Latest News
Regional cooperation helps Monroe County investigators track down three home invasion suspects.
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Regional cooperation helps Monroe County investigators track down three home invasion suspects. Monday, Starkville Police helped Monroe County Sheriff's…
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom make their case to voters
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - It was September of last year when Scott Colom announced his campaign for U.S. Senate, and he says…
Election day brings citizens from all across the area to the polls
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Across the nation, Americans are headed to the polls - and today's election will have a major effect on how…
He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University campus today.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University…
A good military base needs a strong community to help it achieve its mission
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A good military base needs a strong community to help it achieve its mission.. That was part of…
Voting in elections may be a civic duty, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Voting in elections may be a civic duty, but that doesn't mean it can't be…
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom make their case to voters
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - It was September of last year when Scott Colom announced his campaign for U.S. Senate, and he says…
Election day brings citizens from all across the area to the polls
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Across the nation, Americans are headed to the polls - and today's election will have a major effect on how…
He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University campus today.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University…
A good military base needs a strong community to help it achieve its mission
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A good military base needs a strong community to help it achieve its mission.. That was part of…
Voting in elections may be a civic duty, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Voting in elections may be a civic duty, but that doesn't mean it can't be…
Noxubee County unveils historical marker, honoring the first black state legislators from the area
MACON, Miss. – The Making Their Mark project unveiled a historic marker on the lawn of the Noxubee County Courthouse honoring the county's first…
The 2026 Veterans Day Parade is coming up
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Monday, November 2nd on Midday, Eric talks with Jerry Blaylock from the Marine Corps League, along with Mark Horning and Hal Bullock of VFW…
Armed robbery in Tupelo leaves one injured
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Six people have been charged for for armed robbery in an incident that left one person with gunshot wounds. Jaycee Parker, Mason Hogue, Kendal White,…
Body found in Columbus leads to suspicious investigation
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The discovery of a body in Columbus leads to a suspicious death investigation. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant was called to the Emergency Room…
Basketball season is cranking up, but it's never to early to start talking about action on the diamond
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Football season has passed the halfway mark, Basketball season is cranking up, but it's…
Lowndes County is one of several extending its burn ban.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Lowndes County is one of several extending its burn ban. The county issued the extension late last week. The Board of Supervisors…
Democrat candidate Scott Colom gets support from Bill Clinton in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Friday , October 30th Bill Clinton visited Tupelo to show support for Democratic candidate Scott Colom in the midterm election
Saltillo woman indicted for manslaughter arrested
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Authorities arrest a Saltillo woman wanted on a manslaughter charge Friday, September 25 -- following an indictment. 19-year-old Amauriah Ja'Nice Hill was indicted this summer by the grand jury in connection to a fatal accident…
Starkville man arrested on 23 burglary charges
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Starkville Police make an arrest in connection to a string of car burglaries from earlier this month. Anthony Buchanan is charged with 23 counts of auto burglary and one count of felony of a motor vehicle.…
Ole Miss students found dead; one found on campus
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) - The University of Mississippi Police and Lafayette County Metro Narcotics are investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students. Metro Narcotics Captain Alex Fauver said the students were found Monday, September 21. One was on campus;…
Webster County man arrested in Arkansas after early morning shooting
MABEN, Miss. (WCBI) - A man wanted for a shooting in Oktibbeha County has been arrested in Arkansas. Police from McGehee and Dumas, Arkansas arrested…
Two injured in Columbus shooting; one in life-threatening condition
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left two people injured. According to CPD, two men arrived to Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle with gunshot wounds on Sunday, September 20, around 9:05 p.m. Investigators said they…
Columbus man arrested on domestic assault charge
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus man is facing a domestic assault charge following an investigation by the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office. Deputies got called to a home on Buck Egger Road Sunday about a domestic disturbance. Investigators said Eltoro Harris,…
Booneville man arrested on molestation charge
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Booneville man is behind bars for a charge involving a child. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office, 39-year-old Cristofer Clinton Carpenter was arrested following an investigation on a report of a four-year-old who…
Suspect wanted in Columbus shooting surrenders
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A shooting suspect wanted by Columbus Police has turned himself in. According to CPD, 22-year-old Antonio Thompson, Jr. surrendered to authorities Monday night at the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office. Thompson is a key suspect in in…
15-year-old charged with attempted murder in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - An argument leads to gunfire in Starkville -- leaving one injured and a teenager behind bars. Starkville Police got called to Brookville Garden Apartments on Everglade Avenue around 6:47 p.m. Tuesday, September 8. Investigators said one…
Teen faces multiple assault charges in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - An 18-year-old is behind bars for an alleged shooting in Columbus. According to the Columbus Police Department, officers got called to the area of 501 Brooks Road about an altercation and shots fired. When officers arrived,…
Teen charged as adult in sexual assault case
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Lee County teen is behind bars for burglary and sexual assault charges. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Sunday morning, deputies got called to a home in the Auburn community about reports of…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrests two accused of trafficking meth
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office makes 4 arrests connected to an operation that was reportedly moving a considerable amount of meth out of the Athens community. Tuesday, deputies arrested Ronald D. "Pepsi" Herrington and Jatarvis…
First District District Attorney announces major drug and weapons operation in North Mississippi
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A multi agency effort gets narcotics, illegal firearms and criminals off the streets throughout Lee County. First District…
Nettleton man faces burglary charges in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Nettleton man is facing multiple charges after Tupelo Police say he was caught entering vehicles in a neighborhood over the weekend. Officers responded to…
Mother arrested for accessory in shooting; son still on the run
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) -- The Columbus Police Department has arrested one in connection with a Thursday shooting. And needs the public's help finding another person with alleged involvement. According to a release, Columbus Police responded to a shots fired called…
Columbus Police need help locating missing woman
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) -- The Columbus Police Department need the public's help in locating a missing woman. Pamela Denise Shepherd was last seen on July 24 at a home on Military Chapel Road in Columbus. The last time anyone spoke…
Three men plead guilty to narcotic offenses in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Three men plead guilty to serious narcotic offenses in Lee County this week. According to the First Circuit District Attorney's Office, 49-year-old Tellie Mairidith pled guilty to two charges of trafficking methamphetamine on Monday, August…
Nigerian national arrested in Mississippi sextortion case
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) - A Nigerian man is now in a Mississippi jail facing Federal charges for his role in a sextortion case that led to the passage of "Walker's Law" in Mississippi. …





