HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – For Alberto Davis, helping others is the main reason he got into law enforcement. “As cheesy as it sounds, I love serving, I love talking to people, being here when they have problems,” Davis said. Davis was raised in Houston, and many of his family members served in the town’s police department. Davis began his career in…
During flu season, everyone is at risk of getting sick, including your local pharmacists. That can lead to a perfect storm – short staffing at one of the busiest times of the year.
In many parts of Mississippi and Alabama, the local volunteer fire department is the main provider of emergency services.
It’s a problem facing cities and towns of all sizes. Dogs running loose on city streets. The Nettleton city ordinance said that every dog, whether inside or outside, must be registered.
WCBI spoke with the Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency about the role technology plays in enhancing our preparation for emergencies.
Heritage Academy students are joining a nationwide battle. The battlefield? The library. For the first time, the school is participating in the Battle of the Books.
Two suspects were wanted in a burglary and credit card fraud case in Tupelo and police need your help finding them.
A Louisville man was indicted in Oktibbeha County for mayhem. A grand jury recently returned the indictment against Elijah Wilkes.
An Oktibbeha County grand jury indicted a man after a shooting at a busy intersection. Ma’Dayviun Lofton is facing two counts of aggravated assault.
Amory police were investigating what they believed was a targeted shooting. Officers were called about gunshots in the area of Hatley and Pullman Couch roads on Wednesday evening.
Alberto Davis officially took over as the new Houston Police Chief in early December. He came on board after Chief Andy Harmon retired.
The murder trial of Joshua Oats continues in Webster County. Oats was arrested and charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Jordan Alexzander Gaston.
The sooner a person is reported missing to law enforcement, the higher the chances are of that person being found.
Main Street in Amory has blossomed over the last decade. That’s good for business and the city, but not always great for drivers.
WCBI News has learned that Mississippi University for Women may have hit the pause button on the university name change.
The man accused of taking an elderly woman’s purse is in jail. 34-year-old James Earl Roland was charged with grand larceny.
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 made a second arrest in a shooting investigation. 19-year-old Jacorey Jackson was charged with attempted murder.
With subfreezing temperatures and a chance of precipitation, a lot of people are wondering if snow could be in the forecast.
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 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.
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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