Mississippi State and Ole Miss will compete for two Egg Bowl trophies this year. The goal is for each university to collect and recycle as much glass as possible for the Glass Recycling Egg Bowl.
Macon police released the name of the man arrested and his charges in a deadly Macon shooting. 29-year-old Maxi Chandler was charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Transportation and other officials in Sulligent gave the public a chance to voice their opinions on a bridge replacement project.
While we may be counting down the days until Thanksgiving, one group is focused on making Christmas merry and bright for some area families.
While candidates may be excited and nervous about election results on Tuesday, some people are dreading the process.
An organization at Mississippi State is showing support to first-generation students. TRIO is a support service that offers guidance for navigating higher education.
A shooting Saturday night in Macon left one person dead and another injured. The shooting happened around midnight on Martin Luther King Drive.
Supervisors heard concerns about traffic safety in that area. They were going to approach the Mississippi Department of Transportation about improving signage along Airport Road or allowing the board to take action.
A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing Jimmie “Jay” Lee, who went missing in July of last year.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee have teamed up to spread a little holiday cheer and good food.
Winston County joined a growing list of those under a burn ban in the state. Here’s the latest look at our area.
Lee County deputies made an arrest in a string of burglaries in the northern part of the county. A juvenile is in custody in connection with a series of car burglaries early Thursday morning in the Eggville and Auburn communities.
West Point police made an arrest in a bizarre early morning break-in. 39-year-old Garrod Walker was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
A West Point woman went home $1 million richer. Stephanie Walker won the NASCAR Powerball Playoff Championship at Phoenix Raceway.
Corporal Willie James Humphries is a 98-year-old veteran who served in the Marine Corps during World War II.
A nonprofit organization in Starkville now has some extra help to fulfill its mission of feeding the hungry.
When employees at the local restaurant Zachary’s learned of a community member’s cancer diagnosis, they wanted to help.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -11-year-old Colton and 9-year-old Cameron Blissard are 23 months apart, and when asked what they had in mind for their birthday this year, their answer was the same. Though these two brothers have different birthdays, they wanted a skate party to invite their friends and family to enjoy, and instead of receiving gifts, they decided to do…
MISSISSIPPI, (WCBI) – A late freeze, high summertime temperatures, and a devastating drought mean a poor pecan crop for Mississippi in 2023. Eric Stafne, fruit and nut specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said weather stacked the odds against a good crop this year. He says drought could have carryover effects into next year too. Max Draughn, president…
MISSISSIPPI, (WCBI) – FASTnet is celebrating a 15,000 customers milestone. FASTnet is 4-County Electric Power Association’s wholly-owned broadband subsidiary. Co-op and broadband officials are celebrating the milestone this week. FASTnet has completed its buildout to co-op customers throughout its service area. This means that all 4-County members who receive electricity from the co-op can receive FASTnet internet service. FASTnet is…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – As Leah Rose was singing her song honoring veterans, Scott Burns was visiting with people at Tupelo’s Lone Star Schooner Bar and Grill, telling them about the non profit group he founded to help veterans. Burns was injured during his time in the Marines. As a result of his injury, he has had both legs amputated…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – On Sept. 8, 2023, Tupelo Police Officers responded to an Aggravated Assault around Triangle Street. Upon arrival, officers located a victim with a stab wound to the arm. On Nov. 2, Terrica M. Carter, 32. was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Allen set Carter’s bond at $5,000. For 24/7 news and…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – On Nov. 2, the Tupelo Police Department responded to the area of 1123 West Main Street in response to a 911 call that a suspect was possibly burglarizing a vehicle. The suspect was detained nearby a short time later. Shelley A. Wright, 33, of Pontotoc was charged with one count of Burglary of a Vehicle. Tupelo…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police Department officers responded to a domestic violence call in the Ridgeway Drive area. Andrea L. Tompkins, 47, was detained and charged with Aggravated Domestic Violence. Tompkins will be held on a 20-thousand-dollar bond. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Crime, Local News