Caledonia gains full ownership of long-shared town hall
Since the building was first donated around 1973, its ownership has been shared equally between Lowndes County and Caledonia.
Lowndes County Supervisors approve pay raise for new year
The Board of Supervisors allowed a pay raise to go into effect for the next board which will take office in January.
Woman in Oxford faces charge for hitting someone with bottle
A woman in Oxford was accused of hitting someone with a bottle. 21-year-old Anna Stone was charged with aggravated assault.
Oxford police make sexual battery arrest
Oxford police made a sexual assault arrest. 22-year-old Samuel Parham was charged with sexual battery.
Columbus police say ‘love triangle’ led to gunfire
Columbus police said a “love triangle” led to a man being shot multiple times. The shooting happened in the 900 block of 10th Street North on Thursday night.
Longtime Supervisors Harry Sanders, John Holliman retire
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors will have a new look come January. Longtime Supervisors Harry Sanders and John Holliman both decided not to run for reelection this year.
Uncorked: Guest Room Part Two
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Mayhem in Mississippi: Bomb threats across state raise alarms
At least five bomb threats were made in Mississippi on December 14. Four were to different airports, and one to the Temple B’nai Israel in Columbus.
Countdown to Christmas: Time winds down for last-minute shipping
Christmas is almost here so the clock is winding down for last-minute shopping and especially last-minute shipping.
MBI investigates inmate death at Lafayette County Jail
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was investigating the death of an inmate at the Lafayette County Jail.
Santa makes his way to YMCA in downtown Columbus
St. Nick paid Columbus a visit for a jolly good time. Santa Claus was camera-ready as he took photos with people at the YMCA downtown.
Town & Tower presents annual community, campus service awards
An organization that brings the City of Columbus, Mississippi University for Women, and the Columbus Air Force Base together was celebrating residents who make a difference.
State troopers investigate after car flips on Highway 82
State troopers were investigating after a car flipped over on Highway 82. The crash happened about 1:30 Thursday afternoon in Lowndes County, near the Macon-Meridian exit.
Lowndes County deputies search for group of burglars in Caledonia
Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the break-in happened about 1:30 Thursday morning at Caledonia Pharmacy.
Gov. appoints new exec. dir. at Mississippi Development Authority
Governor Tate Reeves is making some changes at the top of Mississippi’s leading Economic Development organization.
Madalyn’s Angels: Providing children with clothes for Christmas
While many people were donating toys to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, another nonprofit was making sure kids had clothes under the Christmas tree.
Tupelo dedicates new wheelchair swings at Veterans Park
A 12-year-old boy’s idea to share the simple joy of swinging with others became a reality in Tupelo.
‘Jala’s Journey’: Pontotoc woman’s recovery from ATV accident
Now, five months later Jala is making big strides in her recovery process
It’s been nearly five months since a Pontotoc woman’s life completely changed. 21-year-old Jala Ross was in a serious ATV accident that left her in a coma and suffering from a stroke and a brain injury.
Identifying the unidentified: Coroner’s process to finding families
A coroner is often the first to notify families of the worst news they’ll probably ever receive: the death of a loved one.
Next To Nature: Poinsettias
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Starkville Boys and Girls Club unveils new STEM center
The Boys and Girls Club of America in Starkville opened up the Cal Ripken Senior Foundation STEM Center.
‘Last call’: Tupelo Salvation Army seeks unreturned ‘Angel’ gifts
December 13 was the deadline for people to return the gifts on each Angel’s list. There are still several Angels whose gifts haven’t been turned in.
Cason Water Association boil water notice has been lifted
There is good news to report for some water customers in the Nettleton area. The boil water notice issued by the Cason Water District has been lifted.
WCBI & Vitalant Blood Drive – Friday, December 15
Giving the gift of life could end with a gift in your pocket. WCBI and Vitalant are teaming up for a blood drive here in downtown Columbus on Friday.