Mixing money and art. That was the goal of a special competition at West Point High School. The business technology teacher received a grant to host the first-ever Financial Literacy Art Contest.
A new board could oversee investigations of law enforcement accused of wrongdoing. House Bill 691 is headed to Governor Tate Reeves.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over a shooting case from Monroe County. As we first reported last night the officer-involved shooting near Nettleton injured one person.
WCBI explores how one of the largest festivals in the south planted its roots and how it’s evolved into the community staple it is today.
In Lowndes County, Crossroads Sober Living Home helps people overcome substance abuse and learn how to transition back into a life that no longer includes drugs or alcohol.
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Many state employees in Mississippi had a day off from work. That’s because Mississippi is one of only four states that still recognizes Confederate Memorial Day.
The Tupelo City Hall was filled with many people expressing how an EF3 tornado changed their lives for the worse.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Chick-Fil-A in Columbus honored one of its passed loved ones. On Sunday, April 28 around 5 p.m., Chick-Fil-A held a candlelight vigil in memory of their former employee Jade Turner. Turner is a murder victim whose body was found in the yard of an abandoned house on Monday, April, 22. Damian Peterson has been charged with…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a day that changed everything in Winston County. With the storm on the way, Kenisha White Jones and her grandmother took shelter. Their house took a direct hit. “I looked out the window and saw everything get white. So I got in the closet and as soon as she closed the closet door seemed…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been 10 years since a storm that began at Four Corners formed into a dangerous tornado, moving into Winston County, taking lives and homes in its path. Sunday, April 28, was for remembering, and for honoring the many people who rebuilt the community. The ringing of the church bells could be heard throughout Louisville. The…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For those of you in Tupelo, your route may be affected for the next month. Gun Club Road will be closed to through traffic beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 29, as crews work on a box culvert drainage project in the area. Local traffic only will be allowed and the closure will continue through…
OKOLONA/WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point Police Department needs the community’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible in a string of thefts. The police department is assisting the Okolona Police Department in their investigation. According to Okolona PD, there was an ATM robbery at Renasant Bank in Okolona. If you have any information. please contact the…
On Saturday, April 27 around 6:19 pm, 37-year-old Michael Joseph Humphries was driving a 2013 Harley Davidson with a group of other riders from a local motorcycle club.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Saturday, April 27, around 1 p.m. the Columbus Police Department responded to the 800 block of North Lehmberg for a gunshot victim. 44-year-old Courtney Stewart Wiggly was arrested for aggravated domestic violence for shooting her 54 year old husband Daryl Wiggly. Mr. Wiggly was shot multiple times in his arm and torso area and was flown…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Graduating seniors who are part of Aberdeen’s “Mayor’s Youth Council” were honored recently for their accomplishments. A ceremony was held for the graduating seniors in the program. Mayor Charles Scott started the youth council when he was elected several years ago. Members take part in community service projects and also take field trips to learn more…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The YMCA is a well-known organization with roots throughout the United States. On Saturday, April 27, the Columbus branch is celebrating a huge milestone – 100 years. They hosted a block party on Saturday to celebrate. Jimmy Woodruff is the executive director of the Y. He said he is grateful for the YMCA and for the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It is a sport that teaches discipline and self-respect. On Saturday, April 27, competitors from 7 states accepted the challenge for the first Bulldog Invitational Judo Tournament. Saturday’s day-long event was hosted by the Downtown Martial Arts Academy at the Travis Outlaw Center at the Starkville Sportsplex. Doug Bedaul is the owner of Downtown Martial Arts….
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point community members gathered on Saturday, April 27, for sickle cell disease. The Progressive Foundation of Clay County hosted their 5th annual “Breaking the Silence” on sickle cell disease 5k. The organization provides funds for those who need assistance and the state of Mississippi’s Sickle Cell Foundation. All proceeds of the event will go…
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – An arrest has been made in Fulton for felony possession of methamphetamine. On April 26, Officers with the Fulton Police Department and Agents with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit arrested Mandi Fultz during a traffic stop on Willow Drive. Bond was set for Fultz at $8,500 by Judge Harold Holcomb. For 24/7 news and updates, follow…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department. On Friday, April 26 during a traffic stop, a driver refused to stop, leading them on a pursuit. The chase ended on Landfield Road in West Point. The driver got out of the vehicle, ran on foot, and…
Antique flywheels are a big attraction for those who restore and exhibit internal combustion engines, and tractors from bygone years.