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Future police officers get close to completing basic training
A regional police academy has some new tools to train law officers. Allie Martin has more.
Local organization host senior fair to inform retirement benefits
Representatives said making sure your legal affairs are in order is important at any age, but especially as we get older.
Few clouds Friday to storms Saturday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A nice end to the week, with a few extra clouds. Changes this weekend could bring a severe weather threat. THURSDAY NIGHT: Staying clear, plenty of open sky. Temperatures will be slightly warmer compared to the start…
A crash in Oktibbeha County leaves one person dead
One person is dead after a mid-afternoon crash in Oktibbeha County.
Gary Sinise Foundation awards $58,000 grant to OFD
The Gary Sinise Foundation recently awarded a $58,000 grant to the Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department.
Traffic stop in Prentiss Co. lands a woman in jail for drug possession
A traffic stop for improper equipment leads to a drug arrest in Prentiss County.
Local organization host senior fair to inform retirement benefits
Representatives said making sure your legal affairs are in order is important at any age, but especially as we get older.
Few clouds Friday to storms Saturday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A nice end to the week, with a few extra clouds. Changes this weekend could bring a severe weather threat. THURSDAY NIGHT: Staying clear, plenty of open sky. Temperatures will be slightly warmer compared to the start…
A crash in Oktibbeha County leaves one person dead
One person is dead after a mid-afternoon crash in Oktibbeha County.
Gary Sinise Foundation awards $58,000 grant to OFD
The Gary Sinise Foundation recently awarded a $58,000 grant to the Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department.
Traffic stop in Prentiss Co. lands a woman in jail for drug possession
A traffic stop for improper equipment leads to a drug arrest in Prentiss County.
Victims of July flooding in Texas struggling to get financial help from FEMA
Sources from Associated Press say that only about one-fifth of applicants for federal disaster assistance from Kerr County, Texas, have been deemed eligible to get financial help so far
Midday (Lowndes haunted House) - 10/16/2025
Today on Midday, WCBI's Grace Brister is in the studio with Lieutenant Rhonda Sanders to discuss a spooky upcoming event in the area, the Lowndes County Haunted House.
Police make an arrest on Uttering a Forgery in Tupelo
Adam W. Jones of Tupelo was arrested and charged with one count of Uttering a Forgery.
Man arrested for felony fleeing after a chase in Tupelo
Bradley Tahtinen, was charged with one count of Felony Fleeing.
Police make an arrest after a vehicle burglary in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest for burglary of a vehicle.
Man charged with murder after weekend shooting in Alcorn Co.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest in the weekend shooting at Alcorn State University that left one person dead and two others injured.
Local school districts amp up security for homecoming
In West Point, school leaders say instead of canceling their homecoming, they made changes to the activities.
Traffic stop in Prentiss Co. lands a woman in jail for drug possession
A traffic stop for improper equipment leads to a drug arrest in Prentiss County.
Police make an arrest on Uttering a Forgery in Tupelo
Adam W. Jones of Tupelo was arrested and charged with one count of Uttering a Forgery.
Man arrested for felony fleeing after a chase in Tupelo
Bradley Tahtinen, was charged with one count of Felony Fleeing.
Police make an arrest after a vehicle burglary in Tupelo
Tupelo Police made an arrest for burglary of a vehicle.
Man charged with murder after weekend shooting in Alcorn Co.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest in the weekend shooting at Alcorn State University that left one person dead and two others injured.
Trial date set for a Hamilton man accused of shooting friend
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The case of a Hamilton man accused of killing his friend is headed to court. The trial for Daniel Miller is set for Monday, February 2nd, 2026, in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court. Miller is charged…
Man in the country illegally accused of child abuse in Pontotoc Co.
A man in the country illegally is in the Pontotoc County Jail, accused of abusing a child.
Shooting investigation in Tupelo leads to a man's arrest
Tupelo police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting.
Two people facing felony exploitation charges in Starkville
Two people are facing felony charges for exploiting a vulnerable adult.
Search warrant leads to a large drug seizure in Tupelo
Agents and officers recovered more than 55 pounds of alleged marijuana, three firearms, and more than $100,000 in seized property.
Elementary school in Water Valley evacuates after a bomb threat
An elementary school in Water Valley was evacuated after a bomb threat earlier on October 14.
Man charged with felony embezzlement in Tupelo
A Pontotoc man has been accused of taking more than the employee discount at his workplace.
Man charged with 4 counts of child porn possession in Lee Co.
A months-long investigation by Lee County Internet Crimes Against Children investigators has resulted in the arrest of a Mooreville man.
STING operation leads to drug seizure and an arrest
A STING unit operation in Lowndes County leads to the arrest of an alleged drug dealer and the seizure of his goods.
Herrington retrial to use a jury from Madison County
The capital murder retrial for Sheldon Timothy Herrington Junior will use a jury selected from Madison County.
Bond now set for a murder suspect in West Point
Dennis Roberson Junior was given a $200,000 bond.
Two charged in Columbus shooting
Alex Malik Williams has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, manifesting extreme indifference to life.
Man from Oxford arrested on 14 counts of credit card fraud
An Oxford man has been arrested on 14 counts of credit card fraud.