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Contractors feeling the pain from rising gas prices
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) - For Ernie Simmons, rising prices means he has to pass that on to his clients. "It has increased a lot, substantially," Simmons said. Simmons is co-owner of "FIXNA2Z' His company…
How Mississippi farmers adjust when too much rain stops them from planting crops
MAYHEW, Miss. (WCBI) - An especially stormy spring in 2022 is making things difficult for farmers across Mississippi. Melvin Ellis, owner and operator of Mayhew Tomato Farm, says his fields were just starting to…
Campers are staying close to home this Memorial Day Weekend
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Gas prices are surging and it's not expected to slow down anytime soon. With Memorial Day weekend approaching some folks are looking to stay close to home rather than travel like normal. [field59_video account="WCBI" key="c5861a2e4b890b809304a6f515c644dfd3638096" vtitle="STAYCATIONS"…
Lowndes co. supervisors working towards construction road plans
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Rainy days are leaving some roads in Lowndes County in need of repair. Driving down the street, you may notice pot holes, uneven concrete, and eroded asphalt. County…
Bullet holes in a van leads to a Tupelo man's arrest
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo Police arrested a man for allegedly putting bullet holes in a van. A witness and video evidence helped investigators locate Rapheal Lashawn Atkins after police received a shots fired call at the Hilldale Apartments around 3:45…
Drug bust in Tupelo lands a man in jail
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- A drug bust in Tupelo lands a man in jail. On Wednesday, the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit and Tupelo Police searched a home on Albany Street in Tupelo. Several ounces of cocaine, a felony amount of marijuana…
Tupelo Police arrested man for allegedly putting bullet holes in van
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Tupelo Police arrested a man for allegedly putting bullet holes into a van. Witness and video evidence helped investigators locate Rapheal Lashawn Atkins after police received a shots fired call at the Hilldale Apartments around 3:45…
West Point Police discuss criminals withholding information
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - Investigating crimes can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but police often find themselves working through resistance from an unlikely source - crime…
Congressman Michael Guest creates website help find formula
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - During this crisis of the baby formula shortage, one elected official is making the search for baby food a little easier so you can feed your child. Congressman Michael Guest created a website to notify you where…
Slate Springs Water Association under Boil Water Notice
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Slate Springs Water Association in Monroe County has issued a Boil Water Notice until further notice for all of its customers. The notice was prompted by the cleaning and inspection of the system's pressure…
Winston County escaped serious damage after storms
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Winston County escapes serious damage after storms rolled through the area. Trees were knocked over in the Noxapatar and Nanih Waiya areas Wednesday afternoon. Today, crews were out restoring power and making sure roadways were…
73.9% of students passes Mississippi Third Grade Reading Test
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - For the first time since 2019, Mississippi's Third Grade Reading Test counts. And 73.9% of students passed it on the first try. Students are required to pass the reading test before they can be promoted to the…
Average gas prices sit at $4.17 in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) - The national average for a gallon of gas is increasing but there's a tiny bit of good news in Mississippi. Right now, the average price…
Storms early Thursday, clearing for weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - One last storm chance Thursday brings a dry and quiet Memorial Day weekend. THURSDAY: Showers and storms will be likely through the morning hours, ending by midday to early afternoon as a cold front finally pushes east of…
Round 2 of storms returns tonight, then we'll shift to a dry pattern
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – SUMMARY: Showers and thunderstorms will continue through tonight as a strong late-May cold front pushes through the region. Rain may be heavy at times. Here is the latest… TONIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms developing after 11pm. Some…
Mississippi schools discuss latest student safety measures in the wake of deadly Texas shooting
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) - As educators in Mississippi watched the horror of the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas unfold Tuesday, some of them couldn't help but think of the children under their protection.…
Tupelo area residents can dispose of old electronics at community event
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - A partnership between a business and the city of Tupelo allows people to get rid of those old computers, CD players…
Roadways, education topics at State of the Region
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - Business, government, and community leaders had a chance to get a view of the state of the region's educational, economic, and business achievements. It…
A local family remembers their loved one after a weekend homicide
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI)- An area community is coming together after a deadly weekend shooting. Family members of the victim set up a small memorial to remember their loved one. Saturday night Eupora police responded to a shots fired call at…
