Blessing of the Bikes brings bikers rolling into Columbus

Columbus Police Department hosted its Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle ride with around 100 bikers from the area participating.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The sound of revving engines filled Columbus Main Street this Saturday morning. Columbus Police Department hosted its Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle ride with around 100 bikers from the area participating. The ride is in conjunction with the West Point Police Department and the Christian Motorcyclist Association. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said they wanted to gather…

Starkville Fire Chief teaches CPR to the public

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A medical emergency can happen in the blink of an eye, and knowing what to do and how to do it, can save a life. Starkville Fire Chief Charles says teaching others how to save lives is one of his top priorities as leader of the fire department. “This is something that I have been doing…

Local Volunteer Fire Departments in Wren hold annual fundraiser

Plates were available for 14 dollars each, and cakes, cupcakes, peanut brittle, and other goodies were also on sale.

WREN, Miss. (WCBI) – Local volunteer fire departments are always looking for ways to raise more money, and today the Wren Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fundraiser. Members were busy frying catfish and chicken, as part of the tasty fundraiser. Plates were available for 14 dollars each, and cakes, cupcakes, peanut brittle, and other goodies were also on sale….

Starkville man charged with murder is denied bond

Austin Hudson, 22, appeared before a judge on March 30, 2024. 

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville man charged with murder in Oktibbeha County has been denied bond. Austin Hudson, 22, appeared before a judge on March 30, 2024. He is charged with the murder of 19-year-old Jequarius Spencer. According to the Sheriff’s office shortly after eight on Friday, March 29th, deputies got a call about shots fired on the…