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Tupelo man arrested for dropping off suspicious packages
A Tupelo man is in jail after police said he dropped off suspicious packages, containing pills and other items, at homes in one subdivision.
Oktibbeha, Starkville, and MSU firefighters do live scenario training
Drilling a wide range of live scenarios is integral for firefighters to safely and effectively extinguish dangerous blazes.
Council members discuss drainage project contract in Columbus
City Council members recommended awarding a contract for drainage projects to Cullum Construction of Meridian.
Columbus hosts downtown National Day of Prayer event
Hundreds gathered on May 1 for the National Day of Prayer in downtown Columbus.
ADOT awards $350,000 grant to Sulligent for road/bridge repair
The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded Sulligent $350,000 in grant money under the Rebuild Alabama Grant Program.
Old familiar Blue Bell flavor to return to stores
The Blue Bell company announced on Wednesday, April 30, that Groom's Cake Ice Cream won The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament and will return to stores.
Oktibbeha, Starkville, and MSU firefighters do live scenario training
Drilling a wide range of live scenarios is integral for firefighters to safely and effectively extinguish dangerous blazes.
Council members discuss drainage project contract in Columbus
City Council members recommended awarding a contract for drainage projects to Cullum Construction of Meridian.
Columbus hosts downtown National Day of Prayer event
Hundreds gathered on May 1 for the National Day of Prayer in downtown Columbus.
ADOT awards $350,000 grant to Sulligent for road/bridge repair
The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded Sulligent $350,000 in grant money under the Rebuild Alabama Grant Program.
Old familiar Blue Bell flavor to return to stores
The Blue Bell company announced on Wednesday, April 30, that Groom's Cake Ice Cream won The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament and will return to stores.
17-year-old charged with sexual battery in Saltillo
17-year-old Joseph Killough has been charged with two counts of Sexual Battery by the Saltillo Police Department.
Woman indicted for child abuse in Saltillo
A woman has been indicted for child abuse charges in Saltillo.
Addison's Journey - 05/01/25
Today, Kealy talks with Addison about her journey here at WCBI.
Unsettled weather over the next few days
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Ended April with hot and muggy condition, but starting off May with rain and storm chances. Cool temperatures with begin Saturday into next week. THURSDAY: Scattered showers and a rumble of thunder is possible as we…
MSU Students gets resources on-campus before finals week
As the school year wraps up, college students are closing the semester with final exams on their agenda.
First Indian restaurant in a decade set to open in Tupelo
It will be the first Indian restaurant for Tupelo in years, and for the past two days, law officers have been able to sample the menu items before opening day.
Rain moving in for end of week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - After a toasty couple of days, rain is getting ready to move back into the Deep South. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: NW of the Natchez Trace, a few storms are going to be possible later tonight. There should…
Second person arrested in connection with Tupelo assault
A second juvenile is arrested in connection with the videotaped assault of a mentally disabled adult that was posted on social media.
Tupelo man arrested for dropping off suspicious packages
A Tupelo man is in jail after police said he dropped off suspicious packages, containing pills and other items, at homes in one subdivision.
17-year-old charged with sexual battery in Saltillo
17-year-old Joseph Killough has been charged with two counts of Sexual Battery by the Saltillo Police Department.
Woman indicted for child abuse in Saltillo
A woman has been indicted for child abuse charges in Saltillo.
Murder trial begins for a man in Oktibbeha Co.
The murder trial for Marco Brown began this week in Oktibbeha County Circuit Court.
Police make an arrest in connection with disabled assault in Tupelo
Tupelo police have made an arrest in the assault of a mentally disabled man that was videotaped and put on social media.
Man charged with felony fleeing in Tupelo
Tupelo Police officers arrested a man after fleeing from being pulled over for traffic violation.
Woman arrested for burglary and attempted arson in Lafayette
Lafayette County deputies made an arrest on a person charged with burglary and attempted arson.
Tupelo police in search of a suspect after an armed robbery
Tupelo Police are trying to track down the suspect in an early morning armed robbery.
Suspects wanted for assaulting a disabled man in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are looking for suspects in an assault on a disabled man
Man arrested on multiple sex crime charges in Monroe Co.
A Monroe County man is facing nearly a dozen child sex crimes, and investigators fear there could be more victims.
Man behind bars after assaulting police officers in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being held without bond after assaulting police officers.
Woman arrested for grand larceny in Tupelo
A Tupelo woman is in the Lee County Jail after being accused of leaving a gas station in someone else's car.
Police make a burglary arrest in Eupora
Koran White was arrested and charged with burglary, with more charges to be expected.
Man arrested in Verona on first-degree murder charges
A Shannon man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting in Verona earlier this month.
Bond set for a man after felony fleeing in Tupelo
Bond is set at $60,000 for a Tupelo man, after police said he decided to make a run for it on Easter.
Mayoral candidate arrested on DUI charge in Houston
A mayoral candidate in Houston arrested over the weekend for DUI and other alleged offenses plans to plead not guilty to the charges.
Man faces child sex crime charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man has been charged with attempted enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes and attempted enticement of a child to produce sexual conduct.