ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) -“Nobody deserves to live like this,” said a Southview Tenant. “WCBI has received several calls and emails about the living conditions here at Southview Apartment,” said Shawanda Jones. “Faulty electrical wiring, mold infestations, and as you take a look at your screen, you can even see a sink in a tenant’s floor. Now this happens all too…
MANTACHIE, MISS. (WCBI) – For Henry Clifton Cockrell, getting his high school diploma, more than eighty years after his classmates, was worth the wait. “It took me a long time to get through school, a long time,” Cockrell said. Cockrell’s family were sharecroppers in Itawamba County, and when he was 13 or so, Cockrell had to quit school, to work…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) “Trojans 4 Life”, that is what graduates of the former Louisville Colored High School call themselves. Trojans was the nickname of their school. Today those graduates saw a street in the city renamed “Trojan way” to help keep the memory of the school alive. Billy Metts, a graduate and president of the Trojan 4 Life organization, said…
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Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said they’re turning up the heat on the crime in the city for everyone, parents included.
Some Mississippi State students took history into their hands to show the legacy of Starkville pioneers. Dr. Douglas Conner was the first black physician in Starkville, but many people are not aware of his legacy.
If you drive through Tupelo you have probably noticed the flashing blue lights on utility poles. Those lights are attached to boxes that contain cameras.
One of the largest economic development projects Mississippi has seen is taking shape. Construction at Aluminum Dynamics is right on schedule.
The West Point police and fire departments help shine a light on an important cause. Officers and firefighters escorted the Special Olympics Mississippi Torch from the WPPD through town to the Mossy Oak Outdoor Outlet.
Members of Monroe County’s law enforcement community and Aberdeen city leaders took to the streets for a good cause.
Two women were on a mission to score an ace for Brain Cancer and Tumor research. Go Gray in May! is being served up at the Magnolia Tennis Club.
The former Sheriff of Noxubee County pleaded guilty to making false statements to FBI agents about his relationship with an inmate in the Noxubee County jail.
The rising temperatures mean more people will be using air conditioners, and now is the time to start making those phone calls to have someone service your unit.
The Columbus Police Department is looking for two people who are being charged with aggravated domestic violence and aggravated assault.
Perry Cafeteria will be undergoing extensive renovations that will take the entire 2024-2025 school year. The makeover is expected to cost about $30 million.
Lowndes County Supervisors have voted to split up a county-owned property, in the hopes of furthering development in the Western portion of the county.
Lowndes County Supervisors and the Columbus City Council are now on the same page when it comes to taking care of some landscaping chores.
The Tennessee Valley Authority awarded six grants to north Mississippi schools. Money is going to five schools in Winston County.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. While people who celebrate want to have fun, law enforcement cautions over-doing it when it comes to alcohol. Cinco de Mayo commemorates a day when the Mexican army won a battle against all odds. But, here in the US, the 5th of May highlights…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville-MSU Symphony and its community chorus have been staples of the community for over 50 years. They host multiple free concerts throughout their season, inviting the public to enjoy live music in multiple different genres. The symphony and chorus were both born due to a need for a musical outlet. “The orchestra began in someone’s…