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Record-high fertilizer prices likely mean small crops for farmers across Mississippi in 2022
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mississippi State Extension Service recently released a study on how farmers across the Magnolia State must adjust to…
Local community opens up shelter for freezing weather temperatures
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -The weather may be in the upper 40's today but for the next few days they will be in the lower 20's. Overnight low temperatures are expected to go down into…
Two people are dead after carbon monoxide poising
CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - 2 people are dead in Choctaw County home, and early evidence points to a kitchen appliance as the cause. Choctaw County Sheriff Brandon Busby tells WCBI that a man and a woman were found dead…
Lee County Sheriff's Department becomes a member of the "Green Team"
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Northeast Mississippi Sheriff's Department is recognized for its efforts to keep county roads clean using teams of state inmates. During…
Alabama Governor calling State Legislature into special session
ALABAMA (WCBI) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey called the State legislature into a special session this morning in order to figure out how to handle American Rescue Plan Act Funds. Governor Ivey says the state will wisely spend the ARPA…
Smithville Rural Water Customers are under a Boil Water Notice
SMITHVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Smithville Rural Water Customers are under a Boil Water Notice. This covers customers along Highway 23 outside the town limits along with 60020 and 60021 Highway 23. As well as customers on Frederick Trail, Stateline, Jug…
SOCSD Superintendent Dr. Eddie Peasant is retiring
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - After 30 years in public school education, Starkville Oktibbeha School District Superintendent Dr. Eddie Peasant is retiring. Doctor Peasant has informed the Board of Trustees…
MSDH reporting 8,460 new COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) - Mississippi's COVID numbers may not be record-breaking on Wednesday, but they do remain high. The State Department of Health is reporting 8,460 new…
Columbus City Council searching to hire a lobbyist
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Columbus City Council is looking for a louder voice in Jackson. The Council has voted to explore the possibility of hiring a lobbyist…
Leake County man arrested after pursuit through two counties
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A pursuit through Louisville and Winston County lands a Leake County man in jail. Louisville police say 47-year-old David Ladd was initially being pulled over for a minor traffic violation on Monday. Ladd is then accused…
Wednesday evening rain and storms, then more bitter cold
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - An Arctic front brings rain and storms Wednesday evening followed by more major cold to end the week. WEDNESDAY: Clouds thicken today as southerly breezes continue - expect highs to reach the mid 60s by afternoon. A few…
Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner wants to involve pharmacy board in overseeing medical marijuana
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson says he is taking steps to prepare for his potential…
Local community members work together to collect food donations
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Children go to bed hungry. In some families, there's just not enough to go around. And, it happens in our own neighborhoods.…
Lee County Youth Court program could expand statewide
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - A Lee County Youth Court program whose goal is to keep kids out of foster care is selected as a pilot program…
Mississippi blood service officials have seen more donors despite a blood shortage
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Shortages are not limited to just your grocery store. Blood shortages have become an issue as of late and people that collect donations want communities to give if they're able to. Mississippi Blood Service came to Columbus;…
Governor proclamation created new county courts Oktibbeha and Lafayette Counties
OKTIBBEHA/LAYFETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Governor Tate Reeves signs a proclamation creating a county court in Oktibbeha and Lafayette Counties. State law requires a county court to be established once a census shows the county has reached a population of…
Showers and thunderstorms arrive tomorrow then an arctic blast Thursday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – SUMMARY: We warmed back into the middle-to-upper 50s across the region today with a mostly sunny sky. TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and seasonable with lows in the low-40s. South wind around 5 mph. WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with…
Nettleton woman accused of cutting a man in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Nettleton woman is accused of cutting a man. Tupelo Police were called to a reported stabbing near South Gloster and Carnation Streets late Friday afternoon. When they got there, they found a man who had…
More job opportunities headed to Union County
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WCBI) - More jobs are headed to Union County. Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery is expanding in New Albany The $6.5 million project will create 75 new jobs. Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery produces hand-assembled furniture at its 125…
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport one step closer to having a new manager
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Columbus-Lowndes County Airport is one step closer to having a new manager. County leaders approve hiring Dan Duston at Tuesday morning's board of supervisors meeting. Duston has been the acting manager for several weeks. Columbus…
