Trip to D.C. brings back important connections
There’s an old saying “you never know until you ask,” and that’s what drove some city and county leaders to attend a conference in the nation’s capital.
Archives: 2018
Fall Allergies Are Starting To Flare Up
Allergies no longer belong to just one season.
A Deadly Crash Takes The Life Of A Beloved Noxubee County High Teacher
Coroner R.L. Calhoun says 59-year old Wilma Brown Mullins was pronounced dead at the scene.
Forum Provides Valuable Resources For Area Non Profits
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Non-profit organizations learn how to better share their mission, recruit volunteers, and raise money today at the “North Mississippi Nonprofit Forum.” Grace McAllister says learning how to better explain her non-profit’s mission is important. That’s why she was in a workshop titled “Story Telling for Impact.” “It’s more than just taking a photo. It’s about sharing a story and…
Arrest made in Monday night robbery
Suspect identified through surveillance cameras
Trump accuses Democrats of a “con game” with Kavanaugh assault allegations
President Trump is accusing Democrats of a “con game” with the allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh said in a TV interview that he never sexually assaulted anyone. The Hill’s White House columnist Niall Stanage joins CBSN with more. Categories: National, US & World News
Trump sets sights on Southaven
Rally replaces one cancelled because of Hurricane Florence
Wet Wednesday Coming
A cold front will cross the area Wednesday.
Ex-NSA employee gets 5 years in prison for taking top secret info home
Nghia Hoang Pho, 64, of Ellicott City, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison after pleading guilty Categories: National, US & World News
Columbus Man Sentenced for Shooting Outside Princess Theater
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man will spend 12 years in prison for a shooting outside the Princess Theater. Quintin Harris Quintin Harris pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in Lowndes County Circuit Court. He was also sentenced to three years probation, once he’s released from jail. The shooting happened in February 2016. Columbus police say an argument over an ex-girlfriend…
AP High School Football Polls — Week Seven
The Mississippi AP releases its high school football poll for week seven.
Former Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Passes Away
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy and railroad worker who was injured in a crash has died. Tony Coxey passed away at his Monroe County home. Coxey was injured after two train engines collided in Pickens County back in December 2017. He was flown to UAB and underwent treatment there and has been recovering. Monroe County…
Lowndes County Man Sentenced For Stabbing
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man will serve more than a decade in prison for a Lowndes County stabbing. Damon Cook was sentenced for the aggravated assault charge this week. He was ordered to spend 12 years in prison. Lowndes County deputies were called to a home on Mac Davis Road about the November 2016 stabbing. At the time, investigators…
Suspect in Custody For Strong Armed Robbery in Lowndes County
Allen Torez Moon LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies make an arrest in the strong armed robbery of a Lowndes County convenience store. 18 year old Allen Torez Moon was arrested Tuesday afternoon. Deputies released surveillance photos of the accused robber Tuesday morning. The suspect did not have a weapon but did put the store clerk in a choke…
UPDATE Firefighters testify Chambers identified attacker
Prosecutors maintain Chambers was not capable of talking
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years for 2004 sex assault
Judge rules Cosby is a “sexually violent predator” before 81-year-old comedian is sentenced for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004 Categories: National, US & World News
4-year-old named Florence helps Hurricane Florence victims
A 4-year-old Chicago girl named Florence was inspired to help victims of Hurricane Florence after learning about the devastating storm that shares her name. Categories: National, US & World News
Woman who cut baby from neighbor’s womb testifies against ex-boyfriend
Brooke Crews is convicted of killing her pregnant neighbor by cutting the baby from her womb Categories: National, US & World News
Andrea Constand’s impact statement: Bill Cosby “robbed me” of my health, vitality and trust
The statement was submitted in writing by Andrea Constand released by prosecutors at Cosby’s sentencing Categories: National, US & World News
FBI ranks biggest cities by 2017 homicide rate – but one smaller city tops them all
Among big U.S. cities, Baltimore was followed by Detroit, Memphis and Tennessee Categories: National, US & World News
Trump touts “America First” agenda at U.N. General Assembly: Full speech
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, saying, “In less than two years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country.” He also touted “highly productive conversations and meetings” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but acknowledged “much work remains to be done.” Among the other…
Documents reveal what was said before fatal “stand your ground” shooting
Surveillance video from July 19 shows Michael Drejka starting a confrontation over a parking space Categories: National, US & World News
4-year-old girl named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence
A 4-year-old Chicago girl named Florence was inspired to help victims of the storm that shares her name Categories: National, US & World News
Bill Cosby declared a “sexually violent predator” before sentencing
Judge makes ruling before 81-year-old comedian is sentenced for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004 Categories: National, US & World News