‘FWD.US’ calls for Mississippi criminal justice reform to grow economy
In spite of strides made in economic development across the state, Mississippi has the lowest labor force participation in the country.
Holiday weekend checkpoint leads to drug arrest in Prentiss County
Prentiss County deputies manning a safety checkpoint near Wheeler stopped Skylar Zel Jon Branda of Booneville. Upon further investigation, they arrested Branda for possession of a controlled substance.
FEMA, MEMA support: Amory schools receive funds for tornado rebuilding
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA announced its award of $1.5 million to the Amory School District.
Downtown Starkville alight with festive cheer for annual Christmas parade
The sights and sounds of the season flooded the streets of downtown Starkville. The city’s annual Christmas parade featured festive floats, marching bands, dance troupes, school organizations, holiday characters, and more.
Christmas tree lighting: Downtown Columbus Christmas tree is aglow
In Columbus, people gathered for the lighting of the city’s official Christmas Tree. We had a live look at the crowd gathering at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center.
Campus crisis: How decreased alumni donations impact university futures
The number of people giving back to their alma maters has been declining. But John Rush, President and CEO of the Mississippi State University Foundation, is working to get those numbers back up.
Updates develop in Columbus’ 3rd homicide investigation of 2023
On Thanksgiving Eve, the parking lot of Ready Mart at the intersection of Forrest Boulevard and McCrary Road was riddled with more than 50 bullets.
Star of the show: Local Christmas tree farm gears up for holiday season
This year, Worthey Tree Farm tagged close to 1,100 trees in their lot
Christmas time is here and that means many people are decorating for the holiday season. WCBI talked with a local Christmas tree farmer, Lowell Worthey, about what goes into growing a Christmas tree farm and to learn if the drought has affected this year’s crop.
Columbus firefighters rescue dog from house fire on 15th Street North
A Columbus home was damaged by fire Monday afternoon. The fire was in the 1000 block of 15th Street North.
State rep gets probation in connection to false income tax statements
A Mississippi state representative avoids jail time in connection with making false statements on an income tax return.
Montgomery, Pontotoc counties set to hold runoff elections
Two counties in the WCBI viewing area will have a runoff election on November 28. In Montgomery County, the School Board District 3 seat will be decided. In Pontotoc County, voters will decide on the Third District Election Commissioner.
Runoff date set for vacant seat on Brooksville Board of Aldermen
A runoff date has been set for a Brooksville alderman seat. Susie Brooks and Robin Bankhead Mason will be on the ballot.
MHP reports 3 fatal accidents during Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
Three people were killed on state highways over the Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period, including a person in Choctaw County.
A Louisville organization is working to make the community a better place
Between memorials, mentoring, and working with other community groups, Trojan4Life organization members hope to make theirs and surrounding communities a better place.
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A Louisville organization is working to make the community a better place. Between memorials, mentoring, and working with other community groups, Trojan4Life organization members hope to make theirs and surrounding communities a better place. Through their efforts, they work to preserve the legacy of the past to encourage the generations of the future. Louisville community organization Trojan4Life…
Operation Santa: Making holidays brighter for others
The last day to send letters to Santa is December 11.
Potential adopters can register to participate in the program online. And after you are approved, you can read the letters to Santa and decide which ones you’d like to adopt.
The Christmas parade season has officially arrived
The first parades will start the week of November 27.
Towns across the area are showcasing the sights and sounds of the season with festive floats, marching bands, Christmas characters, and the star of the show: Santa Claus.
Columbus teenager dies after East Columbus shooting
Labronze Moore, 17, of Columbus died just after noon on Nov. 25 at UMMC Hospital in Jackson.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -On Wednesday, Nov.22, officers responded to the area of McCrary Road and Forrest Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. A Columbus teenager was shot and has died in a Jackson hospital. Labronze Moore, 17, of Columbus died just after noon on Nov. 25 at UMMC Hospital in Jackson. An autopsy will be ordered and completed at the State…
Shopping locally is good for businesses and communities during holidays
Online shopping has made it so easy to check off your holiday gift list but this year maybe you should consider supporting local shops.
Online shopping has made it so easy to check off your holiday gift list, but this year, maybe you should consider supporting local shops.
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest related to CR 181 incident
Bailey Mae Reed, a 21 year old female was pronounced deceased on scene by Baptist Ambulance Service.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A call about a domestic disturbance turned into a death investigation in Lafayette County. On Nov. 23, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office took into custody Kylan Phillips in connection with the incident on County Road 181 which was a call about a domestic disturbance. Bailey Mae Reed, a 21-year-old female was pronounced deceased on scene…
Holiday Pop-In Market Caters to Minority Business Owners
Thousands of business owners are offering deals and even opening for the first time over a weekend of holiday sales.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -“Be a part of the Spoon Hub where everyone has a seat at the table,” said Crystal Cunningham, the co-owner of the Spoon Hub which is a small business networking tool for black entrepreneurs. She and a few other business owners put on the Holiday Pop-In Market at the Columbus Arts Council Center. With over 50 vendors…
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issues Silver Alert
Lynterrion Dante Clark of Centerville, Mississippi, was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at about 12:40 p.m. in the area of Centerville Motors in Wilkinson County.
WILKINSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Wilkinson Sheriff’s Department. Lynterrion Dante Clark of Centerville, Mississippi, was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at about 12:40 p.m. in the area of Centerville Motors in Wilkinson County. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. Family members…
Tupelo man to tackle St Jude half marathon in his wheelchair
Jorden Daniel says he wants to raise awareness about the need to support St Jude
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – One week from today, hundreds of Northeast Mississippians will be running the streets of Memphis, as part of the annual St Jude Marathon. One of those participants is a 19-year-old Tupelo man, who has been a St Jude patient his entire life. “I have to do this on my own,” said Jorden Daniel, who has always…
Drone footage shows volunteer firefighters battling massive blaze
Lowndes County District Three volunteer firefighters spent much of Friday evening battling an enormous blaze.
Black Friday bonanza: Shoppers get in on deals around Tupelo
It is called the most important day of the year for retailers, and Black Friday brought shoppers out early, looking for those deals.