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Charges dropped against woman in Tupelo accused of shooting
Charges were dropped against a woman in Tupelo after a domestic shooting. Tupelo police said the shooting happened Wednesday afternoon at Hillsdale Apartments.
Gun reported stolen in Starkville found in Tupelo
A gun reported stolen in Starkville is found in Tupelo. Now, a Tupelo man is behind bars. The investigation began in June when Tupelo police pulled a driver over for a traffic violation.
Late night rain going into the weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain chances are continuing throughout the next several days, with thunderstorm chances over the weekend. As the rain chance lightens up, temperatures are going to be on the rise. FRIDAY NIGHT: Rain from the SW will…
Starkville Habitat Restore reaches $1M project goal
The Starkville Habitat for Humanity Restore reached its $1 million goal this month and can now provide brand-new homes to families in need.
Columbus Fire & Rescue battle early morning fire
Firefighters were on the scene around 5 a.m. on Friday at the 800 block of 17th Street North for a fire at an abandoned structure.
Mostly cloudy and humid Friday, isolated rain chances
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Expect temporarily lower rain chances to round out the work week. Scattered storms become possible over the weekend. FRIDAY: While a mostly cloudy sky will persist, the coverage of rain shouldn't be as widespread/numerous as previous days. Still,…
Gun reported stolen in Starkville found in Tupelo
A gun reported stolen in Starkville is found in Tupelo. Now, a Tupelo man is behind bars. The investigation began in June when Tupelo police pulled a driver over for a traffic violation.
Late night rain going into the weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain chances are continuing throughout the next several days, with thunderstorm chances over the weekend. As the rain chance lightens up, temperatures are going to be on the rise. FRIDAY NIGHT: Rain from the SW will…
Starkville Habitat Restore reaches $1M project goal
The Starkville Habitat for Humanity Restore reached its $1 million goal this month and can now provide brand-new homes to families in need.
Columbus Fire & Rescue battle early morning fire
Firefighters were on the scene around 5 a.m. on Friday at the 800 block of 17th Street North for a fire at an abandoned structure.
Mostly cloudy and humid Friday, isolated rain chances
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Expect temporarily lower rain chances to round out the work week. Scattered storms become possible over the weekend. FRIDAY: While a mostly cloudy sky will persist, the coverage of rain shouldn't be as widespread/numerous as previous days. Still,…
ACT announces changes aimed to help improve test scores
Traditionally, the standardized test has had four main subjects: Math, Reading, English, and Science. There have been a few changes in the ACT.
Yokohama internships give high schoolers valuable experience
ITIRE is a paid internship offered in the summer by Yokohama. The program gives high school students an inside look at one of the area's leading manufacturing plants.
Nonprofits can compete for grants in community wide contest
And each nonprofit survives on donations. That's what brought representatives of the community groups to an informational luncheon at the Community Development Foundation.
Pontotoc County deputies arrest man on robbery charge
Pontotoc County deputies made an arrest in a strong-armed robbery. That's the charge 20-year-old Dakota Lucas is facing.
Inmate in Winston County charged with having contraband
An inmate in the Winston Choctaw Correctional Facility found himself facing more charges. Lamarcus Burnside was charged with two counts of possessing contraband in a correctional facility.
MSU staff member gets big promotion in Mississippi National Guard
The university's Director for Veterans and Military Affairs was promoted from Colonel to Brigadier General in the Mississippi National Guard at a special ceremony at the Old Main Academic Center.
Another day of the same
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Finishing off another week with approximately the same conditions we have seen for nearly 2 weeks. "Cooler" air, rain chance, heavy clouds and humidity maintain into the weekend. THURSDAY NIGHT: Sticking to what we know (very…
Bond set for man charged with murder at Clay County nightclub
Justice Court Judge Thomas Hampton set bond for 23-year-old Tyler Brooks of Macon at $1.6 million.
Charges dropped against woman in Tupelo accused of shooting
Charges were dropped against a woman in Tupelo after a domestic shooting. Tupelo police said the shooting happened Wednesday afternoon at Hillsdale Apartments.
Gun reported stolen in Starkville found in Tupelo
A gun reported stolen in Starkville is found in Tupelo. Now, a Tupelo man is behind bars. The investigation began in June when Tupelo police pulled a driver over for a traffic violation.
Pontotoc County deputies arrest man on robbery charge
Pontotoc County deputies made an arrest in a strong-armed robbery. That's the charge 20-year-old Dakota Lucas is facing.
Inmate in Winston County charged with having contraband
An inmate in the Winston Choctaw Correctional Facility found himself facing more charges. Lamarcus Burnside was charged with two counts of possessing contraband in a correctional facility.
Shots-fired report in Columbus ends with two arrests
Columbus police made two arrests after someone shot at an apartment, including someone out on bond for murder.
District Attorney speaks about Oasis arrest
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An arrest is made in a mass shooting case in Clay County. On March 3rd one person died and 12 others were injured after multiple…
Fulton man arrested for alleged assault on two Tupelo boys
It's been a month since two Tupelo boys were assaulted by a man in a black ski mask. 42-year-old Cedrick Thomas of Fulton has been charged with aggravated assault.
Starkville man with lengthy record heads back to prison
A Starkville man with a long history of legal run-ins is headed back to prison again. This time he was sentenced in federal court.
Arrest made in connection with deadly shooting at Oasis Lounge
There has been an arrest made in connection with the Oasis shooting that killed 20-year-old Taleese Chandler and injured several others.
Suspect changes plea from not guilty to guilty in murder trial
The suspect in a 2023 murder case has pleaded guilty to killing his 16-year-old girlfriend. Labrandon Tumblin was charged with capital murder for the death of Denasia McGregory.
Monroe County man arrested for sexual battery against minor
A Monroe County man was arrested after being indicted by a Monroe County Grand Jury on three counts of sexual battery against a minor. 41-year-old Thomas Jay Criddle of South Hatley Road was arrested on July 18.
Tupelo PD investigates two weekend shootings
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact TPD or Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi.
Starkville man indicted on two child sex crime charges
A Starkville man was indicted on two child sex crime charges. 40-year-old Willie Legrone was charged with two counts of sexual battery.
Tupelo police arrest 65-year-old man accused of stabbing someone
65-year-old Darryl Gillespie, of Tupelo, was charged with aggravated domestic violence. He was given a $100,000 bond.
Alcorn County deputies capture wanted man accused of shooting
Alcorn County deputies ended a manhunt for an accused gunman. Daniel Brock Yates was captured near his Lauren Drive home in Corinth.
Suspect in 2021 murder case foregoes trial, pleads guilty
The suspect in a 2021 murder case decided to forego a trial and pleaded guilty instead. Portia Manning's murder trial was expected to start today in Circuit Court in Oktibbeha County.
Calhoun County man pleads guilty to raping elderly woman
A Calhoun County man accused of raping an elderly woman will spend the next 25 years in prison.
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