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2 of 4 men charged in connection to Tupelo triple homicide take plea deals
Two of four men charged with capital murder in connection with a triple homicide in Tupelo in the summer of 2021 have taken plea deals.
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi increases reward money for tips
An organization that helps police solve crimes throughout the region is making it easier for people to send in tips to investigators.
Starkville connects community through new alert notification system
The city of Starkville has a new way to keep the community connected and in the know.The city has rolled out a new notification system called Starkville Alerts.
Caledonia High School receives National Blue Ribbon School Award
Caledonia High School is in some pretty elite company. It is one of only 353 schools nationwide recognized with the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School Award.
Brookville Gardens Apartments in Starkville get new lease on life
Now, Brookville Gardens Apartments has a new owner, and he believes the Gardens deserve a new lease on life.
Temperatures mild, clearing some clouds
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Expecting temperatures to continue in the middle to upper 80s for the next several days. Cloud coverage will clear out some before returning with the next chance for rain out of the weekend. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mild…
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi increases reward money for tips
An organization that helps police solve crimes throughout the region is making it easier for people to send in tips to investigators.
Starkville connects community through new alert notification system
The city of Starkville has a new way to keep the community connected and in the know.The city has rolled out a new notification system called Starkville Alerts.
Caledonia High School receives National Blue Ribbon School Award
Caledonia High School is in some pretty elite company. It is one of only 353 schools nationwide recognized with the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School Award.
Brookville Gardens Apartments in Starkville get new lease on life
Now, Brookville Gardens Apartments has a new owner, and he believes the Gardens deserve a new lease on life.
Temperatures mild, clearing some clouds
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Expecting temperatures to continue in the middle to upper 80s for the next several days. Cloud coverage will clear out some before returning with the next chance for rain out of the weekend. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mild…
Carroll County bridge fire, originally thought to be arson, ruled accidental
The investigation into the fire on a bridge on County Road 64 in the McCarley area near Bailey Lake led Sheriff Clint Walker and Carroll County Deputies to a juvenile from Winona and two young men from the Vaiden area.
West Nile Virus update: Low infection rates in WCBI viewing area
It may not have been making the headlines for the last three Summers, but the West Nile Virus is still with us.
Big cranes, big job: Columbus Riverwalk bridge repair takes shape
A big job requires big equipment, and repairing the Columbus Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge, also known as the Old River Bridge, is one of those big jobs.
Victim of Monday morning shooting in Brooksville dies
The man shot earlier this week in Brooksville has died. 30-year-old Glenn Omar Dooley was shot in the head while walking down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive early Monday morning.
Board of Aldermen votes to implement curfew for town of Brooksville
In light of the recent deadly shooting, the town of Brooksville has implemented a curfew. The board of aldermen voted on the move Tuesday night.
Stolen car found burned, shot up in Noxubee County
A stolen car was found burned in Noxubee County. This 2019 Kia Optima was found on Honey Lake Road. As officers looked over the vehicle, they found bullet holes in the car.
Average temperatures continue, small Weds PM rain chance
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures will hover near mid September normal for the rest of the week. Nights will still be comfortable, but not as cool as earlier in the week. WEDNESDAY: Expect sun through the day, but cloud coverage will…
Lowndes County store owner faces charges for alleged sale of ZAZA
40-year-old Mitul Patel was charged with the sale and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute.
2 of 4 men charged in connection to Tupelo triple homicide take plea deals
Two of four men charged with capital murder in connection with a triple homicide in Tupelo in the summer of 2021 have taken plea deals.
Victim of Monday morning shooting in Brooksville dies
The man shot earlier this week in Brooksville has died. 30-year-old Glenn Omar Dooley was shot in the head while walking down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive early Monday morning.
Stolen car found burned, shot up in Noxubee County
A stolen car was found burned in Noxubee County. This 2019 Kia Optima was found on Honey Lake Road. As officers looked over the vehicle, they found bullet holes in the car.
Lee County deputies make arrest after break-in at Agri Farm and Ranch
Lee County deputies made a quick arrest in a break-in. 21-year-old Shuntravious Shannon was charged with burglary of a commercial building.
Lee County deputies make arrest after stabbing in church parking lot
Lee County deputies made an arrest after a stabbing in a church parking lot. 27-year-old Tony Parker was charged with aggravated assault.
Starkville man receives 5 years for possessing firearm as convicted felon
A Starkville man received a five-year sentence for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Antonio Hill, the previously convicted felon, will also have a three-year term of supervised release following his sentence.
Grand jury indicts 73-year-old man on child sex crime charges
A Lowndes County man was indicted for two child sex crimes. 73-year-old Billy Joe Kemp was charged with two counts of sexual battery.
Law enforcement launches search after drive-by shooting in Brooksville
Brooksville police are looking for the shooter who injured a man and damaged homes in a drive-by shooting Monday morning.
Okolona man arrested in Tupelo for alleged domestic violence
An Okolona man was arrested in Tupelo for alleged domestic violence. Tupelo police arrived at Lockridge Street for a domestic violence charge.
Inmate in Lee County Jail faces new charges for alleged burglary
A man already in jail is a suspect in a separate crime and now faces more charges. On July 10, someone contacted Tupelo police about their purse missing inside their vehicle.
Noxubee County man pleads guilty to ramming his vehicle into patrol car
A Noxubee County man pleaded guilty to ramming his vehicle into a patrol car. Donald Dooley pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Operation Saturation: Clay County crackdown yields 15 arrests
The Clay County Sheriff's Office, along with the West Point Police Department, the Highway Patrol, and the State's Violent Crimes Task Force mounted Operation Saturation in Clay County.
Attala County man faces kidnapping charge in Lee County
An Attala County man is facing a kidnapping charge in Lee County. 23-year-old Preston Dean was also charged with aggravated domestic violence and burglary.
Columbus man arrested in Pickens County for alleged forged checks
A Columbus man was arrested in Pickens County for alleged forged checks totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars and drugs.
Repo man incident: Noxubee County man pleads guilty, receives probation
A Noxubee County man escaped jail time after pleading guilty to running over a repo man. Ladarius Tompkins was indicted for aggravated assault and that's the charge he pleaded guilty to.
Macon duo faces charges for alleged burglary in Noxubee County
Two people from Macon were accused of taking items across Noxubee County. Eric Seideman and Alecia Childress were both charged with burglary of a dwelling and grand larceny.
Former Alcorn County schools superintendent pleads guilty
A former Alcorn County Schools superintendent pleaded guilty to falsifying records. Bill Brand was indicted and arrested for false representations to defraud the government in August 2021.