Monroe Co. coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting
Coroner Alan Gurley confirmed it was 22-year-old Shaqwan Cribbs. He reportedly lived in an apartment complex near the scene of the shooting.
Maben murder: Victim’s sister speaks out
The victim’s sister has her own theory about what she thinks happened to her sister in that house on A. W. Williams Road in Oktibbeha County.
Aberdeen Police Department investigates Tuesday night homicide
A resident who lived in the neighborhood recounted what he heard that night.
A fatal gunshot wound to the head has resulted in a homicide investigation by Aberdeen police. Officers found 29-year-old Leviathan Oneal Troope dead at the scene.
Singer finds way to merge love of music with compassion for others
An entertainer in Starkville has found a unique way to merge her love of music with her compassion for workers and patients in the long-term care industry.
Next To Nature: Sage Grass
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CTC hosts 3rd annual ‘Christmas Bazaar’ event in Columbus
Lowndes County students used their creative skills to raise money for future academic opportunities. The Career Technical Education program hosted its third annual ‘Christmas Bazaar’ event.
Only 2 counties in Mississippi remain under burn bans
Only two counties in Mississippi remain under burn bans after December 6. Due to recent rains, most bans have been lifted or allowed to expire.
Monroe County investigators seek answers in homicide case
Investigators in Monroe County are looking for answers in a case that left a family shattered. Deputies were called Sunday around 12:30 p.m. to a house in the Wren Community.
Oktibbeha Co. investigators: Missing 13-year-old has been found
Oktibbeha County investigators confirmed 13-year-old Lydia Flowers was found shortly before noon on December 6. They have not released any other information concerning how or where she was found.
Tupelo police seek help identifying suspected credit card thief
Tupelo police and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi are asking for your help to find a credit card thief.
Gun violence victim families place ornaments to honor loved ones
The families of gun violence victims in West Point remember their lost loved ones with an ornament. Loved ones hung pictures or other Christmas decorations on a tree in the lobby of the Clay County Court Complex.
Eupora Mayor Special Election: Former mayor Lamar Dumas wins
Former Eupora Mayor Lamar Dumas will soon move back into his old office. He won a special election to fill the mayoral seat on Tuesday.
Councilman comments: Pierre Beard speaks on recent arrest in Alabama
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard spoke in public for the first time since his weekend arrest in Alabama.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves outlines goals for 2nd term
Elimination of the state income tax and recruiting businesses from blue states top the list
As Governor Tate Reeves welcomed hundreds of elementary students to the governor’s mansion to kick off the Christmas season, he was also reflecting on his recent victory and a second term.
Behind the blaze: Local fire chief explains steps of investigating fires
An investigation will allow firefighters to learn what caused a blaze and when and how it started.
While Columbus Fire and Rescue continued to investigate a suspicious fire, WCBI talked with Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes about what goes into a fire investigation and the tools they use to find those answers.
Woman found dead in Oktibbeha County, her 13-year-old daughter missing
A homicide investigation in the Maben community leaves a small neighborhood shocked and a family distraught after a mother was found dead.
‘One Mississippi’: Starkville students show pride by singing new state song
Some Starkville students are showing their Mississippi pride by singing the state song, “One Mississippi.” The song was designated as the official state song in 2022 through a bill signed by Governor Tate Reeves.
Telling Your Story – Ron Polk (Season 1 Episode 6)
“They were part of my life and I just want to stay a part of their life. And so I'm kind of known for keeping in touch with people.”
Ron Polk said some people thought he was too young to be a head coach. He was barely off the roster himself when he started coaching at the University of Arizona in Tuscon. That was 1966.
Columbus Fire and Rescue investigates house fire as arson case
Columbus Fire and Rescue was conducting an arson investigation after a suspicious house fire. Firefighters responded to a call on 14th Street North around 6 a.m. Saturday, December 2.
Monroe County native retires from his position as Colonel of MHP
A Monroe County native retired from his spot as the highest-ranked officer for MHP. Randy Ginn was named Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol in June of 2020.
Prentiss County DUI arrest takes turn: Rienzi man faces felony accusations
Prentiss County Deputies had a successful weekend manning safety checkpoints across the county. On Friday, a deputy arrested James David Braddock for a suspended Driver’s License and DUI.
Tennessee man faces drug, alcohol charges in Prentiss County
A Jackson, Tennessee man is facing drug and alcohol charges in Prentiss County. Saturday, 26-year-old Steven Armstrong approached a safety checkpoint being manned by Prentiss County deputies.
Clay County deputies make drug arrest after short chase
55-year-old Derek Mosley was charged with trafficking a controlled substance, failure to yield, reckless driving, and resisting arrest.
Oktibbeha County deputies continue search for escaped inmate
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department continued to search for an inmate after he escaped the jail by climbing onto the roof and over the fence.