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Starkville man brings bills to legislature to protect children online

Brian Montgomery is passionate about keeping minors safe online after tragedy struck his family in December of 2022. The Montgomerys lost their son, Walker, to a scheme called sextortion.

March 31, 2024

Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – In today’s day and age, technology is inevitable. Members of Generation Alpha are “digital natives.” They are the first generation to grow up in a world where they have always had internet technology – and easy access to it. While it is a helpful tool, it’s also a big responsibility. That’s why a Starkville man has brought…

Surplus into Sustenance: Starkville Strong’s new initiative

Transforming surplus into Sustenance- that is the slogan of Starkville Strong's new initiative Second Servings.

March 31, 2024

Kaitlyn Yeatman,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Transforming Surplus into Sustenance- that is the slogan of Starkville Strong’s new initiative Second Servings. The idea was born 2 years ago by Executive Director Brandi Herrington as a new way to fight food insecurity in Starkville. “We know that there is a lot of food waste here in Starkville. Think about at the end of…

MSU students does community service cleanup

March 31, 2024

Anthony Jenkins,

STARKVILLE. Miss (WCBI) – On Easter Saturday, the Black Student Association at Mississippi State did a community service cleanup in Starkville. BSA is an African American organization that is known for community service and being involved on campus. It was the organization’s final event of their BSA week and they chose to help clean up Mckee Park. The organization also…

Blessing of the Bikes brings bikers rolling into Columbus

Columbus Police Department hosted its Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle ride with around 100 bikers from the area participating.

March 30, 2024

Kaitlyn Yeatman,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The sound of revving engines filled Columbus Main Street this Saturday morning. Columbus Police Department hosted its Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle ride with around 100 bikers from the area participating. The ride is in conjunction with the West Point Police Department and the Christian Motorcyclist Association. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said they wanted to gather…

Starkville Fire Chief teaches CPR to the public

March 30, 2024

Khamari Haymer,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A medical emergency can happen in the blink of an eye, and knowing what to do and how to do it, can save a life. Starkville Fire Chief Charles says teaching others how to save lives is one of his top priorities as leader of the fire department. “This is something that I have been doing…

Local Volunteer Fire Departments in Wren hold annual fundraiser

Plates were available for 14 dollars each, and cakes, cupcakes, peanut brittle, and other goodies were also on sale.

March 30, 2024

Allie Martin,

WREN, Miss. (WCBI) – Local volunteer fire departments are always looking for ways to raise more money, and today the Wren Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fundraiser. Members were busy frying catfish and chicken, as part of the tasty fundraiser. Plates were available for 14 dollars each, and cakes, cupcakes, peanut brittle, and other goodies were also on sale….

Starkville man charged with murder is denied bond

Austin Hudson, 22, appeared before a judge on March 30, 2024.

March 30, 2024

Grace Brister,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville man charged with murder in Oktibbeha County has been denied bond. Austin Hudson, 22, appeared before a judge on March 30, 2024. He is charged with the murder of 19-year-old Jequarius Spencer. According to the Sheriff’s office shortly after eight on Friday, March 29th, deputies got a call about shots fired on the…

Tech Byte (Katalyst)-03/29/24

March 30, 2024

Shane Reese,

Sister Corps wraps up tornado relief work in Monroe County

March 29, 2024

Allie Martin,

An all-female disaster relief group has wrapped up work in Monroe County helping victims of last year’s tornado.

Fatal shooting in Starkville leaves unanswered questions

March 29, 2024

MorrisAdmin,

The stark reality of gun violence hits home in Starkville claiming the life of a teenager and leaving law enforcement searching for answers.

Aberdeen mayoral election: Candidate Dwight Stevens

Dwight Stevens says his experience running businesses and preserving properties has prepared him for the mayor's office

March 29, 2024

Allie Martin,

Dwight Stevens moved to Aberdeen in 1981 and three years later, opened his business, Stevens Auction Company.

New Owners Restore Historic Waverley Mansion

Waverley Mansion’s new owners restoring historic landmark

Waverley Mansion will be open for pilgrimage on April 4, April 6, April 11, and April 13.

March 29, 2024

Kaitlyn Yeatman,

In an area known for its stately architecture, Waverley Mansion stands out. Waverley’s newest owners have been breathing new life into the home.

Senator Roger Wicker stops at Sprint Mart in north Columbus

March 29, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

Senator Roger Wicker is making the most of Congress’ Easter Break and making the rounds in North Mississippi.

