Video: City and county leaders give go ahead for industrial park
Leaders in Oktibbeha County have decided to go forward by issuing two $7 million bond to pay for an industrial park.
Archives: 2017
#HSFT17: Stop No. 39 – Winona Christian Stars
CLASS AA | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Junior Graham Aug 18 French Camp Away Aug 25 Ethel Home Sept 1 Central Holmes Chr.* Away Sept 8 Oak Hill Aca.* Away Sept 15 Park Place Christian Home Sept 22 Marshall Aca.* Home Sept 29 Bayou Aca. Away Oct 6 Indianola Aca. Home Oct 13 Carroll Aca.* Home Oct 2o Winston Aca.* Away *District games WINONA,…
Video: Summer Reading Program Wraps up in Columbus with 2 Special Guests
Mother Goose and Aundrea Self team up for Summer Reading Finale
VIDEO: Construction Site Security
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – From renovation to big builds, it looks like a construction boom in the Golden Triangle area. With large building projects going on, that means a lot of tools and materials. If not put away properly, they can be open for anyone to steal. After several arrests were made last Friday at the Court Square Towers in…
Video: Shooting Hoops At The Razzle Dazzle Basketball Camp
A retired Aberdeen coach hits the court again, teaching hoops skills to a new generation.
Video: High Off Of Hot Shot-The Latest Drug Trend In Monroe County
It is a daily challenge for law enforcement. Fighting a war on drugs.
VIDEO: The North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery Is Just Weeks Away From Its Grand Opening
KILMICHAEL, Miss. (WCBI)- The small town of Kilmichael is just weeks away from unveiling the town’s biggest attraction, the North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery. On Thursday, officials announced that a dedication ceremony will be held for the facility on August 16th. The cemetery is expected to have a big impact on the area. It’ll serve as a revenue generator, help…
Video: Vince Sanders Joins Northeast CC as Wide Receivers Coach
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/NEMCC Athletics) – The Northeast Mississippi Community College football program is bolstering its coaching staff with the addition of a former playmaker in America’s toughest league. Vince Sanders, who played a key role during the University of Mississippi’s rise to prominence, has been tabbed as the Tigers’ new wide receivers coach prior to the start of the 2017…
Friday Storms, Pleasant Weekend
Friday will feature the best chance of rain out of the next 7 days.
Two Men Arrested in Starkville Burglary Incident
Jabari Brooks, 22, ArrestedSource: Starkville PD Joshua Jennings, 27, ArrestedSource: Starkville PD STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Two men face burglary charges in Starkville. According to a press release, from Public Information Officer, G. Brandon Lovelady, Wednesday night, police officers received a burglary in progress call, at around nine, at Moncrief Park. Once officers got to the scene, Jabari Brooks, 22, of…
FBI Assists Tupelo Police With Attempted Kidnapping Case
JACKSON, Miss. (FBI PRESS RELEASE) – The FBI and Tupelo Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for attempted kidnapping. Around 2 p.m. on July 4, 2017, the Tupelo Police Department responded to the 900 block of Mitchell Street for a reported attempted kidnapping. A black male driving a silver Pontiac Grand Prix with a spoiler…
Oxford Burglary Lands Florida Man in Jail After Traffic Stop in Texas
He was taken into custody in Texas when deputies there learned he had warrants from Oxford.
Hot Again Today. Scattered Storms Friday.
TODAY: Hot and humid. Highs in the mid 90s with heat index values in the low to mid 100s. A stray pop up shower or storm cannot be ruled out, but most spots stay dry. Rain chance at 10%. TONIGHT: Overnight lows in the mid 70s. Variably cloudy. A couple of pop up showers and storms will be possible, mainly north…
Video: String of Columbus Convenience Store Robberies May be the Work of One Bandit
Convenience Store Robberies may be work of serial bandit
VIDEO: The Future of Oktibbeha County Industry Rests on This Meeting
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The immediate future of industry in Oktibbeha County will be discussed Thursday when city and county leaders discuss a proposed industrial park. Oktibbeha County Supervisors and Starkville Aldermen, along with representatives from the LINK will share information about the next steps for the 380 acre site. Both boards have approved funding for the project. The Starkville Board…
Video: Tupelo Police Make Arrests Following Armed Robbery Investigation
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI-TV) – Police have arrested three people in Brandon – but the alleged crime happened in Tupelo. WCBI reported the story two weeks ago. That’s when a call came in for shots fired during a robbery on Wilson Street. An investigation by Tupelo Police led them to Micah McGee in Brandon. He is charged with armed robbery. His…
#HSFT17: Stop No. 38– Columbus Christian Academy Rams
CLASS A | REGION 2 HEAD COACH: Greg Watkins Aug 18 Porters Chapel Aca. Home Aug 25 OPEN Sept 1 West Memphis Away Sept 8 OPEN Sept 15 Desoto Academy Away Sept 22 Tunica Academy Home Sept 29 Oak Hill Academy Away Oct 6 Delta Streets Academy* Home Oct 13 Lee Academy Home Oct 20 Deer Creek* Away Oct 27 Strider Academy* Away *District…
VIDEO: Keeping Contraband Out Of Jails
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Jails face two major problems, keeping inmates in and keeping unwanted items out. However, the Chickasaw County Regional Correctional Facility is doing pretty well on both counts. Two days ago the Mississippi Department of Corrections performed a shakedown at the jail. During the search they came up almost empty, finding only a few items. The jail…
Video: ‘Hope Continues’ To Replace ‘Race For The Cure’ As Annual Event To Raise Money For Breast Cancer Research
Closing of local Komen office prompted sports enthusiast to organize 5K to replace annual fundraiser for breast cancer research and awareness.
Video: A Man Charged With Murder Could Soon Be Free
A Clay County man charged with killing his father, could soon be a free man.
Columbus Burglary Arrest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI-TV) The “employees only” sign did not keep a robber out of Books A Million and a business on Hospital Drive in Columbus. Columbus Police have arrested Rashard Givens and charged him with two counts of burglary and possession of firearm by a felon. Investigators believe Givens stole items from employee lockers in the Columbus Books a Million, and…
VIDEO: Ice Cream Delivery
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The new Dairy Queen in Starkville hasn’t been in the area long, and already they’re giving back. Ice cream cake deliveries were made to staff and patients at OCH Regional Medical Center. This is sort of a preview of their Miracle Treat Day. That day is tomorrow, where if you buy a blizzard from Dairy Queen one…
VIDEO: Students Shadow Medical Professionals
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a better learning experience than the classroom, shadowing professionals and getting a hands-on experience in the field. For most of the day, employees at OCH Regional Medical Center took high school and college students throughout their facility to show a day in the life of a hospital employee. These students were ages 16 and up, and…
Some Relief From The Heat Is In Sight
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Once again, we’ll have mostly clear skies overnight, but the humidity will remain. Temperatures will be in the mid 70s. THURSDAY: Another hot afternoon with abundant sunshine. The sunshine and minimal clouds will allow temperatures to climb into the mid 90s. A great day to head out to the pool or lake and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Make…