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West Point police, firefighters help shine light on important cause
The West Point police and fire departments help shine a light on an important cause. Officers and firefighters escorted the Special Olympics Mississippi Torch from the WPPD through town to the Mossy Oak Outdoor Outlet.
Monroe County leaders take to streets for good cause
Members of Monroe County's law enforcement community and Aberdeen city leaders took to the streets for a good cause.
Go Gray in May: Local women work to fund brain cancer research
Two women were on a mission to score an ace for Brain Cancer and Tumor research. Go Gray in May! is being served up at the Magnolia Tennis Club.
Former Noxubee County Sheriff pleads guilty
The former Sheriff of Noxubee County pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents about his relationship with an inmate in the Noxubee County jail.
Warm, breezy Wednesday with late-evening storms
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Storm potential increases late Wednesday with drier air moving in by Friday. TUESDAY NIGHT: Expect a mostly cloudy, MUGGY overnight with lows near 70 degrees...reminiscent of a June or July night. WEDNESDAY: Most of the day looks dry with…
Mississippi Lottery's 2024 Summer of Fun Promo Heats Up
Your chance to win cash and prizes kicks off this month as The Mississippi Lottery’s 2024 edition of the free-to-enter Summer of Fun promotion returns.
Monroe County leaders take to streets for good cause
Members of Monroe County's law enforcement community and Aberdeen city leaders took to the streets for a good cause.
Go Gray in May: Local women work to fund brain cancer research
Two women were on a mission to score an ace for Brain Cancer and Tumor research. Go Gray in May! is being served up at the Magnolia Tennis Club.
Former Noxubee County Sheriff pleads guilty
The former Sheriff of Noxubee County pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents about his relationship with an inmate in the Noxubee County jail.
Warm, breezy Wednesday with late-evening storms
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Storm potential increases late Wednesday with drier air moving in by Friday. TUESDAY NIGHT: Expect a mostly cloudy, MUGGY overnight with lows near 70 degrees...reminiscent of a June or July night. WEDNESDAY: Most of the day looks dry with…
Mississippi Lottery's 2024 Summer of Fun Promo Heats Up
Your chance to win cash and prizes kicks off this month as The Mississippi Lottery’s 2024 edition of the free-to-enter Summer of Fun promotion returns.
A warm, breezy, and muggy Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Humid conditions will stay with us for the next few days as the chance for storms increase on Wednesday night. TODAY: Warm, muggy, and breezy for our Tuesday. Clouds will stick around with us through the…
Watch for warnings: HVAC experts tell when to service your AC unit
The rising temperatures mean more people will be using air conditioners, and now is the time to start making those phone calls to have someone service your unit.
CPD responds to separate stabbing, shooting reports in 24 Hours
The Columbus Police Department is looking for two people who are being charged with aggravated domestic violence and aggravated assault.
Historic MSU dining hall set for renovations
Perry Cafeteria will be undergoing extensive renovations that will take the entire 2024-2025 school year. The makeover is expected to cost about $30 million.
Deputies make 3 more arrests in Derma Dollar General hold-up
Three more arrests were made in the hold-up of a Dollar General. Isaiah Adams and Jasmine Watkins were both charged with armed robbery and disorderly conduct.
Hoping for developments: LCBS splits up county-owned property
Lowndes County Supervisors have voted to split up a county-owned property, in the hopes of furthering development in the Western portion of the county.
LCBS, Columbus City Council come to agreement on landscaping
Lowndes County Supervisors and the Columbus City Council are now on the same page when it comes to taking care of some landscaping chores.
CPD sends message to parents with Operation T-B.O.N.E.
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said they're turning up the heat on the crime in the city for everyone, parents included.
Former Noxubee County Sheriff pleads guilty
The former Sheriff of Noxubee County pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents about his relationship with an inmate in the Noxubee County jail.
Deputies make 3 more arrests in Derma Dollar General hold-up
Three more arrests were made in the hold-up of a Dollar General. Isaiah Adams and Jasmine Watkins were both charged with armed robbery and disorderly conduct.
Noxubee County brothers killed in Tennessee shooting
Two Noxubee County brothers were killed in a Tennessee shooting. Our sister station, WDEF, reported the shooting happened in Chattanooga on May 1.
Oxford woman arrested for allegedly pulling gun on someone
29-year-old Kadejah Martin was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.
Winston Co. Sheriff's Office investigates shooting at Dave's Club
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 911 received a call about someone being shot at Dave’s Club at 169 Joseph Road…
LCSO wants people aware of a scam circling the area
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Lee County Sheriff's Office wants people to be aware of a scam circling the area. Sheriff Jim Johnson says they…
WPPD needs help locating ATV purchased with fraudulent means
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department needs the communities help in locating an ATV that was purchased through fraudulent means. On May 3,…
Amory Police Department identifies suspect in theft case
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) - On April 29th, the Amory Police Department was trying to identify a man involved in a theft from a home. The robbery took place…
Shopping trip ends with shoplifting charges for Lee County women
A shopping trip to Tupelo ended with a visit to jail for two Lee County women. Tuesday, Tupelo police were called to a business in the Barnes Crossing area about a substantial shoplifting case.
Columbus police make arrest in one shooting investigation
Columbus police made an arrest in one shooting and continued to investigate another. 18-year-old Tavaris Mixon was charged with three counts of aggravated assault.
3 teens charged after bomb threat at Lafayette County High School
Three teens were charged after a bomb threat at Lafayette County High School. Deputies said the call came in on Wednesday.
Calhoun County law enforcement continues search for other robbers
Shermeka Murray and Lacamien Wright have both been charged with armed robbery and disorderly conduct.
Drive-by shooting injures two people in Columbus
A drive-by shooting in Columbus left two men injured. Two men arrived at Baptist Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds to the hand and leg.
Man involved in officer-involved shooting faces new charges
The man who was shot by a Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy Monday evening is now facing a new felony charge.
Houston police search for park vandals
A kid's park in Houston has been vandalized and police are looking for who did it. HPD shared photos on its Facebook page.
MBI takes over officer-involved shooting case near Nettleton
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over a shooting case from Monroe County. As we first reported last night the officer-involved shooting near Nettleton injured one person.
Starkville police make arrest in shooting at Dawg Wash South
Starkville police made an arrest in a Monday night shooting incident. Police arrested Devonte Lucious of Starkville and charged him with aggravated assault.