Itawamba County takes action: Outdoor burning banned until November 20
Itawamba County was the latest to declare a burn ban. This marked the eighth county in the WCBI viewing area to issue the alert.
Tupelo police issue scam alert: Beware of impersonation calls
An old scam is making the rounds again, and Tupelo police want you to know about it. Someone has been calling Tupelo and Lee County residents claiming to be with the Tupelo Police Department.
Brooksville residents will vote soon to fill Alderman-At-Large seat
A special election has been set for November 21 to fill the Alderman-At-Large seat formerly held by Wallace Phillips.
Lowndes County Federation of Democratic Women: Get Out the Vote rally
The Lowndes County Federation of Democratic Women will host the Get Out the Vote Rally. The event is to educate voters on the policies democratic candidates will be running on in upcoming elections.
Caught on camera: Vandalism to Oxford’s Globe Fountain at Pocket Park
Social media helps Oxford police identify the suspects accused of vandalizing the city’s newest park. Around 1 a.m., two young women reportedly vandalized the Globe Fountain at Pocket Park next to Oxford City Hall.
Lowndes Co. Coroner identifies victim in Monday afternoon crash
We now know the name of the person killed in a Monday afternoon crash in Lowndes County. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant told WCBI that 74-year-old Laura Mitchell Thomas died at the scene.
Big change for small town: A large investment coming to Shuqualak
With a population of less than 400, the small town of Shuqualak has a big change coming its way. Shuqualak Mill is the single largest investment in the history of J.M. Huber Corporation.
Fires continue to spread across Mississippi under several county burn bans
Many of these bans were placed at the beginning of October
More than half the counties across the state are under burn bans due to the harsh drought conditions. While many of these bans were placed at the beginning of October, fire stations continue to receive calls about fires that have grown out of control.
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, MHP investigate serious car crash
The accident happened late Monday afternoon on Highway 45 North in Lowndes County near P & R Scrap Metal, just past the Cal-Kolola Road turnoff.
Eupora Police Department hosts memorial ceremony for officer
The Eupora Police Department hosted a memorial ceremony for an officer who sacrificed his life in the line of duty.
Amory shooting suspect awaits first court appearance
The suspect arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a motel in Amory is still awaiting his first court appearance.
Starkville women’s clinics, OCH partner to create chemo kits for patients
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Starkville community is being given the opportunity to help the fight.
Tupelo Police Department to host ‘drug take-back day’
If you have unused or expired drugs in your home and don’t know how to properly dispose of them, the Tupelo Police Department will help you out.
Law enforcement investigates shooting near Sen. Hyde-Smith’s home
Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting near Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s Mississippi home. The shooting happened around 12:30 on Sunday afternoon.
Election Day approaching soon: New poll shows close gubernatorial race
A new poll shows a very tight gubernatorial race, as election day looms just two weeks away. The survey done by Public Policy Polling shows Republican Governor Tate Reeves with a 1% lead over Democratic challenger Brandon Presley.
Crews begin work at intersection of 5th Street North, 2nd Avenue North
The area around the intersection of Fifth Street North and Second Avenue North is closed through Thursday.
Burn Bans in effect: Seven Northeast Mississippi counties under alert
Clay, Monroe, Chickasaw, Calhoun, Lee, Pontotoc, and Union Counties are under the alert. Very little rain over the last month has led to the burn bans.
Child dies after accidentally drowning in West Tupelo
Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said the child went underwater at a private residential pool in West Tupelo on Sunday evening.
Columbus man dies in vehicle crash in Pickens County
A Columbus man was killed in a Pickens County, Alabama crash. 32-year-old Caleb Owens, of Columbus, died at the scene of the Tabernacle Road accident.
Duck Hill wildfire destroys around 30 acres of land
The Kilmichael Volunteer Fire Department Brush trucks one and three responded to assist the Duck Hill Fire Department with a wildfire on 404 East on October 21, 2023.
DUCK HILL, Miss. (WCBI) – The Kilmichael Volunteer Fire Department Brush trucks one and three responded to assist the Duck Hill Fire Department with a wildfire on 404 East on October 21, 2023. According to the Kilmichael Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook, Elliot Fire Department and Tire Plant Fire Department from Grenada County also responded, and the Fire destroyed at least…
Man’s body is recovered in south Columbus near Lake Norris
The body is presumed to be Robert Hargrove who came up missing on September 29th from a car accident.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A body has been recovered in south Columbus. According to Columbus Police, Corporal Chris Ware of the Columbus Police Department received information from a Columbus Housing Authority Maintenance worker. The worker said he went down to Lake Norris where Robert Hargrove had wrecked his car. While looking around, he found a body under some overhanging trees…
Music, food, and fun filled in Caledonia for the city’s annual fall festival
Hundreds from the area gathered at Ola J Pickett Park in Caledonia for a two decade old tradition in the city.
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Music, food, and fun filled Ola J Pickett Park in Caledonia for the city’s annual fall festival. Ms. Judy Pounders is a long-standing vendor at Caledonia Days. “I did it the first year we had Caledonia Days, so I guess that’s 19 years,” Pounders said. She says the profits aren’t just for herself and her husband….
Prolonged drought affects Mississippi hay farmers
Brett Rushing with Mississippi State University said hay producers in the state typically get three cuttings a year, and often four if they manage well and the weather cooperates.
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi hay growers harvested at least 28 percent less hay this year than usual because of the drought that reached extreme levels in parts of the state. Brett Rushing with Mississippi State University said hay producers in the state typically get three cuttings a year, and often four if they manage well and the weather cooperates. Rushing…
Lafayette County Fire Department respond to grass fire in Union County
LCFD Tanker 17 was on the scene in Union County, providing mutual aid water support for the scrap yard fire.
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lafayette County Fire Department units responded to a grass fire in the 200 Block of County Road 108 area around 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 21. LCFD Tanker 17 was on the scene in Union County, providing mutual aid and water support for the scrap yard fire. WCBI News will continue to give updates as more…