Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – New Mississippi legislation will go into effect on July 1st. Here’s what you need to know. One of the most popular bills passed was House Bill 349. The law will ban trucks and SUVs with a lifted front fender more than 4 inches higher than the back fender, popularly known as squatted vehicles. Law enforcement and…
The West Point Police Department is adding a new level of security around town. The department has purchased eight new cameras.
Downtown Columbus is getting a makeover, starting this summer with a hand-painted crosswalk created by YMCA campers.
The Veterans Service Office in Monroe County was busy with walk-ins. And this year, along with newly renovated offices, there are also more staff members to handle veteran’s claims.
Leaders of the Mississippi Democratic party want voters to know they stand behind the Build Back Better program initiated by the Biden Administration.
There could eventually be some relief for motorists who get stuck by the train at Tupelo’s busiest intersection.
The West Point Police Department and Clay County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to host the Junior Deputy Camp this week.
We’re just getting into summer, but the Starkville Oktibbeha School District is getting a head start on the new school year.
A Starkville man has been arrested for picking up one too many things on his Saturday Lowe’s run.
The City of Starkville is in line for federal money to help get a revitalization project over the finish line.
Mississippi reaches several milestones in May for employment numbers. Governor Tate Reeves said the state maintained its record-low unemployment rate of 2.8%.
A Lowndes County man was accused of hitting his girlfriend with a hammer. 31-year-old Sa’Derrick D’Real White was charged with aggravated assault.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating two late afternoon crashes in Northern Lowndes County. One of those resulted in a fatality.
Some studies like Express Dentist show that Mississippi is at the bottom of the list when it comes to child dental care.
During this time of year, we often hear of children dying after being left in a hot car. Leaving a child in a vehicle with the windows up can be extremely dangerous.
People usually associate a house fire with winter. In the summer, temperatures are soaring, but house fire dangers are not fizzling out.
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PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A man is arrested in Pickens County during a traffic stop on Highway 82. On Wednesday, June 19 deputies with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office along with the Gordo Police Department deployed a K9 during a stop which indicated the presence of illegal narcotics. While searching the vehicle deputies found approximately 60 pills that tested…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Citizens of Clay County are in the giving mood for high school students. The Clay County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its first-ever “Catfish and Blues” event and added a scholarship fundraiser. The inaugural Catfish and Blues event for the Clay County Branch of the NAACP was…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Homelessness is a large issue nationwide and Starkville Strong is working to help the homeless population. They have created a Homeless Experience inviting the community to participate in a homeless simulation. Executive Director Brandi Herrington says they want to educate the community. “Doing events like this is important to educate and bring awareness to what homelessness…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Road closures in Tupelo may affect your route this week. Walsh Road from Endville Road to Timberlane Road will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This closure will last from Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 for roadway construction. Be on the lookout for detour routes. For 24/7 news and…
STARKVILLE, Miss (WCBI) – Part of Old West Point Road in Starkville is closing for repairs. The Starkville City Street Department is fixing a storm drain pipe on Old West Point Road. The road will be closed on Monday, June 24th from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closure will be between Trotter Lane and Hunter Creek Lane on Old…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Saturday, June 22, a Lowndes County home was engulfed in flames. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neal Austin says the home on Shane Circle was engulfed upon arrival around 9:30 p.m. The fire was considered a total loss. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical. There were no reported injuries. Firefighters put the…
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Louisville woman is facing charges after a deadly crash in Madison County. Our statewide partner, WLBT reports four people, including a baby, were involved in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, June 22. The Gluckstadt Police Department says a vehicle was going the wrong way on I-55 near the Gluckstadt exit when it hit another…