Laquandra Dye, ArrestedSource: Oxford PD OXFORD, MS (WCBI)- Investigators with the Oxford Police Department were contacted by representatives from Kroger about a suspect, identified as Laquandra Dye. Dye is accused of cashing a fraudulent check in the amount of $1,550. Investigators used a surveillance video, showing Dye cashing the check while using her ID, to identify her. The following day,…
TODAY: Look for increasing clouds through the day, but we’ll still keep plenty of sunshine. Dew points will start to rise into the upper 60s as southeast winds 5-10 mph helps to bring back the gulf moisture. There is a chance for an isolated shower after 2 PM south of US-82, but most will stay dry. Highs today head into the…
Mayor and Aldermen sworn in Brooksville.
OMAHA, Neb. (WCBI/NCAA) — For the first time in program history, the Florida Gators are College World Series champions. For the second straight night, the Gators held on in a nail-biter over conference rival LSU — though the final score might not reflect the close nature of the Tuesday night contest. Florida survived first-and-third, no-out threats in both the seventh…
CLASS 1A | REGION 1 HEAD COACH: LaMart Harvey Aug 18 JZ George Home Aug 25 East Webster Home Sept 1 North Pontotoc Away Sept 8 HW Byers* Home Sept 15 Ashland* Away Sept 22 Falkner* Away Sept 29 Smithville* Home Oct 5 TCPS* Away Oct 13 OPEN Oct 20 Biggersville* Home Oct 27 Thrasher* Away Nov 3 Potts Camp…
COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—The mercury in Mississippi will continue to climb this summer. Elderly residents are especially vulnerable to the heat. “At night the fans did cool the house down, but I needed air during the day when I was going through chemo and radiation, I did need that,” says Columbus resident Grace Pointer. “It gets hot in there, when we walked…
(WCBI News) – If you or someone you love has ever faced a life threatening situation, you know that there are ripple effects. After traumatic experiences, people have painful memories. Sometimes these memories fade, but other times they stay around. Today is set aside as PTSD awareness day. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is something that affects millions of Americans….
After more than four years, we have new details involving the plans to rebuild the Webster County Courthouse.
HIGHWAY 45 ALT, Miss. (WCBI News) – A truck spill creates a smelly situation for drivers on Highway 45 Alternate towards West Point. A catfish truck spilled its load on the median next to the on-ramp to Highway 82. The Mississippi Department of Transportation and state troopers pulled up to find catfish parts on the road and no truck in sight,…
She’s been missing since June 23.
All vehicles will need to be moved from the locations listed.
TONIGHT: Clear skies and calm winds will remain. Temperatures overnight will be in the mid 60s. WEDNESDAY: A mix of sun and a few clouds. Warmer. Temperatures will be in the upper 80s and a few areas may hit the 90 degree mark. THU/FRI: Rain chances increase as the high pressure moves off to our east and ushers in the…
A federal lawsuit was filed over inmates’ treatment.
Justices Agree Murder Was Correct Charge In case
One turn with an unsecured lock and a load of catfish turns into a big mess in Lowndes County.
A man is in custody after one person is stabbed and another ran for her life near Sturgis.
TODAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph gusting to 15 mph at times. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Lows in the low 60s. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and warmer, with highs in the upper 80s. A few spots may hit 90 when all is said and done. THU/FRI: As high pressure shifts…
Harvey’s Restaurant donates tips to St Jude as part of annual fundraiser.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI News)- The new extension to the Mitchell Memorial Library at Mississippi State is about to be filled very quickly. A single donation of thousands of books and civil war memorabilia from Portland will arrive tomorrow at the new Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library. Two segments in the new gallery will feature the two American presidents, Grant and…
CLASS 1A | REGION 1 HEAD COACH: Michael Campbell Aug 18 Belmont Away Aug 25 Hatley Home Sept 1 East Webster Away Sept 8 Thrasher* Away Sept 15 Potts Camp* Away Sept 22 HW Byers* Home Sept 29 Okolona* Away Oct 6 Falkner* Home Oct 13 Ashland* Away Oct 20 TCPS* Home Oct 27 Nanih Waiya Home Nov 3 Biggersville*…
OMAHA, Neb. (WCBI/CBS Sports) — Game 1 of the 2017 College World Series finals belonged to the Florida Gators, who bested the LSU Tigers by a 4-3 final. The key for the Gators was starting pitcher Brady Singer, who struck out 12 batters across seven innings — the most ever in a CWS game. Singer held the Tigers to two…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-If you’ve driven past Propst Park In Columbus, you might’ve seen a sign on the fence that says “Columbus Lets Upgrade.” It’s a message from the The Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition calling for a change in the city’s smoking policy. The current ordinance allows people to smoke indoors at select locations. However, the coalition wants the ordinance to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-One suspect is in custody and one is still on the run this evening after an attempted armed robbery this past weekend. 37 year-old Jeffery Dymont Collie of Aliceville, Alabama is charged with Armed Robbery, Shooting into an occupied dwelling, and Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On June 24th, Columbus Police responded to 19th Street…
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI/LetsGoICC.com) – A trio Itawamba Community College sophomores will be continuing their baseball careers at the next level. JT Salter (Bay Minette, AL) will compete in the Southeastern Conference at the University of Alabama, Steffon Moore (West Point) join the University of West Alabama squad and Keith Stepter (Hernando) continues his career at the University of Memphis. Moore…