Pickens Co. Sheriff’s Office investigate possible threat at Gordo High School
According to a Facebook post by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, administrators and School Resource Officers quickly investigated the matter.
Starkville firefighter retires after 30-year service to the community
A retirement celebration was held on February 21 in Starkville for retiring Fire Chief Charles Yarbrough.
MSU to look at its compliance after receiving new interpretations
Mississippi State University made a social media post indicating it will look at its compliance after receiving the new interpretations.
Driver left unscathed after truck crashes into flood waters in Millport
A West Alabama driver escapes injury after crashing into flood waters.
Mid-Mornings with Joey – 02/21/25
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MEMA gets flooded with storm shelter applications
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency opened a Mitigation Assistance Program, to help place storm shelters in certain counties.
Lee Coroner heads campaign raising funeral funds for woman hit and killed
More than $14,000 raised in two days for family of Limetrius Robertson, who was hit by a car while walking to work in Mooreville
23-year-old Limetrius Robertson wasn’t going to let a disabled vehicle keep her from a new job as assistant manager at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree in Mooreville. So her first day on the job, she made the 20-minute walk to work. Her husband Deandre was by her side.
Local non-profit teaches students interview skills
FORGE hosted its Annual Career Interview Day at the Communiversity on Thursday, February 20.
Mid-morning with Joey – 2/19/25
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EMCC celebrates Black History Month through music and poetry
East Mississippi Community College celebrates Black History with “A Tour of Black Voices in American History”.
Local writer directs play to encourage the community
Vanessa Walker, a Columbus native, uplifts the community with her play “Encourage Yourself.”
A shooting at a Starkville hotel parking lot leaves two people dead
Two people are dead after a shooting in the parking lot of a Starkville hotel.
Mobile home fire leaves one child dead in Attala Co.
A child was killed on Thursday morning, February 20, in an Attala County mobile home fire.
Governor Ivey reminds Alabama citizens of upcoming weather tax
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is reminding Alabamians about the upcoming Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
Police make an arrest for possession of burglary tools in Columbus
According to the Columbus Police Department, officers responded to the Comfort Inn and Suites area regarding suspicious activity on the night of February 13.
Aberdeen man pleads guilty to illegal drug distribution
An Aberdeen man was sentenced Wednesday, February 18, to 140 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine.
Transplant recipient focuses on her health
Angie Basson, transplant recipient, attends Columbus YMCA’s health talk about diabetes.
Federal grant for upgrades at airport now on hold in Columbus
A federal grant meant to fund upgrades at the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport is now on hold.
Global Halal Market brings halal food to the Golden Triangle
The next closest halal market is two hours away, making it unreachable for people in the Golden Triangle, especially international students.
The next closest halal market is two hours away, making it unreachable for people in the Golden Triangle, especially international students.
Tupelo weathers second snow day in less than two months
City puts plans into place to deal with winter weather, while Salvation Army provides refuge from the cold
As the snow and temperatures fell, Charlie Duke Stone sought refuge from the cold inside the Salvation Army’s Community Center.
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.
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.