Crime
Alcorn County woman charged in SNAP fraud case
An Alcorn County woman was charged in a SNAP fraud investigation for allegedly receiving thousands of dollars.
Columbus police arrest man for alleged stolen gun, drug charges
Columbus police arrested a man for an alleged stolen gun and drug charges after dozing off behind the wheel.
Chase in Columbus ends with two Tuscaloosa men behind bars
A police chase in Columbus placed two Tuscaloosa men behind bars who are facing charges in two states.
Oasis shooting: Hometown hero recovers from mass shooting
Law enforcement is still investigating the Oasis mass shooting, while the loved ones of the victims plead for an end to the violence.
Ex-cop in Bruce sentenced for having child sexual abuse materials
A former police officer and part-time volunteer firefighter in Bruce will spend the next 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials.
Aberdeen woman faces charges for allegedly threatening witness
An Aberdeen woman is in the Monroe County Jail accused of threatening a witness in a criminal case.
Amory man arrested for allegedly stealing 4-wheeler, motorcycle
An Amory man is in the Monroe County Jail accused of shopping for new vehicles on somebody else's property.
Man wanted in Noxubee County turns himself in
The man wanted for a weekend shooting that injured a woman in Noxubee County is now behind bars.
UPDATE: Suspect in Columbus shooting behind bars
Columbus police have identified a suspect in a shooting earlier this month that left one man seriously injured. An arrest warrant has been issued for Kerry Smith.
Columbus police investigate shooting inside nightclub
Chief Joseph Daughtry said officers were called to Club Ada, in the 2000 block of 13th Avenue North, early Sunday morning.
Tupelo man awaits trial after being arrested for 2023 robbery
A Tupelo man is awaiting trial after being arrested for a 2023 robbery. Tupelo police arrested Jacquez Rice on a warrant for strong-armed robbery.
Caledonia woman faces charge after allegedly hitting man with car
Caledonia woman was accused of hitting a man with her car at a Columbus motel. 23-year-old Macy Barnes was charged with aggravated assault.
Two Columbus men face drug charges in Clay County
Timothy Hudgins and Treveon Hudgins were both charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and some misdemeanors.
Educator arrested for allegedly sending explicit pictures to child
The investigation into a north Mississippi educator allegedly sending explicit pictures to a child continues. Rachel Rock was charged with enticement of a child.
Noxubee County deputies make arrest in shooting investigation
Noxubee County deputies made an arrest in a shooting investigation. Zachary Slaughter was charged with shooting into a dwelling and malicious mischief.
Joint effort tracks down national fugitive in Lowndes County
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Department tracked down a national fugitive in east Columbus and spoke with WCBI about the takedown.
Lawsuit against sheriff: Clay County dropped from claim
A former investigative assistant in Clay County may move forward with her lawsuit against Sheriff Eddie Scott. But Clay County has been dropped from the claim.
Prentiss Co. deputies arrest three people on child abuse charges
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office arrested three members of the same family on child abuse, neglect, and endangerment charges.
Prentiss County man faces felony child deprivation charge
24-year-old Dylan Atnip reportedly called the sheriff's department, he later called back canceling the request for help because he had found the child.
Man faces charges after Columbus homeowner reports burglary
A man from Columbus is facing charges after investigators said a homeowner caught him stealing.
Man wanted in North Carolina arrested in Lowndes County
A west Alabama man who was wanted in North Carolina on child sex crimes was arrested in Lowndes County.
Pontotoc Co. deputies investigate report of shots fired at vehicles
The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department is investigating reports of shots being fired at vehicles, and they need your help finding the shooters.