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Clay County Sheriff's Department closes in on homicide suspects
Sheriff Eddie Scott said changes to the county's nightclub ordinance are helping his investigators identify witnesses and possible suspects.
Noxubee County deputies search for shooting suspect
Noxubee County deputies are looking for who is responsible for shooting someone inside their home.
HOT temperatures for everyone
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures are going to be HOT this week, staying near 90! Rain chance will build back in for the end of the week and continue going into the weekend. There is potential for a few storms.…
Monroe County deputies, MDWFP officer save stranded swimmers
A dip in a Monroe County creek quickly turned dangerous for a group of swimmers. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook told WCBI deputies responded to the call Saturday around 5 p.m.
Remembering a legend: US Senator John C. Stennis
When he retired in 1989, John C. Stennis was the second-longest serving U.S. Senator and had never lost an election.
Salvation Army in Columbus helps feed families for summer
he Salvation Army is once again helping families with a summer food drive. From May 20 to May 30, the organization is ensuring to help restock the pantry for families in need.
Noxubee County deputies search for shooting suspect
Noxubee County deputies are looking for who is responsible for shooting someone inside their home.
HOT temperatures for everyone
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures are going to be HOT this week, staying near 90! Rain chance will build back in for the end of the week and continue going into the weekend. There is potential for a few storms.…
Monroe County deputies, MDWFP officer save stranded swimmers
A dip in a Monroe County creek quickly turned dangerous for a group of swimmers. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook told WCBI deputies responded to the call Saturday around 5 p.m.
Remembering a legend: US Senator John C. Stennis
When he retired in 1989, John C. Stennis was the second-longest serving U.S. Senator and had never lost an election.
Salvation Army in Columbus helps feed families for summer
he Salvation Army is once again helping families with a summer food drive. From May 20 to May 30, the organization is ensuring to help restock the pantry for families in need.
Employee's report leads Starkville police to burglary arrest
A sharp-eyed employee helped lead Starkville police to a burglary suspect. Officers were called to Industrial Recyclers of Mississippi on Clark Road.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba County
A traffic stop in Itawamba County left one man facing several different drug charges and felony escape.
State agencies to celebrate Mississippi EMS Week in Jackson
This is Emergency Medical Services Week in Mississippi. This is the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week.
WCBI/MSU Storm Chase Day 7 Recap
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After a couple of "down" days traveling west Texas and New Mexico, we chased a supercell storm from far western into central Oklahoma Sunday. Initially high-based storms formed in the Texas Panhandle after 3 PM, moving into…
Lots of sun and warmer temperatures to start off the work week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - We have a beautiful and warm start to the work week with highs climbing into the upper 80s! Calm and mild conditions continue through tonight and into our Tuesday with temperatures on the rise! Clouds will begin…
Starkville businesses see fewer customers during summer breaks
Mississippi State's spring semester has come to a close, seniors have graduated and many students have moved home for the summer. With many of the students leaving, local shops and restaurants may experience a decrease in foot traffic.
State child care service show their appreciation for foster parents
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Children are removed from their homes because parents can no longer care for them or because parents are not caring for them…
Noxubee County deputies search for shooting suspect
Noxubee County deputies are looking for who is responsible for shooting someone inside their home.
Employee's report leads Starkville police to burglary arrest
A sharp-eyed employee helped lead Starkville police to a burglary suspect. Officers were called to Industrial Recyclers of Mississippi on Clark Road.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba County
A traffic stop in Itawamba County left one man facing several different drug charges and felony escape.
Starkville Police charge three people in an aggravated assault case
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Starkville Police have charged three people in an aggravated assault case. On Friday, May 17th at 12:23 a.m., off-duty and on-duty officers…
Homicide investigation underway in Clay County after body is found
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A homicide investigation is underway in Clay County after a body was found early Saturday morning on May 18. Sheriff Eddie…
Investigation underway after a pedestrian is hit in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Lee County Coroner's Office, Mississippi Highway Patrol, and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating a pedestrian incident. Lee County Coroner…
Tupelo police make second arrest in connection with shooting
Tupelo police made a second arrest in connection with an April shooting. 27-year-old Xavier Mitchell was charged with two counts of shooting into a motor vehicle.
Convenience store employee accused of taking lottery tickets
A Tupelo convenience store employee was accused of taking lottery tickets. 27-year-old Shamaya Buchanan was charged with one count of embezzlement.
Columbus man charged in connection with Meridian homicide
We have new information about the Columbus man charged in connection with a Meridian homicide.
Man accused of applying for unemployment benefits while in prison
Kenjarell Thomas was indicted on 19 counts of identity theft, 20 counts of fraudulent representation to defraud the government, and 20 counts of wire fraud.
Grenada man arrested for allegedly exposing himself in public
36-year-old Octavious Brown is charged with two counts of misdemeanor indecent exposure and felony possession of meth charge.
Starkville police confirm investigation of school district employee
The Starkville Police Department confirms it is investigating a school district employee. In a statement, SPD said the reported incidents involved a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District employee.
Columbus man pleads guilty to manslaughter
A Columbus man will spend more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Tameron Ward pleaded guilty earlier this week.
Columbus murder trial ends in mistrial
A Columbus murder trial ended in a mistrial. Israel Buckhalter was indicted for second-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling.
Baldwyn man faces charges in two counties
A Baldwyn man was making the rounds of area county jails. Jacob Wayne Mears has found himself in trouble in both Itawamba and Prentiss Counties.
Testimony begins in Columbus murder trial
Testimony began in a Columbus murder trial. The jury first heard from lawyers for opening arguments.
Man indicted for charges connected to 2020 shooting in Tupelo
A man wanted in connection to a 2020 shooting is in custody. 40-year-old Charles McPherson was indicted for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a felon.
Police arrest Baldwyn man wanted for child sex crime
A Baldwyn man wanted for a child sex crime was arrested. 22-year-old Rodney Shelley was indicted for one count of sexual battery of a child under 16.
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