Lee County Sheriff’s Department Nets Two Drug Arrests
Two men are arrested in the same day on separate occasions for drugs.
Archives: 2017
Court Rejects Appeal From Former Justice Court Judge
Thompson Argued Removal From Office Was Not Permanent Ban
Friday Storms, Sunny Weekend
Scattered showers are storms are expected as the work week comes to a close.
Oxford Police Investigate Home Invasion
Suspects Robbed residents At Gunpoint
Winston County Woman Pleads Guilty To Disaster Fraud
Sentencing Set For October
Moore Seeks Sanctions Against Attorneys Representing Tupelo
Lawyer Says City Not Following Court Guidelines
Showers and Storms Return Tonight and Tomorrow.
TODAY: A mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 80s. Overnight, showers and storms move in from the west. A few of these storms could be strong, especially along and west of I-55. A severe storm or two is possible, but for now it appears most storms will stay below severe limits. FRIDAY: Additional showers and storms develop through the…
Video: West Point Principal Soaked for Scores
An area principal took the plunge for her students.
Video: Bratton Looks To Lead His Team To A Second Straight Title Apperance
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) — AJ Bratton has had quite a career at Tupelo Christian Preparatory playing baseball on the diamond. He’s got a state championship ring from last season, and now his team is facing Smithville again this year in the North-Half Final beginning on Thursday with a trip to Pearl next week in the state title game. Senior catcher AJ Bratton…
VIDEO: 10th Annual Women Build Event Takes Place in Columbus
Columbus-Lowndes Habitat for Humanity kicks off construction for its 10th annual Women Build event.
Ole Miss Advances in SEC Softball Tournament with Win over Mississippi State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – Behind another stellar performance from junior RHP Kaitlin Lee, and a pair of key hits, No. 18 Ole Miss advanced to the second round of the SEC Tournament with a 2-1 victory over rival Mississippi State Wednesday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The Rebels (37-18) took the lead in the second and never…
VIDEO: State Lawmakers Address The Various Issues Mississippi Is Currently Facing
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-Several state lawmakers talk politics in Columbus on Wednesday at legislative luncheon. Legislators recapped the 2017 session and discussed several hot button issues facing the state and answered questions from the audience. “We know that revenues are down,” said District 16 State Senator Angela Turner Ford. “There are cuts that have been made practically across the board. I…
Video: Talks Of Legalizing Alcohol In Calhoun County
BRUCE, Miss.(WCBI)—In 1933 prohibition ended and Franklin Roosevelt gave all 50 states the option to lift or leave the ban on alcohol. 33 years later Mississippi lifted the ban making them the last state to jump on the bandwagon. Though the ban is lifted many Mississippi counties wish to remain dry, until recently. Preserving the city is the theme as…
Video: Mooreville One Win Away from Back to Back 3A State Title
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WCBI) — Mooreville moved one step closer to history. The Lady Troopers used a 2-run home run from senior Hallie Donald and a brilliant pitching performance from the aforementioned senior to top Choctaw Central, 3-1 in game 1 of their best of 3 State Title series. Game 2 is scheduled for Friday at 11:00am. With a win, Mooreville…
Video: Mantachie Falls in Game 1 Pitcher’s Duel in 2A State Title Series
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WCBI) — A pitcher’s duel went the way of the opposition on Wednesday. Despite 10 strikeouts from 8th grader Lynsey Barber on the circle, Mantachie’s late rally fell short as the Mustangs dropped game 1 in their 2A State Title series versus Taylorsville 1-0. Taylorsville pitcher Lauren Stringer finished with 14 strikeouts in the win for the Lady…
Video: Hamilton Drops Game 1 of 1A State Title Series vs. Bogue Chitto
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WCBI) — So close and very nearly there. Hamilton’s 7th inning lead in Game 1 of their 1A State Title series was chipped away as Bogue Chitto won on a walk-off double, 4-3. The Lady Lions will attempt to even the series on Thursday at 4:00pm from Freedom Ridge Park. WCBI will have more with Hamilton and their…
VIDEO: Chemical Spill Shuts Down Portion Of I-22 In Union County
No one hurt when tanker truck overturns spilling load of hydrogen peroxide, but traffic is delayed for hours.
VIDEO: OCH Regional Medical Center Hosts A Health Fair
It’s National Hospital Week and OCH Regional Medical Center is hosting a health fair to celebrate.
Video: A Habitat for Humanity Home is Still Impacting its Owner
Next month marks four years since one Starkville Habitat for Humanity homeowner unlocked the door to her new home.
Video: UPDATE: Bonds Set, Charges Updated For Five Busted In GTR Burglary Ring
Police say more charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Late Week Storm Chances, Sunny Weekend
We’ll wrap up the week with scattered showers and storms
Large Burglary Ring Busted
TISHOMINGO CO., Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Tishomingo Sheriff’s Department has worked multiple burglaries that have been reported to the sheriff’s department over the past few weeks. These burglaries all occurred around the Eastport/Snowdown area of the county and it involved the theft of A.T.V.’s (All-Terrain-Vehicles) and firearms from different residences. They occurred around the months of March and April…
Columbus Woman Admits Role In Massive Health Care Fraud
Scheme Tops $13 Million Dollar In False Billings
Five Arrested For Burglary After Concerned Neighbor Calls Police
CPD Investigators believe these five are part of a burglary ring with connections to burglaries across the Golden Triangle.