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SPD is investigating a string of car burglaries
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Officers said most of the incidents happened at Lakeside Place Apartments and in the cross gates subdivision. In all, eighteen auto burglaries and two stolen…
Spring-Like Pattern Continues
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Our warm and wet pattern is continuing through the weekend and into next week. SATURDAY NIGHT: Lingering rain will continue into the overnight hours, but the threat for severe weather tonight is over. Temperatures will stay…
A town hall meeting was held to address the new grocery store
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) This may be bare now, but it will soon make the perfect spot for a shopping spree. "We are very…
South Side Elementary students and staff participate in Read Across America
Students at an elementary school in West Point wrapped up a nationwide literacy campaign, with music, dancing, and of course, reading. Allie Martin was at South Side Elementary and showed us how students and teachers celebrated the final day of "Read Across America Week".
Severe risk on Saturday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Severe potential heading our way for the weekend. Rain chances will continue into next week. FRIDAY NIGHT: Mild and a little muggy. Heavy clouds will hold overnight. There may be a few more chances for some…
Friends of Dean Park expands farmers' market with USDA grant
The organizations are using the money to build a high tunnel/hoop house that will allow them to grow vegetables and other produce year-round.
Spring-Like Pattern Continues
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Our warm and wet pattern is continuing through the weekend and into next week. SATURDAY NIGHT: Lingering rain will continue into the overnight hours, but the threat for severe weather tonight is over. Temperatures will stay…
A town hall meeting was held to address the new grocery store
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) This may be bare now, but it will soon make the perfect spot for a shopping spree. "We are very…
South Side Elementary students and staff participate in Read Across America
Students at an elementary school in West Point wrapped up a nationwide literacy campaign, with music, dancing, and of course, reading. Allie Martin was at South Side Elementary and showed us how students and teachers celebrated the final day of "Read Across America Week".
Severe risk on Saturday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Severe potential heading our way for the weekend. Rain chances will continue into next week. FRIDAY NIGHT: Mild and a little muggy. Heavy clouds will hold overnight. There may be a few more chances for some…
Friends of Dean Park expands farmers' market with USDA grant
The organizations are using the money to build a high tunnel/hoop house that will allow them to grow vegetables and other produce year-round.
WCBI announces Teacher of the Month for February
Congratulations to Lauren Stanford, WCBI Teacher of the Month for February!
House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Sources from CBS News say that aspiring home buyers can look forward to a modestly more favorable real estate market heading into the spring house-hunting season.
Federal judge appears skeptical of recent Pentagon policy restricting journalists' activities
According to CBS, a federal judge sharply questioned the government on Friday about a new Pentagon policy that places strict controls over what journalists can report if they wish to be allowed to continue working from inside the building.
South Side Elementary students and staff participate in Read Across America
Students at one Elementary School in West Point capped off a week-long celebration focusing on the adventure of reading.
Kilmichael fire claims the lives of a mother and her daughter
A fire that claimed the lives of a mother and daughter in Kilmichael is under investigation.
Oil prices continue to climb, hitting their highest level in nearly 2 years
Sources from CBS News say that the price of oil continued to surge on Friday amid growing concerns that the Iran war will disrupt global crude supplies.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
According to CBS News, stocks fell on Friday, closing out a week of turbulence on Wall Street marked by signs that the U.S. labor market is weakening and mounting concerns about the economic impact of the war in Iran.
SPD is investigating a string of car burglaries
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Officers said most of the incidents happened at Lakeside Place Apartments and in the cross gates subdivision. In all, eighteen auto burglaries and two stolen…
Two people face multiple charges in Monroe County
A search warrant leaves two people facing multiple charges in Monroe County.
Man arrested on aggravated assault, kidnapping, and sexual battery in West Point
Clay County deputies arrested a West Point man on some serious charges.
One man seriously injured and another on the run after a shooting in Tupelo
One man has been seriously injured, and police are looking for a suspect in Tupelo.
One suspect charged and another wanted after teen goes missing in West Point
A man is facing charges, and a warrant has been issued for another suspect in West Point.
Man faces marijuana charges in Pickens County
A man is facing charges after deputies allegedly found two pounds of marijuana.
Columbus PD searching for suspect in Aggravated Domestic Violence case
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Columbus Police Department is looking for a suspect in an Aggravated Domestic Violence case. According to the department, a female victim reported that she had been physically assaulted by her boyfriend during a domestic dispute…
Alabama Law Enforcement investigates an officer-involved shooting
Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's State Bureau of Investigation are looking into an officer-involved shooting in Northwest Alabama.
Police investigate a homicide in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide.
Two people plead guilty for selling/installing faulty and used fire suppression systems
Two people were sentenced to serve time behind bars for selling and installing faulty and used fire suppression systems.
Two people arrested on meth charges in Prentiss Co.
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office made two arrests for alleged Possession of Methamphetamine.
Man faces sexual assault charges in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a sexual assault case.
Two men face additional child-sex crime charges in Pickens Co.
Two men in Pickens County are facing additional child-sex crime charges.
Man wanted for allegedly causing an accident in Ecru
Ecru Police are asking for your help to find a person they believe caused an accident and left.
Police investigate sexual assault incident in Louisville High School
The Louisville Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that took place at Louisville High School on Monday.
Man charged with 5 counts of auto burglary in Winston Co.
A man is facing charges across multiple agencies for an alleged string of auto burglaries.
UPDATE: Officer remains in critical condition after weekend collision in Starkville
The Starkville Police Department has issued an update on the condition of the officer injured on duty over the weekend.
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for a man in Itawamba Co.
A traffic stop leads to drug charges for a Fulton man.





