TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A North Mississippi minister who became a leader in the conservative movement in America has died. Rev. Donald Wildmon: 1938-2023 Reverend Donald Wildmon, the founder and longtime leader of the American Family Association passed away Thursday December 28th in Tupelo. Wildmon was born in Dumas in Tippah County and graduated from Ripley High School. In his…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Fresh off the campaign trail for the Governor’s mansion, Brandon Presley is keeping his love of politics and political history alive. He hoped these papers and audio tapes will preserve the legacy of a former north Mississippi lawmaker. “Sam Lumpkin was both at one time Speaker of the house, and Lieutenant governor and so he is…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County government swore in over a dozen new and returning officials. “It’s all about serving.” James Kitchens is the Senior Circuit Court Judge of the 16th District. He says everyone who raised their hand to take an oath, shares a deep admiration for Oktibbeha County. “These folks, they love this county and this community…
The new year means new goals for Mississippi. Lawmakers will be heading to Jackson next week to start the 2024 Legislative Session.
Some people just need a little extra help throughout the year. United Brothers and Sisters has been at the front of the fight to give that help in Tupelo.
From monumental progress in manufacturing to job creation, and local business growth across the state, business was booming.
Fourth graders at one Tupelo school are studying blues music and learning to play a small instrument with a big sound.
President Biden nominated Colom to serve as a federal judge in the U.S. District Court-Northern District of Mississippi in Oxford.
The State of Mississippi is investing nearly $17 million to improve and develop industrial sites around the state.
A long procession of law enforcement escorted “Ed” Prescott to his final resting place at Memorial Gardens.
Lowndes County deputies were looking for two armed grinches after a Christmas Eve holdup. The armed robbery happened at Dollar General on Highway 69, near Hughes Road.
Pickens County deputies are searching for a missing west Alabama man. Raymon David Jones has been missing since December 17.
A Christmas Day argument between two brothers landed one in jail and the other on a trip to the emergency room.
A Monroe County singer is strumming her way to Music City. 20-year-old Belle Frantz is moving from Tiktok to Tennessee after she snagged a record deal with a big-name record company.
It’s been almost a decade since an apartment fire in Columbus claimed a child’s life. Deja Jones almost fell victim to that same fire.
A family member found Willie Meaders dead outside his home on South Ann Street a little before 9 a.m. on Christmas Day.
A guard at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Lauderdale County was shot and killed earlier Tuesday afternoon.
During a closed Executive Session at last week’s meeting, the City Council voted four to two to proceed with an annexation plan that would expand the city limits to the east and south.
Its goal is to provide the public with information on law enforcement and the criminal justice process to make sure the community is informed regarding their local law enforcement agencies and activities.
Sources said they are on pace to exceed 36 million tons of timber harvested, which would be the highest level we have experienced this century.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find a burglary suspect, and your information could net you some cash to help pay those Christmas bills.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about a fake post that is circulating on social media.
With the holiday season coming to a close, your house may be filled with boxes of Christmas trash. Before you discard those boxes to the curbside it’s important to make sure your trash isn’t advertised to thieves.
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi’s poultry took an estimated 23% loss in value in 2023. Even though production was strong, a failure to meet the previous year’s record-high prices was responsible for the hit. Poultry generated an estimated $3.1 billion for Mississippi agriculture in 2023, down from the $3.9 billion generated in 2022. Eggs had the largest decline, dropping 30%. With…