Thousands attend the annual 7th Avenue Heritage Festival

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thousands of people came out for what’s known as “The Biggest Free Block Party in Mississippi.” The 7th Avenue Heritage Festival kicked off Friday afternoon and lasted until Saturday night. From live entertainment to vendors, the event was packed with activity. Rick “Don’t Go” Mason was the emcee for the event. “We’re having our own ‘Black Wall…

A 38-year-old man is facing prison time for attempted murder

CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) On October 3rd, Lemarius Andron Harris pled guilty for trying to murder Jerry Lucas Prayer. Senior Circuit Court Judge Paul S. Funderburk sentenced Harris to a 40-year sentence in the Mississippi Department of Corrections. 20 years were suspended, meaning the suspect has 20 years to serve. Judge Funderburk also ordered this sentenced to run consecutive to an…

A woman is behind bars facing an aggravated DUI charge

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Hailey Cole is being Charged with Aggravated DUI in a fatal crash Involving a Motorcyclist. On October 3, 39-year-old Hailey Cole was charged with Aggravated Driving Under the Influence for a fatal traffic collision that happened on September 26th. Around 10:30 that night, Columbus Police Officers responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 69…

An 18-wheeler wrecked in Yalobusha County Saturday morning

YALOBUSHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) It was a very scary moment for an 18-wheeler driver in Yalobusha County Saturday morning. Around 8:00 Saturday morning, Yalobusha County Emergency Officials responded to an accident involving an 18-wheeler. I55 South Bound near the 222-mile marker had one lane shut down due to a single eighteen-wheeler accident involving fire. No injuries were reported. The Vehicle…