Lowndes County recently gained a new recreation director in Jennifer Claybrook. She said she knows what it takes to be a champion.
As the fall semester wraps up for college campuses, some students are traveling back home for the holidays. This means that apartments will be unused.
“Starkville is in great shape.” That’s what Mayor Lynn Spruill said at her State of the City address as the guest speaker for Starkville Rotary Club.
The Golden Triangle Development LINK asked the Board of Supervisors to pass an intent to secure $30 million in bonds.
Disturbing video of a taser being used on a man in handcuffs sparks a state investigation. A WCBI viewer sent us a video of a man being arrested by a Reform, Alabama police officer.
County road crews are moving closer to becoming designated as first responders. Lowndes County supervisors passed a resolution supporting the idea.
A Plantersville man was killed after being hit by a car in Tupelo. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said 53-year-old Curtis Ellis died at the scene.
Below is a list of the street closings for the 2023 Columbus Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 10. The parade starts at 6 p.m.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services has been celebrating adoptive families across the state, including in Tupelo. The organization is working to show adoptive families love and support in their adoption journey. MCPS hosted their Forever Loved Adoption event in Tupelo Saturday to celebrate adoptions finalized in 20-23. but they are not only celebrating recent adoptions….
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Corrections is continuing to search for a state prisoner who escaped in Lauderdale County. Ryan Young is serving a 40-year sentence for vehicle and residential burglaries, grand theft, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, all committed in Claiborne County. Young is dressed in an MDOC yellow jumpsuit. He…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The holidays just got a little sweeter. Columbus Main Street held its first-ever Christmas cookie walk. Executive Director Barbara Bigelow says this was a great way to raise money for Main Street’s future projects. “This is our first year to have a cookie walk and an individual will come in and donate ten dollars to our main…
LOWNDES CO., Miss. (WCBI)- Friends of Lake Lowndes hosted their annual Lakeside Treasures event on Saturday, Nov. 2. The event is made up of an arts and crafts bazaar, food vendors, and more. Lakeside Treasures is a fundraising event that allows Friends of Lake Lowndes to add updates like picnic tables and fire pits to the park. Member of Friends…
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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – On Nov. 30, the Oxford Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6 for a motor vehicle violation. After an investigation, 41-year-old Jeffrey Wilkins of Lafayette County was arrested for Possession of a Weapon by a Felon. He was taken before a Municipal Court judge for his initial bond hearing and issued a $40,000 bond….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus home was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning and investigators consider it suspicious. Firefighters were called to the one hundred block of 14th Street North just before 6 AM. They arrived to find the house fully engulfed in flames. Columbus Fire and Rescue Chief Duane Hughes says no one lives at the house. Firemen…
Pierre Beard, 35, was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and illegal alcohol.
Both Oktibbeha and Webster counties sheriff’s offices were collecting toys for Christmas gifts for children. Both sheriffs said they hoped the families were grateful for the toy drive.
The city’s annual Wassail Fest is not only a great holiday event for family and friends, but businesses join in on the fun too.
Since October, Lamar County DHR has worked with Lamar Aide to gather contributions from the community so children can have presents of their own.
Dozens of families have some extra help for the holidays. Five Horizons Health Services hosted its “Hope For The Holidays” Resource Festival in Starkville.
Law enforcement officers can earn a graduate certificate through a unique program at the University of Mississippi.
Students crossed the stage Friday morning to accept their diplomas and enter the workforce or continue their academic careers.
The Mississippi Supreme Court is delaying a ruling on whether to set an execution date for Willie Manning.
Alabamians will have a little more spending money this Christmas shopping season. Starting December 1, tax rebates will start being issued.