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Lowndes man indicted for statutory rape indictment
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Lowndes County grand jury returns an indictment in a child sex crime case. Kyle Anthony Smith was indicted for statutory rape. He was arrested in November 2023 after a…
Hot and humid with storm chances the next few days
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Heat and humidity will continue, but there could be a few intense storms over the next few days as well. FRIDAY: The day starts with plenty of sunshine, and temperatures are expected to quickly climb into the upper…
Remembering Abria
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Family, friends and classmates of a New Hope High School student are honoring her memory. Dozens gathered on…
City leaders crafting budget and asking for public input
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -It's crunch time for city budgets. City governments are beginning to craft their spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year, and, as always…
Heat sticking around to start the weekend with storm chance on the way
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The heat and humidity were the main headliners for us today. They both will be hanging around with us tomorrow with the additional chance to see a couple of storms to start off the weekend. THURSDAY…
Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally boost economic engine of town
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) - It's that time of year again. If you're in or near Oktibbeha County, you've probably seen more motorcycles than usual. The Little Sturgis Rally is…
Hot and humid with storm chances the next few days
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Heat and humidity will continue, but there could be a few intense storms over the next few days as well. FRIDAY: The day starts with plenty of sunshine, and temperatures are expected to quickly climb into the upper…
Remembering Abria
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Family, friends and classmates of a New Hope High School student are honoring her memory. Dozens gathered on…
City leaders crafting budget and asking for public input
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -It's crunch time for city budgets. City governments are beginning to craft their spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year, and, as always…
Heat sticking around to start the weekend with storm chance on the way
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The heat and humidity were the main headliners for us today. They both will be hanging around with us tomorrow with the additional chance to see a couple of storms to start off the weekend. THURSDAY…
Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally boost economic engine of town
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) - It's that time of year again. If you're in or near Oktibbeha County, you've probably seen more motorcycles than usual. The Little Sturgis Rally is…
Columbus Police searching for shooting / strong arm robbery suspect
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus Police are looking for a man wanted in at least two separate crimes, and they need your help to bring him in. David Hall AKA "Mac…
Man indicted for allegedly stabbing his grandmother
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A man accused of stabbing his grandmother is headed to court. Carlos Pruitt was recently indicted for aggravated assault by a Lowndes County grand jury. The incident happened this past…
Man indicted for arson in Lowndes County
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A man accused of setting a New Hope house on fire is indicted for arson. Steven Bradley was recently indicted by a Lowndes County grand jury. The fire happened on Oswalt Road this past November.…
Starkville Fire Chief running for mayor
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Starkville's Fire Chief wants to become the next mayor. Charles Yarbrough made the announcement this morning on Facebook. In the post, Yarbrough says he wants to be a mayor who listens, works tirelessly for residents, and…
Columbus councilman pleads guilty to charges
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus city councilman pleads guilty to two misdemeanor charges in west Alabama. Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana 2nd degree…
Hot and humid weather returns, storm chances possible Fri & Sat
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Heat advisories and warnings are in effect for most of the viewing area. Rain chances stay isolated Thursday but could increase Fri/Sat. THURSDAY: Expect a mix of sun & clouds with highs reaching the middle 90s area-wide. With…
Repaving project on Highway 82 getting and anti-skid topcoat
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The paving is done but work continues on Highway 82 in Columbus. Crews are now installing a High Friction Surface Treatment. Today,…
Columbus Police searching for shooting / strong arm robbery suspect
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus Police are looking for a man wanted in at least two separate crimes, and they need your help to bring him in. David Hall AKA "Mac…
Two people face charges in Haven Acres shooting
Michael Owens, Jr. of Tupelo and Angela Sumrall of Amory both had their initial appearances in Tupelo Municipal Court on Monday.
Woman pleads guilty in Calhoun "Cold Case" homicide
The woman charged in a Calhoun County "Cold Case" homicide pleads guilty and is sent to prison. Glenda Armstrong pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Deputies serving warrant find more than they bargained for
A Mantachie man already facing drug possession charges winds up with a few more on his rap sheet.
West Point PD search for a man wanted for Grand Larceny
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department needs help locating an unknown male subject for Grand Larceny. The suspect is 5'8 and…
Columbus P.D. makes arrest in Saturday evening shooting case
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - An early evening 911 call reporting an accidental shooting turns into a homicide investigation. On Saturday, August 10, a man called and said…
Breakthrough cracks cold case 35 years later
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 55-year-old Glenda Armstrong of Bruce.
Columbus shooting suspect turns himself in
A second Columbus shooting suspect is in jail after turning himself in overnight. 18-year-old Donderion Fisher had been on the run following the Thursday afternoon shooting.
Man reportedly leaves apology note after burglarizing buildings
A man accused of breaking into storage buildings leaves an apology note but still goes to jail. 29-year-old Zachary Cox was charged with three counts of commercial burglary.
Child rescued after two-hour standoff in Starkville
33-year-old Tyrez Wade, of Hattiesburg, ran to a second-floor unit when officers arrived and barricaded the door with a four-year-old child inside.
Tupelo police say driver fled from traffic stop
Sunday, a Tupelo police officer pulled over a driver for reckless driving on South Gloster Street near Carnation Street.
Wanted Tupelo shooting suspect arrested in Columbus
The man wanted in connection with a Tupelo shooting was caught at a Columbus hotel. 41-year-old Michael Owens of Tupelo is facing several charges.
Multi-agency raid yields three drug arrests in Tupelo
The Tupelo Police Department SWAT Team, North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and Alcohol Beverage Control executed a search warrant at a home on Dixie Creek Road.
Deputies reportedly find 10 dead dogs on man's property
A Lafayette County man was accused of abusing dogs after 10 K9s were found dead. 47-year-old Terry Pegues was charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty.
Booneville man charged with two sex crimes
A Booneville man is in the Prentiss County Jail, charged with two sex crimes. The investigation began in late June when Booneville police took a report of a sexual assault on a minor.
One person in custody, another wanted after shooting in Columbus
One person is in custody, and another is on the run after a shooting in Columbus. A description of the vehicle reportedly used in the shooting was given to law enforcement.
Ex-sheriff in Noxubee Co. gets one-day sentence for lying to FBI
Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree will spend a day in prison for lying to the FBI. He was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday.
Starkville police say standoff lasts over two hours, child rescued
Starkville police said a suspect barricaded himself and a child in an apartment at Brookville Garden. SWAT team members negotiated with the suspect for over two hours before entering the apartment.
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