STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Hundreds of people around the community of Starkville came together to remember the life of the of the young man who was shot and killed earlier this week… 20 year old Deontay Rogers is remembered as being a kind soul who made friends with everyone. The Starkville community is shocked that such a horrific event took place in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- One Mississippi teen is being sent off to college with more change in her pocket thanks to a national busing company. University of Mississippi freshman, Alexis Frasher, is the first in the state to be awarded a 14 hundred dollar scholarship from IC Bus. Each year IC Bus dealer employees and their families have a chance to win…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Residents from around the Golden Triangle and beyond brought their paddle devices to the Tombigbee Waterway. The Island Paddle Fest is a 5 point 5 mile kayak, canoe, and paddleboard race around “the island” in Downtown Columbus. Registration for the race was 40 dollars, with all proceeds benefitting the Lowndes County Imagination Library, which is a non-profit that…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- As Hurricane Harvey slams the coast of Texas, residents in the Magnolia State are wasting no time to lend a hand. The Mississippi Red Cross is heading the Gulf Coast to aid victims of the storm. Volunteers met earlier today for a briefing on what to expect. Joe Lukas and Carol Summerall are getting Red Cross Emergency Response…
COLUMBUS, Miss(WCBI)—It’s officially. The Golden Triangle Miracle League is one step closer to becoming a reality. Saturday morning residents from all over the Golden triangle gather to see, a more than a decade old, project get started. The 500,000 project will be designed to accommodate residents with special needs. The field will have special features like rubberized turf and it…
TONIGHT: The clouds from Harvey will remain, which will keep our temperatures in the low 70s. With Harvey in Texas, we will begin to see more moisture in our area, which means there will be more humidity. SUNDAY: Some scattered rain showers are possible as moisture from Harvey gets pulled in from the Gulf coast, but widespread rain isn’t expected….
Woman Not Injured In Lee County Incident, Union County Investigating Similar Incident
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CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Choctaw County is learning first hand- again- just how complicated it can be for a school district to host foreign exchange students. The district was approached by an area family who was interested in hosting a Brazilian exchange student and having them attend Choctaw County High School- and the district had to turn them away. “The board…
HOULKA, Miss.(WCBI)—The Chickasaw County School District is anxiously awaiting the completion of a new high school. Ground was recently broken on a new Houlka Attendance Center. ” To see something rising from the ashes is really special,”said Houlka Principal Anthony Golding. Three years ago, just before students returned to school, Houlka Attendance Center went up in flames. “The fire destroyed…
WEST POINT, Miss.(WCBI)—Thieves are trying to beat the summer heat by stealing some cool air. The West Point Police Department is investigating a string of air condition burglaries. The thefts began about 4 months ago. Investigators says the homes being targeted are ones are either vacant or being remodeled. Officers believe the thieves are taking the window units to a…
A violent crime scene can be chaotic and a place where emotions run high.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A Starkville teenager is behind bars on a $2 million bond charged with murder. Tomas Bradford is accused of shooting 20 year old Deontay Rogers last night at Brookville Garden Apartments. At this time, investigators are unsure what led to the gun fire. However, family members tell WCBI the victim and suspect were friends, which makes this…
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Residents of the Browning Creek subdivision in Oktibbeha County no longer need to boil water.
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Tomas Bradford STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI-TV) A 16 year old is in custody, charged with the murder of a Starkville man. Tomas Bradford was arrested Thursday night following a shooting in the Brooksville Gardens neighborhood of Starkville. The victim, 20 year old Deontay M. Rogers, also of Starkville, was pronounced dead at OCH Regional Medical Center, according to Oktibbeha County Coroner…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – Columbus Police responded to Brooks Road concerning a disturbance on August 21. Joanne Smith, Intimidation charge The disturbance was allegedly over a case that was presented to a Lowndes County Grand Jury and indictments were obtained in the case. Threats were made toward a victim of a crime and Columbus investigators filed charges in the…