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Eupora man works to gather donations for incoming winter weather
Eupora man works to gather donations for incoming winter weather
Wintry Mix begins in the AM Hours
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Ending our Friday with calm conditions before the winter storm begins early Saturday morning. Grab everything else you may need before tomorrow. FRIDAY NIGHT: It is going to be a cold night as the cold air…
Various winter storm closings/delays through the area
The East Mississippi Community College has announced that all campuses will be closed on Monday. Essential offices will be available remotely, classes will take place virtually, and students are asked to check their Canvas and School emails.
Applications open for internship at Alabama Capitol
MONTGOMER, Ala. (WCBI) - If you have an interest in local government and public service, this opportunity might be for you. The Alabama Government office announced applications are now open for the Governor's Office Summer Internship Program. This opportunity is…
Two men charged with felony kidnapping in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two people in Monroe County are charged with Felony Kidnapping. On January 21st, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous call stating they were concerned someone was being held against their will at the…
Last Calm Day Before The Winter Storm
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Today will be the last calm day before we start our winter weather storm which begins early Saturday morning. Make sure to finish any last minute preparations today! FRIDAY: Cloudy skies will maintain for our Friday…
Wintry Mix begins in the AM Hours
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Ending our Friday with calm conditions before the winter storm begins early Saturday morning. Grab everything else you may need before tomorrow. FRIDAY NIGHT: It is going to be a cold night as the cold air…
Various winter storm closings/delays through the area
The East Mississippi Community College has announced that all campuses will be closed on Monday. Essential offices will be available remotely, classes will take place virtually, and students are asked to check their Canvas and School emails.
Applications open for internship at Alabama Capitol
MONTGOMER, Ala. (WCBI) - If you have an interest in local government and public service, this opportunity might be for you. The Alabama Government office announced applications are now open for the Governor's Office Summer Internship Program. This opportunity is…
Two men charged with felony kidnapping in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two people in Monroe County are charged with Felony Kidnapping. On January 21st, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous call stating they were concerned someone was being held against their will at the…
Last Calm Day Before The Winter Storm
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Today will be the last calm day before we start our winter weather storm which begins early Saturday morning. Make sure to finish any last minute preparations today! FRIDAY: Cloudy skies will maintain for our Friday…
Available warming shelters and assistance
With the expected winter weather, several places in the WCBI viewing area are looking to help those who need it most.
Area teacher arrested for allegedly grooming a child
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A former New Hope School teacher is behind bars for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office arrested 41-year-old Monica Grady. She was a teacher at New Hope Middle School…
Local/state agencies make plans ahead of winter storm forecast
Local and state agencies are making plans ahead of the winter storm that is forecast to hit Northeast Mississippi.
First responders make game plan for incoming severe weather
First responders are preparing the worst ahead of the winter storm. Columbus and Lowndes County leaders met on Thursday to develop a plan.
New drug threat in Columbus raises concerns for first responders
The city of Columbus is seeing a new drug on the streets, xylazine. "It's new to the city," said Columbus Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer and Fire Life Safety Educator Jaquay Sherrod. Used as a sedative for animals, Jaquay Sherrod with Columbus Fire and Rescue says xylazine or "Tranq" has been making rounds in Columbus.
Elon Musk, a fierce Davos critic, tells World Economic Forum that robots will outnumber humans
According to CBS, Elon Musk, a long-time critic of the World Economic Forum's annual event in Davos, Switzerland, appeared at the gathering for the first time on Thursday
Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, opts for one-time cash payout
CBS News reports that the winner of the Christmas Eve $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot recently claimed their prize, Arkansas lottery officials said Thursday.
Suspect arrested on aggravated domestic violence in Lafayette Co.
A suspect has been arrested on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Violence in Lafayette County.
Man facing charges after a pursuit in Starkville
A Starkville man is facing charges after allegedly leading officers on a pursuit through Oktibbeha County yesterday afternoon.
Two men charged with felony kidnapping in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Two people in Monroe County are charged with Felony Kidnapping. On January 21st, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous call stating they were concerned someone was being held against their will at the…
Area teacher arrested for allegedly grooming a child
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A former New Hope School teacher is behind bars for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office arrested 41-year-old Monica Grady. She was a teacher at New Hope Middle School…
Law enforcement responds to a bank robbery in Oxford
A bank robbery kept law enforcement in Lafayette County busy this morning.
Man arrested for failure to register as a sex offender in Monroe Co.
A man fresh out of prison finds himself back behind bars in Monroe County.
Investigation underway after two men arrive at the BMH with gunshot wounds
Columbus Police are investigating after two young men showed up at Baptist Memorial Hospital Monday night with gunshot wounds.
Two gunshot victims show up at hospital; CPD investigating
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus Police are investigating after two young men showed up at Baptist Memorial Hospital on Tuesday night with gunshot wounds. Police say they got the 9‑1‑1 call around 9:40, but when officers arrived, both victims refused…
Two MS Superintendents and St. Louis Teacher enter guilty pleas for Federal Embezzlement
Two Mississippi school superintendents and a St. Louis school teacher have entered guilty pleas to Federal Embezzlement charges.
UPDATE: 3 people charged after a weekend Starkville shooting
Three people, including a 16-year-old, now face charges in connection with a weekend shooting in Starkville.
19-year-old turns himself in after a weekend shooting in Starkville
The teenager wanted in connection with a weekend shooting at the Sonic in Starkville has now turned himself in.
Bond set for a man charged in Noxubee County shooting death
Bond has been set for a Noxubee County Man accused of killing another man.
Man faces murder charge in Noxubee Co.
One man is facing a murder charge after admitting to shooting and killing another man in Noxubee County.
Man faces murder charge in Noxubee County
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - One man is facing a murder charge after allegedly admitting to shooting and killing another man in Noxubee County. On January 16th, the Noxubee County Sheriff's Department received a call that someone had been shot…
SPD is investigating a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Sunday morning around 11:00, Starkville Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in. The investigation determined…
Michael Hawley pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) 46 year old Michael Wayne Hawley of Corinth, pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter. Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Mills, Jr. accepted the plea, and…
A woman was arrested for selling drugs
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On January 15th, 37 year old Laura Eliane Ebert was arrested after an ongoing investigation into selling Narcotics in the Smithville community. North Mississippi Narcotics…
The Tuscaloosa River Market wants you to be aware of a scam
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (WCBI) According to the River Market, there is a scammer inviting food trucks to the market and asking them to pay $120…
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