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Friday front brings a perfectly cool weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After a couple warmer-than-usual days, temperatures back off into the 70s for the weekend. OVERNIGHT: Mostly clear and seasonably cool with lows dropping into the lower 50s - not AS cool as previous night, but still comfortable! FRIDAY: A…
Blood bank urges community to donate blood
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The area's largest blood bank is looking for donors to boost its reserves. Vitalant put out the call last month for donors, as the blood supply was at emergency status. That meant there was not enough…
Columbus Municipal School District sees improvement in school rating
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- School Districts around the area recently received their district ratings, and many of them are thrilled at the improvement in local schools. Columbus Municipal School district had been at a D rating since 2016 but this year…
Elementary student co-authors book with her father
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Most five-year-olds are just learning to read. A little girl in Starkville took on a big task: writing her own book. Duchess Yeates who's now six and in the…
Hamilton daycare under investigation after video goes viral
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) - It's all anyone is talking about today. A viral video from a Hamilton daycare has devastated parents and horrified the community. A cell phone video posted on multiple social media accounts shows adult daycare workers scaring…
Human remains found in house fire, two men arrested
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two people have been arrested for murder and arson after a house fire on Monday in Tishomingo County. Officers responded to Hill Road where they found the home engulfed in flames. Firefighters found human remains…
Archivists present research on database identifying victims of slavery
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - A digital database is being developed to include victims of slavery across the South. Today, archivists gave a presentation on "The Lantern Project: Uncovering…
MUW Naming Taskforce will host listening session for alumni, community
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (WCBI) - The Mississippi University for Women Naming Taskforce sets dates for listening sessions. University leaders say they want to hear from…
Noxubee County jury indicts Columbus man for murder
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus man is indicted for murder in Noxubee County. Christopher Wicks was recently indicted by a Noxubee County grand jury. He's accused…
WCBI Job Fair vendors gathered applications, had successful day
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Those looking for a job and those needing employees had a one-stop shop today. The WCBI Job Fair was held this morning at the Lyceum at Lee. More than 20…
Eupora officers will have new guns for patrol soon
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Eupora police department will soon have new guns for officers to take out on patrol. Eight new handguns will soon be in…
Search for next Columbus police chief continues
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The search for the next Columbus police chief is moving forward. A list of more than 60 candidates has been narrowed down to eight. Next…
Prominent Lowndes County figure, Roger Short, dies
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Lowndes County Recreation Director Roger Short passed away early this morning. Short has spearheaded the agency for several years, leading thousands of youth into…
Parents concerns grow after video shows children being scared at daycare
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI)- A viral video showing people scaring children at a North Mississippi daycare sparks parents' outrage. Lil' Blessings Childcare and Learning Center made a post on Facebook stating those involved have been fired and the director has notified…
Temperature roller coaster
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI)- The end of the week is going to be experiencing the slightest of warm ups. Over the weekend, temperatures are expected to fall again with help from an approaching cold front. THURSDAY: Most of the conditions from…
Finding hope: Tupelo Salvation Army helps single mom follow her dreams
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - The area's only homeless shelter provides basics such as food and housing for thousands every year. But the Tupelo Salvation Army is also helping a single mom…
Two teens arrested after video creates concern for Louisville High School
LOUISVILLE, Miss (WCBI) - We are learning more about the two teenagers arrested after a video creates concern on the Louisville High School campus. Now, educators are working to enhance their…
Students stroll through Tupelo for National Walk to School Day
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Parents and children enjoyed a brisk walk to a historic Tupelo school this morning. Joyner Elementary took part in the National Walk to School Day. Parents and kids met at Oakridge Christian Church for snacks, then…
Human remains found in house fire, two men arrested
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two people have been arrested for murder and arson after a house fire on Monday in Tishomingo County. Officers responded to Hill Road where they found the home engulfed in flames. Firefighters found human remains…
Noxubee County jury indicts Columbus man for murder
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus man is indicted for murder in Noxubee County. Christopher Wicks was recently indicted by a Noxubee County grand jury. He's accused…
Two teens arrested after video creates concern for Louisville High School
LOUISVILLE, Miss (WCBI) - We are learning more about the two teenagers arrested after a video creates concern on the Louisville High School campus. Now, educators are working to enhance their…
Prosecutors ask for execution date for Itawamba Co. murderer
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Mississippi prosecutors are asking for an execution date to be set in the horrific Itawamba County murder case. Thomas Edwin Loden Jr. was convicted of capital murder in the death of Leesa Marie Gray in…
Two teenagers arrested for taking weapons to school
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Lousiville Police make two arrests after weapons are found on a school campus. Investigators say two 17-year-old males went to Lousiville High School with weapons. One suspect is charged with terroristic threats, weapon possession by a Juvenile,…
Saltillo woman arrested for drugs at safety checkpoint
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A safety checkpoint in Lee County leads to a drug bust and the arrest of a Saltillo woman. On September 30th, Lee County Deputies conducted a safety checkpoint near Cross Roads 1451 and 1325 when they…
Oxford police arrest man after receiving disturbance call
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) - A disturbance call in Oxford ends with a man facing serious charges. On September 22nd, Oxford Police answered a disturbance call on Chickasaw Road. Investigators arrested Corey Holland of Oxford. Holland is charged with domestic violence…
Chicago woman arrested for Oxford burglary in June
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) - A months-long theft investigation ends with a Chicago woman in the Lafayette County Jail. The case began in June when Oxford Police were called to a report of stolen property in Woodglenn Cove. A woman who…
Two people steal truck after test driving
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Prentiss County investigators say two people were test driving a truck and later returned to steal it. This is the truck investigators say a…
Eupora police release new information in deadly shooting case
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) - Eupora police released a new clue in the case of a deadly shooting. Investigators want to talk to the owner and driver of…
Police cameras capture vehicle driving by after south side shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus police are investigating a weekend shooting on the city's south side. The gunfire happened in the area of 6th Street and…
Three men in custody after robbery at Oxford apartments
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) - Three men are arrested after a hold-up at an Oxford apartment complex. Oxford police charged Trinity Brooks, Deandre Kidd, and Tycarious Collins with…
Man arrested after running from deputies at safety checkpoint
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Monroe County deputies make an arrest after a tussle at a safety checkpoint. Now, James Dean Hand is charged with resisting arrest…
Man attacks innocent bystanders on Mississippi State campus
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A Louisville man is accused of attacking two innocent bystanders after an argument with his girlfriend. The incident happened on the Mississippi State campus.…
Family settles federal lawsuit with Monroe Co. deputies for 2015 murder
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The family of a man killed by Monroe County deputies has settled a federal lawsuit. Ricky Keeton was…
Man charged with arson after setting abandoned house on fire
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Lowndes County man is accused of setting an abandoned house on fire. Marty Atkins is now charged with arson. The blaze…
Eupora Police ask for identity of person caught on camera in shooting case
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) - Eupora Police want to talk to a person seen near the site of a fatal shooting Wednesday morning. Eupora…
Former sheriff pleads guilty to embezzlement of public funds
YALOBUSHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A former Yalobusha County sheriff is expected to spend the next year on house…
