Aberdeen Woman Wanted For Questioning
An Aberdeen woman is wanted for questioning after a bogus check turns up in Lee County.
Archives: 2017
Storms Continue Through Fathers Day Weekend
TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms remain possible, mainly before midnight. Some storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds and frequent lightning. Look for lows in the upper 60s and low 70s. FRIDAY: High temperatures return to the upper 80s and low 90s, and more hit or miss storms are possible in the afternoon. It will feel hot with the heat index climbing…
Former MSU Football Player Arrested
Former Mississippi State football player De Runnya Wilson is facing four charges in Oktibbeha County.
Victim Shot in Waffle House Shooting Passes Away
Nicholas Pack, 24, ArrestedSource: Tupelo PD TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Police say one of the victims injured in a weekend shooting in Tupelo, has passed away. 30-year-old Mackenie Smith, passed away at 11:05 P.M. Wednesday. Investigators say he was shot four times during the incident, and was the intended target. Another victim was also struck during the gunfire. 24-year-old Nicholas Pack,…
Strong Storms Possible Today
TODAY: Scattered thunderstorms possible, especially in the afternoon and evening. Some storms could be strong to severe from mid morning into the evening hours. The main threat from this setup will be straight line winds and heavy downpours. Highs in the upper 80s, with heat index values in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 70%. FRIDAY: High temperatures return to the low…
VIDEO: EMCC Awarded Grant to Ensure Student Success
SCOOBA, Miss. (WCBI)- East Mississippi Community College is among four community colleges, nationwide, chosen to take part in a new initiative to improve student success rates through a grant funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The partnership places an emphasis on enhancing advisors’ ability to provide personalized services to students to help them develop the skills and confidence to…
Video: New Classroom Space To Help Minors Held At Juvenile Detention Facility Stay On Track With Lesson Plan
Partnership between Lee County, school district, sheriff and supervisors leads to classroom space at JDC.
VIDEO: Students Missing From The Classroom
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—Some numbers stayed the same, some went up and others went down in the 2017 Kids Count Data in Mississippi. A big focus of the evaluation is education and keeping kids in the classroom. Lowndes County Superintendent Lynn Wright says multiple absences are not tolerated. “As recently as seven, eight years ago you could have kids with as…
Booneville Man Charged With Child Molestation
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Booneville Police Department of Criminal Investigation arrested 70 year-old Troy Hoard. He’s charged with one count of child molestation and his bond is set at $50,000. The case will be presented to the next Prentiss County Grand Jury. Categories: Local News
Video: Unique Camp Gives Youngsters Hands On Opportunities At Advanced Manufacturing Plants
Youngsters tour local businesses, get unique opportunities as part of ‘TEK2GO’ camp.
VIDEO: Threatening An Elected Official
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-Elected officials spend much of their time in the public eye, and it’s not uncommon for them to receive threats and backlash for the job they’re elected to do. Many people look at them as easy targets because of the position they hold. However, in the end, they’re still human beings and receiving threats is something they…
VIDEO: Rumors Of Georgia Escapees In Noxubee County Are Just That, Rumors
Reports say two suspicious white males had been spotted in the area.
Video: What is a Soft Target?
These events and places are what law enforcement consider to be soft targets.
VIDEO: The Nation Celebrates Both Its Flag and Its Army
(WCBI News)- On this day in the year 1775, men were training to fight for our freedom in The Revolutionary War. Today, the U.S. Army is celebrating it’s two hundred and forty-second birthday. Two years later, in 1777, on this same day, the Betsy Ross flag was adopted as the official flag of the United States. These two have added many…
Video: An Area Organization Gives Back to its Community
An area organization is giving back to its community in a big way.
VIDEO: Storm Victims Get Relief
KILMICHAEL, Miss. (WCBI News) – Trees have been moved and some repairs have been made in Kilmichael after storms swept through Montgomery County back in April. However, finding the money to pay for these repairs has come at a slow pace. The U.S. Small Business Administration opens its doors today in Kilmichael. While it’s not a full reimbursement, the low interest…
Columbus Man Charged With Embezzlement
The total equaled up to around $1,500 dollars.
Lee County Man Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Charges
LEE CO., Miss. (WCBI) – A Lee County man admits in federal court today he is guilty of distributing child pornography. Lonnie Daniel Marcy says he traded child porn over the internet between May 2015 and August 2016. Federal agents arrested Marcy in December at a County Road 1451 home. Sentencing is set for October. He could get up to…
Mantachie Man Charged With Possession With Intent To Distribute, Child Endangerment
He’s facing four counts child endangerment in addition to charges from last week.
Gusty Storms Possible Thursday
More storms are likely Thursday and some may become strong
Lowndes County Home Invasion Investigation
Lowndes County deputies are investigating a home invasion armed robbery.
Columbus Man Caught In The Act Of Burglarizing Business
He was trying to hide when officers found him.
BREAKING – Search On For Tishomingo County Escapees
PRESS RELEASE IUKA, MS June 14, 2017: On June 14, 2017 at approximately 1:00 am, two inmates have escaped from the Tishomingo County Jail. 26 year old Jonathan Hamm and 23 year old Isaac Bennett fled the jail early Wednesday morning. A Correction Officer spotted the two inmates while doing a perimeter check of the outside of the facility. It…
More Scattered Storms On The Way.
TODAY: Scattered showers and storms again possible today. These will be hit or miss, so not everyone will get wet. Highs around 90, with heat index values in the mid 90s. Chance of rain about 30%. THURSDAY: More widespread storm coverage. A few storms may be strong, with gusty winds and hail. Highs in the upper 80s to around 90. Heat index…