Columbus Police Looking for Missing Infant
Columbus Police looking for missing infant
Archives: 2017
Video: Local Artists Take Original Play To The Big Screen
Movie based on original play entered into independent film fests.
Video: A VEX Robotics Tournament Takes Place At MUW
Robots took over the Mississippi University for Women for a VEX Robotics Tournament on Wednesday.
Video: Card Skimmers Hit Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—We all know new technology brings new crime. Thieves are stealing your money at the gas pump at the atm and at stores and most of the time…victims never know until they go to the bank. It happened recently in Starkville. Card skimming is happening in Starkville. In a press release this week, police say an ATM was the target…
Video: Aliceville Mayor Still Getting Used To Her New Role
ALICEVILLE, Al. (WCBI)- The words “local government” and “trailblazer” don’t normally go together, but in the case of an Alabama mayor they do. Marva Gipson is not only Aliceville’s first African American mayor, but she is also the first woman to hold the job. “After the prior mayor announced he wasn’t going to run, I said well I guess I’ll run…
Video: Guilty Verdict Returned In Oktibbeha Co. Shooting Trial
An Oktibbeha County jury finds Tobias Coleman guilty of shooting another man.
Move To Learn Coach Visits Local School
“Move To Learn” is an initiative of The Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Healthy Schools.
Video: Big Tip Leads To Big Bust In Pontotoc County
PONTOTOC CO., Miss. (WCBI) – A traffic stop and undercover work helps bust up a drug and burglary ring in Pontotoc County. Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask says his office was tipped off about the drug and theft ring last week. Since then, investigators recovered a substantial haul of stolen items, including jewelry, guns, knives, cash and other valuables. Deputies…
Group Takes Exception To Memorial Display
Christian Flag At Center Of Complaint
Video: Bill To Allow Breweries To Sell On-Site Passes In House
The bill will move to the Senate.
Video: Ole Miss Cruises to Emphatic Win Over Mississippi State
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/AP) — Terence Davis led Mississippi with 18 points on Tuesday night, including a crucial baseline jam during the second half that helped the Rebels push back against a final Mississippi State rally and cruise to an easy 88-61 victory. The 6-foot-4 sophomore finished 7 of 13 from the field, scoring several big buckets exactly when the Rebels…
The Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble Set To Perform At Carnegie Hall
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Suzuki Strings Advanced Ensemble will kick off their first fundraiser of the year this weekend as they make preparations for their big concert at Carnegie Hall this summer. The musical group will perform a number songs at their benefit party on Saturday starting at 4 P.M. The goal to raise $50,000. Tickets cost $20 per person, and…
Video: Human Trafficking Is A Growing Problem In Mississippi
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-New data shows human trafficking cases are up from 2015. According to the group Polaris, there were 49 cases reported in Mississippi this past year. A press conference on Tuesday was aimed at raising awareness about Human Trafficking. Northern Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert, along with a FBI special agent Christopher Freeze, spoke with officers with the Mississippi Department…
Video: State Of The Art Firearms Simulator Provides Valuable Training For Law Officers
Video simulator puts students in real life scenarios police face everyday.
Video: The Impact Of President Trump’s New Order
STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—Friday President Trump signed an executive order restricting some people from seven countries from entering the United States for 90 days. Now, international students across the country are learning how this could impact them. “Our dreams turn to darkness with just a signature,”said Iran International Student Shahriar Shahrokhabadi. Mississippi State senior Shahriar Shahrokhabadi describes how he felt when he first learned about…
Video: Columbus and Lowndes County Leaders Approve A New Drug Force Task Unit
Columbus and Lowndes County are partnering up to take drugs off the streets.
Video: Lowndes County 2017 Road Plan
New and improved roads will be rolling out across Lowndes County this year.
Video: New Hope’s Woolbright Signs with MUW Softball
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI) — Another Lady Trojan is taking her talents to the next level. Senior Meredith Woolbright signed on Tuesday to continue her softball career at Mississippi University for Women. MUW will begin their softball program in 2018. Categories: High School Sports, Local Sports
Video: Houston Hilltoppers Sign Two to JUCO Football Scholarships
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) — An appetizer to the chaos that is National Signing Day on Wednesday was at Houston on Tuesday afternoon. The Hilltoppers had two of their star football players sign letters of intent to continue their careers. Linebacker Tanner Bullock made it official as he signed with East Central Community College while lineman Omario Johnson signed to play…
Columbus Company Reports Missing Employee, Van
Corporate Dining Concepts reports that a van and its driver are missing.
Video: Trial Continues In 2014 Club Rock Shooting Case
A detective took the stand Tuesday in day two of the trial for Tobias Coleman.
WCBI’s 2017 National Signing Day Headquarters
2017 WCBI Signing Day Special NATIONAL SIGNINGS OF AREA INTEREST (All Ratings Courtesy of 24/7 Sports) LaBryan Ray, James Clemens HS (AL) (#1 SDE) – SIGNED, Alabama Willie Gay, Starkville HS (MS) (#3 OLB) – SIGNED, Mississippi State D.D. Bowie, Morton HS (MS) (#20 WR) – SIGNED, Ole Miss Mohamed Sanogo, Plano West HS (TX) (#20 ILB) – SIGNED, Ole…
Video: Grammy Award Winning Vocalist And Gaither Vocal Band Member Set For Area Concert
David Phelps expected to draw audience from area, and across state lines.
Video: Mississippi Universities Respond To Trump’s Travel Ban
There have been protests as close as Birmingham and Memphis.