Silver Alert issued for Brookhaven man

James Matthew Roberts of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, was last seen on Thursday, January 25, at about 8:00 a.m. in the 2700 block of Lee Dr. in Lincoln County, driving on US84.

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Brookhaven Police Department. James Matthew Roberts of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, was last seen on Thursday, January 25, at about 8:00 a.m. in the 2700 block of Lee Dr. in Lincoln County, driving on US84. James Matthew Roberts was last seen driving…

Oxford Police officer recognized for actions that saved a life

Officers statewide will receive Crisis Intervention Teams training, to help those dealing with a mental health crisis

OXFORD, MISS. (WCBI) – Mississippi Department of Mental Health Executive Director Wendy Bailey wanted to present this certificate in person, to Oxford Police Officer Roman Sones. “Here is a person alive today because the officer had been trained in CIT, and knew techniques,” Bailey said. Officer Sones went through the Crisis Intervention Teams training within the past six months.  It…

Community hosts balloon release in memory of Gabe Tipton

HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Balloons filled the sky in Hamilton as dozens of people came together to celebrate the life of 22-year-old Gabe Tipton. Family and friends gathered during this difficult time to speak about Tipton’s impact on their lives and shared scriptures of their faith. One speaker even mentioned putting an end to gun violence. Tipton was killed in a…

Proposed ordinance would add extra security in Starkville

If the ordinance passes current businesses that meet the requirements would have a year to install the cameras.

A new ordinance in Starkville would require some retail stores and businesses to meet certain security requirements. Mayor Lynn Spruill’s proposal is to ensure the safety and security of what some city cameras may not see.