Chickasaw Sheriff in search of two men involved in two separate cases
The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Department is asking the community to be on the lookout out for two men involved in separate cases.
Local Clinic works to fight against Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is a crime impacting more than 50 million people worldwide, with more than a million of those who are in the United States.
Volunteer Firefighters respond to two fires in Oktibbeha Co.
Oktibbeha County Volunteer Firefighters responded to two fires over the weekend.
West Point man wanted by police for check fraud
A check fraud investigation out of Missouri has law enforcement in two states looking for a West Point man.
MSU student farm celebrates first harvest, feeds campus community through dining partnership
According to a press release, Mississippi State University’s experiential student farm in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has celebrated its first harvest.
Restaurant sees bump with Egg Bowl and Black Friday
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Black Friday wasn’t just for shopping this year, it was also a big day for football, especially here in Mississippi. With the Egg Bowl moving up a day on the calendar this year, restaurants were seeing a spike in business as fans joined shoppers for a big lunch rush. After spending Thursday with family and friends, many…
Emerald ash borer has arrived in state
According to an MSU Press release, the invasive emerald ash borer that is decimating ash trees across North America has arrived in Mississippi with its discovery in Issaquena County in July.
State and Ole Miss cadets face off in Calhoun City
CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) — A rivalry rich in tradition like a tale as old as time, the 2025 Egg Bowl kicks off Friday, November 28 in Starkville. The Rebels are looking to continue their streak against the Bulldogs, and the Dawgs are looking to regain ground – and bragging rights. But, before the Rebels and Dawgs face off in…
Mississippi State breaks ground for Nancy Fair Link Laminitis Research Center to combat disease in pleasure and work horses
According to an MSU Press Release, construction of Mississippi State’s premier research facility to pioneer advancements in the prevention and treatment of equine laminitis is underway after a Monday, November 10, groundbreaking for the Nancy Fair Link Laminitis Research Center.
Three people accused of selling drugs in Clay Co.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people accused of selling drugs.
Smaller root size marks state’s sweet potato crop
According to an MSU Press Release, as president of both the Mississippi and U.S. sweet potato councils, Caleb Englert knows the impact this year’s expected below-average crop will have on the state’s growers.
Mississippi 4-H holds first slingshot competition
Sources from an MSU Press Release say that when Union County 4-H’er Aubri Hutcheson signed up for slingshot in Mississippi 4-H’s Shooting Sports program over the summer, she just wanted to try something new.
CAAD students at MSU compete to design Golden Triangle resource center for local nonprofit
Sources from an MSU Press Release say that a design and construction project for a local nonprofit organization has allowed Mississippi State’s College of Architecture, Art and Design students to develop collaborative skills and tackle real-world challenges this semester in the Golden Triangle.
Victory Christian students take a tour of WCBI News
Students from Victory Christian Academy took a study break to visit the WCBI News station.
Big state corn harvest in 2025 is nearly complete
According to an MSU Press Release, Mississippi’s corn crop is much bigger than expected this year, and favorable conditions in the Delta are producing a very good crop on many acres.
Suspects wanted for breaking into a pharmacy in Aberdeen
A pharmacy in Aberdeen was broken into overnight.
Baptist issues statement regarding officer-involved crash in Columbus
Baptist Memorial Hospital issues its own statement about its involvement in the officer-involved crash in Columbus last month.
Mississippi State adds 2,000 trees to campus landscape, transforming university’s ‘great outdoors’
According to MSU Press Release, Mississippi State’s landscape team has planted more than 2,000 trees over the past five years, strengthening the university’s canopy and advancing its current strategic effort to optimize the university’s outdoor environment.
One suspect now behind bars and another on the run in Amory
A Columbus woman wanted for felony theft charges in Amory is now behind bars in Monroe County, but law enforcement in both Monroe and Lowndes Counties are still searching for her alleged accomplice.
Three Tennessee men arrested after being on the run in Oxford
Three men from Tennessee who were on the run are facing more charges after being arrested in Oxford.
Music talent agent among dead after jet crashes into San Diego neighborhood
According to Associated Press, a private jet carrying a music talent agent and five others hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, slamming into a home and killing multiple people on board.
A Current list of storm shelters available for MS and AL
In preparation for upcoming bad weather, here is a current list of storm shelters available throughout the different counties of Mississippi and Alabama.
Highway re-opened after trees and debris covered lanes in Florida
On September 27, Florida highway crews re-opened I-10 between Tallahassee and Lake City.
MDOT progresses with road projects in three different counties
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said work continues on several projects across the area and some are wrapping up.