Police investigate weekend fire in Brooksville as arson
Brooksville firefighters responded to the blaze at a home on Ada Mickens Street around midnight Saturday night.
Rowdy Foundation hosts golf tournament for good cause
Some local golfers were teeing off for a good cause in West Point. Teams and individuals participated in the Rowdy Foundation Golf Tournament at Old Waverly Golf Club.
Starkville Utilities, TVA, garden club spend Earth Day planting trees
General manager for Starkville Utilities, Edward Kemp, said Earth Day is a great time to remind the public that trees are one of our most important natural resources.
Aberdeen men accused of stealing trailers from business in Amory
Two Aberdeen men were accused of stealing trailers from an Amory business. Ashton Henderson and Jaqualon Crawford were both charged with three counts of grand larceny.
IHL approves creation of new area of study at MUW
Women’s role in leadership and academic development will be the focus of a new area of study at Mississippi University for Women.
Keeping Up With Kealy (Cooking It Up with Kealy) – 04/22/2024
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Resources for women veterans – 04/22/2024
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Saltillo toddler dies after being hit by vehicle; No arrests anticipated
A Saltillo toddler died after being hit by a vehicle. The two-year-old was struck at about 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Offense shines in Mississippi State spring game
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) — Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby has promised fans an exciting brand of football. That was on full display today in the Maroon and White game. Baylor transfer quarterback Blake Shapen put on a show, connecting for three touchdowns in the first half. Transfers Kevin Coleman and Kelly Akharaiyi were on the receiving end. Shapen ended…
Gordo Bypass in the works to improve Highway 82 traffic
The 6.2-mile Gordo Bypass has been an ongoing project for the Alabama Department of Transportation for a few years now.
GORDO, Ala. (WCBI) – The 6.2-mile Gordo Bypass has been an ongoing project for the Alabama Department of Transportation for a few years now. ALDOT Public Information Officer John McWilliams says the project has two phases. The first half, the grade and drain phase, started in 2017 and finished in 2023. Now it’s time for the base and pave phase…
Super Bulldog Weekend brings economic boost to Starkville
The MSU baseball game kicks off Super Bulldog Weekend, the biggest weekend in the spring for Starkville.
Starkville Go Cups: Entertainment District looks to draw people in
Customers of some restaurants and hotels in Starkville can now get a branded cup for their open container of alcohol.
Clay County’s new nightclub ordinance takes effect
Clay County’s new nightclub ordinance is now in effect. The board of supervisors approved the new rules.
Tupelo Elvis Festival crowned ‘king’ of festivals at Pinnacle Awards
The awards recognize marketing, publicity and promotion efforts for events throughout Mississippi
Inside the offices of the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association, Lucia Randle and Dalton Russell are hard at work going over details for this year’s Elvis Festival
Eric’s Movie Watchlist – 04/19/2024
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School choice for military kids: What this means for local schools
A bill headed to Governor Tate Reeves’ desk could bring big changes for the children of active-duty military personnel stationed in Mississippi. House Bill 1341 is a military school choice bill.
911 dispatchers: The heroes behind the scenes
911 dispatchers and operators are often the first point of contact in emergency situations, literally serving as a lifeline in many cases.
Chad Turner named Trooper of the Year
You see them on Mississippi highways every day, responding to accidents and getting drunk drivers off the roads.
Crash claims life of woman in Pontotoc County
The daughter of the Pontotoc County Coroner was killed in an accident Thursday morning. It happened mid-morning on Highway 9 in Pontotoc County.
Willis Miller sentenced to 45 years in prison, mandatory
The man convicted of killing a little girl while drinking and driving was sentenced to prison. Willis Miller will spend 45 years behind bars. This is a mandatory sentence.
Health Fair – 04/18/2024
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New director leads North Miss. Law Enforcement Training Center
Dan McKinney is well-known in area law enforcement circles as a longtime firearms instructor and former Saltillo police chief
For cadets in Class 2024 B76 of the Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center, a typical day can include PT outdoors and classroom work.
Columbus blight program: Plan to clean up abandoned properties
There are several abandoned houses and empty properties around the Friendly City. The city of Columbus is hoping the new Blight Program will help eliminate some of the unused property.
Agencies develop strategies to improve safety on trail rides
Increasing injuries and fatalities force law enforcement agencies to develop strategies to enhance safety on trail rides.