Porch pirates on the hunt: Your holiday gifts could be their next target
Some of the holiday gifts you purchased on Cyber Monday should be on the way to your house. But porch pirates could beat you to the punch.
Bond denied for 4 suspects in fatal Thanksgiving Eve shooting
17-year-olds, Johnny Coleman, Rasheed Neal, and Kenzel Guyton along with 18-year-old Travaris Laquond Mixon Jr, had their initial appearance in Columbus Municipal Court late this afternoon.
Staffing agencies look to bridge gap in healthcare shortages
While care is the top priority, it is important to understand that each situation is different.
Since the pandemic, the number of healthcare workers has dropped causing many facilities to struggle to keep needed staff.
Starkville police make several arrests in connection with burglary
Je’Quira Wesley, Tylen Oden, and a juvenile were all charged with residential burglary. Jahreal Isaac was charged with receiving stolen property and false information.
Telling Your Story – Katina Holliday (Season 1 Episode 5)
“I'm truly a hometown Mississippi girl.”
There is something about home that keeps calling Katina Holliday. It calls her back to Aberdeen. It calls her back to her family. And, it may even be calling her to build her future here.
Amazon plans to bring operations to Starkville adding to economic growth
Another victory in economic development for the Golden Triangle was confirmed. Amazon has agreed to bring its business operations to the Golden Triangle along with dozens of jobs.
Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition opens warming shelter
It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas with temperatures dropping below freezing. Not only could this cause damage to pipes but this freeze could be life threatening to people who may not have a home.
Salvation Army Angel Trees: Deadline to get gifts is December 13
Every member of the community can be one of Santa’s helpers as part of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
Lafayette Co. man charged with murder of woman on Thanksgiving Day
A Lafayette County man was charged with murder in the death of a woman on Thanksgiving Day. 24-year-old Kylan Phillips has a $2 million bond.
‘FWD.US’ calls for Mississippi criminal justice reform to grow economy
In spite of strides made in economic development across the state, Mississippi has the lowest labor force participation in the country.
Holiday weekend checkpoint leads to drug arrest in Prentiss County
Prentiss County deputies manning a safety checkpoint near Wheeler stopped Skylar Zel Jon Branda of Booneville. Upon further investigation, they arrested Branda for possession of a controlled substance.
FEMA, MEMA support: Amory schools receive funds for tornado rebuilding
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA announced its award of $1.5 million to the Amory School District.
Downtown Starkville alight with festive cheer for annual Christmas parade
The sights and sounds of the season flooded the streets of downtown Starkville. The city’s annual Christmas parade featured festive floats, marching bands, dance troupes, school organizations, holiday characters, and more.
Christmas tree lighting: Downtown Columbus Christmas tree is aglow
In Columbus, people gathered for the lighting of the city’s official Christmas Tree. We had a live look at the crowd gathering at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center.
Campus crisis: How decreased alumni donations impact university futures
The number of people giving back to their alma maters has been declining. But John Rush, President and CEO of the Mississippi State University Foundation, is working to get those numbers back up.
Updates develop in Columbus’ 3rd homicide investigation of 2023
On Thanksgiving Eve, the parking lot of Ready Mart at the intersection of Forrest Boulevard and McCrary Road was riddled with more than 50 bullets.
Star of the show: Local Christmas tree farm gears up for holiday season
This year, Worthey Tree Farm tagged close to 1,100 trees in their lot
Christmas time is here and that means many people are decorating for the holiday season. WCBI talked with a local Christmas tree farmer, Lowell Worthey, about what goes into growing a Christmas tree farm and to learn if the drought has affected this year’s crop.
Columbus firefighters rescue dog from house fire on 15th Street North
A Columbus home was damaged by fire Monday afternoon. The fire was in the 1000 block of 15th Street North.
State rep gets probation in connection to false income tax statements
A Mississippi state representative avoids jail time in connection with making false statements on an income tax return.
Montgomery, Pontotoc counties set to hold runoff elections
Two counties in the WCBI viewing area will have a runoff election on November 28. In Montgomery County, the School Board District 3 seat will be decided. In Pontotoc County, voters will decide on the Third District Election Commissioner.
Runoff date set for vacant seat on Brooksville Board of Aldermen
A runoff date has been set for a Brooksville alderman seat. Susie Brooks and Robin Bankhead Mason will be on the ballot.
MHP reports 3 fatal accidents during Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
Three people were killed on state highways over the Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period, including a person in Choctaw County.
A Louisville organization is working to make the community a better place
Between memorials, mentoring, and working with other community groups, Trojan4Life organization members hope to make theirs and surrounding communities a better place.
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A Louisville organization is working to make the community a better place. Between memorials, mentoring, and working with other community groups, Trojan4Life organization members hope to make theirs and surrounding communities a better place. Through their efforts, they work to preserve the legacy of the past to encourage the generations of the future. Louisville community organization Trojan4Life…
Operation Santa: Making holidays brighter for others
The last day to send letters to Santa is December 11.
Potential adopters can register to participate in the program online. And after you are approved, you can read the letters to Santa and decide which ones you’d like to adopt.