Balloons were released to honor the Clay County victims

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Family and Friends came together in West Point to keep the memory of two Clay County residents alive. Balloons were released in the air to honor the lives of seven-year-old Mikiylia Guines, and 55 year old Willie Guines. Mikiylia and Willie Guines are two of the six people, that were shot and killed by 24-year-old Daricka Moore…

SPD is investigating a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Sunday morning around 11:00, Starkville Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in. The investigation determined that a firearm was discharged during an altercation between people who know each other. No injuries were reported, but a vehicle was struck by gunfire. An arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Jakobe George of…

Grenada is opening a warming shelter for the community

GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) The city said they want to support those in need by opening up the city’s Auditorium. The auditorium will be opened from 4:00 pm to 9:00 am on Wednesday January 21st. The city said, the warming shelter is meant to provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for anyone who needs to escape the harsh winter conditions….

Michael Hawley pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter

CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) 46 year old Michael Wayne Hawley of Corinth, pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter. Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Mills, Jr. accepted the plea, and sentenced Hawley to serve 15 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections. When he is released, Hawley will be required to complete five years of post-release supervision. The charge resulted from an…

A woman was arrested for selling drugs

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On January 15th, 37 year old Laura Eliane Ebert was arrested after an ongoing investigation into selling Narcotics in the Smithville community. North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and the Smithville Police Department all investigated the case. Ebert has been charged with 3 Counts of Sale of Controlled Substances…

A man has been missing for one year

CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) Thomas “Duncan” Callens was last seen at a convenience store on Highway 72 around 5:40 a.m. on January 7th, 2025. At the time, Callens was not properly dressed to keep warm in the weather conditions Corinth was experiencing that morning. The store clerk gave Callens a jacket and a t-shirt. While in the store, the clerk also…

WP restaurant receives major support ahead of temporary closing

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Restaurants add flavor to a town. One West Point restaurant has garnered significant attention for its distinctive dining style and international cuisine. Since Big H on 45 announced it is temporarily closing, the community has been making sure to show support to the workers they call family. “It’s just a family-type atmosphere. Everybody is welcome, everybody…

Friendship’s Women Conference teaches how to stay “lit”

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Saturday, a group of women and men heard from women who are making an impact in their communities. Speakers at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church’s third annual women’s conference encouraged women to let their light shine and to strut in the calling that the Lord has given them. “To strut means how you walk.” said Stanley Mccray, Pastor…

The Tuscaloosa River Market wants you to be aware of a scam

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (WCBI) According to the River Market, there is a scammer inviting food trucks to the market and asking them to pay $120 per Saturday for the month of January. The name of the scam caller is Eunice Pells, and she is using is EunicePells055@gmail.com, and roseunusual490@gmail.com email addresses. You are encouraged to not engage in any type of…