2024 Relay for Life of Oktibbeha County kicks off in May
After a five-year hiatus, a popular fundraising event for the American Cancer Society is returning to Starkville.
ICC ‘Senior College’ provides opportunities for learning
ICC holds monthly sessions for Senior College
The first session for ICC’s “Senior College” featured music historian Dale Rushing as he taught about the influences of songwriters, singers, and musicians from Northeast Mississippi.
‘Laser Shot’: Local law enforcement train using virtual technology
The simulation uses gun molds of the weapons used by the department.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is using technology to train deputies for the field. The simulation system, “Laser Shot”, gives participants situations that could happen while deputies are on duty.
Columbus Police Department gets ready for new recruits
Columbus Police Chief is adding to his department one recruit at a time and he wants to make sure they’re ready.
Macon police: Dog owner faces charges after dog attacks boy
A young boy in Macon was taken to a hospital in Jackson. Macon police said he was viciously attacked by a dog. The dog’s owner is now in jail facing criminal charges.
Bond set for Oktibbeha County woman accused of arson
Cathy Blair was arrested on February 5 and charged with arson in connection with a fire at a home on 51 London Way near Starkville.
Lowndes County SO hosts Coffee With the Sheriff
Call it “Coffee With a Cop for a Cause.” The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting Coffee With the Sheriff on Thursday morning at 9.
Starkville police provides safety tips for pedestrian night traveling
Surrounding cities are seeing more and more pedestrian accidents each month. This is why one law enforcement agency is urging bikers, walkers, and drivers to pay close attention at night.
Accidental shooting sparks gun safety reminders
It took a split second for one 6-year-old to accidentally shoot another 6-year-old.
It took a split second for one six-year-old to accidentally shoot another six-year-old. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the incident happened in a matter of moments after a 9mm handgun was left on a counter in reach of a child.
Columbus mayor, police chief comment on recent gun violence
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry says he’s taking a new approach to a problem he has quickly grown tired of.
Shooting incident claims lives of two Kosciusko teens
Two Kosciusko teenagers died after a shooting incident inside a home, according to Breezy News. Kosciusko police arrived at a home on South East Street for a report of a shooting.
Man in Choctaw County faces 5 child sex crime charges
William Tennyson was charged with two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, two counts of sexual battery, and one count of statutory rape.
Head-on collision kills 6 people in Kosciusko
Six people died after a horrific head-on collision in Kosciusko. The accident happened Monday afternoon on Highway 12, near the Career Tech Center.
Oktibbeha County woman arrested, charged with arson
An Oktibbeha County woman was in custody after her home went up in flames. Cathy Blair was arrested and charged with arson.
Tupelo police arrest man for allegedly robbing store on S. Gloster
A man was in custody in Tupelo for allegedly walking into a business and stealing money out of the register.
LCBS formally recognizes two former members
The current members of the board presented resolutions to former District 1 Supervisor Harry Sanders and former District 3 Supervisor John Holliman.
Lowndes County Supervisors recognize poll workers with pay raise
It may be a part-time job, but it’s a very important one. Poll workers make sure things run smoothly at your voting precinct on Election Day.
Lee County Coroner’s Office investigates inmate death
Carolyn Green said 21-year-old J’aderius Marion of Shannon was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center Saturday morning where he was pronounced dead around 1 a.m.
Starkville man arrested on possession of child pornography charge
A Starkville man is in the Oktibbeha County Jail facing a child pornography charge. Early Monday morning, Starkville police arrested 35-year-old Zackary Tucker of Starkville.
Dry duck season leaves many hunters hopeful for next season
Duck migration in Mississippi and the Southeast was extremely low this season.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Did you see any ducks this season? If so, consider yourself lucky. Duck migration in Mississippi and the Southeast was extremely low this season. James Callicutt with the Mississippi State Extension service specializes in waterfowl, and he says a variety of factors went into the dry duck season – but the weather was the most prominent….
Local organization provides beds for Columbus family
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some people just need a little extra help throughout the year. The Dream Center Golden Triangle has been at the front of the fight to give that help locally. “This is a serve day, it’s one of our compassion initiatives,” said Cole Bryan, Dream Center Golden Triangle Executive Director. “We sort of live by a motto…
Starkville Fire responds to apartment fire
Sunday, Feb. 4 around 2:00 a.m. Starkville Fire Department was dispatched by Oktibbeha Emergency Operations Center to a working structure fire at 305 Everglade Avenue, Brookville Gardens Apartment Complex.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Sunday, Feb. 4 around 2:00 a.m. Starkville Fire Department was dispatched by Oktibbeha Emergency Operations Center to a working structure fire at 305 Everglade Avenue, Brookville Gardens Apartment Complex. Engine companies made an attack and they were able to contain the fire in one apartment unit. One person was taken to the hospital as a precaution…
6-year-old accidentally shot by 6-year-old cousin
After further investigation, they found that the father of the victim laid his 9 mm handgun down on the counter and his 6-year-old nephew picked up the weapon and pulled the trigger.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A 6-year-old boy was injured after he was accidentally shot by his 6-year-old cousin this morning. According to Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins, the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. at a house on Hairston Bend Road in Lowndes County. When deputies arrived at the scene and spoke to witnesses, they found that the victim had…
Body found in a creek on Fawn Grove Road
According to Itawamba Sheriff Mitch Nabors, the body was a white male.
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Saturday, Feb. 4, around 2:30 p.m., the Itawamba County Sheriff’s office responded to a call of a body found in a creek on Fawn Grove Road. According to Itawamba Sheriff Mitch Nabors, the body was a white male. Identification and cause of death have not yet been determined. An autopsy is pending. An investigation…