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Chilly beginning to the week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Monday began with chilly temperatures and a cold, breezy wind. Dangerous temperatures are expected across the corner tonight, with a Freezing Warning already issued. Looking forward to some mid-week recovery! MONDAY NIGHT: It is going to…
Lee County may be closer to having new jail
The Lee County Board of Supervisors discussed the progress of plans at its meeting. A 2021 lawsuit claimed dangerous conditions existed at the jail.
Tupelo man awaits trial after being arrested for 2023 robbery
A Tupelo man is awaiting trial after being arrested for a 2023 robbery. Tupelo police arrested Jacquez Rice on a warrant for strong-armed robbery.
Caledonia woman faces charge after allegedly hitting man with car
Caledonia woman was accused of hitting a man with her car at a Columbus motel. 23-year-old Macy Barnes was charged with aggravated assault.
Two Columbus men face drug charges in Clay County
Timothy Hudgins and Treveon Hudgins were both charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and some misdemeanors.
Millions of dollars pours into Mississippi since last year's tornadoes
Nearly $85 million in federal and state has poured into Mississippi since last March's devastating tornadoes.
Lee County may be closer to having new jail
The Lee County Board of Supervisors discussed the progress of plans at its meeting. A 2021 lawsuit claimed dangerous conditions existed at the jail.
Tupelo man awaits trial after being arrested for 2023 robbery
A Tupelo man is awaiting trial after being arrested for a 2023 robbery. Tupelo police arrested Jacquez Rice on a warrant for strong-armed robbery.
Caledonia woman faces charge after allegedly hitting man with car
Caledonia woman was accused of hitting a man with her car at a Columbus motel. 23-year-old Macy Barnes was charged with aggravated assault.
Two Columbus men face drug charges in Clay County
Timothy Hudgins and Treveon Hudgins were both charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and some misdemeanors.
Millions of dollars pours into Mississippi since last year's tornadoes
Nearly $85 million in federal and state has poured into Mississippi since last March's devastating tornadoes.
Extra money heads to Noxubee Co. for road, bridge improvement
A transportation bill passed by Congress included $2.5 million dollars for improvements to Deerbrook Road and the bridge along the road.
Cold start to week, freeze expected Monday night
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures trend substantially below average to start the week. A damaging freeze is expected Monday night into Tuesday. MONDAY: Despite a mostly sunny day, temperatures will struggle to reach the middle 50s for highs in the afternoon. Northwest…
Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society celebrates St. Patrick's day
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - March 17 is known as St. Patrick's Day. Some celebrate with food, music, and drinking, but the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society celebrates with a party…
Okolona Fire Department responds to fire at Jake's Restaurant
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) - The Okolona Fire Department responded to a fire at Jake's Restaurant this afternoon. Okolona Fire Chief Marquan Evans says the fire started around…
Remembering CW4 Derek Abbott: funeral services held in Fulton
FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) - It was a solemn ceremony honoring the life of a fallen hero. Fulton native Derek Joshua Abbott was recognized today for his role…
Cold and breezy start to the week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A reinforcing cold front will drop temperatures for Monday. Temperatures will begin climbing on Tuesday and we'll reach the 70° mark on Wednesday. A high pressure will keep us dry for the first half of the…
Noxubee first responders showed community emergency simulation
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Noxubee County had its annual training day for the community to come out and watch realistic emergency situations. In emergencies, they dealt with real-life…
UPDATE: Suspect in Columbus shooting behind bars
Columbus police have identified a suspect in a shooting earlier this month that left one man seriously injured. An arrest warrant has been issued for Kerry Smith.
Columbus police investigate shooting inside nightclub
Chief Joseph Daughtry said officers were called to Club Ada, in the 2000 block of 13th Avenue North, early Sunday morning.
Tupelo man awaits trial after being arrested for 2023 robbery
A Tupelo man is awaiting trial after being arrested for a 2023 robbery. Tupelo police arrested Jacquez Rice on a warrant for strong-armed robbery.
Caledonia woman faces charge after allegedly hitting man with car
Caledonia woman was accused of hitting a man with her car at a Columbus motel. 23-year-old Macy Barnes was charged with aggravated assault.
Two Columbus men face drug charges in Clay County
Timothy Hudgins and Treveon Hudgins were both charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and some misdemeanors.
Prentiss County man was arrested on multiple charges
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Prentiss County man was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to…
Grenada County Murder suspect is now in custody
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Grenada County Murder suspect is now in custody. On Friday, March 15 around 11:15 pm Grenada County Deputies were dispatched to a…
Educator arrested for allegedly sending explicit pictures to child
The investigation into a north Mississippi educator allegedly sending explicit pictures to a child continues. Rachel Rock was charged with enticement of a child.
Noxubee County deputies make arrest in shooting investigation
Noxubee County deputies made an arrest in a shooting investigation. Zachary Slaughter was charged with shooting into a dwelling and malicious mischief.
Joint effort tracks down national fugitive in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Department tracked down a national fugitive in east Columbus and spoke with WCBI about the takedown.
Lawsuit against sheriff: Clay County dropped from claim
A former investigative assistant in Clay County may move forward with her lawsuit against Sheriff Eddie Scott. But Clay County has been dropped from the claim.
Prentiss Co. deputies arrest three people on child abuse charges
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office arrested three members of the same family on child abuse, neglect, and endangerment charges.
Prentiss County man faces felony child deprivation charge
24-year-old Dylan Atnip reportedly called the sheriff's department, he later called back canceling the request for help because he had found the child.
Man faces charges after Columbus homeowner reports burglary
A man from Columbus is facing charges after investigators said a homeowner caught him stealing.
Man wanted in North Carolina arrested in Lowndes County
A west Alabama man who was wanted in North Carolina on child sex crimes was arrested in Lowndes County.
Pontotoc Co. deputies investigate report of shots fired at vehicles
The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department is investigating reports of shots being fired at vehicles, and they need your help finding the shooters.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Webster County
A traffic stop in Webster County led to a drug arrest. The Mathiston Police Department made a stop on a vehicle which led to the arrest of Raymond Patrick.
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard back behind bars
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard is back behind bars, once again. The Ward 4 city leader was taken into custody after Tuesday morning's special called city council meeting.