LOWNDES CO., Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – The following arrests and charges are being released from the Lowndes County Narcotics Task Force from investigations over the past 2 ½ weeks. On March 30th Rasheen S. Gandy, 40, of Reform AL was arrested for felony possession of cocaine. On March 30th Nathaniel Bankhead, 51, of Columbus was arrested for felony possession of…
WCBI is told Swindol manages the Elbow Room bar in downtown Columbus.
The additional costs mean tuition will go up 6.6 percent on average at the state’s public universities.
It’s a victory for parents who say the therapy has been “life-changing,” but it faces an uncertain future.
TODAY: Very warm. Mostly sunny, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. While a rogue pop-up shower cannot be ruled out, our rain chance is below 10%, so I have left any mention of rain off the 7-Day forecast. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild. Lows in the low 60s. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy through the day, with scattered showers and…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – The Ole Miss baseball team jumped out to an 8-1 lead after the first two innings, cruising to a 14-6 midweek win over UAPB Wednesday night at Swayze Field. The Rebels (23-14) plated six runs in the second, tying their highest offensive output in an inning all season, to remain undefeated all-time (7-0) against…
Testimony underway in Lowndes County murder trial
Choctaw County’s Makenzie Toombs is this week’s Student Athlete of the Week.
Area Restaurant Raising Money for Boys and Girls Clubs
Former Space Shuttle Engineer Talks About Ethics in the Workplace
Noxubee County Man Jailed on Molestation Charge
BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI)-A Bruce High School coach and history teacher is facing charges for a child sex crime. It involves him touching one of his eighth grade female students inappropriately. On Tuesday, 41 year-old Loray Jordan Jr. turned himself into the Bruce Police Department. He’s being charged with the gratification of lust of vulnerable person. “To know that my baby…
Family whose son died in wreck nearly ten years ago is passionate about organ donation advocacy.
LOUISVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—For any area getting and maintaining industry can be a challenge, especially when there isn’t a strong skilled workforce presence in the area. Louisville Municipal School District is working toward remedying that. A skilled workforce is hard to come by for many smaller cities. ” Winston Plywood wanted to partner with Louisville School District. They came in and went…
Barbieri plans to pursue a PhD in economics after graduating from Millsaps College.
A state official says there’s now more detailed information online.
Hamilton could have to replace the equipment, which is valued in the thousands.
Strong to severe storms are possible Saturday afternoon.
SMITHVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) — A new coach takes over the Noles. Michael Campbell was named the head football coach at Smithville High on Wednesday, confirmed by the school. Campbell succeeds Chad Collums, who left to be the head coach at Raleigh. Campbell spent last season as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Tupelo. Under his direction, the Golden Wave averaged…
Atlanta Police Department believes the child is in extreme danger.
This new big planet is rocky, like Earth.
A Bruce High School coach is charged with a child sex crime.
New Process currently employs 45 people at its Columbus location.
TODAY: A good bit of sunshine today. Partly cloudy, with highs well above average into the mid to upper 80s. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Lows in the low 60s. TOMORROW: Another warm day in store on Thursday. Partly cloudy, with highs in the upper 80s. WEEKEND: Highs will drop back to the low 80s both Friday and Saturday. Scattered…