Amory Teen Charged With Burglary
His bond is set at $5,000.
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Former Macon Police Officer Indicted
The alleged crimes happened in 2015.
Canton Man Gets Prison Time For Noxubee Break-In
He’s also banned from Noxubee County for five years.
UPDATE: Shooting Victim Still Recovering, Investigation Continues
The unidentified victim is in good condition.
Missing Columbus Woman Returns Home
Police Say She Is Okay
Tishomingo Officer Commits Suicide After Admitting To Molestation
Russ Robinson was found dead March 24.
Oxford Shooting Suspect Officially Charged
Mabry is facing two counts of aggravated assault.
Lowndes Boating Accident Victim Identified
Investigators release the name of the man killed in a Lowndes County boating accident.
Robby’s Recap: Mississippi State’s Storybook Season Falls Short of National Title Trophy Finish
DALLAS (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – Mississippi State’s best was not good enough for a national championship. Playing two days after shocking the women’s basketball world by knocking off top-ranked and four-time reigning national champion Connecticut, MSU had no magic left, falling 67-55 to South Carolina in the championship game of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament played before a sellout crowd of…
VIDEO: MSU Watch Party Unites Fans
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- While Mississippi State fans made their way to Dallas to see the Womens Basketball Championship, many were not able to. To solve this, Humphrey Coliseum held a watch party for everyone to see their bulldogs. Thousands of people came in to a lowered score board to watch this historic moment in program history. For the loyal maroon and…
VIDEO: Bulldogs’ Magic Comes Up Short, Lose To SEC Rival South Carolina In Title Game
“Three hundred and forty seven teams watched us play today in Division One, so I’m awfully proud of them.”
Early Morning Stabbing
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Two people are recovering from an early morning stabbing. At around 11:13 a.m., Columbus Police received a report of a person being stabbed on Holly Hills Road. Columbus Investigators say six people were in route to church when an argument started between two of the passengers in a car. A 27-year old passenger stabbed two other passengers,…
DEVELOPING: Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure On MUW Campus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- 29-year-old Laterrance Stewart, of Columbus, was arrested by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with indecent exposure and profanity in a public place at Mississippi University for Women on March 27. After being positively identified by eye witnesses on March 29, MUW Police Department secured a warrant for his arrest on March 30. Stewart’s court date…
BREAKING: Missing Woman
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- As of 1:09 p.m. today, the family of Audrey Anna Brooks reported her as missing. Brooks was last seen on Friday, March 31st at 7:00 p.m. at 1919 2nd Avenue North where she resides. She texted a family member at 8:38 p.m. and stated she would be home around 11:00 p.m. Friday , but never came home….
BLOG: Robby’s Keys to Victory for Mississippi State in National Title vs. South Carolina
One more. That’s been the mindset all season long for Mississippi State as the Bulldogs have gone through the toughest road to get to this year’s National Title game in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. They are more prepared than anyone to finish off one of the great seasons in Mississippi sports history. Tonight, it all comes down to one…
DEVELOPING: Three Overnight Shootings In Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Police are investigating multiple Saturday night shootings. On April 1st at approximately 10:21 p.m., Columbus Police received a report of shots being fired in the area of 15thAvenue South and 4th Street South. No one was injured and the shooting is under investigation. Then, at around 10:34 p.m., Columbus Police responded to the 1300 block of 5th Street…
ROBBY IN BIG D: Gamecocks Prepare For Yet Another High Stakes Battle Vs. Bulldogs
It’ll be the third time the two SEC powerhouse women’s basketball teams will meet this season, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher; the winner becomes the 2017 NCAA women’s basketball national champion.
ROBBY IN BIG D: Bulldogs Look To Make It ‘Third-Time’s-A-Charm” Against Gamecocks
Fresh off taking down the undefeated UConn Huskies in one of the biggest upsets in sports history, Mississippi State immediately shifts gears to focus on the South Carolina Gamecocks for the national title.
VIDEO: Prom For Students With Special Needs
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI)- Some very special students received the royal treatment this evening! Mount Vernon Church in New Hope hosts its annual “Joy Prom”. Where students with special needs were accompanied by Lowndes County high schoolers to dance the night away. A ride in a sports car, a walk down a red carpet, and an entourage of cheers completed their…
VIDEO: MSU Hosts International Fiesta
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville and Mississippi State are celebrating diversity. The International Fiesta was held Saturday on the MSU campus. Highlights of the fiesta included musical performances, fashion shows, and global cuisines. The annual Fiesta provides opportunities to interact with people of different nationalities and backgrounds. Organizers hope the Fiesta offers a broader understanding of various cultures,…
VIDEO: Catfish Alley
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus’ Historic Downtown Catfish Alley was alive with activity. The city’s annual Catfish in the Alley features food and family fun. More than a dozen artisans displayed their work in the alley,in the block of 4th street, between Main and College Street. Visitors to the alley enjoyed Southern treats ranging from fried catfish to…
VIDEO: Unity Picnic
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- In a time when there seems to be so much divide- Columbus Mayor Robert Smith is reminding the community we are all one This evening was the Mayor’s annual Unity Picnic. The entire community was invited to come together in food and fellowship to remember the importance of community ties. Smith says events like these help bridge the…
VIDEO: NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Game Sold Out
DALLAS, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s the day after the big game and Mississipi State is waking up with a lot of new fans and the old ones. Even longtime faithful UCONN fans, who were crushed to see their team lose, say they’ll be cheering for the Bulldogs in the championship. I’m gonna be there tomorrow night and I’ve go a bunch of…
VIDEO: Blood Drive
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-Aircare 3, The University of Mississippi’s Medical Center’s newest medical air transport helicopter partnered with Mississippi Blood Services to give back to the community through a blood drive. Saturday morning in Lowndes County at Airbus Helicopters, Airbus employees and the public were encouraged to donate blood. Aircare 3 transports blood and plasma in addition to patients…