STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Perseverance is built when overcoming an obstacle or a challenging circumstance. And that’s what it took for a Mississippi State student to battle cancer over the past year.

Summer is "festival season", and this weekend Columbus has one you can enjoy indoors, in the air conditioning. Friendly City Books is hosting its second annual Possumtown Book Fest.

The Summer Market is underway, and buyers from stores across the country are writing orders for the next six months. Vendors and buyers are reporting a strong market.

In Vernon, there hasn't been a municipal election since 2012, because there hasn't been any opposition to the current leadership.

Today on Midday Kealy talks with Melanie Hankins Booth do a wine testing. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X.