It took a split second for one six-year-old to accidentally shoot another six-year-old. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the incident happened in a matter of moments after a 9mm handgun was left on a counter in reach of a child.
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry says he’s taking a new approach to a problem he has quickly grown tired of.
Two Kosciusko teenagers died after a shooting incident inside a home, according to Breezy News. Kosciusko police arrived at a home on South East Street for a report of a shooting.
William Tennyson was charged with two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, two counts of sexual battery, and one count of statutory rape.
Six people died after a horrific head-on collision in Kosciusko. The accident happened Monday afternoon on Highway 12, near the Career Tech Center.
An Oktibbeha County woman was in custody after her home went up in flames. Cathy Blair was arrested and charged with arson.
A man was in custody in Tupelo for allegedly walking into a business and stealing money out of the register.
The current members of the board presented resolutions to former District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders and former District 3 Supervisor John Holliman.
It may be a part-time job, but it’s a very important one. Poll workers make sure things run smoothly at your voting precinct on Election Day.
Carolyn Green said 21-year-old J’aderius Marion of Shannon was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center Saturday morning where he was pronounced dead around 1 a.m.
A Starkville man is in the Oktibbeha County Jail facing a child pornography charge. Early Monday morning, Starkville police arrested 35-year-old Zackary Tucker of Starkville.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Did you see any ducks this season? If so, consider yourself lucky. Duck migration in Mississippi and the Southeast was extremely low this season. James Callicutt with the Mississippi State Extension service specializes in waterfowl, and he says a variety of factors went into the dry duck season – but the weather was the most prominent….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people just need a little extra help throughout the year. The Dream Center Golden Triangle has been at the front of the fight to give that help locally. “This is a serve day, it’s one of our compassion initiatives,” said Cole Bryan, Dream Center Golden Triangle Executive Director. “We sort of live by a motto…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Sunday, Feb. 4 around 2:00 a.m. Starkville Fire Department was dispatched by Oktibbeha Emergency Operations Center to a working structure fire at 305 Everglade Avenue, Brookville Gardens Apartment Complex. Engine companies made an attack and they were able to contain the fire in one apartment unit. One person was taken to the hospital as a precaution…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A 6-year-old boy was injured after he was accidentally shot by his 6-year-old cousin this morning. According to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins, the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. at a house on Hairston Bend Road in Lowndes County. When deputies arrived at the scene and spoke to witnesses, they found that the victim had…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Saturday, Feb. 4, around 2:30 p.m., the Itawamba County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a body found in a creek on Fawn Grove Road. According to Itawamba Sheriff Mitch Nabors, the body was a white male. Identification and cause of death have not yet been determined. An autopsy is pending. An investigation…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – At 12:57 a.m. on Feb 4, Johnny Coleman Jr., 17, was shot in the right hand while he was sitting in a black Tahoe. This occurred in the 1700 block of Bell Avenue. At this time Columbus PD is currently on the investigation. Anyone with further information, please contact the Columbus Police Department at (662) 244-3500….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The 2024 Mississippi Regional Science Bowl Tournament was held at the Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science on Feb 3. The Winner was Ocean Springs Team 1 which included Max Madsen, Samuel Ellison, Benton Morisseau, Samuel Sempier, Beckett Darin, and Coach Natasja Denise Brown. Ocean Springs will be attending the national finals in Washington D.C. at…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – Once again, a local group in Webster County is highlighting the history of African Americans. Guests today listened to speakers share the hard work of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr and promises for the future. Webster County Planning Committee Chairman James Townsend said this day is to remember those who fought for freedom. “We…
CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) – Frozen Junior features all of the favorite songs from the animated film. And of course, all the characters, bringing Arendelle to life onstage at Calhoun County High School. CenterStage of Calhoun County has brought together about 75 people, on stage and behind the scenes, for Frozen Junior. The cast features second graders, through high school…
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Feb, 2, Sturgis and Central Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire. The crews were called to 7863 Sturgis West Point Road. Upon arrival, the structure was heavily involved in fire. Attack crews extinguished the fire after extensive damage. According to Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner, One fatality was…
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