Important dates for absentee voting in party primaries
Circuit Clerks’ Offices will be open this Saturday, March 2, and next Saturday, March 9 from 8 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting.
City, county leaders say MSMS should stay in Columbus
Columbus and Lowndes County leaders held a joint press conference on what the move would mean for the community.
Planting patience: Experts say cold snaps are still possible
Spring is less than one month away, which means a lot of people are probably getting their seeds and soil ready for planting.
Carnation Village: Inside transformation of historic Tupelo landmark
Carnation Village will provide affordable apartments for seniors
For generations, the iconic smokestack at the Carnation Milk Plant was a symbol of prosperity for Mill Village and the city of Tupelo.
French Camp teacher competes in 46th season of SURVIVOR
The groundbreaking reality TV series SURVIVOR returned for its 46th season. And among the players, are two people from Mississippi, one of them from French Camp.
Suspect arrested in connection to fatal Chickasaw Co. house fire
The Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect after a body was found in a house fire. On December 23 of last year, the Okolona Fire Department arrived at a burning home on Highway 245.
Columbus murder trial: Testimony continues
Testimony continued in a Columbus felony murder trial. Prosecutors called the man who did the autopsy on Harvey Montrell Johnson Jr. at the state crime lab.
Months-long investigation leads to arrest in Oktibbeha County
A months-long investigation led to nearly a dozen criminal charges for a man in Oktibbeha County. For the last two months, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a series of thefts in the county.
DOJ: Three Mississippi prisons violate US Constitution
In a 60-page report, the D.O.J. said the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, South Mississippi Correctional Institution, and Wilkinson County Correctional Facility violated the 8th and 14th Amendments.
Sampling possibilities: High schoolers explore careers in culinary
High school students got to take a bite into culinary at Mississippi University for Women. This was part of the university’s Culinary Discovery Day on Tuesday.
Area library aims to provide resources on African American history
Throughout much of America’s history the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans have been under-documented and in some cases outright ignored. The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library is trying to change that.
Ballard Park in Tupelo prepares for major renovations
Improvements will add parking, a new entrance and a destination playground
The improvements at Ballard Park are taking place in two phases. The first phase includes a new parking lot and a new entrance.
Propst Park progress: $4M project is underway
Columbus city leaders gave WCBI an update on how the construction process is unfolding at Propst Park.
Trial underway: Jury hears testimony in Columbus murder trial
The trial for a Columbus man accused of felony murder is now underway. A jury was seated in the trial of Tommy Lee Flowers, Jr.
Columbus police arrest man for allegedly stabbing his grandmother
A Columbus grandmother was attacked by her grandson, according to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry.
Mississippi Secretary of State encourages people to register to vote
Primary elections are on the horizon and then we kick things into full gear for the November elections. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson brought his message to the Columbus Rotary Club.
Neighborhood complaints lead to drug arrests in Monroe County
On February 15, Monroe County deputies went to a home on Guyton Road in the Bigbee Community, after receiving several complaints about possible drug use at and around that home.
Man threatening people on social media gets 41-month term
A Lauderdale County man will spend more than three years after threatening African American people in Oxford over social media.
Gathering for “One Night in March” documentary and panel discussion
STARKVILLE, Miss- (WCBI)- Monday, people gathered at the Starkville Public Library to view the documentary, “One Night in March.” The film tells the story of a historic basketball game between Mississippi State University -an all-white team at the time- and Loyola University -an integrated team. As the Civil Rights Movement gained momentum, MSU had a powerhouse basketball program that earned…
Columbus Fire & Rescue faces funding need for new fire trucks
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The average life expectancy for a custom-made fire truck like this one is about 25 years. Well, the clock is ticking for Columbus Fire and Rescue because if more funds don’t come in soon, a couple of trucks could be out of commission, and that can affect more than just the size of their fleet. “Creeping…
Several fires keep firefighters busy in the Golden Triangle
Over the last few days, the Golden Triangle has seen its fair share of fires. This is why the Oktibbeha County Fire Department is urging people to take precautions when starting fires.
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.