WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of West Point is looking to start a new holiday tradition. Community members came together to host its first Trunk of Toys event on Commerce Street, Saturday, Dec 21. Kids big and small were able to go down the line of decorated cars and trucks to receive Christmas gifts. The idea was modeled…
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a structure fire in Winona. Montgomery County 911 received the call and responded to 914 Scotland Road around 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec 21. Some callers said they heard an explosion. Winona Fire arrived on the scene and saw a pole barn, camper, vehicle, utility trailer, and multiple propane tanks fully engulfed….
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash in Pickens County has taken the life of a Fayette man. 34-year-old Jacori L. Whitson was fatally injured when the 1997 Ford Ranger Pickup he was driving left the road and hit a tree. Whitson was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and died at the scene….
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Brookville Garden Apartments Committee is spreading holiday cheer one coat at a time. The committee came together to host a coat drive to make sure every child stays warm this holiday season. “Money is so hard now, and a lot of single parents do not have the things that are necessities to give their children,”…
ABERDEEN, Miss (WCBI) – Thanks to an Aberdeen native, Christmas morning will be a little brighter for some Monroe County families. Katina Holliday who now lives in California, but is from Aberdeen, hosted a toy drive for families who need a little extra help around the holidays. The toy drive included bikes, balls, and several other toys. Holliday said this…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – What started as a traffic stop for minor traffic violations ended with a Starkville man being charged with more charges, including 2 felonies. On Friday, Dec. 20, Starkville Police attempted to stop Jaquez Gray for what were minor traffic violations. But, Gray reportedly refused to stop and continued driving through Starkville, leading police on a pursuit….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Corrections is used to working with people who are going through difficult times. This time of year, they like to help bring a little cheer. The staff at the Region 2 Area 4 office adopted 4 families this Christmas. Employees purchased gifts for the families. Today, they brought the presents together before…
NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a frigid day at the Chickasaw Village site on the Natchez Trace Parkway as Amber Debardelaben, an interpretation and education park ranger at the Natchez Trace Parkway prepared for the Bird Count and Shoot. “It’s an awesome way to be a scientist without having to actually be a scientist and go to…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Community members in Monroe County are looking to lend a helping hand this holiday season. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4490 in Aberdeen adopted 10 children from across the county to provide Christmas presents to this year. The organization, along with its members, raised over $2000 in gifts to brighten the holidays. This is…
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly announced that direct farm economic assistance has been signed into law. The law is modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024. This funding provides emergency relief to farmers facing unprecedented challenges and inflationary pressures. Congressman Kelly introduced the FARM Act in response to the economic situation faced by farmers nationwide….
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police have made an arrest for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. Oxford PD responded to Lyles Drive for a report of credit card fraud. Over $9,000 worth of charges had been charged through a credit card belonging to a vulnerable adult. 29-year-old Hannah Russell of Oxford was arrested and taken before a Municipal Court judge…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police have made an arrest for Malicious Mischief. Oxford PD responded to a business parking lot on Jackson Avenue for a report of property damage to a vehicle. A felony amount of damage was done to the vehicle. Investigators reportedly have video of 29-year-old Kristen Bolen of Lafayette County damaging the vehicle. Bolen was arrested…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A person wanted by the Oxford Police Department is arrested in Panola County. Back in September, Oxford PD responded to Cedarcrest Drive for a report of a burglary. It was determined that a former resident came to the home, broke in, and took items. An arrest warrant was issued to 24-year-old Amber Rich of Enid for…
GENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)—A two-month-old who was missing was returned home early Saturday morning, Dec. 21. A’Marion Nason was left on the doorstep of his mother’s home in a plastic box wrapped in a red blanket, wearing a ziploc bag for a diaper. Grenada County Sheriff’s Office and MedStat EMS were on the scene shortly after. Anthony Mitchell is wanted…
SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a shooting death that happened in Shannon this morning. The incident occurred at the Busy Bee Convenience store on Romie Hill Avenue. The victim is a 37-year-old Black male. Shannon Police Chief Anthony Rogers says they received a call around 9:18 a.m. about a person slumped over in a vehicle. Rogers…
It is just before noon and Gary Dabbs is hard at work, stitching a new cover for an old chair.
Ghost guns, or privately manufactured firearms, are un-serialized weapons a person can make with easily attainable materials.
Faculty say they hope to make this an annual event.
The Tupelo Police Department is mourning the loss of former Chief of Police Harold W. Chaffin.
Santa Claus is getting an assist from some Elves in Blue this Christmas.
The West Point Police Department is asking for your help locating a missing juvenile.
Finding your dream job is closer than you may think, and it’s likely wrapped in maroon and white.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call Community Counseling Services at (662) 328-9225. They also offer 24/7 services.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On Wednesday, December 18, two suspects were arrested in a human trafficking case in Columbus. According to CBS, more than half of all sex trafficking victims were targeted online in 2020. “I think it’s sickening. I think it’s sad. It’s just a modern-day version of prostitution,” said CPD Chief Joseph Daughtry. The Columbus Police Department rescued…