After widespread backlash to the university’s proposed rebranding to Mississippi Brightwell University earlier this month, MUW leaders went back to the drawing board to come up with other possibilities.
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A vehicle hit a pedestrian on Highway 45 in Tupelo, Saturday night and there was still no word on the driver. Tupelo officers said it happened around 9 p.m. near Eason Boulevard.
Grenada police are asking for your help to find a missing teenager. Layla Jae Roberson was last seen in the early morning hours of Friday, January 26.
What started as a fight in Starkville escalated to gunfire. Now, a Greenville man is charged with aggravated assault.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville Utilities warns that extreme weather could result in higher bills. Upcoming utility bills will reflect the deep freeze that shut down schools, businesses, roadways, and airports and caused many to shelter at home. Starkville Utilities is reminding customers that payment options are available to address the impacts of increased water and electricity usage during the…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – “Where are all the ducks?” That’s a question James Callicutt deals with from hunters and birders in Mississippi by the year. Callicutt is a Mississippi State University Extension Service instructor specializing in waterfowl and wetlands ecology. He says data shows duck abundance in the southeastern U.S. is well below average. The El Nino year producing a cold…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Heritage Academy seniors shot some hoops for a good cause. The Rowdy Foundation held their annual Rowdy Hoops game today at Heritage Academy. Kids were learning the basics of basketball with the senior class of Heritage Academy on Saturday. Rowdy Hoops is an event that allows children with special needs to play basketball with high school students…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A person was hit by a vehicle on Hwy 45 in Tupelo. Around 9:00 p.m. Tupelo Police Officers responded to the area of Hwy 45 near Eason Blvd. Once there, officers located a deceased male. The driver and vehicle, which was possibly a black Toyota Camry with a Chickasaw County tag, have not been located. This…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department wants you to be aware of a scam that is impacting the area. Telephone scammers are falsely claiming to be law enforcement and have called several residents in Lowndes County. The scammers have used false claims of outstanding warrants in attempts to trick people into making electronic payments or providing…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The president of the Community Development Foundation says there should be many job opportunities for employees at a Lee County furniture maker that is closing the local plant. Earlier this week Omega Motion announced the Saltillo plant would be closed in the next few months. That should impact around 130 workers. The move is part of…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Some ran. Some walked. This year’s Frostbite in Starkville saw runners on their mark early Saturday morning, with their eyes on the finish line. Run Coordinator Brad Jones, said this race is for seasoned runners and beginners. “We got our 39th annual frostbite race, it’s a marathon, a 10k, a 5k and so it has something…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department received a call around 1:11 a.m. on Jan. 27 of a disturbance involving shots fired in the area of University Drive and Hartness Street. No injuries were reported. Starkville PD says citizens should be aware of a higher officer presence in the area. Officers are actively investigating the situation. For 24/7 news…
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, 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…
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…
The mayor said he wanted to lay out the facts of the investigation and put to rest any fear that may have resulted from the shootings
Tupelo police are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect in an attempted armed robbery at the Sam’s Club.
While staying warm was a top priority for many during last week’s icy weather, that extended stay at home may cost you more this billing cycle.
Icy, wet, and muggy. All words that describe the weather this January. One thing we have not seen is a burn ban thanks largely to the recent rains.
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Heavy rains have to go somewhere and with aging, insufficient drainage infrastructure, and many low-lying areas that “somewhere” is often in people’s yards and homes.
Hundreds of business people spent part of their day learning how to be better leaders and inspire their employees.
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.