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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…
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…
Agencies develop strategies to improve safety on trail rides
Increasing injuries and fatalities force law enforcement agencies to develop strategies to enhance safety on trail rides.
HB 1341 allows military families to send children to school of choice
A bill on the way to Governor Tate Reeves' desk will allow military members more flexibility with school choices for their kids.
Tupelo storm shelter relocates
A storm shelter at a Tupelo park is relocated, because of major improvements at the popular attraction.
Rain chance continues
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The chance for rain continues through the next several days. Temperatures continue in the upper 70s and 80s, until colder air moves in for the weekend. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Heavy clouds will keep temps mild tonight, in…
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.
Columbus city leaders explore options to reduce gun violence
Columbus leaders are exploring every option when it comes to reducing gun violence in the city, including taking aim at the shooters' wallets.
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.
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.
Appeal denied: Lydia Martinez life sentence still stands
Lydia Martinez appealed her conviction alleging a violation of her right to a speedy trial, an improper venue, and a failure by the trial court to provide a sufficient record for her appeal.
Tupelo man charged with burglarizing house on Woodglen Drive
A Tupelo man was arrested after breaking into a home and taking things that didn't belong to him. Tupelo police responded to a burglary call on Woodglen Drive in February.
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