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Motorcycle accident claims the life of a Columbus man
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An accident on Highway 45 has claimed the life of a Columbus man. On Saturday, April 28 around 6:19 pm, 37-year-old Michael…
Rain chance to start the week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - As we wrap up a warm and dry weekend, Monday brings rain back into the area. Showers could linger into early Tuesday morning, but mid-week looks dry and warm. Slight rain chances come back into the…
CPD makes Aggravated Domestic Violence arrest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Saturday, April 27, around 1 p.m. the Columbus Police Department responded to the 800 block of North Lehmberg for a gunshot victim. 44-year-old Courtney Stewart Wiggly…
Seniors of "Mayor's Youth Council" honored for accomplishments
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) - Graduating seniors who are part of Aberdeen's "Mayor's Youth Council" were honored recently for their accomplishments. A ceremony was held for the graduating seniors…
Columbus YMCA celebrates 100 years
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The YMCA is a well-known organization with roots throughout the United States. On Saturday, April 27, the Columbus branch is celebrating a huge milestone - 100 years.…
Bulldog Invitational Judo Tournament brings a crowd to Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - It is a sport that teaches discipline and self-respect. On Saturday, April 27, competitors from 7 states accepted the challenge for the first…
Rain chance to start the week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - As we wrap up a warm and dry weekend, Monday brings rain back into the area. Showers could linger into early Tuesday morning, but mid-week looks dry and warm. Slight rain chances come back into the…
CPD makes Aggravated Domestic Violence arrest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Saturday, April 27, around 1 p.m. the Columbus Police Department responded to the 800 block of North Lehmberg for a gunshot victim. 44-year-old Courtney Stewart Wiggly…
Seniors of "Mayor's Youth Council" honored for accomplishments
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) - Graduating seniors who are part of Aberdeen's "Mayor's Youth Council" were honored recently for their accomplishments. A ceremony was held for the graduating seniors…
Columbus YMCA celebrates 100 years
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - The YMCA is a well-known organization with roots throughout the United States. On Saturday, April 27, the Columbus branch is celebrating a huge milestone - 100 years.…
Bulldog Invitational Judo Tournament brings a crowd to Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - It is a sport that teaches discipline and self-respect. On Saturday, April 27, competitors from 7 states accepted the challenge for the first…
West Point community members gathers for sickle cell disease
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - West Point community members gathered on Saturday, April 27, for sickle cell disease. The Progressive Foundation of Clay County hosted their 5th…
Fulton PD makes arrest for felony possession of methamphetamine
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) - An arrest has been made in Fulton for felony possession of methamphetamine. On April 26, Officers with the Fulton Police Department and Agents…
MBI investigates officer-involved shooting with CCSD
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting with the Clay County Sheriff's Department. On Friday, April 26 during a traffic stop,…
Warm and breezy tomorrow ahead of Monday storms
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Breezy conditions continue in later tonight with partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow will be another warm and breezy day with increasing clouds ahead of storms moving in by Monday. Rain chances stick around for the rest of…
Warm but breezy weekend ahead!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - If you like warm weather, this weekend is for you! Highs will be in the 80s before our next chance of rain comes Monday. SATURDAY: It is looking like a nice but warm Saturday! High temperatures today will…
Flywheel Festival features antique engines, food, fun
Antique flywheels are a big attraction for those who restore and exhibit internal combustion engines, and tractors from bygone years.
Golden Triangle Landfill hosts hazardous waste disposal day
You probably didn't know that many of your everyday household products and cleaning supplies are technically hazardous waste materials.
Okolona PD and West Point PD investigate string of thefts
OKOLONA/WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department needs the community’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible in a string of thefts.…
CPD makes Aggravated Domestic Violence arrest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Saturday, April 27, around 1 p.m. the Columbus Police Department responded to the 800 block of North Lehmberg for a gunshot victim. 44-year-old Courtney Stewart Wiggly…
Fulton PD makes arrest for felony possession of methamphetamine
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) - An arrest has been made in Fulton for felony possession of methamphetamine. On April 26, Officers with the Fulton Police Department and Agents…
MBI investigates officer-involved shooting with CCSD
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting with the Clay County Sheriff's Department. On Friday, April 26 during a traffic stop,…
Amory police look for third person in connection with shooting
Amory police have two people in custody, and they're looking for a third in connection with a shooting earlier on Friday.
Louisville police offer reward for information about stolen trucks
Louisville police are hoping a large reward will help them find the thieves who drove away in two trucks.
Water Valley man charged with aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was charged with aggravated assault. Lafayette County deputies were called to Abbeville Market earlier this week about the incident.
Damian Peterson charged with murder of Columbus woman
Damian Peterson has now been charged with murder for the death of Ashanti Jade Turner. Peterson was identified as a person of interest in the homicide investigation of Turner.
Suspected Dollar General armed robber arrested in Pickens County
A man wanted in Lowndes County for armed robbery was charged with the same crime in west Alabama.
Burglary arrest: Home security system alerts victim to call 911
An alert on a home security system leads to the arrest of a Lowndes County burglary suspect. 39-year-old Andrew Paul Johnston was charged with burglary and possession of a controlled substance.
Columbus police identify person of interest in homicide case
Columbus police are looking for Damian Peterson in connection with the investigation into Jade Turner's death.
Lowndes County Coroner identifies body found in Columbus
The investigation is in its early stages, but it has officially been determined as a homicide by the Lowndes County Coroner.
Police investigate weekend fire in Brooksville as arson
Brooksville firefighters responded to the blaze at a home on Ada Mickens Street around midnight Saturday night.
Aberdeen men accused of stealing trailers from business in Amory
Two Aberdeen men were accused of stealing trailers from an Amory business. Ashton Henderson and Jaqualon Crawford were both charged with three counts of grand larceny.
Itawamba County deputies save dog with Narcan
Itawamba County deputies save a dog by giving it Narcan while out on a drug bust. Investigators said the pup became unresponsive after coming into contact with fentanyl.
Burnsville man arrested in Prentiss County on drug related charges
Taking a ride without his license lands a Burnsville man in jail. While on patrol, a Prentiss County deputy pulled over a vehicle for improper equipment.
Willis Miller sentenced to 45 years in prison, mandatory
The man convicted of killing a little girl while drinking and driving was sentenced to prison. Willis Miller will spend 45 years behind bars. This is a mandatory sentence.
Lowndes County CO accused of bringing contraband into jail
A Lowndes County Sheriff's Department correctional officer finds himself on the other side of a jail cell.