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Starkville Oktibbeha County School District makes upgrades to its football field
The Starkville Oktibbeha County School District has been busy upgrading its athletic facilities.
Police make arrest in attempted armed robbery of Tupelo store
Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said a suspect has been arrested in connection with the attempted armed robbery of a convenience store.
Two juveniles face various charges in Starkville
A couple of juveniles are facing charges after an incident in Starkville.
Who's who in Nicolás Maduro's inner circle in Venezuela, including some wanted by the U.S.
CBS News reports that Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were arraigned Monday in New York on federal drug trafficking and other charges following their capture in a dramatic U.S. military operation over the weekend
Warm and Cloudy Conditions Remain
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Cloudy conditions through the middle of the week will lead to rain and storms by the end of the week. Temperatures are going to remain above average for the next several days. MONDAY NIGHT: We'll keep…
U.S. oil companies won't rush to re-enter shaky Venezuela, experts say
Sources from CBS say, following last weekend's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, President Trump said that American oil companies would play a key role in reviving the country's languishing oil industry.
Police make arrest in attempted armed robbery of Tupelo store
Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said a suspect has been arrested in connection with the attempted armed robbery of a convenience store.
Two juveniles face various charges in Starkville
A couple of juveniles are facing charges after an incident in Starkville.
Who's who in Nicolás Maduro's inner circle in Venezuela, including some wanted by the U.S.
CBS News reports that Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were arraigned Monday in New York on federal drug trafficking and other charges following their capture in a dramatic U.S. military operation over the weekend
Warm and Cloudy Conditions Remain
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Cloudy conditions through the middle of the week will lead to rain and storms by the end of the week. Temperatures are going to remain above average for the next several days. MONDAY NIGHT: We'll keep…
U.S. oil companies won't rush to re-enter shaky Venezuela, experts say
Sources from CBS say, following last weekend's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, President Trump said that American oil companies would play a key role in reviving the country's languishing oil industry.
Police arrest a suspect in connection with a Tupelo shooting
Tupelo police have a suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Sunday night.
Oktibbeha Co. Baptist Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby in 2026
Baptist Memorial Hospital–Oktibbeha County welcomed its first baby of 2026 on January 1, 2026.
Local Public Library receives grant for friendship benches in Columbus
An international initiative to help people struggling with mental health crises and other issues is coming to Lowndes County.
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
According to CBS, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he won't seek reelection, a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
Boil water notice issued for southern Noxubee County
Some water customers in southern Noxubee County will need to take extra precautions in the coming days.
Ole Miss Rebels' run in NCAA Championship is great for MS, Lowndes Co. Supervisors President says
Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President, Trip Hairston, says the Ole Miss Rebels' unprecedented run for the NCAA National Football Championship is not only good for the team, but for the state.
The lawyers involved in the case against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores
Sources from CBS say that Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in federal court in lower Manhattan on Monday for their arraignment on charges related to drug trafficking.
Investigation underway after police respond to gunshot victim in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The Columbus Police Department is investigating after police responded to a gunshot victim. According to the department, officers with the Columbus Police Department responded to Baptist Memorial Hospital-GTA in reference to a gunshot victim on January…
Two juveniles face various charges in Starkville
A couple of juveniles are facing charges after an incident in Starkville.
Police arrest a suspect in connection with a Tupelo shooting
Tupelo police have a suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Sunday night.
A man is wanted in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Demetris Edwards is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon. Edwards is being described as a black man, who is five foot ten, and…
Bond set at $1 million for a man accused of murder in Choctaw Co.
Bond has been set at a million dollars for an Attala County man accused of Murder.
Investigation underway after a 19-year-old was shot in Choctaw Co.
A death investigation is underway in Choctaw County after a 19-year-old was shot and killed.
Man from Guntown faces drug charges in Lee County
A Guntown man is facing drug charges in Lee County.
Two men charged in connection with several firearm thefts from a Nettleton store
Police have arrested two men who were charged in connection with firearm thefts from a Nettleton store.
Man received drug charge after a traffic stop in Lee Co.
A traffic stop in Lee County leads to a drug charge for a Shannon man.
Police make two felony drug arrests in Baldwyn
A safety checkpoint in Baldwyn nets two felony drug arrests.
Two people found sleeping in the back of a U-Haul truck in Tupelo
If you need to take a nap after a crime, it's usually a good idea to do it somewhere besides the crime scene.
Tupelo Police make an arrest in September assault case
Tupelo Police made an arrest in a September assault case.
Bond set for a man accused of biting a police officer in Tupelo
Bond is set at $100,000 for a Prairie man accused of biting a police officer.
Multiple teens face charges for alleged vandalism in Lee Co.
Several teens are facing charges in Lee County for alleged vandalism.
At least one person is dead and another one is injured from gunfire
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) An investigation is underway after a shooting in Clay County. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, one person…
A Columbus Resident reacts to recent shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) "It is very very disturbing and sad." said Donald Pope, Columbus Resident. Columbus Resident Donald Pope is outraged about a recent shooting. Columbus Police Officers responded…
Booneville man arrested on sexual abuse charges in Prentiss Co.
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office made an arrest after receiving a complaint of a juvenile being sexually abused.
Oxford man faces grooming charges after a juvenile threatens self harm online
A concerning social media post ends with an Oxford man facing a grooming charge.





