Tupelo host weekend Grand Slam tournament for youth

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) While spring is almost making its way over, youth baseball and soccer are making their return for kids to get involved in.’ Tupelo hosted its annual Grand Slam of North MS Kickoff Classic Baseball Tournament, Victory Cheer Genesis Championship, and Spring Freebie Softball Tournament. Over 500 youth baseball players participated in the tournament, along with 350 youth…

A community CPR Day was held in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) Hands pumped hearts in Aberdeen Friday afternoon. It was all part of a community CPR awareness day. “We are helping citizens who do not know how to do CPR because you never know when it might come in handy to save someone’s life.” said Guyvester Dobbs Jr, Assistant Fire Chief at Aberdeen Fire Department. “Just the simple…

It has been three years since Bertha Gowdy was seen

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WCBI) Bertha Gowdy was last seen on February 12th, 2023, in the 1900 block of 20th Avenue. She has not been seen or heard since that day. Law enforcement, family and volunteers searched the area but were unable to find her. Gowdy’s case remains unsolved at this time. On October 9, 2025, human remains were found near the…

Wildland Firefighters worked to contain a 414-acre fire

AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On February 10th and 11th, Mississippi Forestry Commission wildland firefighters worked to contain a 414-acre wildfire in Amite County. The fire was located off of McKnight Lane. The Mississippi Forestry Commission said it is thankful for everyone who battled the fire over that two-day period. If you plan to burn something, you are asked to watch…

It was a very scary moment for a driver and a Pedestrian Friday

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) It was a very scary moment for a driver and a Pedestrian Friday afternoon. Around 4:30 Friday afternoon, Tupelo Police Officers were on the scene of a vehicle and pedestrian accident. According to the Tupelo Police Department, the accident happened on North Gloster Street near Mccullough Boulevard. The pedestrian was injured and had to be taken to…

A Starkville Police Officer is in the hospital

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Around 1:40 Saturday afternoon, a Starkville Police Department motorcycle officer was involved in a traffic collision while helping with a funeral escort. During the escort, the department motorcycle and another vehicle that was not part of the escort collided. The officer suffered serious injuries and was taken by air to a medical facility in Jackson for treatment….

A stolen car was recovered in Macon

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) On January 24th, the Macon Police Department received a report of a stolen Dodge Charger at General B Drive. The vehicle was recovered Thursday in Lauderdale County. The charger has also been returned to its owner. The Macon Police Department said it appreciates the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office for its role in recovering the vehicle. For 24/7…

An investigation is underway after a shooting in West Point

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Tragedy has struck the city of West Point once again. An investigation into a shooting is underway in West Point. Assistant Police Chief Harold Harris tells WCBI, officers responded to a report about a shooting on Meadowbrook Drive around 4:15 Thursday afternoon. Two People were injured by gunfire. A West Point Resident said is he frustrated…