Two victims from West Point identified in fatal Monroe County crash

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people from West Point have died following a single-vehicle crash in Monroe County. Monroe County Coroner Alan Gurley identified the victims as 33-year-old Alyson Parker and 34-year-old Evan Bailey. The crash happened Monday night on Evans Road, just west of US 45 Alternate in Prairie. In a press release, Gurley said a 2008 Honda…

Coldwater PD needs help finding a generator

COLDWATER, Miss. (WCBI) A generator was stolen last Thursday night from the Town of Coldwater’s Lagoon wastewater treatment facility. This generator is a very important part of the town’s waste treatment operations. Due to its size and weight, it would likely have taken multiple people to move it. The scene has been processed, and the theft is under investigation. For…

A fire burned over 100 acres in Amite County

AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On February 8th, a wildfire in Amite County burned 115 acres. That wildfire was contained. The Mississippi Forestry Commission would like to thank the wildland firefighters for their hard work in keeping our forests safe. As we move through the winter and into spring, it is usually the peak time for fire activity in Mississippi. If…

Noxapater throws the biggest small town Mardi Gras party

NOXAPATER, Miss. (WCBI) When most people think of Mardi Gras, they think of New Orleans, Mobile, or the Mississippi Coast. But for the fourth year in a row, revelers are being drawn a little farther North – to Winston County. When the Town of Noxapater says its Mardi Gras parade and festival is the biggest small-town party — they really…

A little friendly competition is helping fight hunger in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Councilman Roderick Smith and Councilwoman Lavonne Harris are rallying the community for the city’s march of the mayors canned food drive. Smith even surprised students dressed as Chase from Paw Patrol to help spread the word. City leaders said it may be a competition, but the real win is making sure families across Columbus have the food they…

A man was sentenced to serve ten years in prison for narcotics

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) On Thursday, Derrick Lerenzo Denman pled guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in Lee County. Circuit Court Judge John R. White sentenced Denman to serve 40 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with 30 years suspended. Denman will not be eligible for parole or early release. When he is released, he must complete 5 years of post-release supervision….