Crime
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.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Webster County
A traffic stop in Webster County led to a drug arrest. The Mathiston Police Department made a stop on a vehicle which led to the arrest of Raymond Patrick.
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard back behind bars
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard is back behind bars, once again. The Ward 4 city leader was taken into custody after Tuesday morning's special called city council meeting.
Clay County Board of supervisors makes new rules for club owners
Supervisors are making changes they believe will keep nightspots safe and hopefully prevent another tragedy from happening. This morning's meeting is one of a series of changes happening to the party scene.
Macon woman found guilty of violating dog ordinance after attack
A Macon woman was found guilty of violating a dog ordinance after an attack. Lise Nelson was also fined more than $127 after the guilty verdict for violating the city's vicious dog ordinance.
Vardaman man faces child pornography charge
A Vardaman man is facing a child pornography charge. Jeremy King remains in the Calhoun County jail.
Tupelo police respond to separate domestic violence incidents
A pair of unrelated domestic violence cases kept Tupelo police busy last Thursday. Officers were called to the Barnes Crossing Road area about an incident of domestic violence.
Safety checkpoint helps Lee County deputies catch wanted man
Lee County deputies were manning that checkpoint in the Skyline area, where they came into contact with Timothy Randle McCollum.
Booneville teen faces drug charge enhanced with firearm
A moving violation led to a drug arrest for a Booneville teen. A Prentiss County deputy stopped a motorcycle for careless driving and other traffic violations.
Noxubee County deputies search for people shooting into sky
Noxubee County deputies are trying to find the people who fired 50 rounds into the night sky. Investigators said the gunfire happened in the Cedar Creek area on Friday night.
Florida man faces charges in theft ring spanning to Mississippi
A Pensacola businessman is facing charges in a theft ring that spans from Florida to Mississippi. 52-year-old Mike Cosse was arrested in Santa Rosa County.
Lowndes County deputies make second arrest in burglary case
Lowndes County deputies made a second arrest in connection with a Valentine's Day burglary. This morning deputies caught up with Travis Logan Blanton.
Oasis Lounge fatal shooting: Owner, security company face lawsuit
Three people are suing the Oasis Lounge owner and the security company after the deadly shooting at the Clay County nightspot.
Attala County deputy becomes ill after making arrest
Fentanyl is feared to be the reason behind an Attala County deputy's illness. Breezy News reported that Deputy Braxton Goza became ill while arresting James Ganey.
Parent in Lee Co. helps law enforcement catch possible predator
A parent paying attention in Lee County helped law enforcement catch a possible predator in DeSoto County.