Archives: 2017

More Storms Possible Through Midweek

SUNDAY:  Additional showers and storms are likely out ahead of a cold front that’ll be pushing through the area. Highs should be in the low 80s. The chance of rain is 60%.  Showers and storms will end by the evening from north to south. MONDAY:  A few lingering showers are possible south of US 82 but we’re taking the rain…

VIDEO: Noxubee County Man Dies in Overnight Crash

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- One man is dead following an overnight one vehicle crash. According to Noxubee County Sheriff, Terry Grassaree, 42 year-old Melvin Grant, of Noxubee County, was killed after he lost control of his vehicle and it flipped. Grant was allegedly ejected from the car. According to Grassaree, Grant was not wearing a seat belt. The crash happened…

VIDEO: Aberdeen Elementary Tests #1 In The State

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s the end of the school year and an area School District is celebrating another successful go around. Aberdeen Elementary School is number 1 in the state for all of its third graders scoring a 100 percent on their reading and literacy test. “It’s about good instruction, teachers doing their job, each and every day and making sure…

VIDEO: The Importance Of Bail Bondsmen

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—You hear us talk about suspects having their bonds set by a judge. But it’s a bail bondsman who helps them get out of jail. If the suspect skips court, they’ll become very acquainted with a bail bondsmen. Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh says bail bondsmen are needed by his department. “The bail bonding industry is necessary to…

Officer Honored As “Top Cop”

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- Josh Campbell, from the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) was a recipient of the “Top Cop” award on Thursday, May 18, at the Mississippi Trade Mart. A resident of Belden, Mississippi, Campbell first joined the Office of State Auditor, County Division in 2011 after graduating from Ole Miss. He later transferred to the Investigations Division. Special…

Prentiss County Makes Burglary Arrests

PRENTISS COUNTY (WCBI) – One was taking items and another was receiving them but both are jailed in separate cases. BROWN   Prentiss County deputies have charged 40 year old John Brown with receiving stolen property after they found him with a camper stolen from Tishomingo County and a dirt bike taken from Alcorn County. PACE The second case involves…