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Isolated Showers Today Ahead of a Soggy Weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Expect another muggy day in store for our Friday with mostly cloudy skies and isolated showers picking up later today. A mild and humid night in store with overcast skies and an isolated shower or two possible.…
School choice for military kids: What this means for local schools
A bill headed to Governor Tate Reeves' desk could bring big changes for the children of active-duty military personnel stationed in Mississippi. House Bill 1341 is a military school choice bill.
911 dispatchers: The heroes behind the scenes
911 dispatchers and operators are often the first point of contact in emergency situations, literally serving as a lifeline in many cases.
Chad Turner named Trooper of the Year
You see them on Mississippi highways every day, responding to accidents and getting drunk drivers off the roads.
Crash claims life of woman in Pontotoc County
The daughter of the Pontotoc County Coroner was killed in an accident Thursday morning. It happened mid-morning on Highway 9 in Pontotoc County.
Approaching cold front
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A cold front will be approaching from the NW for the end of the week. This will be bringing in cooler air for the weekend, with a continued chance for scattered showers. THURSDAY NIGHT: A few storms…
School choice for military kids: What this means for local schools
A bill headed to Governor Tate Reeves' desk could bring big changes for the children of active-duty military personnel stationed in Mississippi. House Bill 1341 is a military school choice bill.
911 dispatchers: The heroes behind the scenes
911 dispatchers and operators are often the first point of contact in emergency situations, literally serving as a lifeline in many cases.
Chad Turner named Trooper of the Year
You see them on Mississippi highways every day, responding to accidents and getting drunk drivers off the roads.
Crash claims life of woman in Pontotoc County
The daughter of the Pontotoc County Coroner was killed in an accident Thursday morning. It happened mid-morning on Highway 9 in Pontotoc County.
Approaching cold front
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A cold front will be approaching from the NW for the end of the week. This will be bringing in cooler air for the weekend, with a continued chance for scattered showers. THURSDAY NIGHT: A few storms…
Willis Miller sentenced to 45 years in prison, mandatory
The man convicted of killing a little girl while drinking and driving was sentenced to prison. Willis Miller will spend 45 years behind bars. This is a mandatory sentence.
Longtime north Mississippi judge retires
Judge Jim Greenlee, of Oxford, is stepping down from the Mississippi Court of Appeals. He was appointed to the position in January 2016 and then won re-election twice.
State education board names Ginger Tedder MSMS exec. director
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has a new leader. The State Board of Education voted to hire Ginger Tedder as the executive director of MSMS.
New director leads North Miss. Law Enforcement Training Center
For cadets in Class 2024 B76 of the Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center, a typical day can include PT outdoors and classroom work.
Columbus blight program: Plan to clean up abandoned properties
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.
Lowndes County CO accused of bringing contraband into jail
A Lowndes County Sheriff's Department correctional officer finds himself on the other side of a jail cell.
Warm and humid w/increased weekend rain chance
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain chances continue over the next few days, becoming most widespread by Sunday. Cooler air looks to move in as well. THURSDAY: Expect a mostly cloudy, warm, and humid day with highs into the lower 80s. Scattered showers…
Itawamba County deputies save dog with Narcan
Itawamba County deputies save a dog by giving it Narcan while out on a drug bust. Investigators said the pup became unresponsive after coming into contact with fentanyl.
Burnsville man arrested in Prentiss County on drug related charges
Taking a ride without his license lands a Burnsville man in jail. While on patrol, a Prentiss County deputy pulled over a vehicle for improper equipment.
Willis Miller sentenced to 45 years in prison, mandatory
The man convicted of killing a little girl while drinking and driving was sentenced to prison. Willis Miller will spend 45 years behind bars. This is a mandatory sentence.
Lowndes County CO accused of bringing contraband into jail
A Lowndes County Sheriff's Department correctional officer finds himself on the other side of a jail cell.
Willis Miller found guilty of crashing into ATV, killing child
An Oktibbeha County jury found a man guilty of crashing into an ATV and killing a child while under the influence.
Armed robber hits Dollar General on Highway 12 near Steens Road
Lowndes County deputies are investigating another Dollar General armed robbery. This hold-up happened at the Highway 12 store, near Steens Road.
Former Winona Alderwoman sentenced on felony charge
A former Winona Alderwoman was sentenced on her felony charge of simple assault on an officer conviction. Sylvia Clark was ordered to serve three years of house arrest and two years probation.
Columbus man indicted in Starkville kidnapping case
A Columbus man was indicted in a Starkville kidnapping case. In addition to the kidnapping charge, Ontario Nicholson is also facing a burglary indictment.
Deadly Oktibbeha County shooting investigation: 2 people indicted
Two people were indicted in connection to a deadly Oktibbeha County shooting. The shooting happened in July 2023 on Finley Drive.
Suspect wanted for Family Dollar/Dollar Tree armed robbery
You may remember us reporting on an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree on Tuscaloosa Road in Columbus last Friday.
Jury selection begins: Man accused of killing child in ATV crash
Jury selection began in the trial where a man was accused of crashing into an ATV and killing a child while under the influence.
70-year-old man arrested for allegedly shooting woman in foot
Oktibbeha County deputies made an arrest in a weekend shooting. 70-year-old Norris Gene Smith was charged with one count of domestic violence-aggravated assault.
Itawamba County deputies, state narcotics unit make drug arrests
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit made a pair of arrests and take a stash of fentanyl and meth off the streets.
Aberdeen alderwoman faces charges related to poll worker incident
64-year-old Lady Garth was served with two misdemeanor warrants for simple assault and disturbance of an election.
Tupelo Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile male
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Tupelo Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile male on Meadow Drive that happened on Sunday, April 14, around 2:30 p.m.…
CPD investigates two Sunday afternoon shootings
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Two shootings occurred on Sunday, April 14, according to the Columbus Police Department. Around 3 p.m. Columbus PD responded to the 1600 block of 5th Avenue…
CPD responds to robbery at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - On Friday, April 12, an incident took place at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree on Tuscaloosa Road in Columbus. The Columbus…
Man reportedly almost hits Columbus police officer with his vehicle
A Columbus man was arrested after he almost hit a police officer with his vehicle. It happened just after 9 p.m. Tuesday night.
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