Professor gives Starkville Rotary Club lesson in cryptocurrency
A Mississippi State University professor gave members of the Starkville Rotary Club a lesson in cryptocurrency.
Jury selection begins in Columbus murder trial
Tommy Lee Flowers Jr. was indicted for felony murder, direction of a youth to commit a felony, possession of a stolen firearm, and shooting into a dwelling.
MHP reportedly finds 1,200 lbs. of pot at traffic stop in Pontotoc Co.
Troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol took over half a ton of pot off the streets. MHP pulled a van over for careless driving in Pontotoc County.
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Bill moving through legislature could close 3 Mississippi universities
Senate Bill 2726 would order the State Institutions of Higher Learning to close the schools by June 2028.
Senate Bill 2715: Proposed bill would move MSMS to Starkville
Senate Bill 2715 was a proposal to move MSMS off of Mississippi University for Women’s campus and put it at MSU.
Tupelo man reportedly breaks into house, assaults people inside
A Tupelo man faces a burglary charge after reportedly breaking into a home and assaulting individuals who were there.
Domestic violence suspect reportedly returns to victim’s house
Tupelo police took a report of domestic violence, and later that same day, they responded to a call of the suspect, Jarod Mason, being at the victim’s home.
Law enforcement captures escaped Kemper County inmate
The man who escaped from a Kemper County jail is back in custody. Todd Riley was captured in Choctaw County, Alabama on Sunday night.
Oxford burglary suspect faces new charge
The suspect in an Oxford burglary has been arrested in a neighboring county, and he is also facing a new charge.
Inter-agency cooperation helps Oxford police nab alleged thieves
The investigation began in December when Oxford police were investigating the burglary of a storage unit off Anderson Road.
Black History and Education: Continuing B. L. Moor’s legacy
The Education Association of East Oktibbeha County Schools hosted the Black History and Education of Oktibbeha County event, recognizing educators from B. L. Moor and remembering its history.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Education Association of East Oktibbeha County Schools hosted the Black History and Education of Oktibbeha County event, recognizing educators from B. L. Moor and remembering its history. The event also gave them the opportunity to reminisce and share stories. “It’s just amazing for me to walk in there and see people that I’ve taught and…
18th annual Ragtime and Jazz Festival celebrates musicians
The ragtime and jazz festival is held every year to bring attention to the Charles Templeton Sr. Music Museum.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mitchell Memorial Library’s Templeton Music Museum hosted its annual Ragtime and Jazz Festival this weekend. The Ragtime and Jazz Festival is held every year to bring attention to the Charles Templeton Sr. Music Museum. The event brings the tunes of ragtime to new ears and celebrates ragtime musicians. The festival hosted a variety of events including…
TPD investigates fatal single-vehicle crash
Around midnight on Feb. 25, Tupelo Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of West Main Street. Upon arrival, TPD discovered a single-vehicle collision near a bridge construction site.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Around midnight on Feb. 25, Tupelo Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of West Main Street. Upon arrival, TPD discovered a single-vehicle collision near a bridge construction site. A Mazda SUV had collided with a parked piece of construction equipment. The adult driver was deceased at the scene. There were no other passengers inside the…
Part of Natchez Trace Parkway experiences wildfire
The fire started in the early afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 25 at milepost 287, just north of Tupelo.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Part of Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a wildfire this afternoon at Pharr Mounds. The fire started in the early afternoon at milepost 287, just north of Tupelo. Parts of the area had to close but have now reopened. The parkway says to expect lingering smoke on the parkway overnight, so use caution. The situation is still…
MBI activates Silver Alert on behalf of the Horn Lake PD
Jonathan David Montgomery of Horn Lake, Mississippi, was last seen in the 5000 block of Nail Road in Desoto County.
HORN LAKE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Horn Lake Police Department. Jonathan David Montgomery of Horn Lake, Mississippi, was last seen in the 5000 block of Nail Road in Desoto County. Jonathan David Montgomery has an EMS Star of Life symbol on his arm. Family members say…
MBI activates Silver Alert notification on behalf of UMMC PD
Randy Lee Campbell of Jackson was last seen on Friday, February 23, at about 1:20 p.m. in the area of North State Street in Hinds County.
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) -The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the UMMC Police Department. Randy Lee Campbell of Jackson was last seen on Friday, February 23, at about 1:20 p.m. in the area of North State Street in Hinds County. Campbell was wearing a hospital gown, gray joggers, and black shoes. Family members…
MBI activates Missing and Endangered notification for 9-year-old
9-year-old Jamiez Perez Ramirez of Jackson was last seen on Thursday, February 9, in the 300 block of Livingston Road in Hinds County.
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Missing and Endangered notification on behalf of the Jackson Police Department. 9-year-old Jamiez Perez Ramirez of Jackson was last seen on Thursday, February 9, in the 300 block of Livingston Road in Hinds County. Ramirez may be accompanied by Marion Kelly, who is described as a female, 5’1…
Eric Thomas Open Heart Foundation walks for a cause
Heart problems may affect someone you know. And leaving those problems unchecked can be deadly.
COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Heart problems may affect someone you know. And leaving those problems unchecked can be deadly. According to the CDC, in 2021 one in every 5 people died due to cardiovascular disease. One group in Columbus is hoping to raise awareness about heart disease and how it can be prevented. The Eric Thomas Foundation held a heart…
Photos are released of the men who held up a Dollar General
If you have any information about this armed robbery call Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or use the P3 Tips App.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County investigators release photos of the armed men who held up a Dollar General. Security cameras caught images of the Wednesday night armed robbery in New Hope. Employees told deputies the two men came into the Lake Lowndes Road store wearing masks, gloves, and all black. One of them had what was described as…
Governor Reeves speaks on death of two MS National Guardsmen
Governor Tate Reeves identified the soldiers as 36-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Brian Zemek and 42-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Derek Abbott.
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Mississippi National Guardsmen were killed when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed Friday during a routine training flight. The crash happened around 2 p.m. in a wooded area near Booneville in Prentiss County. Governor Tate Reeves identified the soldiers as 36-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Brian Zemek and 42-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Derek Abbott. Governor Reeves spoke…
Tupelo students learn about African American journalists
Students in media courses at Tupelo High School have been researching African American journalists, past and present.
Five years later: Leaders reflect on deadly Columbus tornado
February 23, 2024, marked five years since a destructive tornado tore through parts of Columbus leaving millions of dollars of destruction in its wake.