Columbus mayor wants federal funds to alleviate flooding problem
Heavy rains have to go somewhere and with aging, insufficient drainage infrastructure, and many low-lying areas that “somewhere” is often in people’s yards and homes.
Ignite Conference in Tupelo offers leadership tools
Annual conference is organized by the Community Development Foundation
Hundreds of business people spent part of their day learning how to be better leaders and inspire their employees.
Proposed ordinance would add extra security in Starkville
If the ordinance passes current businesses that meet the requirements would have a year to install the cameras.
A new ordinance in Starkville would require some retail stores and businesses to meet certain security requirements. Mayor Lynn Spruill’s proposal is to ensure the safety and security of what some city cameras may not see.
Coffee with a Cop: MSU students get to know campus officers
Mississippi State Police started their day off with a cup of coffee and good conversations. Each department on the MSU campus was looking to host days with campus police officers.
Rising water: Areas of Noxubee County see flooding
The rains have been coming down for the past two days. Now, the waters are beginning to rise around the area.
Choctaw County Library hosts art show spotlighting student talent
"Of course we know that art and literature really go hand in hand."
It’s not every day you visit an art exhibit that incorporates musical, culinary, visual, and ceramic art, all from students.
Emergency weather preparedness: Tips for staying safe
Ice storms last week, flooding potential this week, and this time of year high winds and tornadoes may not be too far off.
All the buzz: Monroe County students show off skills at spelling bee
A group of students in Monroe County put their spelling skills to the test during an annual spelling bee. The competition began with 14 of the top spellers from across Monroe County.
Flash flood watch: Winston County officials prepare for rising water
Winston County Sheriff Mike Perkins said making sure the people in Winston County are safe is the number one priority.
Clay Co. woman’s alleged anger over eviction notice sparks arson
"Hey, the house is on fire. I think this lady has done started a fire."
The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology reports women are estimated to commit only about 15% of officially declared arsons.
Omega Motion Plant in Saltillo plans to shut its doors
More than one hundred people will soon be out of work when a furniture plant in Lee County shuts its doors.
Local groups continue rebuilding efforts in Monroe County, Amory
10 months after an EF3 tornado tore through Amory and Monroe County, there were still families displaced and homes in need of repair.
Qualifying ends: Single candidate up for Calhoun City alderman
Qualifying to fill the Ward 4 seat on the town’s Board of Aldermen closed Tuesday with only one person filing to run for the post.
Governor Reeves calls for Special Session to finalize $10B project
For the second time this month, Governor Tate Reeves was calling for a Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature. The subject would be to finalize what Reeves was calling the largest economic development project in state history.
National Passenger Safety Week: Being aware of passenger safety
The week-long campaign is designed to bring awareness to those who aren’t behind the wheel, but still suffer the consequences of poor driving habits.
Lee County supervisors say clearing icy roads was challenging
Extreme cold temperatures limited options for clearing ice off county roads
Barry Parker was sworn in as one of the newest Lee County supervisors earlier this month, and it wasn’t long before he was dealing with his first countywide crisis.
Officer makes history as Macon PD’s 1st woman investigator
Kayla Hill-Duck was recently promoted to investigator. She is the first woman to hold that title in the Macon Police Department.
Medical clinics see rise in patients with respiratory illnesses
Viruses such as RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 are once again back on the rise. This has caused several clinics to see a rise in their patients.
Columbus Salvation Army surpasses fundraising goal
A community effort. That’s how the leader of the Columbus Salvation Army described the success of their 2023 goal.
UPDATE: Tupelo police, NE MS Crime Stoppers report suspect is in custody
UPDATE: Tupelo police report suspect is in custody. – “An armed and dangerous man was still on the run in Alcorn County. Demario McGaha was identified by the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department as a suspect in an apparent shooting investigation.”
Bond denied for 2 people involved in deadly West Point shootings
23-year-old Lamarquez Deshawn Evans was being charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. And 19-year-old Renaldo Carrothers faced a charge of accessories after the fact.
Aberdeen police make 2 more arrests in murder investigation
Chief Quinell Shumpert told WCBI that 29-year-old Antonio Sacus and 16-year-old Myles Ewing have been arrested and charged with murder.
Bond set for man charged in shooting death on Highway 82
A Hamilton man was being held on $1 million bond in Oktibbeha County in the death of a friend. 22-year-old Daniel Miller was charged in the death of his friend Gabriel Tipton, also 22 years old.
Crash in Monroe County claims the life of a Becker woman
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An afternoon crash in Monroe County claims the life of a Becker woman. Just before 4 this afternoon, Linda Morris and her husband were driving south on Becker Bottom Road near Acker Road, when, according to a witness, the truck ran off the road and hit a tree. Morris died at the scene. Her husband…