COLUMBUS, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE)- Columbus Police received a report of a child being inappropriately touched at a residence on 5th avenue north in Columbus July 5. On August 24, Columbus investigators charged 66-year-old Sammie Lee Hill with Molestation and touching a child for lustful purposes, under the age of Fourteen. Bond was set at $50,000. Sammie Lee Hill, molestation charge…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It was a violent night in Starkville yesterday. There were reports of three different shootings, which resulted in the death of one individual. That deadly shooting took place at Brookville Garden Apartments. Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt has confirmed, that 20 year old Deontay Rogers, was the victim in that shooting. Rogers died at the Oktibbeha County…
TODAY: Simply stunning late summer weather again today with cooler drier air in place. Look for mainly sunny skies along with highs in the upper 80s. The 2nd week of high school football will go off without a hitch from Mother Nature. Kickoff temps will be in the low 80s with 4th quarter conditions in the 70s. WEEKEND: We envision a fair amount of…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI-TV) The results are in. And, the water looks good. The Trim Cane Water Association has lifted the boil water advisory. The water association is located in the Bell School House community of Oktibbeha County. Categories: Local News
WATCH: The Walnut Wildcats take down the Falkner Eagles, 30-12, to win the 16th annual Joe Bowl. The Wildcats are winners of back-to-back in the rivalry, and winners of nine of the last eleven meetings. For all the highlights from 2017 Joe Bowl, click on the video link above. Categories: Local Sports
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) — Amory high school honored the undefeated 1994, 1995, and 1998 undefeated state championship teams before its football game against Saltillo, Thursday night. Legendary head coach Bobby Hall was joined by former Amory stars Rufus French, Chris Baughman, and Saltillo Tigers head football coach Pat Byrd. Hear as Hall takes a trip down memory lane in the…
WATCH: After a disappointing week one, the Amory Panthers got back on track in week two against the Saltillo Tigers, Thursday. After leading 3-0 at the end of the first half, the Panthers reeled off 28 unanswered points before Saltillo got on the board late in the fourth quarter, picking up win number one 31-6. For all the highlights from…
The other driver was not injured.
Homicide investigators say one person is dead following a shooting in Starkville Thursday night.
A simple act of generosity helps give a Brooksville woman a birthday present she’ll never forget. On Thursday Joan Giesbrecht and her mother flew to Atlanta out of the Golden Triangle Airport, but it wasn’t just an ordinary flight for the mother and daughter.
WATCH: The expectations are high for the 2017 Northeast Tigers. After finishing last season with the highest ranking in school history, the Tigers matched another program record ranking ninth nationally in the preseason. Hear more from head coach Greg Davis and the Tigers at their annual media day in the link above. Categories: JUCO Sports, Local Sports
WATCH: The ICC Indians enter the 2017 season feeling some disrespect. The Indians were left off of many of the preseason rankings, but this year’s team is packed with WCBI viewing area talent hoping to make some noise. Hear more from head coach Sean Cannon and the Indians at their media day in the video link above. Categories: JUCO Sports,…
An ongoing debate on whether a Columbus Police officer was wrongly suspended ended Thursday. Officer Jared Booth was suspended 28 days for violating the city’s social media policy.
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COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—You have to buy food, clothes, and provide a home to raise your kids. It can be tough for just one parent. Supporting a child is difficult but required by state. “The law recognizes that both parents are responsible for providing and caring for the children. In a single parent home one person can’t do all that,” said Senior Staff…
Mississippi Votes focusing efforts on college campuses.
Officer Merrill remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Calhoun County Journal is celebrating a birthday this week. The paper has withstood some tough times through the years, all under the supervision of one single family. They say that the newspaper is a dying art form, however, one area family is overcoming the odds, even after 65 years. “I really never thought about it, in…
Miss. (WCBI) – With less than two weeks until dove season in Mississippi, hunters are setting their sites on shopping. People in the market for a new gun get a pass on taxes this weekend. Tax free is a pretty big deal for people who are in the market for guns and ammo. With this expectation of more business for the…
All four occupants of the car were high school students at the time.
Previously Charged with Sexual Battery in July
Things are looking pretty good through the weekend but Harvey’s remnants may affect us next week.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — The SEC released the conference schedules for the 2017-2018 men’s basketball season, Thursday. The Bulldogs and the Rebels will meet up for the first time in Oxford on January 6th, 2018. SEC SCHEDULES: Mississippi State Jan. 2 Arkansas Jan. 6 at Ole Miss Jan. 10 at Florida Jan. 13 Auburn Jan. 16 Vanderbilt Jan. 20 at…
The victim is in critical condition.