MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) A video shows a truck entering the parking lot of Christian Chapel Church and doing donuts, and that led to ruts in the parking lot. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened between 11:00 Saturday night and 5:30 Sunday morning. If you have any information about this incident, or know who the driver…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) The annual Great Backyard Bird Count started Friday and runs through Monday. The goal is to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real time. And it’s easy to join. All you have to do is stake out your favorite spot to watch birds; watch birds for at least 15 minutes, at least once…
LOWNDES COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Several area women took some time away from the hearts and flowers this morning to learn a little more about steel and lead. Felix’s Firearm Training hosted its women-only enhanced carry training session in Lowndes County. “We figured Valentine’s Day would be a good day where women get together in the morning and come on…
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) 14-year-old Emily Smith is missing from the Causeyville Road area in Meridian. Smith is 5″4, weighs 110 pounds, has red hair and brown eyes. The juvenile was last seen Wednesday morning. If you have any information about where she might be, you are asked to contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, or use the anonymous p3…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) The Electric Power Association said, it has been made aware of scam calls about people pretending to be employees with the association and Tombigbee Fire. The scam caller is also threatening service disconnection in exchange for money. This is a scam. The Tombigbee Electric Power Association nor Tombigbee Fiber will ever call to request personal or payment…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) According to the law enforcement agency, it has been made aware of someone making calls in the area That scam caller is claiming to be a relative of someone at the Monroe County Detention center. The scam caller is also asking for bond money through cashapp. The Sheriff’s Office wants you to know that this is…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 2:30 Saturday morning, the Columbus Fire and Rescue team responded to a call about a house fire at 1721 9th avenue North. Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes tells WCBI, three residents were able to escape the home. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. For 24/7 news and updates, follow…
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) — Love is in the air as many celebrate the ones they love this Valentine’s Day. For those last-minute gifts, shops like Noweta’s in Columbus held extended hours to ensure people had an opportunity to get a gift for their special Valentine. Dustin Pounders, owner of Noweta’s, says it’s been a successful Valentine’s Day for them. “Friday…
The new fire department for Saltillo is now open, and equipment, trucks, and firefighters are moving in this weekend.
With more than 3,000 people expected to attend and money being raised, Kunkle says it is a win-win for the city of Starkville.
Hair can be a focal point for an African American person. It is a way of expressing themselves outwardly. African American hair texture can be manipulated and transformed into anything you can dream. In Mississippi and Alabama, that expression has become a focal point of proposed legislation. So far, several attempts to pass the CROWN Act have failed.
On Thursday, February 12, the Fulton Police Department, Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit arrested Amy Lauren Tillotson.
Two Burnsville residents are behind bars, accused of dealing drugs.
The Tupelo High School ShowChoir made history at the recent Jackson Academy Showchoir Invitational, when they were named Grand Champions.
Today is Mississippi’s Arbor Day. To celebrate, the City of Starkville, the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club, Artful Gardener, MSU Landscape Architecture students, and other volunteers planted about 40 trees around ballfields at Starkville’s Cornerstone Park.
Today Grace Brister and Kabir Karriem discuss the upcoming legacy leadership gala
On this week’s Pets Without Partners, Grace Brister talks with Kim Hayes and her special guest Taylor.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy is back with Angie Atkins as they discuss how to make a perfect bouquet.
Today on Mid-Morning, Kealy and Angie Atkins teach us how to make a perfect bouquet
The Oktoc Water Association in Starkville has issued a boil water notice.
A Columbus native is following in his grandfather’s footsteps, or in this case, footwork.
A non-profit has launched a fundraising campaign with the goal of creating a national military park-like visitor experience for a strategic Civil War site in North Mississippi.
Charles Latham says he appreciates those who paved the way for him to be in office, or to even vote or go to school.
Vaughn is the Program Assistant for “Big House Books”, a nonprofit that provides free books to people behind bars.