Joyner Elementary students get their steps in for Walk to School Day
Students from Joyner Elementary were full of school spirit for the annual Walk to School Day. Students said it was a fun way to start the day.
Burn bans cover much of Mississippi until further notice
Any outdoor burning, unless controlled by the Mississippi Forestry Commission, is illegal during a burn ban.
Itawamba Community College sees record class registration
The community college's fall numbers are way above the state average
Itawamba Community College leads the state when it comes to enrollment of full-time students. The latest numbers show 5,034 full-time students at ICC’s three campuses.
Revitalizing history: Aberdeen receives grant to renovate historical building
Aberdeen received a grant of over $100,000 from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to renovate one of its historical train depots.
Serving a new purpose: Aberdeen Police Department looks to relocate
An old building in Aberdeen will soon serve a new purpose.
An old building in Aberdeen will soon serve a new purpose. Plans are in the works to move the Aberdeen Police to the old Aberdeen Public Utilities building.
Aberdeen police make arrest in shooting investigation
Aberdeen police made an arrest in a shooting investigation. Brandon Lenior was charged with aggravated assault.
Fatal Plantersville hit-and-run: Suspect connected to incident is in custody
A suspect connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash is in custody. Ricky McCray of Fulton was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
Clay County deputies arrest man and woman on drug charges
A man and a woman were arrested in Clay County on drug charges. The woman arrested was allegedly already in a legal bind.
Baptist Golden Triangle installs added security at ER entrance
There is an extra layer of security at Baptist Golden Triangle. The hospital recently installed metal detectors at the entrance of the emergency department.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines now available in towns across Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health said an updated vaccine is recommended for anyone 12 and older who is healthy, regardless of previous vaccination status.
Shooting investigation: Lowndes County deputies try to determine motive
The shooting happened on Evergreen Cove, just off Highway 12 and near the Alabama state line, about 9 p.m. on October 2.
Community members can help fight crime with technology
If someone doesn’t have home security cameras, there are still other ways they can use technology to take a bite out of crime.
Driving on two wheels: The importance of motorcycle safety
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to be killed in an accident than occupants of other types of motor vehicles. A motorcycle wreck over the weekend killed one person in Aberdeen.
MSU unveils monument honoring veterans of World War II
The Mississippi State Department of Student Affairs dedicated its newest World War II monument. The monument is located behind Nusz Hall, near the Vietnam Memorial.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Golden Triangle host annual golf tournament
It was a perfect day to tee off and dozens of golfers in the Golden Triangle did just that for a good cause.
Lowndes County Sportsplex progresses toward anticipated opening
Progress is coming along smoothly as many in Lowndes County anticipate the opening of the new Sportsplex. Board members said they are finishing up walkthroughs, inspections, and installments of the property.
Child abuse case: Carroll County man sentenced to 15 years in prison
A Carroll County man will spend 15 years in prison for pouring scalding water on a child and then locking them in a dog cage.
Willie ‘Fly’ Manning loses appeal to US Supreme Court
Manning wanted the high court to allow his request to transfer DNA evidence in the trial to a different facility for testing.
Noxubee County theft investigation leads to indictments for two individuals
Two people were indicted in a theft investigation in Noxubee County. Courtney Gaylord and Jarrett Windham are both facing a possession of stolen property charge.
Investigators send drone out to search for missing Columbus man
Area law enforcement, along with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks use a drone to look for Robert Hargrove.
Mississippi Highway Patrol continues to investigate deadly hit-and-run
The Mississippi Highway Patrol continues to investigate a deadly hit-and-run crash. The accident happened on Highway 6 near Plantersville early Saturday morning.
Amory Main Street kicks off season with annual Fall Open House
Amory Main Street kicked off fall with its annual Fall Open House. It was the first day of October and the town of Amory was ready to welcome the fall season.
Aberdeen police continue investigation of deadly crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 45 and South Meridian Street in Aberdeen on Sunday evening.
Okolona native is on a mission to clean up his hometown
Maharrey has assembled a crew that travels throughout the town picking up litter, making repairs, and beautifying the town.
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – First impressions are important. That’s why an Okolona native is on a mission to clean up his hometown. Okolona native and entrepreneur, Robert Maharrey, has taken on a big task in the small town that does big things. Maharrey’s family has lived in Okolona since the days the town was originally named Rose Hill. The military…