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A cold front moves through Sunday, bringing more rain & storm chances
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Our hot and dry stretch is over! A cold front will move through Sunday afternoon and bring more rain & storm chances to the region. SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy skies. Mild and humid. Showers and maybe…
Millport family raises awareness for Dandy Walker Syndrome
MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) - Folks in Millport Alabama, and surrounding towns had an opportunity to take part in a pop-up shop sale downtown. And some vendors were new to the business scene since the pandemic five businesses have opened in…
Possible human remains found, Tupelo investigators to confirm identity
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo Police were notified possible human remains were located in the Old Belden Circle area. Union County Mississippi Search and Rescue are conducting following up searches for a missing person, Lori Ann Cockrell. Cockrell was last seen…
Not as hot, but daily rain and storm chances return
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - A cold front will move through late Saturday and knock afternoon highs back into the low 80s. However, a pattern change will bring daily rain and storm chances back to the forecast. SATURDAY: Hot! High near…
An active pattern arrives and will remain through Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – SUMMARY: Warm conditions remained in place today, but significant changes arrive to the region this weekend. Rain will become likely tomorrow night ahead of a strong cold front that will drop our temperatures by 10-15° by…
New Houlka shows appreciation for those who protect and serve
NEW HOULKA, MISS. (WCBI) - Police, sheriff's deputies, and first responders in Chickasaw County were treated to a free lunch and some even took home some gifts. It was all part of an annual event that shows the first responders…
Employers are looking for their new team members for the summer
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - School is out and while some students are looking forward to taking it easy, others see it as a good time to make a little cash. Many businesses see…
SOCSD to host summer feeding program in June
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is helping you save a little on your grocery budget this summer. Here's one reason you should go back to school this summer. The…
Mississippi significantly undercounted by over 4% in census
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - Mississippi may have grown in size over the last decade but there's no record to show for it. Mississippi was significantly undercounted by over 4% in the 2020 census. The population count released in 2021 suggested 2.94…
Senior at Noxubee County High School walk the halls to celebrate graduation
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Seniors at Noxubee County High School take a trip down memory lane before starting their first chapter of adulthood.…
Mississippi State University Staff Appreciation Day held Friday
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Staff and support personnel at Mississippi State University finish the school year on a high note. MSU Staff Appreciation Day was held Friday at…
Qualifying has reopened for the District 5, Place 2 Circuit Judge's race
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - Qualifying has reopened for the District 5, Place 2 Circuit Judge's race. Governor Tate Reeves announced the new qualifying period on…
Alabama sets new unemployment record at 2.8%
ALABAMA (WCBI) - Alabama sets a new unemployment record, as the seasonally adjusted rate drops to 2.8%. Governor Kay Ivey confirmed April's numbers this morning. This was a drop…
Hot and dry now, but mild and rainy next week
COLUMBUS – SUMMARY: A bit of a pattern change is in store with highs getting closer to normal next week. Afternoon temperatures in the 90s will be replaced by temperatures in the mid to low 80s, thanks in part to…
Pontotoc Sheriff's Office makes arrest in April shooting death
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) - The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in an April shooting death. Joseph Bean is charged with capital murder. He is accused of shooting Anteo Foote on Algoma Road…
Milwaukee Tool plant bringing over 800 jobs to Grenada as they expand manufacturing across Mississippi
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) - Thursday was the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Milwaukee Tool facility being built in Grenada. Mississippi…
Families search for substitutes to baby formula amid national shortage
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- You can check the shelves at the supermarket for infant baby formula, but you may be out of luck. Shortage woes continue across the U.S. Some parents face desperate…
Employers are looking to get and retain good employees
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Local businesses and industries are hiring; however, finding and keeping employees can be a challenge in a competitive workforce. Companies and businesses are doing…
Annual field day is a popular end of year event for elementary students
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - It was the annual Field Day at the elementary school. Students could take their shot at dunking a teacher…