DA Scott Colom speaks out after victory in Macon murder case

March 29, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

16th Judicial District District Attorney Scott Colom is speaking out after yesterday’s victory in a Macon murder case.

Former Oktibbeha County fire coordinator dies

March 29, 2024

Aundrea Self,

Kirk Rosenhan, a long-time first responder in Oktibbeha County with over three decades of experience, passed away.

Columbus man dies in crash in Pickens County

March 29, 2024

Joey Barnes,

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Otha Rockett was found dead at the scene on U.S. Highway 82 about five miles west of Reform.

GT Crime Stoppers tip leads deputies to suspected copper thieves

March 29, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

The investigation began on March 12 when the sheriff’s office got a report of someone cutting down a copper line from an AT&T telephone pole around Concord Road.

Aberdeen mayoral election: Incumbent Charles Scott

Mayor Charles Scott is asking voters to give him a second term

March 28, 2024

Allie Martin,

The mayor’s race features the incumbent, Mayor Charles Scott, against challenger Dwight Stevens. Over the next two nights, we will hear from both candidates.

Athletes vie for winning title in Tupelo’s Special Olympics Games

March 28, 2024

Allie Martin,

The special Olympians took part in games such as relay races, long jumps, mini javelin throws, wheelchair races, and other competitions.

Aberdeen store owner aims to give back to her community

March 28, 2024

Allie Martin,

“Pierce’s Place” opened its doors last year as a way to give back to nonprofits in Aberdeen. The store is owned by Judy Rash and is named after her son, Pierce, who has Down Syndrome.

New marker at MUW recognizes university’s founding mothers

March 28, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

A new marker on the Mississippi University for Women recognized the university’s Founding Mothers. The state historical marker unveiled recognizes Sallie Reneau, Olivia Hastings, and Annie Coleman Peyton.

Town and Tower: Making county and campus connections

March 28, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

“County and Campus connections and cooperation”: That was a theme at the Spring meeting of Town and Tower on the Mississippi University for Women campus.

Columbus City Council paves way to better city streets

March 28, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

At a work session, Mayor Keith Gaskin and Council Members heard an update from City Engineer Kevin Stafford about plans to resurface city streets this year.

Women-led organization hosts workshop at Yokohama

March 28, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

Yokohama is known for its tires, but today at the West Point plant the focus was on WHEELS.

Starkville man brings bills to legislature to protect children online

Brian Montgomery is passionate about keeping minors safe online after tragedy struck his family in December of 2022. The Montgomerys lost their son, Walker, to a scheme called sextortion.

Surplus into Sustenance: Starkville Strong’s new initiative

Transforming surplus into Sustenance- that is the slogan of Starkville Strong's new initiative Second Servings.

MSU students does community service cleanup

Blessing of the Bikes brings bikers rolling into Columbus

Columbus Police Department hosted its Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle ride with around 100 bikers from the area participating.

Starkville Fire Chief teaches CPR to the public

Local Volunteer Fire Departments in Wren hold annual fundraiser

Plates were available for 14 dollars each, and cakes, cupcakes, peanut brittle, and other goodies were also on sale.

Starkville man charged with murder is denied bond

Austin Hudson, 22, appeared before a judge on March 30, 2024.

Tech Byte (Katalyst)-03/29/24

Sister Corps wraps up tornado relief work in Monroe County

Fatal shooting in Starkville leaves unanswered questions

Aberdeen mayoral election: Candidate Dwight Stevens

Dwight Stevens says his experience running businesses and preserving properties has prepared him for the mayor's office

Waverley Mansion’s new owners restoring historic landmark

Waverley Mansion will be open for pilgrimage on April 4, April 6, April 11, and April 13.

Senator Roger Wicker stops at Sprint Mart in north Columbus

DA Scott Colom speaks out after victory in Macon murder case

Former Oktibbeha County fire coordinator dies

Columbus man dies in crash in Pickens County

GT Crime Stoppers tip leads deputies to suspected copper thieves

Aberdeen mayoral election: Incumbent Charles Scott

Mayor Charles Scott is asking voters to give him a second term

Athletes vie for winning title in Tupelo’s Special Olympics Games

Aberdeen store owner aims to give back to her community

New marker at MUW recognizes university’s founding mothers

Town and Tower: Making county and campus connections

Columbus City Council paves way to better city streets

Women-led organization hosts workshop at Yokohama

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