ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Various artists were rocking out for a good cause in Aberdeen. Loves Truck Stop and The VFW Post 4490 hosted a “Rock Out” for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Saturday. 12 different acts, varying from solo artists to bands, played to help raise money for the organization. Attendees were also able to enjoy raffles, a pool…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Some ran some walked, but each step supported the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. “We are excited to have St. Jude here in Starkville today,” said Ann Johnson, Executive Assistant For Camgian Corporation. “With our first ever walk/run in Starkville” More than 300 people ran and walked over three miles in the city of Starkville. For some,…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance to identify a commercial burglary suspect. This incident occurred at the Oktibbeha County Co-Op on 100 Pollard Road. On September 19, the suspect stole a new 10-foot trailer and a Cub Cadet 54-inch Zero turn. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Starkville Police…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the afternoon hours of Saturday, Sept. 28. Around 3:23 p.m., CPD responded to the 200 block of Constance Lane. Two victims were shot. One victim was 17 and the other victim was 16. Arriving Officers immediately started chest compressions until Baptist Memorial Hospital arrived on the…
A well-known family park in Starkville is getting an overhaul, and a new look.
This is the first budget process for Aberdeen Mayor Dwight Stevens, who said that despite many challenges, aldermen made some tough choices, but came in with a budget that has no property tax hike for residents.
On September 27, three of those officers graduated from the Golden Triangle’s Crisis Intervention Team training.
It started as a cross country drug deal and ended with a brutal murder in Lowndes County after a double cross.
On September 27, Florida highway crews re-opened I-10 between Tallahassee and Lake City.
Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a Columbus man charged with murder.
Five people are facing charges after Tupelo police and drug agents searched a home.
Chief Joseph Daughtry told WCBI the baby was wrapped in towels and given to a nurse at the hospital by an unidentified male.
Mississippi University for Women is spreading the word about its students’ successes and what the Columbus campus has to offer.
It was 2019 when Anna Cannington heard about someone in need of a kidney, and made the decision to become a living organ donor.
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In a medical emergency, every minute is critical. That is especially true in rural areas where the trip from the scene to the hospital is usually longer. Emergency Medical Services in Noxubee County will soon be able to carry blood for patients as needed. “If you’re in Noxubee County, we want you to be able…
A former Houston, Texas Police officer has been found guilty of felony murder in the death of a former Macon resident and her husband.
It’s been almost a month since Lowndes County deputies discovered a body in a burned-out car. And, while they have clues to the identity, coroners have specific steps before they can make official confirmation and notification.
When Brian Richardson and colleagues at Waste Management Tupelo’s office wanted to hire more workers, they wanted to attract a diverse mix of applicants and help the community at the same time.
Former District Attorney John Weddle from Saltillo has been appointed to the Mississippi Court of Appeals.
53-year-old Lee Everett Henson was sentenced on September 24 in Aberdeen for illegal gun possession and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.
Amory Mayor Corey Glenn and Main Street Executive Director Rebecca Riddle said the campaign to get a new community Christmas tree appeals to those who remember the original, and others born long after the popular tradition.
As Cook Elementary students were dressed in their superhero attire for homecoming, they met heroes from the area for their Community Helpers week.
Across the United States, groups are gearing up for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Investigators are looking for a man who ran from his home, leaving behind thousands of dollars in drugs along with weapons.