Video: One hospitalized after afternoon crash
One person was taken to an area hospital after a crash on Highway 45.
Archives: 2017
#HSFT17: Stop No. 43 – East Webster Wolverines
CLASS 2A | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Ron Price Aug 18 Choctaw County Home Aug 25 Okolona Away Sept 1 Smithville Home Sept 8 Starkville Aca. Away Sept 15 Strayhorn Home Sept 22 JZ George Away Sept 29 Eupora* Away Oct 6 Calhoun City* Home Oct 13 OPEN Oct 20 Winona* Away Oct 27 Leflore County* Home *District games CUMBERLAND,…
Nice Again Tuesday!
Another pretty nice day is on tap for Tuesday!
West Point Woman Jailed For Domestic Violence After Sunday Stabbing
Evans and the victim were in a relationship at the time of the assault.
Peanut Butter Blamed For Alabama Jailbreak
12 Escaped In Walker County Sunday
Booneville Man Charged With Capital Murder
Victim Was Kidnapped Before Being Stabbed And Beaten
BREAKING: Body Found in Tupelo Apartment
TUPELO, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – Tupelo Police were dispatched today around 12:30 p.m. to reports of a body discovered at Westwood Apartments on South Lumpkin Street. Upon arrival, officers found the body of a black female, who appeared to have been shot. Detectives are on the scene as an investigation continues. The victim’s identity is not being released at this time….
State Records First 2017 West Nile Death
Victim Is From Grenada County
Alleged Shoplifter Wanted in Tupelo
Billy Mullins, 34, Wanted for ShopliftingSource: Crime Stoppers TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo police are searching for an alleged shoplifter. The incident happened two weeks ago, at the Tupelo Wal-Mart, on West Main Street. Police where called to the store, after a man identified as Billy Clay Mullins, 34, was allegedly seen taking stolen items out of the store. Mullins was…
Two People Found Shot in Corinth Home; Man Wanted for Questioning
James Myers, 51, Person of InterestSource: Corinth PD CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI)- Two people were found shot inside a Corinth home, and one man is wanted for questioning. Police are searching for 51-year-old James Myers. Myers is a person of interest in the shooting investigation. According to Corinth Investigator, Dale Green, police found Ryan Gahagan, 28, and Dawn Kiddy, 38,…
Woman Charged with Burglary in Prentiss CO
Kelly Nichols, 35, ArrestedSource: Prentiss CO Sheriff’s Department PRENTISS CO, Miss. (WCBI)- A frantic homeowner calls 911 just in time, and now a woman faces burglary charges in Prentiss County. Kelly Michelle Nichols, 35, was arrested and charged with attempted burglary of an occupied dwelling, and simple assault on an officer. She also faces several misdemeanor traffic offenses. The Prentiss…
Traffic Cleared After Minor Accidents Create Major Traffic Jam
Two minor accidents create a major traffic headache on Monday morning in Lowndes County.
Retiring State Representative Honored by Lowndes Supervisors
Tyrone Ellis Honored in Lowndes CO COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Former state Representative Tyrone Ellis was honored with a proclamation from the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors. During Monday’s meeting, the retiring state Representative was given a plaque and recognition, for serving as District 38’s representative for 38 years. Other legislators and city leaders were there to pay their respects, and to…
Saturday Crash Kills One In Webster County
Accident Happened Just Before Noon Saturday
VIDEO: Elvis Tribute
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- It was an evening of gospel songs and rock and roll favorites, recorded by Tupelo’s most famous native son, Elvis Presley. Elvis Tribute Artist Travis LeDoyt belted out a wide range of songs covering Elvis’ career during a two plus hour show Saturday night. The event was held at St James Catholic Church and was sponsored by the…
VIDEO: Missing Woman Found Safe
VERNON, Ala. (WCBI)- Less than 24 hours after being declared missing by family, a Vernon woman is safe tonight. Family members tell WCBI, 63 year-old Mavis Lee Watts has been found safe after being reported missing early yesterday evening. It turns out, it was simply a lack of cell phone service in the Tennessee mountains that are to blame for…
VIDEO: Schools Host Prayer Service for the Start of School Year
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- For the last few weeks, we have been talking about the different aspects of preparation that schools across our area are taking for the start of another school year. While these stories all talk about the physical preparation, with supplies, decorating, and training, they never mention a spiritual preparation. In Calhoun County, all high schools held a…
Dry Start To The Week
Rain Chances TODAY: High pressure keeps us dry today and the next few days. Mostly sunny and nice. Highs in the mid 80s. Winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. Overnight, mostly clear and calm, with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s. TUE/WED: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy both afternoons. Dry and warm, with highs generally in the upper…
Dry Start To The Week
TODAY: Sunny, with a high in the low 90s. Humidity remains fairly low, so heat index values shouldn’t be too much of an issue. TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. TUE/WED: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 90s. Humidity values remain low. THURSDAY: Mix of sun and clouds. Humidity levels begin to rise some. Highs in the low 90s. Rain…
#HSFT17: Stop No. 42 – Calhoun City Wildcats
CLASS 2A | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Perry Liles Aug 18 Coffeeville Home Aug 25 Houston Home Sept 1 Ripley Away Sept 8 West Bolivar Home Sept 15 Water Valley Home Sept 22 Bruce Away Sept 29 OPEN Oct 6 East Webster* Away Oct 13 Winona* Home Oct 20 Leflore County* Away Oct 27 Eupora* Home *District games CALHOUN CITY,…
Hamilton Grandfather Dies Following Crash That Killed Wife and Grandson
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Clarkdale crash that took the lives of two Monroe County residents has now taken the life of the grandfather who was left in critical condition. Rusty Toler is the grandfather of Gavin Toler and the husband of Tyla Toler, both whom were killed in the crash on July 19th. The Hamilton family was traveling to the…
Sunshine and Lower Humidity!
TONIGHT: Sunday night will once again be beautiful and calm with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Skies will remain clear with relatively low humidity. MONDAY – WEDNESDAY: The sunshine and lower humidity will continue to stick around. Temperatures will be in the low 90s during the day and the low 70s overnight. Rain chances are less than 10% each…
#HSFT17: Stop No. 41 – Winona Tigers
CLASS 2A | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Joey Tompkins Aug 18 Strayhorn Home Aug 25 Choctaw County Away Sept 1 Nanih Waiya Away Sept 8 J.Z. George Away Sept 15 Kosciusko Home Sept 22 Water Valley Home Sept 29 Leflore County* Away Oct 6 Eupora* Home Oct 13 Calhoun City* Away Oct 20 East Webster* Home Oct 27 OPEN *District games WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) — Saying…
VIDEO: Confederate Supporters Hold Rally
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Backers of Confederate history gathered in Tupelo today to show their support for the soldiers who served in the Civil War. The Confederates United Patriots Society says its goal is to preserve the history of the confederacy. The group says no matter which side of the debate over the Confederacy and its legacy- the fact remains it is…