National Passenger Safety Week: Being aware of passenger safety
The week-long campaign is designed to bring awareness to those who aren’t behind the wheel, but still suffer the consequences of poor driving habits.
Lee County supervisors say clearing icy roads was challenging
Extreme cold temperatures limited options for clearing ice off county roads
Barry Parker was sworn in as one of the newest Lee County supervisors earlier this month, and it wasn’t long before he was dealing with his first countywide crisis.
Officer makes history as Macon PD’s 1st woman investigator
Kayla Hill-Duck was recently promoted to investigator. She is the first woman to hold that title in the Macon Police Department.
Medical clinics see rise in patients with respiratory illnesses
Viruses such as RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 are once again back on the rise. This has caused several clinics to see a rise in their patients.
Columbus Salvation Army surpasses fundraising goal
A community effort. That’s how the leader of the Columbus Salvation Army described the success of their 2023 goal.
UPDATE: Tupelo police, NE MS Crime Stoppers report suspect is in custody
UPDATE: Tupelo police report suspect is in custody. – “An armed and dangerous man was still on the run in Alcorn County. Demario McGaha was identified by the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department as a suspect in an apparent shooting investigation.”
Bond denied for 2 people involved in deadly West Point shootings
23-year-old Lamarquez Deshawn Evans was being charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. And 19-year-old Renaldo Carrothers faced a charge of accessories after the fact.
Aberdeen police make 2 more arrests in murder investigation
Chief Quinell Shumpert told WCBI that 29-year-old Antonio Sacus and 16-year-old Myles Ewing have been arrested and charged with murder.
Bond set for man charged in shooting death on Highway 82
A Hamilton man was being held on $1 million bond in Oktibbeha County in the death of a friend. 22-year-old Daniel Miller was charged in the death of his friend Gabriel Tipton, also 22 years old.
Crash in Monroe County claims the life of a Becker woman
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An afternoon crash in Monroe County claims the life of a Becker woman. Just before 4 this afternoon, Linda Morris and her husband were driving south on Becker Bottom Road near Acker Road, when, according to a witness, the truck ran off the road and hit a tree. Morris died at the scene. Her husband…
Man tries to break in to Gravel Hill home
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In case of an emergency, it always pays to have a plan. That proved true for a Carroll County family. On Jan. 22, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a call for help from a man working in Greenwood. He said a man with a knife was breaking into his home in the Gravel Hill…
North Mississippi continues shutdowns amid icy conditions
The city of Bruce and other northern cities are still dealing with some icy roads. Mayor of Bruce Jimmy Hubbard said working on the roads, has not been an easy process.
Pioneer for women in law: A look at Judge Peggy Phillips’ career
"I've been a state employee since 1967 and still going strong."
District 3 Justice Court Judge Peggy Phillips is beginning her 13th term in office, making her one of the longest-serving justice judges
Legal scam causes several in Aberdeen to lose hundreds of dollars
Charles was found guilty of practicing law without a license - receiving fees but never delivering legal assistance.
An Aberdeen man arrested for selling and trafficking drugs has previously run into the law for giving legal advice without a license. Charles was found guilty of practicing law without a license – receiving fees but never delivering legal assistance.
MEMA reports 12 weather-related deaths in Mississippi
One additional weather-related death has been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. It happened in Marshall County.
Taking names: MUW puts call out for name-change suggestions
The process of finding a new name for Mississippi University for Women continues but a deadline is looming.
Pickens Co. man charged with 10 counts of child porn possession
A Pickens County man walked right out of prison and into a set of handcuffs. 39-year-old James Glasgow was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography.
Fire destroys Millport home: Town hall collecting donations
A Millport family lost their home to a fire Sunday night. The house of Zach Ganey and Whitney Locke Ganey beside the Millport Town Hall was destroyed.
EMCC at Mayhew moves nursing program to former CMTE building
The college said the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences will move into the former Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence building.
West Point police make 2 more arrests in pair of deadly shootings
West Point police made two more arrests in a pair of shootings that left two people dead. The investigation was still active, and Cook expected to make more arrests in the shootings.
Deadly shooting: 22-year-old charged in death of his friend
22-year-old Daniel Miller was charged in the death of his friend Gabriel Tipton, also 22 years old. It all happened in a vehicle headed east on Highway 82 around midnight Saturday night.
MSU Extension Service will host blueberry workshop
Mississippi blueberry producers have two opportunities during February to learn more about the production of the state’s largest fruit crop.
RAYMOND, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi blueberry producers have two opportunities during February to learn more about the production of the state’s largest fruit crop. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is hosting an in-person workshop and a virtual workshop. The in-person workshop will be held Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the MSU Extension Service office in Forrest…
Grocery stores stay stocked up for severe weather
"Single-digit temperatures and even below zero," WCBI's Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams said. This is what sends people to the grocery store.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -“Single-digit temperatures and even below zero,” WCBI’s Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams said. This is what sends people to the grocery store. Assistant Manager of Sunflower Greg Smart said they saw this influx in business during the icy weather. “This past week has been busy with all the weather concerns and stuff like that,” Smart said. He said…
Area schools will remain closed due to road conditions
The weather may be getting better, but a few schools will remain closed on Monday, January 22 due to road conditions.
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The weather may be getting better, but a few schools will remain closed on Monday, January 22 due to road conditions. Here is a list of schools in our viewing area that have decided to close for Monday: Alcorn County, Baldwyn City, Booneville Schools, Calhoun County, Chickasaw County, East Union Attendance Center, Itawamba County, Lee County, Lafayette…