Federal fraud trial continues against J5 owners
Two Columbus businessmen accused of bilking the government out of Paycheck Protection Program money finally have their day in court.
Preparing for severe weather: Knowing where storm shelters are
With severe weather, it’s important to have a plan for shelter. Contact your local Emergency Management Agency for storm shelters in your area.
Entegrity Energy Partners brings more solar capability to MSU
Mississippi State University has entered into an agreement with Entegrity Energy Partners to add more solar capability to campus.
Man wanted for failing to register as sex offender with DPS
40-year-old Kenneth Jones Jr. is a registered sex offender who has failed to register with the Department of Public Safety and has been non-compliant since November 18, 2023.
Prentiss County deputies warn residents about scam
The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents there and in the surrounding area about a scam going around.
Easter Bunny starts to make rounds visiting in the Golden Triangle
While this event is annual for H&R Block they chose to partner up with the Magnolia & Omega Insurance company this year.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Easter Bunny is making rounds throughout the Golden Triangle and made a stop at the H&R Block in Columbus on Highway 45 for an Easter block party. While this event is annual for H&R Block they chose to partner up with the Magnolia & Omega Insurance company this year. They helped give families free hot…
NASA Ambassador speaks to the community about eclipse safety
At the presentation, there were free eclipse glasses given to see the eclipse safely.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In just a few weeks, all eyes will be in the sky to see a solar eclipse pass over the region. The solar eclipse is scheduled for April 8th and it will pass over the Golden Triangle around 2 p.m. At the Columbus-Lowndes Library, there was a safety presentation for everyone in the community. The presentation…
West Point PD wants citizens to be aware of a phone scam
If someone calls from the number 228-918-1362 pretending to be a juvenile female, asking for help, hang up and call 911.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point Police Dept wants its residents to be aware of a phone scam in the area. If someone calls from the number 228-918-1362 pretending to be a juvenile female, asking for help, hang up and call 911. Do not give out personal information, offer money, or meet them anywhere. For 24/7 news and…
West Point PD needs help locating a stolen semi-trailer
On Sunday, March 24, the West Point Police Dept. responded to a stolen trailer at Love's.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point Police Department needs the community’s help in locating a stolen semi-trailer. On Sunday, March 24, the West Point Police Dept. responded to a stolen trailer at Love’s. A Metro Trucking Lease trailer was stolen out of the south parking lot. It is white with Metro Trucking on the front end. The trailer…
Lee County Coroner’s Office investigates a fatal car accident
The accident took place on Highway 45 near Shannon, Mississippi.
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lee County Coroner’s Office is investigating a fatal car accident that occurred around midnight Saturday night. The accident took place on Highway 45 near Shannon, Mississippi. 40-Year-Old Tiffani Bianca Stephens and 17-year-old Xzavious Jeremiah Bailey -both of Okolona were killed in the accident. Stephens was driving an SUV that left the road and wrecked….
Amory continues to recover from EF-3 tornado one year later
A year later, families and businesses are looking back on the devastating EF-3 tornado that ripped through Amory and its surrounding areas.
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – A year later, families and businesses are looking back on the devastating EF-3 tornado that ripped through Amory and its surrounding areas. Today, families are still rebuilding their homes and the city is recovering in more ways than one. There were two deaths, around 55 injuries, and over 80 million dollars in damage. Power lines were…
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity host basketball tournament
The Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Mississippi State University held its third annual Greek basketball tournament to raise money for the Brickfire Mentoring Program.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While March Madness is underway, there was a basketball tournament in Starkville for good cause. The Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Mississippi State University held its third annual Greek basketball tournament to raise money for the Brickfire Mentoring Program. This is an afterschool program that allows MSU students to mentor kids. The fraternity was able to…
New Hope Strong hosts its annual car show
People from across the state and even outside of the state brought their vehicles to compete in the car show
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI) – New Hope Strong hosted its annual car show at New Hope High School. People from across the state and even outside of the state brought their vehicles to compete in the car show. Kids and adults got to see both new and antique cars. President of New Hope Strong Tony Hannah says this was a…
Officials search for individuals in connection to felony dog theft
The stolen dog is a Cane Corso puppy described as brown with a black face
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Lee County Sheriff’s Department are searching for individuals in connection to felony dog theft. They are being sought as a person of interest in connection to the crime in the Green Tee and Garrison area of Tupelo. The stolen dog is a Cane Corso puppy described as brown…
Man breaks into Pickle’s Drug Store in Kosciusko
It is advised to be on the lookout for a Black BMW with a Cannon dealer tag.
KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WCBI) – At approximately 5:00 a.m. on March 23, Pickle’s Drug Store in Kosciusko was broken into. According to Breezy News, the suspect broke the glass out of the front door and went into the building. When KPD officers arrived on the scene, the suspect was coming out of the store. The suspect got into his car and…
Calhoun County man arrested on multiple drug charges
A search warrant was executed on his residence on County Road 457 in Calhoun City at 7 am on Friday, March 22.
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – After a months-long investigation between the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, 44-year-old Jeremy Moore was arrested on multiple drug charges. A search warrant was executed on his residence on County Road 457 in Calhoun City at 7 am on Friday, March 22. He is currently charged with 4 counts of…
Columbus organization helps the community make better choices
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Lavonne Harris and Carole Jackson were among the dozens of people who attended the Black Family Wellness Expo in Columbus on Saturday. The event brought together professionals in a variety of fields from finances to behavioral health to overall wellness. Harris and Jackson say the free health screenings were a draw for them. “This one was…
Road closures may affect your Sunday morning route
North Green Street from North Gloster Street to Madison Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on March 24 to allow a Tupelo Water and Light crew to repair a water line
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A few roads in Tupelo will be closed and may affect your Sunday morning route. North Green Street from North Gloster Street to Madison Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on March 24 to allow a Tupelo Water and Light crew to repair a water line. There will be a detour…
New Hope Strong hosts inaugural New Hope Festival
Not only is it bringing attention to this corner of Lowndes County, but it is raising money for the New Hope High School band.
Not only is it bringing attention to this corner of Lowndes County, but it is raising money for the New Hope High School band.
Mississippi Silverbacks debut season leads to division champions
The Mississippi Silverbacks have written themselves into the history books, winning a division championship during its first season.
CPD hosts “Blessing of the Bikes”
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Columbus Police Department wants bikers to have safe travels as their riding season kicks off – so they’re hosting their second annual “Blessing of the Bikes.” It’s Saturday, March 30th at 10 am at the police department. The event will feature music, food vendors, and other family fun. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry says it will also…
Mississippi Food Network addresses food insecurity to business and community leaders
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s an ironic statistic, but Mississippi, a state known for its agricultural output, is the most food-insecure state in the nation. That is one of the issues that drives the Mississippi Food Network in its work to provide healthy food to Mississippians experiencing food insecurity. Cassandra Mobley, Chief Operating Officer for the organization was in Columbus talking…
SRO training taking place in New Hope
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI)- School may be out in New Hope this week, but there was still some action in the hallways. School Resource Officers from about a dozen districts across Mississippi and Alabama are taking part in training courses in Lowndes County this week. The National Association of School Resource Officers program teaches law enforcement officers to apply what…
ADI inspires the latest economic development project in the Golden Triangle
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A new industry is coming to the Golden Triangle and bringing dozens of new jobs. Thursday, the Golden Triangle Development LINK announced Owl’s Head Alloys is moving into Clay County. The Bowling Green, Kentucky company plans to invest more than $29 million in an aluminum processing plant. Owl’s Head melts down and recycles aluminum products to…