4 County and Fastnet take next big step to provide internet access
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - 4 County Power Association and its Fastnet branch take the next big step in providing internet access to people living in rural areas of the state. Fast Net ran a fiber optic cable 12,000 feet…
Man accused of robbing a vape shop with soda bottle wrapped in bag
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - He's accused of robbing a vape shop with a pop, and now he's in jail awaiting bail. Around 9:30…
Tupelo man to spend over 16 years in federal prison
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Tupelo man will spend over 16 years in federal prison for his part in a drug trafficking operation. 40-year-old Jeremy K.…
Montgomery Co. deputies searching for man considered armed/dangerous
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Montgomery County deputies are asking for help finding a man they consider armed and dangerous. Matthew Williams Jr. is wanted for cashing bad checks in the county. He's believed to be driving a 2014 maroon…
Columbus police make arrest in connection to deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus police make an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting. 20-year-old Johnathan Slaughter is charged with one count of murder and one…
Law enforcement investigating shooting death in Lamar County
LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) - Law enforcement is investigating a shooting death in Lamar County, Alabama. District Attorney Andy Hamlin says Lamar County deputies were called to a…
Columbus City Council discuss crime prevention for summer break
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) With two fatal shootings in less than a month, crime has been a topic of conversation in Columbus. Youth crime and how to prevent…
Columbus police are investigating a shooting at Sim Scott Park
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus police are investigating a shooting at a northside park. The gunfire happened about 8 o'clock Tuesday night at Sim Scott Park.…
Mississippi state auditor says crime rate contributes to "brain drain"
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, Miss. (WCBI)- State Auditor Shad White speaks often about Mississippi's "brain drain." Now, he says it's made worse by an increase in crime.…
Man to spend next 40 years in prison for killing Columbus man
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A man will spend the next 40 years in prison for killing a Columbus man. Malcolm Hill pleaded guilty to…
Tupelo Police arrest suspect for allegedly trying to set vehicles on fire
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo Police arrested a man for allegedly trying to set cars on fire. David Lindow was arrested as a suspect linked…
Help is needed to find suspect linked to Pontotoc murder case
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI)- Investigators need your help to find a suspect linked to an April, 27th murder in Pontotoc County. The Pontotoc County Sheriff's…
VIDEO: One person dead and another injured in Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - One person is dead and another person injured after a late afternoon shooting in Columbus. The shooting happened around 3 p.m. on Waterworks…
Woman accused of killing her stepdaughter found not guilty
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A woman accused of killing her stepdaughter is found not guilty in Monroe County. Our state-wide news partner WLBT reports the verdict…
Man charged with grand larceny and failure to stop
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A man police say was spotted in the act of stealing a car and then running from the police is facing charges. Officers…
Former Starkville Sanitation Department charged with embezzlement
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A former Starkville Sanitation Department finds himself in the can. 26-year-old Tyrone Spencer Jr. is charged with embezzlement. Starkville police say the investigation started after…
Columbus businessman, Christopher Lick, expected to plead guilty
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus businessman is expected to change his mind, and plead guilty to claiming more than $6 million dollars in Covid relief money. Christopher Paul Lick, who is a Starkville resident, was indicted for money laundering…
Winston County jurors return not guilty verdict for Ru-Shaka Cobb
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Winston County jurors returned a not guilty verdict in a murder trial. The verdict was read to Ru-shaka Cobb in Winston…
Man accused of taking car in jail, vehicle not found
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A man accused of taking a car is in jail but the vehicle hasn't been found. Nathan Cotton was arrested in…
Former Starkville Fire Department employee charged with embezzlement
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A former Starkville Fire Department employee is accused of misusing city equipment. 45-year-old Clarence Parks is charged with embezzlement: fraud committed in public office.…
Two Alabama residents accused of home repair fraud
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two Alabama residents are accused of taking payments for a pool, and leaving their prospective customers in the hole. Investigators with the Clay…
