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Town and Tower: Making county and campus connections
"County and Campus connections and cooperation": That was a theme at the Spring meeting of Town and Tower on the Mississippi University for Women campus.
Columbus City Council paves way to better city streets
At a work session, Mayor Keith Gaskin and Council Members heard an update from City Engineer Kevin Stafford about plans to resurface city streets this year.
Women-led organization hosts workshop at Yokohama
Yokohama is known for its tires, but today at the West Point plant the focus was on WHEELS.
Noxubee County jury finds Henry Benamon guilty of murder
A Noxubee County jury found Henry Benamon guilty of first-degree murder in the July 2021 shooting death of Macon resident, Lisa Brooks.
Full Board of Aldermen now serves Louisville
Voters in Ward 3 went to the polls Tuesday in a special election run-off to fill that seat on the Board of Aldermen.
Saltillo man faces charge for drug possession
On Monday, agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, with help from the Saltillo Police Department, served a search warrant at the home of Gregory Vincent Baker.
Columbus City Council paves way to better city streets
At a work session, Mayor Keith Gaskin and Council Members heard an update from City Engineer Kevin Stafford about plans to resurface city streets this year.
Women-led organization hosts workshop at Yokohama
Yokohama is known for its tires, but today at the West Point plant the focus was on WHEELS.
Noxubee County jury finds Henry Benamon guilty of murder
A Noxubee County jury found Henry Benamon guilty of first-degree murder in the July 2021 shooting death of Macon resident, Lisa Brooks.
Full Board of Aldermen now serves Louisville
Voters in Ward 3 went to the polls Tuesday in a special election run-off to fill that seat on the Board of Aldermen.
Saltillo man faces charge for drug possession
On Monday, agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, with help from the Saltillo Police Department, served a search warrant at the home of Gregory Vincent Baker.
Houston police report increase in finding counterfeit money
Yesterday, it was Fulton and Itawamba County. Today, it's Houston and Chickasaw County reporting an increase in counterfeit money.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office: Sex offender pulls knife on deputies
A convicted sex offender wanted for failing to register has added some new charges to his rap sheet. Tips from the public helped Monroe County deputies find Kenneth Jones, Jr. Wednesday night.
Reminder: 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing April 2
Today is the last date for players to register non-winning tickets for an additional chance to win a top prize on eight ending scratch-off games.
Warming trend for Easter weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Another chilly couple of mornings will give way to spring-time warmth for the Easter weekend. THURSDAY: With incoming high pressure, highs will reach the upper 60s in the afternoon w/full sun - perfection! THURSDAY NIGHT: As that high settles…
Blending past, future: Redeveloping Burns Bottom
A local organization wants to modernize the Burns Bottom area to boost the economy and drive tourism into the Friendly City.
Rebuilding Amory: Community marks 1 year since deadly tornado
The twister carved a path through downtown Amory leaving damaged and destroyed homes and businesses in its wake.
New Albany furniture maker wins Mississippi Makers Challenge
This year's winner of the Mississippi Makers Challenge is The Destin Collection from Kevin Charles Furniture in New Albany.
Noxubee County jury finds Henry Benamon guilty of murder
A Noxubee County jury found Henry Benamon guilty of first-degree murder in the July 2021 shooting death of Macon resident, Lisa Brooks.
Saltillo man faces charge for drug possession
On Monday, agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, with help from the Saltillo Police Department, served a search warrant at the home of Gregory Vincent Baker.
Houston police report increase in finding counterfeit money
Yesterday, it was Fulton and Itawamba County. Today, it's Houston and Chickasaw County reporting an increase in counterfeit money.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office: Sex offender pulls knife on deputies
A convicted sex offender wanted for failing to register has added some new charges to his rap sheet. Tips from the public helped Monroe County deputies find Kenneth Jones, Jr. Wednesday night.
Fulton police warn businesses about fake money going around
The Fulton Police Department is sending a warning to business owners in the area. Someone has been getting away with passing out fake money.
Jurors hear day two of testimony in Noxubee County murder trial
Noxubee County jurors heard a second day of testimony in the murder trial of Henry Benamon.
Domestic dispute leads to weapons, drug charges for Saltillo man
The Lee County Sheriff's Office was called to County Road 395 near Saltillo by the victim in a domestic dispute.
Two people face charges for allegedly slashing tires in Oxford
On March 17, Oxford PD responded to a call reporting malicious mischief in the 100th block of Heritage Drive.
Testimony begins in Macon murder trial
Testimony began Tuesday in a murder trial in Macon. A jury was seated late Monday afternoon in the trial of Henry Benamon.
Winston County deputies make arrest in deadly February shooting
The Winston County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened in February.
Kosciusko man arrested for alleged actions in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A Mississippi man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his alleged conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Pontotoc man charged with possession of counterfeit banknote
A Pontotoc man will be staying in the Lee County Jail while he waits for his day in court. Tupelo police arrested Shealyn Richmond Sunday.
Noxubee County murder trial underway
The trial is getting underway in Macon for a Kemper County man accused of killing a Noxubee County woman.
Federal fraud trial continues against J5 owners
Two Columbus businessmen accused of bilking the government out of Paycheck Protection Program money finally have their day in court.
Man wanted for failing to register as sex offender with DPS
40-year-old Kenneth Jones Jr. is a registered sex offender who has failed to register with the Department of Public Safety and has been non-compliant since November 18, 2023.
Prentiss County deputies warn residents about scam
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office is warning residents there and in the surrounding area about a scam going around.
West Point PD wants citizens to be aware of a phone scam
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Dept wants its residents to be aware of a phone scam in the area. If…
West Point PD needs help locating a stolen semi-trailer
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department needs the community's help in locating a stolen semi-trailer. On Sunday, March 24, the West Point Police Dept. responded to a stolen trailer at Love's. A Metro Trucking Lease trailer…