Former CMSD Superintendent Dr. Cherie Labat passes away
A former Columbus School District Superintendent has passed away. According to multiple sources, Dr. Cherie Labat died on January 9. WCBI had not confirmed the cause of death.
Smishing scam targets several CMSD employees
The Columbus Municipal School District was the latest organization to be targeted by online scammers. Several employees received text messages that claimed to be from Superintendent Dr. Stanley Ellis.
Prepping for cold weather: Protecting pipes from freezing
Temperatures were expected to dip below freezing early next week, making winter preparations a priority for a lot of people in our viewing area.
Calhoun County log truck accident: Driver survives
A Calhoun County log truck driver was lucky to be alive after an early morning accident. The crash happened on Highway 8, in front of Vardaman School.
‘Deplorable’ conditions: Child neglect arrests made in Calhoun Co.
Two people were arrested after three children were found living in what Sheriff Greg Pollan called “deplorable” living conditions.
Man dies in Chickasaw County crash
A man was killed in a fiery Chickasaw County accident. Coroner Larry Harris said the crash happened Monday afternoon on County Road 4, near Houlka.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Honoring sacrifices
People rarely run into law enforcement officers on the best day of their lives. Many of those interactions happen when something has gone wrong, and those involved may not see the officers as people who are doing their jobs just like everyone else.
Year in review: Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry
Joseph Daughtry became Columbus Police Chief a year ago
Daughtry was hired, in part, to help bring staffing numbers up and crime rate numbers down. That’s exactly what he did.
Mississippi Brightwell University: Proposed rename sparks debate
The university's Facebook generated nearly 900 shares, 1000 comments, and lots of opinions.
A day after it was announced, the proposed new name for Mississippi University for Women was a hot topic of conversation. And so was the university’s process for choosing it.
Oktibbeha Co. inmate charged with escape, convicted of burglary
The man charged with escape in Oktibbeha County will spend more time behind bars. William Strohm was convicted of burglary.
Governor Tate Reeves sworn in for 2nd term in office
Governor Tate Reeves is sworn into office for another four years. The inauguration was on January 9 on the state Capitol steps in Jackson.
Verona arrest: 25-year-old accused of fatally shooting girlfriend
Investigators in Verona made a murder arrest and released the name of the victim. 25-year-old Dandre McGinister, of Tupelo, was accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend.
Work begins on Mississippi State University’s newest residence hall
The 159-square-foot, five-story Azalea Hall will include a new dining hall, meeting spaces, and a campus storm shelter that will double as a multi-purpose space for events and other activities, and it will also be able to house just over 400 students.
Lee County judge sets bond for kidnapping, rape suspect
Bond was set at $500,000 for a kidnapping and rape suspect in Lee County. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took a report of an incident of domestic violence that happened on the morning of January 7.
Tupelo adds another historical marker to help tell story of Elvis
The latest marker is in front of the former office of the doctor who delivered Elvis and Jesse Garon
The 14th marker on the Elvis self-guided driving tour is in front of what was once the second-floor office of Dr. William Robert Hunt, who delivered Jesse Garon Presley and Elvis Aaron Presley on January 8, 1935.
New year, new name: MUW unveils proposed name change
Brightness, enlightenment, and wellness.
Mississippi University for Women is approaching a new era in its history. At The W’s Spring Convocation, President Nora Miller announced the proposed new name for the school: Mississippi Brightwell University.
Local organizations volunteer to support teachers
Teachers deal with several things that go beyond their job title throughout the school year. That is why the United Way in Columbus is using Martin Luther King Day as a way to support teachers.
Some Ukrainian refugees find new homes in Golden Triangle Area
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago, people have been fleeing the country. Many of them have come to the United States. Some of those are now calling the Golden Triangle home.
In the Kitchen: Harvey’s – Starkville
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Winston County Sheriff’s Office gets upgrade to patrol fleet
Thanks to current State Representative Joey Hood and retired Representative Michael Ted Evans, the sheriff’s office was able to buy three new Ford Explorers to patrol the county.
Fire claims lives of two people in Lee County
A weekend fire in the woods took the lives of two victims according to the Lee County coroner’s office. On Saturday evening, a blaze erupted near Hope Church and McCullough Boulevard in a wooded area east of the church.
Lee County investigators seek answers in fatal shooting
The Lee County coroner’s office is investigating the shooting death of a 24-year-old woman. Investigators said the incident took place in Verona on Lisa Avenue around 4 a.m. January 8.
Propst Park improvements: Crews begin work on upgrades
Work began on park improvements in Columbus. Crews were working to convert four youth softball fields into baseball fields.
Work continues on Old River Bridge in downtown Columbus
Work on the pedestrian bridge in downtown Columbus continued. Crews were doing underwater work. City Engineer Kevin Stafford said eight columns were going into the waterway.