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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.
Weekend backpack programs get big financial boost
Rosa Birks and her husband Jamison recently started "Simple Snacks", a program that provides food over the weekend for kids in Nettleton.
DAR chapter presents braille US flag to Webster Co. Courthouse
A local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a braille American flag to the Webster County Courthouse Monday.
Occasional rain chances, cooler air moves in for weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - On & off rain chances will continue the next few days, with potential for more widespread rain showers at times for the weekend. WEDNESDAY: The sky stays mostly cloudy with temperatures holding in the 70s to low 80s…
Incident at jail: Aberdeen Alderwoman nets new charges
Monroe County Sheriff released a nearly three-minute video showing the events that led up to Garth receiving new charges.
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.
Weekend backpack programs get big financial boost
Rosa Birks and her husband Jamison recently started "Simple Snacks", a program that provides food over the weekend for kids in Nettleton.
DAR chapter presents braille US flag to Webster Co. Courthouse
A local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a braille American flag to the Webster County Courthouse Monday.
Occasional rain chances, cooler air moves in for weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - On & off rain chances will continue the next few days, with potential for more widespread rain showers at times for the weekend. WEDNESDAY: The sky stays mostly cloudy with temperatures holding in the 70s to low 80s…
Incident at jail: Aberdeen Alderwoman nets new charges
Monroe County Sheriff released a nearly three-minute video showing the events that led up to Garth receiving new charges.
Hoping for easy season: Combating bad allergies
Spring means trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and pollen is flying. It also means congestion, itchy noses, and watery eyes. Those allergies can be enough to make you want to stay inside.
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.
EMCC Communiversity: Providing skills to gain opportunities
Whether you're looking to learn new skills to land a better-paying job, or you're a manager trying to find a place that can train your workers, EMCC's Communiversity has a plan to fit your needs.
Rain chance and warm temps
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Continuing the warmer temps and the lighter rain chance throughout the week. The weekend will see a slight drop in temperatures. TUESDAY NIGHT: A few showers may become possible after midnight across north/northwestern MS, due to a…
US Department of Agriculture: Reimbursement program approved
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved an Emergency Forest Restoration Program signup for every county in Mississippi.
Aberdeen voters turn in votes for Ward 2 Alderman seat
The race for the Ward 2 seat on the Board of Aldermen ended with no candidate receiving the required 50% plus one vote majority needed to win the election.
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.
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.
Woman arrested for allegedly taking someone's bank information
A woman was arrested after taking someone's banking information and withdrawing money from the victim's account without permission.
6 former Mississippi law officers sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men
Already sentenced to federal prison, six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men were sentenced Wednesday in state court.