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Prayer service held Tuesday in Columbus for National Police Week
The Columbus Police Department is hosting a series of events in celebration of National Police Week. Columbus hosting series of events in celebration of National Police Week. The Columbus Police Department is hosting a series of events in celebration of National Police Week.
Why Chris Lemonis believes Mississippi State baseball should host in NCAA Tournament
Chris Lemonis, fresh off a 4-3 loss against Missouri, entered Mississippi State baseball’s team room Saturday sporting his usual gameday attire. Wearing a maroon pullover with a matching hat, he sat down for a familiar press conference. Last year, donning an identical outfit, Lemonis discussed a loss against Texas A&M that ended the Bulldogs’ regular season. This year, he did the same with the defeat against Missouri, but his words came with a different outlook. ...
One person killed, two injured in West Point crash
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) — A 20-year-old died following a weekend crash in West Point. The wreck happened on Sunday shortly after midnight on Industrial Road, West Point Police Chief Avery Cook confirmed. Cameron Blair, 20, died at the hospital, he confirmed. The victim’s vehicle ran off the road...
Bond issue for the Columbus Municipal School District passes
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Voters have passed the bond issue for the Columbus Municipal School District to secure funding for district-wide improvements. Columbus Municipal School District Superintendent Dr. Stanley K. Ellis issued this statement:. "We are so excited about this monumental step for the Columbus Municipal School District. This...
Mississippi State softball falls to No. 8 Stanford in NCAA Tournament, faces elimination Saturday night
STARKVILLE --- Mississippi State softball's season is on the brink of coming to an end after the Bulldogs fell to No. 8 Stanford, 2-1, in the second day of the Palo Alto regional, hosted by the Cardinal. With the loss, the Bulldogs, who beat Cal State Fullerton Friday night to...
Home destroyed in fire caused by Thursday’s storm in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – Thursday’s storm led to a fire that destroyed a home in Columbus. Tawana Cockrell’s home on Gaylane Drive burned after lightning struck a power line. But thanks to neighbors, she is alive. “And all of a sudden I hear this banging at my...
Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball to meet in first round of SEC tournament
Mississippi State baseball secured the fifth seed in the SEC tournament with its 17-13 record. The Bulldogs will square off with 12th-seeded Ole Miss in the first round of the SEC tournament. The teams have met four times this season and have each won two. Ole Miss is coming off...
Columbus Fire and Rescue emphasizes fire safety
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There was an exciting demonstration from Columbus Fire & Rescue. They got the opportunity to practice safety once again at the Hitching Lot Farmers’ Market grand opening. The team says they love to showcase their job reality to the public at events in Columbus.
Martin named director of Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Carrie Martin is the new director of the Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. She’ll assume the job on June 3, the Chamber announced on Monday. “I am thrilled to lead this organization into a new era and collaborate with our members to achieve our goals," she said.
High winds knocked down trees and power lines in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Thursday evening’s high winds knocked over trees and downed power lines in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department is encouraging the public to stay home as crews clear debris and power lines. At 7:46 p.m., Mississippi University for Women alerted, “Reports of trees and power...
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