Police crack two stolen vehicle cases in Tupelo
On February 24 and February 28, Tupelo Police were called to the Jiffy Lube on East Main Street in regards to stolen vehicles.
Local bank looks to expand presence in South Mississippi
BankFirst Capital Corporation, the parent company of BankFirst Financial Services, announced its merger with The Magnolia State Corporation, the parent company of Magnolia State Bank in Bay Springs.
Man pleads guilty to child sex crime in Noxubee Co.
64-year-old Jerry Hull was ordered to serve five years in prison for fondling.
State Board of Education votes to move MSMS to MSU
Local government leaders react to SBE vote move MSMS.
Elliott Baptist Church steeple ripped off from tornado
Several tornadoes swept across the state over the weekend, causing serious damage to cities in the WCBI viewing area. One of those cities that suffered severe damage was Grenada.
U.S Rep. Terri Sewell surveys tornado damage in Gordo
On Saturday night, March 15, an EF-2 tornado hit the Gordo community ravaging around 20 buildings, including homes, and businesses.
Atmos coordinating relighting project for Tupelo Furniture Market
Northern District Public Service Commissioner gets update on progress of natural gas restoration
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown spent part of his Thursday morning, at the Atmos Command Center, getting updates on the work to restore natural gas service to homes and businesses.
Boil water notice now issued for Eupora
A boil water notice has been issued for the city of Eupora until further notice.
Teen charged with second degree murder after a shooting in Amory
19-year-old Denzarious Wren has been charged with Second Degree Murder in the shooting death of 19-year-old Jayden Blanchard.
Police in search of a suspect accused of simple assault in Tupelo
Last week, we reported that TPD was looking for Ryan Hearn in connection with an assault case. Tupelo Police are now releasing more information on that case and the suspect.
Saltillo woman arrested for felony shoplifting in lee Co.
A Saltillo woman finds herself in the Lee County Jail, accused of an illegal shopping spree.
Man charged with aggravated domestic violence in Tupelo
A Tupelo man arrested earlier this month has his charges upgraded.
Experts gives hunting safety tips amidst bird flu
It’s Turkey Hunting Season in Mississippi.
Mid-morning with Joey – 03/20/25
On today’s Mid-morning, Joey Barnes talks about the newly gained access to government files that address the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Medical cannabis patients misled by farm bill loophole
Patients may be confused where to purchase regulated medical cannabis, with shops that look similar to dispensaries muddying the waters.
Patients may be confused where to purchase regulated medical cannabis, with shops that look similar to dispensaries muddying the waters.
Itawamba Career and Technical Center prepares students for the future
ICTC sponsored a College and Career Explosion, to showcase opportunities in the region
The Itawamba Career and Technical Center wants to prepare its students for the future and this morning, representatives from a variety of career paths came to the school district.
MSU making big impact in both education and state economy
A new study finds that MSU generates nearly $3.9 Billion annually for Mississippi.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office to be featured in ‘Booked: First Day In’
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said Lucky 8 on A&E Network approached him a couple of years ago about featuring the department on ‘Booked: First Day In’.
Police on the lookout for suspect after a shooting in Tupelo
Tupelo police are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting near several apartment complexes.
Police on the search for two missing children in Pontotoc MS
The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services is asking for the public’s help to find 2 missing children.
Calhoun Co. man receives 4 years in federal prison for gun burglary
A Calhoun County man will spend the next 4 years in Federal prison for his role in a gun store burglary.
Columbus Democratic Primary moving forward with 3 candidates
The Democratic Primary for Columbus’s Ward 2 City Council race will move forward with 3 candidates.
Verona man arrested for 3rd offense Domestic Violence in Lee Co.
On March 14, Tupelo police responded to a call on South Green Street about a domestic violence situation.
Local Farmer and Agricultural Director discuss industry impact
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – From what you eat to what you wear, someone somewhere put in the work for you to enjoy it. On Tuesday, March 18, was National Agriculture Day. According to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, agriculture is the state’s number one industry. For more than 40 years, Russell Dodds has worked in agriculture. “To me,…