Archives: 2017

VIDEO: One City Looks To Bring In More Forensic Lab Technicians

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-A consultant hired to review the Columbus Police Department gave an update on his evaluation during the Columbus Mayor and City Council meeting on Tuesday. One area that Dr.K. B. Turner was impressed with was the City’s Crime Lab. However, while he’s quick to praise them, Dr. Turner also knows how understaffed they are. Currently, the lab only has…

Video: National Public Health Week

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—Mississippi State takes steps to helping students live a healthier life. The first week of April is National public health week and MSU will host several events, show casing positive eating and exercising habits. Tuesday, The department of Food Sciences, nutrition and health promotion hosted ” The public Health road show. The event included field games, designed to provide…

VIDEO: Pit Bull Fighting Ring Busted

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Monroe County Sheriff’s department seized over 20 dogs after a tip that, escaped fugitive, Fredrick Randle was running a dog fighting ring. “We’re not gonna have this in Monroe County, period,” says Sheriff Cecil Cantrell. That’s the warning from Cantrell Tuesday evening. Over 20 dogs were rescued from absolutely horrendous conditions. “You can see the dogs…

VIDEO: Illegal Dumping Has Become A Big Problem In One Local County

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-A smelly situation is developing in Winston County. Piles of trash are stacked along many county roads, creating an eyesore for the community, and a headache for leaders. “We have several county road that aren’t driven regularly, and people use those roads as dump sites,” said Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh. Sheriff Pugh tells WCBI, they’re trying to…