Two brothers donate to St. Jude to celebrate their birthday

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.

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…

Drought calls for poor pecan crop for Mississippi in 2023

About 10% of the state’s pecan orchards are irrigated and were better able to deal with the drought, and the high temperatures that accompanied the drought caused other problems.

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…

FASTnet celebrates 15 thousand customers milestone

FASTnet is 4-County Electric Power Association’s wholly-owned broadband subsidiary.

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…

Aspiring country music artist helping disabled veterans with an original song

Half of the proceeds from "Send Me' will go to the non profit '7 Days for the Troops'

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 Police Officers respond to Aggravated Assault case

On Nov. 2, Terrica M. Carter, 32. was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault.

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 Police Department responded to burglarized 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, 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 Police Department officers respond to domestic violence call

Andrea L. Tompkins, 47, was detained and charged with Aggravated Domestic Violence.

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