STARKVILLE, Miss (WCBI)- Some ran, some walked, but everyone supported. For the first time, Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum hosted a 5k race titled “Museum Miles.” Nate Greve, the 5k run organizer said this run was a good approach to encourage people to learn about Starkville’s history. “We were hosting the 5k event for the museum so that we could try…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – There is no such thing as a routine call, a routine traffic stop, or a routine day for first responders. Incidents of suicide and depression are higher than average among first responders and one filmmaker is bringing awareness to the problem, and hoping to find solutions. Conrad Weaver is a documentary filmmaker whose latest project is…
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Monday, February 12, at around 12:25 a.m., Deputy Vaughn with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on County Road 5011 in Haromtown for suspicious activity. Deputy Vaughn identified the driver as Shaun Houston Boyette. During the investigation, Boyette was arrested for Driving under the influence. After the arrest, a pistol was…
STARKVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – It’s Black Alumni Weekend at Mississippi State University. A variety of events have been hosted to celebrate Mississippi State University’s Black alumni. The biannual Black Alumni Weekend, a four-day event, is an effort to provide support to current and future Bulldogs. “The purpose of the weekend is to provide scholarship funds for the Black Alumni Advisory…
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is making the public aware of a recent jury summons scam in the area.
It may sound like an old western crime, but Winston County deputies are hoping new technology will help them arrest some horse thieves.
For David Burlison, this ribbon cutting was not part of the long-range plan for Friend of God Recovery Center.
About one in seven Mississippians is living with diabetes, placing the state in the top five for diabetes rates. It is a life-changing diagnosis, which is why it’s important to have support.
Career Technical students in Winston County got a chance to meet potential future employers. The Winston Louisville Career and Technology Center hosted a career fair.
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office had been investigating suspicions of contraband being brought into the Lafayette County Detention Center.
A Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with felony possession of Marijuana and two handguns. Tupelo police responded to a call at the Haven Acres area for a reported shots fired.
An alleged incident at a school in Webster County involving an employee and students is raising concerns and questions throughout the community.
The first-ever, “King City Classic” takes place February 16 and 17 at the Cadence Bank Arena. 18 groups from three states will compete in the event.
Motorists and students who drive to Amory High School need to know about a road closure. As work is underway on the new football stadium, Jim Williams Drive and an area around the stadium will be closed.
Noxubee County students got a picture of what their futures could look like. The Noxubee County School District’s Career and Technical Center hosted a Career and Nontraditional Fair.
The proposed name change for Mississippi University for Women is now in front of state lawmakers. Representative Dana McLean said there’s another option that university leaders failed to consider.
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Awareness Spoken Outreach, ILive2Serve, and Talya Ball Ministries are all minority-owned nonprofit organizations in Pickens County.
A grandmother from West Point may have kept her granddaughter from becoming a statistic when she stepped in and spoke up.
The first Black students to graduate from Mississippi State University were back on campus sharing firsthand accounts of their experiences on campus.
Charges were dropped against the former Calhoun City Police Chief accused of getting paid off the clock.
The pick-up in construction around the port and at the industrial park is causing a few traffic jams, especially early in the day as trucks load and unload material.
One thing that hasn’t changed with Mississippi University for Women, is its success within its nursing program.