OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department wants to alert our community about an increase in phone scams targeting the area. Scammers are using the names of real OCSD officers to deceive residents. Remember, OCSD will NEVER ask for any form of payment over the phone. If you suspect you’ve been a victim of a scam, please report…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) -Tupelo Police Department served a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant on Edward L. Baker. 57-year-old Baker of Saltillo has a warrant for seven counts of False Pretense. This warrant pertains to a 2023 report of an individual cashing checks that were unlawfully obtained from a local business. Baker was held on a $10,000 bond that was…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI)- Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing for at least 48 hours next week, and much of the area is under a winter weather alert. this means ice could cover the roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol Public Affairs Officer Derrick Beckom said there are a few things you should do before buckling up to drive. “If you…
MISSISSIPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation is busy working ahead of forecasted winter weather. Early on Saturday (1/13) morning, MDOT District 1 Crews began salt brining roadways. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X Categories: Local News
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition opened its warming station Friday evening. It provides a place for Columbus’ homeless population to come get warm for a few hours and enjoy a hot meal. Susan Garton, president of the organization says they opened early due to the incoming bad weather. “Our warming station that we have opened…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Emergency Operations Center has plans following the Winter Storm Watch issued for our area. To protect citizens, OCEOC has activated our Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and will be opening a Warming Center this weekend. This Warming Center will be located at the First Baptist Church Warehouse, 210 S. Jackson Street, Starkville, MS…
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.