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Late Lowndes County volunteer firefighter is honored in Maryland
EMMITSBURG, MD. (WCBI)- A Lowndes County volunteer firefighter is being honored in Maryland. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is hosting its 43rd annual Memorial Weekend, honoring fallen…
Highway improvement projects continue across Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - Highway improvement projects continue across Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced several projects all over the state, including some in Attala, Calhoun, Grenada, and Carroll counties.…
Amory Police Department identifies suspect in theft case
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) - On April 29th, the Amory Police Department was trying to identify a man involved in a theft from a home. The robbery took place…
Calm for tonight with thunderstorms by Sunday afternoon
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A few spotty showers still possible this evening, but most of us will stay dry. We'll see a better chance for some thunderstorms developing for tomorrow afternoon and into the overnight hours. Rain chances stick around for…
Scattered weekend rain
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Yesterday's rain was only the preview to the sporadic showers on Saturday with thunderstorm potential on Sunday. Temperatures will be on the rise as well. TODAY & TONIGHT: It is a busy Saturday in Northeast Mississippi! From…
Wynette Legacy Center celebrates late singer's 82nd birthday
She was known as the First Lady of Country Music and this weekend, Tammy Wynette's hometown is celebrating what would have been her 82nd birthday.
Highway improvement projects continue across Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - Highway improvement projects continue across Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced several projects all over the state, including some in Attala, Calhoun, Grenada, and Carroll counties.…
Amory Police Department identifies suspect in theft case
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) - On April 29th, the Amory Police Department was trying to identify a man involved in a theft from a home. The robbery took place…
Calm for tonight with thunderstorms by Sunday afternoon
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A few spotty showers still possible this evening, but most of us will stay dry. We'll see a better chance for some thunderstorms developing for tomorrow afternoon and into the overnight hours. Rain chances stick around for…
Scattered weekend rain
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Yesterday's rain was only the preview to the sporadic showers on Saturday with thunderstorm potential on Sunday. Temperatures will be on the rise as well. TODAY & TONIGHT: It is a busy Saturday in Northeast Mississippi! From…
Wynette Legacy Center celebrates late singer's 82nd birthday
She was known as the First Lady of Country Music and this weekend, Tammy Wynette's hometown is celebrating what would have been her 82nd birthday.
Businesses in downtown gear up for Market Street Festival
Many of the local businesses will be staying open for the duration of the Market Street Festival and extending their hours if needed.
Amory plans to apply for grant to build community storm shelter
Amory is continuing on its road to recovery after a tornado that blew through last year. Along with rebuilding, city leaders are preparing for the next storm.
Tupelo Salvation Army announces changes to campus access
Beginning Monday, access will be limited to the Carnation Street campus during the day. The feeding program will continue for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Road closure notice: Portion of Bartahatchie Road
Southern Monroe County and northern Lowndes County drivers need to be aware of an upcoming long road closing.
On/off weekend rain
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Finishing the week with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rain will continue to be on and off over the next several days, including a chance for a few thunderstorms on Sunday. Temperatures will work their way back…
Shopping trip ends with shoplifting charges for Lee County women
A shopping trip to Tupelo ended with a visit to jail for two Lee County women. Tuesday, Tupelo police were called to a business in the Barnes Crossing area about a substantial shoplifting case.
Long Blue Line tradition: Grads take part in Mag Chain ceremony
Graduates at Mississippi University for Women came together as a single group one last time to take part in the Magnolia Chain Ceremony.
WPPD needs help locating ATV purchased with fraudulent means
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department needs the communities help in locating an ATV that was purchased through fraudulent means. On May 3,…
Amory Police Department identifies suspect in theft case
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) - On April 29th, the Amory Police Department was trying to identify a man involved in a theft from a home. The robbery took place…
Shopping trip ends with shoplifting charges for Lee County women
A shopping trip to Tupelo ended with a visit to jail for two Lee County women. Tuesday, Tupelo police were called to a business in the Barnes Crossing area about a substantial shoplifting case.
Columbus police make arrest in one shooting investigation
Columbus police made an arrest in one shooting and continued to investigate another. 18-year-old Tavaris Mixon was charged with three counts of aggravated assault.
3 teens charged after bomb threat at Lafayette County High School
Three teens were charged after a bomb threat at Lafayette County High School. Deputies said the call came in on Wednesday.
Calhoun County law enforcement continues search for other robbers
Shermeka Murray and Lacamien Wright have both been charged with armed robbery and disorderly conduct.
Drive-by shooting injures two people in Columbus
A drive-by shooting in Columbus left two men injured. Two men arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds to the hand and leg.
Man involved in officer-involved shooting faces new charges
The man who was shot by a Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy Monday evening is now facing a new felony charge.
Houston police search for park vandals
A kid's park in Houston has been vandalized and police are looking for who did it. HPD shared photos on its Facebook page.
MBI takes over officer-involved shooting case near Nettleton
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over a shooting case from Monroe County. As we first reported last night the officer-involved shooting near Nettleton injured one person.
Starkville police make arrest in shooting at Dawg Wash South
Starkville police made an arrest in a Monday night shooting incident. Police arrested Devonte Lucious of Starkville and charged him with aggravated assault.
Officer-involved shooting near Nettleton leaves one person injured
Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook told WCBI that his deputies responded to a 911 call on Highway 6 near Nettleton.
Lady Garth files federal lawsuit against Mayor, Monroe County
Lady Garth contends her First and 14th Constitutional Amendment rights were violated after she was arrested and convicted of disturbance in a public place.
CPD urges people to come forward with info on stabbing case
Columbus police continue to investigate a weekend stabbing. The incident happened near the 100 block of Brown Street on Sunday night.
One person charged in connection with Amory shooting
We have new information about a shooting that happened last week in Amory. Kerina Harris has been charged with aggravated assault.
Man shoots at person in process of repossessing his vehicle
The repossession of a vehicle led to the arrest of a man in Oxford. 22-year-old Jamarion Sharp was charged with aggravated assault.
Okolona PD and West Point PD investigate string of thefts
OKOLONA/WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department needs the community’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible in a string of thefts.…
CPD makes Aggravated Domestic Violence arrest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Saturday, April 27, around 1 p.m. the Columbus Police Department responded to the 800 block of North Lehmberg for a gunshot victim. 44-year-old Courtney Stewart Wiggly…