Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Valentines For Carnegie

COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—The Suzuki Strings Ensemble are on a mission to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall this summer in New York. Earlier tonight the Suzuki Strings Ensemble held its first fundraiser of the year, “Valentines For Carnegie,” in an effort to help them collect donations for their big trip. During the benefit party, there was a live auction, door prizes…

VIDEO: Chocolate Festival Comes To Tupelo

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Milk chocolate…dark chocolate…white chocolate. So much chocolate that a little one could not get enough. Shoppers in the mall at Barnes Crossing in Tupelo today had the chance to treat themselves to chocolate. It was the second annual chocolate festival and, it was all for a good cause. The chocolate festival is a fundraiser hosted by the…

Protest In Rienzi Surrounding Christian Flag

RIENZI, Miss.(WCBI)—Last week, a Madison, Wisconsin group wrote a letter to the mayor of a small Northeast Mississippi town, threatening a lawsuit if a Christian flag wasn’t removed from a public building. On Saturday, the Rienzi community protested the flag’s removal. This veterans memorial in downtown Rienzi was erected last year. The flag pole on the left hand side now…

Tupelo Hancock Park Peace March

TUPELO, Miss.(WCBI)—A tupelo man makes it his mission to keep Hancock Park safe for neighborhood children. Over the last six years community organizer Mack Turner has made efforts to upgrade the park on monument drive. He’s hoping to bring more attention to his efforts during black history month…by hosting peace walks along with other community events at the park. At…

Video: Last Call At The Boom Boom Room

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement went on a raid looking for illegal alcohol sales at a club and found a whole lot more in Clay County. It was a team effort between the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control and the Clay County Sheriff’s Department. Illegal flow of booze invited agents to Charlie G’s Boom Boom Room off of Highway…

Video: Keeping American History Alive

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)—Black history month is a time when the nation, as a whole, honors the triumphs and struggles of African Americas. Throughout history black people have made countless contributions to the country. ” Well growing up in Mississippi we were still segregated at the time. I’m a graduate of Louisville colored high school, that should tell you something right…

Video: Starkville Christmas Red Kettle Campaign

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—The salvation army hosted an award ceremony Friday morning to honor the local retailers and community members who dedicated their time to helping those in need. The Starkville Christmas Red Kettle Campaign put 120 groups and individuals in front of local restaurants and retail stores. These volunteers put in over 1800 hours of service in just a 26 day…

Video: Wanted Man In Custody

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—Kelsey Arnold Herrin jr. is in custody tonight after investigators say he committed a string of burglaries Throughout the state. “It’s a relief now cause like I said it’s been 6 days around the clock,”said Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan. Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan has been working tirelessly to get Kelsey Arnold Herrin Jr. Off the streets. “I…

Family Still Searching For Answers After Loved One Went Missing

COLUMBUS , Miss. (WCBI)-There’s new information about 36-year old Antjuan Harris, a Columbus man who’s been missing now for four days. The company he works for, Corporate Dining Concepts, said he was driving a company van this past weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol found that van Wednesday, but no one has reported seeing Harris. “I’m feeling kind of sad right…