Only hours after the tornado hit Tupelo last April, Lee County District Three Supervisor Wesley Webb heard about local residents, who couldn’t find safe shelter in the Belden area.
Law enforcement is still investigating the Oasis mass shooting, while the loved ones of the victims plead for an end to the violence.
One drink too many can have life-changing results. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 37 people a day die from drunk driving crashes.
It may be one of the most thankless, but necessary, jobs in law enforcement: being a correctional officer.
A former police officer and part-time volunteer firefighter in Bruce will spend the next 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials.
Two educators in our area are finalists for top awards from the Mississippi Department of Education.
An Aberdeen woman is in the Monroe County Jail accused of threatening a witness in a criminal case.
An Amory man is in the Monroe County Jail accused of shopping for new vehicles on somebody else’s property.
The man wanted for a weekend shooting that injured a woman in Noxubee County is now behind bars.
After an unexpected situation, one Starkville resident said she was lucky to still be alive. Chiquita Posley was cooking dinner last Thursday night when her carbon monoxide alarm continued to go off.
The Lee County Board of Supervisors discussed the progress of plans at its meeting. A 2021 lawsuit claimed dangerous conditions existed at the jail.
A Tupelo man is awaiting trial after being arrested for a 2023 robbery. Tupelo police arrested Jacquez Rice on a warrant for strong-armed robbery.
Timothy Hudgins and Treveon Hudgins were both charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and some misdemeanors.
Nearly $85 million in federal and state has poured into Mississippi since last March’s devastating tornadoes.
A transportation bill passed by Congress included $2.5 million dollars for improvements to Deerbrook Road and the bridge along the road.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – March 17 is known as St. Patrick’s Day. Some celebrate with food, music, and drinking, but the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society celebrates with a party to help raise money for their animals. They partnered with Zachary’s in Columbus to put on the event and 5th Street was flooded with people, pets, and a whole lot of…
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – The Okolona Fire Department responded to a fire at Jake’s Restaurant this afternoon. Okolona Fire Chief Marquan Evans says the fire started around 2 p.m. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and Chief Evans says the case is under investigation. Jake’s Restaurant is currently shut down as a result of the fire….
FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) – It was a solemn ceremony honoring the life of a fallen hero. Fulton native Derek Joshua Abbott was recognized today for his role as Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the Mississippi Army National Guard. Family, friends, and brothers in arms filled the Davis Event Center at Itawamba Community College. Abbott was in D Company of the…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County had its annual training day for the community to come out and watch realistic emergency situations. In emergencies, they dealt with real-life responses from the Noxubee First Responders. There were different scenarios shown at the event like fire demo training, vehicle extrication, and medical scenarios. There were also courses known as CEUs which…
BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – In the classroom, students are taught math, science, and English, but they do not learn much about agriculture. This is why the city of Bruce held a “National Ag Day” event. The event taught children about tractors, crops, and the history of farming. Several tractors were lined up and local farmers were ready to teach others…
STARKVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – People and dogs alike came from across the Golden Triangle and other parts of Mississippi for the GTR Kennel Club Dog Show. Ashley Neal works at a veterinary clinic in Hattiesburg. She has been competing with her chihuahuas for 3 years. She says that the shows are about more than just showing off your furry friend….
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Prentiss County man was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. On March 12, 2024, Prentiss County Deputy Jimmy Jarman and Investigator Jason Chism were conducting a safety checkpoint with Baldwyn K9 Officer Buck Franks on Industrial Park Drive in Baldwyn. Bobby…
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Grenada County Murder suspect is now in custody. On Friday, March 15 around 11:15 pm Grenada County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Grant Road, for a female possibly being shot and not breathing. It was discovered that the victim, Talicia Latham, appeared to be deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Murder suspect Stanley…
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A 20-year-old is dead after a parking lot shooting in Carroll County. On Thursday, March 14, around 10:22 p.m., Carroll County Deputies were dispatched to a club formerly known as Katie’s Place in the Coila area. Deputies arrived and found Jaheim Montreal Walker unresponsive. They initiated CPR until Medstat arrived, but Walker died at the…