Mississippi University for Women puts pause on name change
WCBI News has learned that Mississippi University for Women may have hit the pause button on the university name change.
Columbus police arrest man accused of purse snatching
The man accused of taking an elderly woman’s purse is in jail. 34-year-old James Earl Roland was charged with grand larceny.
Archivist at CLPL gives tips on how to preserve artifacts
Most libraries house more than just books. Tucked away in special areas are photos and other artifacts. Mona Vance-Ali is in charge of taking care of those artifacts and other special materials at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.
Brooksville police make 2nd arrest in shooting investigation
Brooksville police made a second arrest in a shooting investigation. 19-year-old Jacorey Jackson was charged with attempted murder.
Freezing forecast: What to expect and how to prepare
With subfreezing temperatures and a chance of precipitation, a lot of people are wondering if snow could be in the forecast.
Longtime Itawamba County School Superintendent to retire
Trae Wiygul says he will miss daily interaction with staff and teachers who only want best for students
A longtime school superintendent is getting ready to retire at the end of this semester. Since he started as a teacher and coach at Mooreville High School in 1996, Trae Wiygul has had one overriding goal.
Two vehicles hit fallen tree in Lowndes County
Two vehicles slammed into a fallen tree in Lowndes County. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said the incident happened about 11:15 a.m. on January 10 on Highway 12.
Nettleton man receives sentence for child porn possession
After being charged with failing to register as a sex offender, a Nettleton man received a sentence of more than 13 years for possessing child pornography.
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Former CMSD Superintendent Dr. Cherie Labat passes away
A former Columbus School District Superintendent has passed away. According to multiple sources, Dr. Cherie Labat died on January 9. WCBI had not confirmed the cause of death.
Smishing scam targets several CMSD employees
The Columbus Municipal School District was the latest organization to be targeted by online scammers. Several employees received text messages that claimed to be from Superintendent Dr. Stanley Ellis.
Prepping for cold weather: Protecting pipes from freezing
Temperatures were expected to dip below freezing early next week, making winter preparations a priority for a lot of people in our viewing area.
Calhoun County log truck accident: Driver survives
A Calhoun County log truck driver was lucky to be alive after an early morning accident. The crash happened on Highway 8, in front of Vardaman School.
‘Deplorable’ conditions: Child neglect arrests made in Calhoun Co.
Two people were arrested after three children were found living in what Sheriff Greg Pollan called “deplorable” living conditions.
Man dies in Chickasaw County crash
A man was killed in a fiery Chickasaw County accident. Coroner Larry Harris said the crash happened Monday afternoon on County Road 4, near Houlka.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Honoring sacrifices
People rarely run into law enforcement officers on the best day of their lives. Many of those interactions happen when something has gone wrong, and those involved may not see the officers as people who are doing their jobs just like everyone else.
Year in review: Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry
Joseph Daughtry became Columbus Police Chief a year ago
Daughtry was hired, in part, to help bring staffing numbers up and crime rate numbers down. That’s exactly what he did.
Mississippi Brightwell University: Proposed rename sparks debate
The university's Facebook generated nearly 900 shares, 1000 comments, and lots of opinions.
A day after it was announced, the proposed new name for Mississippi University for Women was a hot topic of conversation. And so was the university’s process for choosing it.
Oktibbeha Co. inmate charged with escape, convicted of burglary
The man charged with escape in Oktibbeha County will spend more time behind bars. William Strohm was convicted of burglary.
Governor Tate Reeves sworn in for 2nd term in office
Governor Tate Reeves is sworn into office for another four years. The inauguration was on January 9 on the state Capitol steps in Jackson.
Verona arrest: 25-year-old accused of fatally shooting girlfriend
Investigators in Verona made a murder arrest and released the name of the victim. 25-year-old Dandre McGinister, of Tupelo, was accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend.
Work begins on Mississippi State University’s newest residence hall
The 159-square-foot, five-story Azalea Hall will include a new dining hall, meeting spaces, and a campus storm shelter that will double as a multi-purpose space for events and other activities, and it will also be able to house just over 400 students.
Lee County judge sets bond for kidnapping, rape suspect
Bond was set at $500,000 for a kidnapping and rape suspect in Lee County. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took a report of an incident of domestic violence that happened on the morning of January 7.
Tupelo adds another historical marker to help tell story of Elvis
The latest marker is in front of the former office of the doctor who delivered Elvis and Jesse Garon
The 14th marker on the Elvis self-guided driving tour is in front of what was once the second-floor office of Dr. William Robert Hunt, who delivered Jesse Garon Presley and Elvis Aaron Presley on January 8, 1935.