Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Huge Need For Foster Parents In Mississippi

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-There’s a need for more foster parents in Mississippi. A group held a meeting in Columbus on Monday for people to get more information on how to become foster parents. The group is called 200 Million Flowers. The faith-based non-profit organization understands the huge need for more foster parents, that’s why they’re traveling throughout Mississippi trying to address…

VIDEO: Homicide Suspect Still On The Loose

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Winston County Sheriff’s Department is still on the hunt for homicide suspect accused of killing his girlfriend Sunday night. The fugitive has been on the loose for close to 24 hours and deputies are doubtful he’ll turn himself in. Deputies tell us the suspect, Kevin Ladexter Carter, is considered armed and extremely dangerous at this time….

Driver Injured in Oktibbeha CO School Bus Crash

Oktibbeha CO, Miss. (WCBI)- An accident involving a school bus versus a mustang is under investigation. According to the Oktibbeha County Fire Department, the accident happened on Highway 12 West and Wilson Road, Monday morning. Three children were on the bus at the time of the wreck but were not injured. The driver of the mustang is in critical condition,…

VIDEO: Community Raises Money For Good Campus Cause

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s something that affects families across the nation, addictions. To help put a stop to these addictions and add to the recovery process of college students, citizens gathered in West Point to raise funds for a Mississippi State organization. It’s called the Campus Recovery Community. It’s fairly new to MSU’s campus, but with efforts like this from…

Wanted Fugitive

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Winston County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help in locating a wanted fugitive. 43 year old Kevin Ladexter Carter is wanted in connection to a homicide that happened in Winston County around 8a.m. Sunday morning. Carter should be considered armed and dangerous.  The image provided is an older picture and the Sheriff’s Department Investigators are working…

Police Chase Leads To Arrest

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo Police have one suspect in custody and are searching for two more after a traffic stop turns into a car chase. It was around 10:15 Sunday morning when a patrol officer attempted to stop a Mitsubishi SUV on McCullough Boulevard for a traffic offense. The driver did not stop and instead fled west on Endville Road….

VIDEO: Valentine’s Day Preparations

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)—For florists Valentine’s day means weeks of preparation. On February 14th both men and women flock to the stores and flower shops to get their loved ones something special. Whitney Woffard, owner of The Flower Company in Starkville says having a game plan is key for dealing with the extra traffic. ” Organization is definitely the biggest part….