Leake County man arrested after pursuit through two counties
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A pursuit through Louisville and Winston County lands a Leake County man in jail. Louisville police say 47-year-old David Ladd was initially being pulled over for a minor traffic violation on Monday. Ladd is then accused…
Nettleton woman accused of cutting a man in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Nettleton woman is accused of cutting a man. Tupelo Police were called to a reported stabbing near South Gloster and Carnation Streets late Friday afternoon. When they got there, they found a man who had…
Aliceville man charged by for shooting accident in November
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) - An Aliceville, Alabama man turns himself in this morning to Columbus Police for a shooting incident back in November. Columbus Police say Michael…
In Starkville, more arrests are made in connection to child's death
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville Police make 4 arrests in connection to the shooting death of 9-year-old Lasang Kemp. Officers served several search warrants in Starkville Friday. They also netted 3 people they think are related to that murder case. 25-year-old…
Cason Water and Monroe Co. Sheriff's Dept. searching for theft
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Cason Water and the Monroe County Sheriff's office are searching for the suspect involved in stealing equipment. The Clay Hill facility…
Tupelo beauty supply robbery suspect denied bond
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - A robbery suspect in Tupelo won't be going anywhere any time soon. A Tupelo Municipal Court Judge has denied bond for 18-year-old Cajmion Johnson. Johnson…
Columbus bank robbery suspect remains in jail
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - A Columbus bank robbery suspect remains in jail. Police Chief Fred Shelton says J.R. Edwards was out on bond when he was arrested earlier this…
Scott Co. man arrested on cyberstalking charges in Lowndes Co.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Lowndes County detectives are investigating new claims against a man accused of threatening to ambush and rape female real estate agents. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins tells WCBI more victims from across the state have come forward…
Biloxi woman charged with death of West Point woman
BILOXI/WEST POINT, Miss. and ATLANTA, Ga. (WCBI) - A Biloxi woman is charged in the shooting death of a woman from West Point - and the crime happened near Atlanta. West Point police chief Avery Cook says his office was…
Man wanted in Noxubee and Monroe Co. in custody
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A man wanted for a theft in Noxubee is in custody, but he's facing a long list of other charges from another county. Noxubee County deputies arrested Joey Mays on a possession of stolen property…
U.S. Postal Inspection Service released artist sketch of Vaiden robbery suspect
VAIDEN, Miss. (WCBI) - Investigators with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service release an artist's sketch of the suspect in the Vaiden Post Office Robbery. The…
Bond has been set for the man accused of robbing a bank in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - Bond has been set for the man accused of robbing a bank in West Point. Isaiah Tallie is in the Clay County…
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to ambush and rape female real estate agents in multiple Mississippi counties
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Lowndes County Sheriff's Department announced Tuesday that a man wanted for allegedly threatening to ambush and rape female real estate agents in several counties across Mississippi, is…
Louisville Police arrest an accused trailer thief in Winston County
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Louisville Police arrest an accused trailer thief in Winston County. 25-year-old Justin McDonald ran from deputies last week after being searched…
McDonald's manager shot former employee in the leg
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - An altercation between a manager and his former employee at a Starkville McDonald's ends in gunfire. 41-year-old Kevan Lawrence is charged with aggravated assault.…
Suspect in custody after bank robbery in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - It took Columbus Police less than 10 minutes to arrest a suspect after a bank robbery this morning. 19-year-old J.R. Edwards is charged with armed robbery. Officers arrested him in the area of Seventh Street South…
West Point bank robbery suspect arrested and identified
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- An accused bank robber doesn't get far in West Point Friday. West Point Police say around 3:35 PM, Isaiah Talley came into the Regions Bank on East Main Street in West Point and demanded money. It…
Bond is set for the three men charged with shooting death Starkville child
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - We now know the bond for three men charged in the shooting death of a little boy in Starkville. Barron Hubbard, Tabyron Fisher, and Dellveon Lindsey all have a $3.5 million dollar bond. They are each…
Tupelo Police searching for suspected debit card thief
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Catching a ride costs a Lee County woman more than gas money. Now, Tupelo Police need your help finding a suspected debit card thief. On Thursday, December 30th, a woman was given a ride by…
Man accused of Christmas Day robbery is in police custody
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - A Shannon, Mississippi man accused of a Christmas Day robbery in West Point is in police custody. Shortly after 6 a.m. on December 25th, West Point Police say Cassius Dewayne Perry entered the Fast break…
