UPDATE - Truck driver told law enforcement that monkeys were dangerous, the sheriff’s department stated. Tulane University says monkeys are not infectious.

Law enforcement arrested a fourth suspect for a large copper theft in Clay County.

UPDATE - "The primates in question belong to another entity and are not infectious," Tulane University stated.

A shooting in Louisville wounded one person and resulted in the arrests of two people, including a teenager.

UPDATE - All but one of the monkeys “have been destroyed,” the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department announced at 2:48 p.m.

A truck transporting infected and aggressive monkeys crashed in south Mississippi, and some of the animals reportedly escaped.

Starkville is preparing for its annual holiday events, including a Christmas parade and holiday market.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall around 1 p.m. ET Tuesday near New Hope, Jamaica, as a 185 mph Category 5 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is hosting two holiday-themed events to engage the community.

Vice President JD Vance and Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk are scheduled to speak at Ole Miss on Wednesday afternoon. Charlie Kirk was scheduled to come to Ole Miss, but was shot and killed last month in Utah.

Netanyahu made the announcement shortly after Israel said that Hamas had opened fire at Israeli forces in southern Gaza.

The Rotary Club of Tupelo donated nearly 130 boxes of dog treats to the Tupelo Lee Humane Society.

A local Boys & Girls Club member is putting her creativity to good use.

Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson asked the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors to consider the farm impact of a proposed asphalt plant in the small town of Taylor.

Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson asked the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors to consider the farm impact of a proposed asphalt plant in the small town of Taylor.

A grand jury indicted a man whom Clay County law enforcement arrested in connection with a deadly mass shooting in 2024.

Hurricane Melissa’s immense power has placed the hurricane in very exclusive company. With sustained winds of 175 mph, Melissa is now one of the strongest hurricanes, based on top wind speeds, on record in the Atlantic basin.

South Pontotoc educators aim to help families that will be impacted by the temporary pause in SNAP benefits.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release date from prison has been set, more than three months after a jury delivered a mixed verdict in his federal trial.

Authorities arrested three people for the theft of $46,000 worth of copper from a Tennessee Valley Authority facility in Clay County.

A family-friendly trunk or treat and fall festival event is being hosted by Wear It Well at the Tupelo Furniture Market.

White Hill Baptist Church in Tupelo is hosting its annual drive-through prayer event.

Two Ole Miss players received conference honors following the Rebels’ win over Oklahoma.

Some residents in Monroe, Chickasaw and Clay counties will go to the polls on Nov. 4 to vote in a special legislative election.

An Ohio-based bank reached an agreement to buy Cadence Bank.

🚧 Heads up, Tupelo drivers! Roadwork starts soon in several areas around the city. Read the full list below!

Here are the scores and highlights for the ninth week of high school football.

Work continues on one of Tupelo's biggest and most exciting retail projects in years.

Parkway Elementary School in Tupelo held a walk to raise awareness and support for breast cancer, involving students and staff in various activities.

A West Point swimmer is making waves in Mississippi high school sports history.

Mississippi announced a temporary pause in SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal shutdown.

This is Nettleton's first full city-wide trunk or treat event, involving schools, churches, businesses and the Main Street Association.

Here are the kickoff times for week 9 college football games.

Josh is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for Oct. 24.

The Celebration of Hope 2025 telethon airs on Sunday, Nov. 16 on WTVA. The annual telethon raises money for the Regional Rehabilitation Center (RRC) in Tupelo.

The Cason Water District in Nettleton issued a boil water alert on Friday.

Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller were unveiled Friday on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol.

An educator found himself behind bars in New Albany.

NEMCC football dominated ICC on Thursday, 41-14.

Atmos Energy donated $20,000 to the St. Luke Food Pantry in Tupelo, aiding their efforts to support food-insecure families in Lee County.

The Mississippi High School Activities Association is experiencing a referee shortage, affecting the scheduling of high school football games.

Starkville hosted one of its most important groundbreaking ceremonies in recent years.

An Alabama man convicted of helping to burn a man alive in 1993 over a $200 drug debt was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday.

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office and a local organization are hosting a haunted house event to support families in need.

A Mississippi State baseball hero who now serves as a Catholic priest spent Thursday in Tupelo to raise money for a good cause.

Three new storm shelters have been installed behind Verona's City Hall, providing additional protection for residents.

A lot of cool events are happening this weekend across the region.

The North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is hosting its first concert of the season, along with a related social event in Tupelo.

Police and firefighters responded to a suspicious package on Thursday afternoon in Tupelo.

The Nu Sigma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is hosting its first winter coat giveaway event in Tupelo.