Set up underway for "Jurassic Quest"
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - It is not every day you see life-size dinosaurs being carted into the Bancorpsouth Arena, but it's happening. It is part of the setup for "Jurassic…
Bullet holes in a van leads to a Tupelo man's arrest
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo Police arrested a man for allegedly putting bullet holes in a van. A witness and video evidence helped investigators locate Rapheal Lashawn Atkins after police received a shots fired call at the Hilldale Apartments around 3:45…
Drug bust in Tupelo lands a man in jail
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- A drug bust in Tupelo lands a man in jail. On Wednesday, the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit and Tupelo Police searched a home on Albany Street in Tupelo. Several ounces of cocaine, a felony amount of marijuana…
West Point Police discuss criminals withholding information
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - Investigating crimes can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but police often find themselves working through resistance from an unlikely source - crime…
Lowndes County man released from hospital now in jail
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Lowndes County man recently released from the hospital is now in jail. Troy Sopha is charged with domestic violence aggravated assault. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says Sopha was stabbed several weeks ago during…
Lowndes County deputies make an arrest in a shooting
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Lowndes County deputies make an arrest in a shooting. Tyshon Morris is charged with shooting into a dwelling. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says…
Police investigating another shooting at Sim Scott Park
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus police are investigating another shooting at Sim Scott Park. Police Chief Fred Shelton says the gunfire started about 6:48 Tuesday night in the…
Catalytic converters stolen off of two church vans in Ackerman
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) - Thieves hit two vehicles parked at an Ackerman church. Police Chief Tim Cook says catalytic converters were cut off church vans at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian. The crime happened sometime between May 8th and May 22nd. Cook…
Lowndes Co. Board of Supervisors asking for lawsuit to be thrown out
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is asking a federal judge to grant a summary judgment in a lawsuit…
Columbus community members work together to eliminate youth crime during summer
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Columbus Municipal School District is holding a community meeting about efforts to reduce violence among the city's youth., especially gun…
Lowndes County murder trial is continued until August
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Lowndes County murder trial is continued until August after investigators make another arrest in the case. 18-year-old Qadrecius Gandy is charged with…
Tupelo man accused of taking furniture from factory where he worked
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Tupelo man is accused of taking thousands of dollars in furniture from a factory where he worked. 36-year-old Antone Neal has been charged with embezzlement. Amory police investigators tell WCBI that Neal was a truck…
Bond set for man charged in Eupora homicide investigation
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) - Bond is set for a man charged in a Eupora homicide investigation, as we learn new information about the shooting. 26-year-old Joshua Oats…
Caledonia teen accused of killing mothers fiance has bond set
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) - A Caledonia teen accused of killing his mother's fiancee has his bond set today. 18-year-old Justin Robert Coggins has been charged…
Man accused of robbing a vape shop with soda bottle wrapped in bag
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - He's accused of robbing a vape shop with a pop, and now he's in jail awaiting bail. Around 9:30…
Tupelo man to spend over 16 years in federal prison
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Tupelo man will spend over 16 years in federal prison for his part in a drug trafficking operation. 40-year-old Jeremy K.…
Montgomery Co. deputies searching for man considered armed/dangerous
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Montgomery County deputies are asking for help finding a man they consider armed and dangerous. Matthew Williams Jr. is wanted for cashing bad checks in the county. He's believed to be driving a 2014 maroon…
Columbus police make arrest in connection to deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus police make an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting. 20-year-old Johnathan Slaughter is charged with one count of murder and one…
Law enforcement investigating shooting death in Lamar County
LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) - Law enforcement is investigating a shooting death in Lamar County, Alabama. District Attorney Andy Hamlin says Lamar County deputies were called to a…
Columbus City Council discuss crime prevention for summer break
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) With two fatal shootings in less than a month, crime has been a topic of conversation in Columbus. Youth crime and how to prevent…
Columbus police are investigating a shooting at Sim Scott Park
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus police are investigating a shooting at a northside park. The gunfire happened about 8 o'clock Tuesday night at Sim Scott Park.…
