COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)– Mississippi voters hoping to cast a ballot in the upcoming municipal primary elections have about two weeks to send in their voter registration application. Additionally, Mississippians who are already registered to vote, but have recently moved or changed their name, must update their registration information in order to cast a ballot in the correct precinct on Primary Election…
Ashley Franks, ArrestedCourtesy: Prentiss CO Sheriff’s Department PRENTISS CO, Miss. (WCBI)– A woman in Prentiss County faces traffic violations and a drug charge. Investigators say Wednesday, Ashley Franks was arrested and charged with numerous misdemeanor traffic violations. The arrest took place in the Piney Grove community. Once Franks was transported to the Prentiss County Jail, officers say they discovered Methamphetamine…
The man accused in a Lowndes County nightclub shooting will make his first court appearance on Monday.
Eight people have been arrested in the search for two Marion County, AL jail escapees.
CHICAGO (WCBI/Gatorade) — In its 32nd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, today announced Robert Woodard of Columbus High School as its 2016-17 Gatorade Mississippi Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Woodard is the first Gatorade Mississippi Boys Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from Columbus High School. The award, which recognizes…
COLUMBUS, MISS. (Press Release) – From Mayor Robert Smith: “The news of the incident in downtown Columbus early Sunday morning concerns me as it does all of us that live and work and visit our city. As elected officials, public safety is the most important responsibility we have. Because of this, I want to share with you specific steps we…
Blair Schaefer scored 18 points, Jazzmun Holmes added 14 and Mississippi State beat DePaul 92-71 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Columbus Police Department is still investigating a shooting outside a Downtown Columbus Bar. The gunfire erupted after midnight on 5th Street North between the Princess Theater and the Freds Department store. Detectives on scene could not release information but video of one area of the street and sidewalk show investigators marking spots where bullets, casings or other…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI News) – It has been almost a week since vandals targeted the Victory Center Church sign in Starkville by etching the letters “KKK” on it. Since then, groups and individuals have contacted the pastor, offering to help restore the sign and showing support to the congregation. This morning, supporters brought their support to the church grounds. “We’re not…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI News) – Guests in Starkville for the Women’s NCAA Tournament were invited to visit several brunch locations at their leisure, while browsing the stores of local merchants for the city’s sixth annual brunch and browse event. “We’re excited because there are so many things happening on campus, so many wonderful things, things that Mississippi State graduates can…
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Deputies are searching for 27 year-old Chris Demont Paten who also goes by the name Chris Caine of Oxford. On March 9, 2017 the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to Sand Hill Drive in the Brittney Woods area to a possible shooting. Upon arrival, the victim had been transported to Baptist Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi by…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The victims of Saturday night’s crash in Monroe County have been identified. MHP responded to a 3 vehicle crash Sunday morning around 12:30 AM on US 45 ALT. just north of Hwy. 25/Aberdeen Exit. A Nissan Sentra being followed by a Hyundai Sonata were traveling south in the north bound lanes of 45 ALT. when the…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Two people are dead after a late night crash in Monroe County. Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says three others were injured in a head on collision that took place right before the Highway 25, Highway 45 Alternate bridge. He says one of the vehicles involved in the crash was allegedly going south on the northbound lane. Coroner…
Suspects Spray Area With Gunfire
The Bulldogs were outstanding on the offensive and defensive side of the ball in it’s 110-69 win over Troy, Friday, and they’ll need a similar effort against the Big East champion Depaul Blue Demons.
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI)- Caledonia man says he was tired to traveling across the south competing in auto shows. Ben Kilgore decided to bring one home, literally to his front door. Auto enthusiasts from across the state and parts of Alabama were in Caledonia on Saturday at Ben Kilgore’s home. His 15 acres showcased 27 unique cars. The drivers…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -The Golden Triangle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta wants to help you be your best self. This morning in Starkville, the historically African American sorority hosted a health fair. Several dozen vendors where on hand at the Starkville Sportsplex. Vendors were offering free screenings for blood pressure and diabetes. There was also health education information as…
LOUISVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)- For many families, it’s never easy saying goodbye to a family member being deployed for service; whether it be just for a few months, or years. Beth Hemphill her family are no stranger to military life. “We have a line that goes all the way back to the revolutionary war,” said Founder Of Military Moms Network Beth Hemphill….
Teams at BBQ duel compete for $25,000 in prize money as part of ‘double duel.’
MONROE COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—There are more drug arrests this week in Monroe County. It brings the total to nearly 80 drug arrests there this month. Deputies found a felony amount of crack cocaine this week – although the suspect was able to destroy a lot of the drug beforehand. Separately , members of law enforcement found a felony amount of weed…
Gary Chism and Hob Bryan spoke with WCBI Friday.
The inspiration behind “Lungs for Libby”, Libby Hankins, passes away
Mississippi State celebrated its return to postseason play with a 110-69 win over Troy in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament’s Oklahoma City Regional played before a crowd of 5,572 in Humphrey Coliseum.
Fun holidays like St. Patty’s Day and big events like the NCAA tournament draw more people to town and out to the bars.