Columbus PD rebrands department-wide
The Columbus Police Department is rebranding from the inside out. That revamping is department-wide from the patrol division to the SWAT team
Tupelo ranks 7th in nation among top micropolitan
When it was time for Geoff Carter to find a bigger space for Hyperion Technology Group, he never thought of looking outside of the Lee County area.
GT Crime Stoppers: ‘We don’t want your name… just information’
Most crimes have witnesses, but too often those witnesses are reluctant or even afraid to speak up.
Vitalant South puts call out for blood donations
Vitalant South has an urgent need for all blood types and all blood products, and there is an immediate need for “O” blood types.
Alcorn County woman charged in SNAP fraud case
An Alcorn County woman was charged in a SNAP fraud investigation for allegedly receiving thousands of dollars.
Golden Opportunities: Thriving in the Triangle (Part 2)
Location. Location. Location. That is what drives businesses to different regions in the country. In the Golden Triangle, the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway makes our region prime real estate for manufacturing companies.
New storm shelters offer protection for more Lee County residents
Shelters were provided by a grant from Three Rivers Planning and Development District
Only hours after the tornado hit Tupelo last April, Lee County District Three Supervisor Wesley Webb heard about local residents, who couldn’t find safe shelter in the Belden area.
Oasis shooting: Hometown hero recovers from mass shooting
Law enforcement is still investigating the Oasis mass shooting, while the loved ones of the victims plead for an end to the violence.
‘No drinking and driving’: MSU hosts event to warn, inform students
One drink too many can have life-changing results. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 37 people a day die from drunk driving crashes.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff’s Office graduates 13 new correctional officers
It may be one of the most thankless, but necessary, jobs in law enforcement: being a correctional officer.
Ex-cop in Bruce sentenced for having child sexual abuse materials
A former police officer and part-time volunteer firefighter in Bruce will spend the next 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials.
Local educators make finalists list for top awards in Mississippi
Two educators in our area are finalists for top awards from the Mississippi Department of Education.
Aberdeen woman faces charges for allegedly threatening witness
An Aberdeen woman is in the Monroe County Jail accused of threatening a witness in a criminal case.
Amory man arrested for allegedly stealing 4-wheeler, motorcycle
An Amory man is in the Monroe County Jail accused of shopping for new vehicles on somebody else’s property.
Man wanted in Noxubee County turns himself in
The man wanted for a weekend shooting that injured a woman in Noxubee County is now behind bars.
Carbon monoxide detector saves Starkville family’s lives
After an unexpected situation, one Starkville resident said she was lucky to still be alive. Chiquita Posley was cooking dinner last Thursday night when her carbon monoxide alarm continued to go off.
Lee County may be closer to having new jail
The Lee County Board of Supervisors discussed the progress of plans at its meeting. A 2021 lawsuit claimed dangerous conditions existed at the jail.
Tupelo man awaits trial after being arrested for 2023 robbery
A Tupelo man is awaiting trial after being arrested for a 2023 robbery. Tupelo police arrested Jacquez Rice on a warrant for strong-armed robbery.
Two Columbus men face drug charges in Clay County
Timothy Hudgins and Treveon Hudgins were both charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and some misdemeanors.
Millions of dollars pours into Mississippi since last year’s tornadoes
Nearly $85 million in federal and state has poured into Mississippi since last March’s devastating tornadoes.
Extra money heads to Noxubee Co. for road, bridge improvement
A transportation bill passed by Congress included $2.5 million dollars for improvements to Deerbrook Road and the bridge along the road.
Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society celebrates St. Patrick’s day
March 17 is known as St. Patrick's Day. Some celebrate with food, music, and drinking, but the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society celebrates with a party to help raise money for their animals.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – March 17 is known as St. Patrick’s Day. Some celebrate with food, music, and drinking, but the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society celebrates with a party to help raise money for their animals. They partnered with Zachary’s in Columbus to put on the event and 5th Street was flooded with people, pets, and a whole lot of…
Okolona Fire Department responds to fire at Jake’s Restaurant
At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and Chief Evans says the case is under investigation.
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – The Okolona Fire Department responded to a fire at Jake’s Restaurant this afternoon. Okolona Fire Chief Marquan Evans says the fire started around 2 p.m. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and Chief Evans says the case is under investigation. Jake’s Restaurant is currently shut down as a result of the fire….
Remembering CW4 Derek Abbott: funeral services held in Fulton
It was a solemn ceremony honoring the life of a fallen hero. Fulton native Derek Joshua Abbott was recognized today for his role as Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the Mississippi Army National Guard.
FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) – It was a solemn ceremony honoring the life of a fallen hero. Fulton native Derek Joshua Abbott was recognized today for his role as Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the Mississippi Army National Guard. Family, friends, and brothers in arms filled the Davis Event Center at Itawamba Community College. Abbott was in D Company of the…