Police make arrest in stolen UTV investigation in West Point
An update on the story of the stolen UTVs in West Point. Law enforcement found those UTVs and made an arrest.
Lee County deputies search for couple of theft suspects
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to find a couple of suspected battery thieves. Deputies took a report of a vehicle burglary at a business in the western part of the county.
Mississippi Tax-Free Weekend: What’s on the list
Tax-free weekend starts today (July 12) and many families are already out and taking advantage of the reduced prices.
Thieves break into Adventure ATV in West Point; Steal UTVs
Thieves drive away with two sport UTVs from a West Point dealership, leaving it in shambles. The break-in happened just after midnight at Adventure ATV.
CPD adds to camera collection
The Columbus Police Department is adding to its camera collection, and they’re inviting businesses to do the same.
CAFB Spouses Club gives back to community
by Victoria Bailey
The Columbus Air Force Base Spouses Club is looking to leave a lasting impression on the friendly city. It’s an effort to give back to a community that’s given them so much.
High-tech golf driving range heads to Tupelo
Swingshift Golf will offer a sports and entertainment experience typically found in larger cities
It was a trip to a high-tech driving range out of town that got Wesley and Dena Bray thinking about bringing something similar to Northeast Mississippi.
MHP begins recruiting for 2025’s Cadet Class 69
Thought about becoming a Mississippi High Patrol state trooper but didn’t know where to start, MHP’s job fair is the place for you.
How TVA prepares for extreme heat
As temperatures continue to rise, more people are depending on their air conditioners to keep them cool. This does put a strain on cycle plants, as they try to keep up with the high demands of electricity.
Fire destroys kitchen in unit of Starkville apartment; No injuries reported
It started on the kitchen stove. Starkville Fire Investigators say they believe grease was left on the eye of the stove. And, the eye was left on.
Crash leaves one person injured on Highway 45 in Columbus
A two-vehicle crash in Columbus stalls traffic and injures a driver. The crash happened just before 11 this morning on Highway 45, near Carl Hogan Chevrolet.
Burn ban takes effect in West Point
If you’re planning on doing any outdoor burning in West Point, it will have to wait. The West Point Board of Selectmen voted to enact a burn ban in the city.
Clay County man indicted on child sex crime
A Clay County man was indicted on a child sex crime. Troy Creely was charged with touching a child for lustful purposes.
Women arrested for human trafficking after complaint at Tupelo motel
A complaint at a Tupelo motel led to the arrests of two Memphis women for human trafficking. Monday, Tupelo police received a tip about possible prostitution at a motel in the city.
Gulf Coast woman wins pontoon boat in Mississippi lottery
A Gulf Coast woman came to Columbus to claim her lottery prize. Erika Dawson won a 20-foot Sun Tracker pontoon boat from Performance Marine.
Several agencies carry out emergency response drill at MSU
When it comes to emergencies that require different agencies to work together, it’s always helpful if they can also train together.
Macon family speaks out after shooting death of loved one
"I just pray that my sister gets the justice she deserves."
The shooting death of Breanna Franklin in Macon has been ruled a homicide. Now, her family is speaking out.
Starkville PD explains usefulness of securing camera storage data
Starkville police have several cameras around the city. The storage data for those cameras can lead to arrests being made much quicker.
Plans move ahead for solar farm in Aberdeen
The solar farm would provide energy to the city and allow Aberdeen to sell power to local industries
Brian Atkins has spent a lot of time at Aberdeen City Hall, discussing plans for a proposed solar farm.
Winston Co. Sheriff confirms investigation inside correctional facility
There’s been one arrest in an ongoing investigation inside the Winston-Choctaw County Regional Correctional Facility.
One person dies after crash on Highway 12 in Lowndes County
The accident happened at about 3 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 12 and Woodlawn Road, by the Old Country Store.
Suspects arrested in Lafayette County for alleged copper wire theft
Over the last six months, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office has taken several reports of stolen AT&T utility wires throughout the county.
Mother searches for answers into murder of her son
"It's the worst feeling in the world."
WCBI has an exclusive interview with a homicide victim’s mother over a month after she lost her son to gun violence in the city of Macon.
2024 winners will represent Miss Volunteer Mississippi organization
All three winners say they're ready to represent the Miss Volunteer Mississippi organization across the state.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Lauryl Joyner is the new Miss Mississippi Volunteer. She was crowned last night during the finals at the Performing Arts Center at Tupelo High School. Winners in the other two categories were: Izzy Karns, Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer, and Georgia Bell Beard, Miss Spirit of Mississippi. Each of the young ladies competed in a field of…