Man indicted in Columbus on alleged child sex crimes
A man was indicted on three charges after Columbus police arrested him earlier in 2023 for alleged child sex crimes.
African-American woman breaks barriers, makes history in Oktibbeha Co.
The people of Oktibbeha County elected its first African-American county tax assessor and collector, JoHelen Walker.
Columbus police investigate armed robbery on Lehmberg Road
Columbus police are investigating an early morning armed robbery. The hold-up happened at about 2 a.m. in the parking lot of Country Air Apartments on Lehmberg Road.
What to do when you have a ‘deer in the headlights’
You may have heard the saying “like a deer in the headlights” used to describe the way someone looks when they’re in shock. Well, both the driver and the deer tend to freeze up right before a collision, and Mississippi is considered a High-Risk state for deer collisions.
Tupelo citizen calls on city leaders to increase police pay
Matt Wesson says the disparity in pay compared with other agencies is a crisis and must be remedied
A Tupelo resident is sounding a warning about what he believes is a crisis in the Tupelo Police Department.
Starkville’s 1st Christmas shopping experience returns to town
Although Thanksgiving is next, you can get your Christmas shopping done early at the Holiday Bazaar. Starkville’s first Christmas shopping experience returned yet again after more than half a century.
LCBS honors young girl for heroic actions in emergency car incident
The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors honored a little girl for her bravery and quick thinking that likely saved her mother’s life.
Columbus Police Department trains for upgraded report-writing system
The Columbus Police Department is getting a technology upgrade. The new software will streamline reports and record-keeping.
Mississippi State student group helps students who are away from home
As the holidays are approaching, Mississippi State is lending a helping hand to its students. MSU’s student body association has been collecting donations for Bully’s Pantry.
Lowndes County jury indicts man in connection with deadly shooting
A Lowndes County jury indicted a man in connection with a December 2022 deadly shooting. Bobby Childs Jr was indicted on the charge of first-degree murder.
Grand jury indicts Caledonia man on murder charge
He’s got an escape charge to worry about and now a Caledonia man has a murder indictment to face.
Board of Supervisors eases restrictions on Lowndes County Port
The Lowndes County Port will have more leeway in making business decisions. The Board of Supervisors is easing restrictions on how the port handles day-to-day business.
Columbus assault case: Man faces charges after weekend altercation
Columbus police arrested a Lowndes County man in connection to a weekend assault that left two people injured, one of them in serious condition.
Monroe County woman dies after fire gets out of control
An elderly Monroe County woman died after a fire got out of control. Coroner Alan Gurley said 83-year-old Annie Robeston died at her Booker T Road home, near Aberdeen, on Tuesday.
Woman allegedly hits another woman with car in Oktibbeha County
A Choctaw County woman was accused of hitting another woman with a car in Oktibbeha County.
Chickasaw County Community of Excellence receives big funds
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Chickasaw County Community of Excellence program received a check for ten thousand dollars today. The CREATE Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Authority along with others, gifted the program with funds to expand. Patsy Gregory is a part of the Chickasaw Development Foundation. Gus Clarke is a member of the PACE Board of Directors. Both say…
Police investigate assault in downtown Columbus one suspect is in custody
possible suspects have been identified
Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – One suspect is in custody in connection to an assault incident that left two people injured, one of them in serious condition. Brody Kizer is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. According to Columbus Police, officers responded to a call around 1 AM Saturday and found two individuals had been assaulted. Police say the two…
Columbus public schools keep students, parents informed digitally
The Columbus Municipal School District created an app that parents and students can use to stay up-to-date with what’s happening on campus.
North Mississippi Medical Center Honors former doctor
WEST POINT, Miss (WCBI)- A beloved doctor from West Point who passed away suddenly almost two years ago now has a lasting tribute at the hospital the served for nearly four decades. North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point hosted a ceremony Monday to dedicate its Intensive Care Unit in memory of Edmund “Ed” A. Miller Junior. Dr. Miller served as an…
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The winter holidays are right around the corner and so are criminals
Golden Triangle Region (WCBI) – “You always gotta have your head on a swivel. You gotta be looking around.” Grocery shopping may be on the forefront of your mind this holiday season but law enforcement tells me that safety while shopping should be your top priority.” Kennedy Meaders is the Assistant Police Chief of West Point and also a CRAZE…
Grocery sales tax; calculating its subtraction on holiday meal
Mississippi currently has the highest grocery sales tax in the United States at a rate of 7%.
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – The elections are behind us but some elected officials are still looking to cut the grocery tax in Mississippi. Shoppers are filling the stores preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday next week. WCBI’s Kealy Shields took a trip to Tem’s Food Market in Macon to calculate the price of groceries with the current sales tax. ” The…