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Unpacking Mississippi State baseball's series vs Alabama, including Bulldogs' hosting hopes
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball continued its ascension toward an NCAA tournament hosting bid with its weekend series win against No. 17 Alabama at Dudy Noble Field, though the three-game set ended on a sour note for the No. 21 Bulldogs. After winning the opening game 13-3 in seven innings Friday and clinching the series with an 8-1 win the next day, they dropped the finale Sunday 10-5. ...
Southern Drugs Pharmacy plans to close its doors
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A long-time Columbus pharmacy will soon shut its doors. Southern Drugs, on Main Street, will go out of business on May 10. The pharmacy has been open since 1931. In a press release, the company says inadequate insurance reimbursements are the reason behind the closure.
Columbus man dies in motorcycle accident
ABERDEEN, Miss (WTVA) - A Columbus man dies in a motorcycle accident Saturday night. Alan Gurley who is the Monroe County Coroner tells us that the accident happened at 6:19 pm. It happened on Highway 45 north on the bypass south of Egypt Road which is inside the city limits...
The Morning Bell: May 5, 2024: Bulldogs Baseball Earns Another Ranked Victory
On Saturday, Mississippi State baseball earned yet another ranked win on the season, taking down No. 23 Alabama, 8-1. Men's Tennis also picked up a victory, defeating Middle Tennessee State 4-0 and advancing to the Sweet Sixteen for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Bulldogs softball fell to...
Five northeast Mississippi hospitals receive A grades for safety
The hospitals in Tupelo, Columbus and Starkville are among seven hospitals in Mississippi to receive A grades for patient safety. Five northeast Mississippi hospitals receive A grades for safety. The hospitals in Tupelo, Columbus and Starkville are among seven hospitals in Mississippi to receive A grades for patient safety.
Woman facing charges after allegedly shooting husband in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – A woman is facing charges in Columbus after allegedly shooting her husband. Police say Courtney Stewart Wiggly, 44, shot Daryl Wiggly, 54, multiple times in his arm and torso. The shooting took place around 1 p.m. on Saturday. He was taken to Jackson over his...
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