We are days away from the 10-year anniversary of the deadly EF4 tornado that ravaged Winston County. Winds as high as 185 miles per hour shredded homes and changed lives there forever.
It's an invasion that has been 13 years in the making. And about 12 counties in the viewing area will be in the bullseye. These bugs do not bite or sting, but they are very noisy, and will sometimes eat your fruit.
It's a frightening possibility for servicemen and women who are deployed or sent into combat: post-traumatic stress disorder. A program at Mississippi State University is helping veterans readjust to society through a special program.
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.