused of shooting fiancée
Xzaiver Hughes was charged with attempted murder and child endangerment in the shooting that happened at an apartment on Water Street in Baldwyn Tuesday morning.
Vernon police search for missing teen
Vernon police were asking for help to find a missing teenager. 16-year-old Derick Anthony Cowen had not been seen or heard from since 11:30 Tuesday night.
State Fire Marshal’s Office investigates fatal fire in Lee County
The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office was investigating a fatal fire in Lee County. That fire destroyed a mobile home on County Road 404 in Shannon.
Traffic update: Temporary closure of Hwy 45 near Eason Boulevard
If you use Highway 45 in Tupelo near Eason Boulevard, you need to look for another route on February 1. TPD will temporarily close the southbound lane of Highway 45 just north of Eason Boulevard between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
New Itawamba County sheriff settles into new role
Sheriff Mitch Nabors is no stranger to local law enforcement
Itawamba County’s top lawman has wanted to be sheriff as long as he can remember. Mitch Nabors began his law enforcement career with the Fulton Police Department. He worked his way up through the years, retiring as chief in 2022.
Crawfish crisis: Drought dries up crawfish farming, prices rise
Last Summer and Fall’s drought is going to have an impact on this Spring’s dining options, especially if your dinner plans include crawfish.
Policy change: Ring Doorbell camera company shuts door on police
"Technology is a two-edged sword."
A well-known doorbell camera is closing the doors on providing police with video footage to be used as evidence in criminal cases.
What will it be?: MUW begins next steps in naming process
MUW leaders launched a survey to gauge interest in those names.
The polls are officially closed to make your voice heard on the proposed name change for Mississippi University for Women. After receiving backlash for a proposed new name, the university’s consulting firm generated a list of potential alternatives.
Fire damages apartment unit in Starkville
Firefighters in Starkville battled an apartment fire that caused some damage. A blaze erupted at Chandler Park Apartments on Reed Road.
Baldwyn shooting critically injures woman; Suspect in custody
Baldwyn police were investigating a shooting that has left a woman in critical condition. Officer Deundre Poole said police were called to an apartment on Water Street around 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
Grenada police search for suspects in two shooting incidents
Grenada police were searching for suspects after four people were shot Monday night. This came after four people, including a nine-year-old girl, were shot Saturday morning in a two-hour span.
Cyclist injured in Tupelo hit-and-run: Help needed to identify driver
Around 6:30 Monday night, Tupelo police were called to West Main Street near Lakeview Drive for a cyclist who had been hit by a vehicle.
Lee County deputies make drug arrest in Verona
Lee County deputies found fentanyl after a complaint in Verona. On Friday, deputies answered a call for service at a business in Verona.
Tupelo hit-and-run: Police no longer looking for black Toyota Camry
Police said they were no longer looking for a black Toyota Camry with a Chickasaw County tag. The incident happened around 9 p.m. Saturday on Highway 45 near Eason Boulevard.
‘In Our Nation’: Annunciation Catholic School celebrates veterans
As part of the nationwide celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Annunciation honored area veterans and welcomed them to campus.
Starkville Mayor urges caution going under S Washington St. bridge
The bridge is located on South Washington Street. Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill and owner of Starkville U haul Kim Moreland, said taking extra precautions could save your car.
Macon police see rise in auto burglaries
A new trend is going viral, and local police say it could cost you your set of wheels. Over the last several days nearly five cars have been burglarized or stolen in the Macon area.
Alert: Telephone scammers posing as Lowndes County officials
"These people are professionals. They do this for a living. They scam people out of their money every day all day long."
Scammers always seem to find ways to work around things, like caller ID. Recently, one has been targeting Lowndes County residents.
In The Kitchen: Bluto’s Greek Tavern
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Amory police: Columbus man in custody for alleged fraud crime
A Columbus man was in custody for an alleged fraud crime. Jacob Gottschalk was charged with forgery for an incident that took place in Amory.