LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Violence prevention was the message today for the city of Louisville. The community gathered for a violence block party held outside of the Louisville Coliseum. There was free food, vendors, and outdoor activities. Organizers said the celebration was to inspire, educate, and stop the violence in the community. The Louisville Cricket Wireless service was one of…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – More updates are unveiled on a story WCBI News first reported Wednesday, July 3rd. Winston County deputies were searching for a missing man. The sheriff’s office reports on July 6, Clovis Lee Parker Jr. of Noxapater has been found and his body has been recovered. This discovery was in a patch of thick pine trees…
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Macon Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left a female dead. Macon Police Chief Davine Beck says it happened on July 6, shortly after 2 a.m., on Pearl Street. A vehicle drove up beside a car and fired one shot through the passenger side window. The victim died at the scene. Ciara…
This Fourth of July weekend brings events and reunions to the Golden Triangle Region. The 19th annual Southside Blues Festival is kicking off in Columbus.
Many people need rain for their yards or gardens, but when it hasn’t rained in a while, that can put farmers in a pickle.
The Fourth of July and the following week is a time when humane societies get many lost pets.
Law enforcement is searching for two south Mississippi inmates who are on the run and considered dangerous.
Mississippi State’s Summer Scholars on Stage offers high school students a chance to shine on stage and behind the scenes.
For over 30 years, Mike and Jackie Savage have dreamed of bringing an Independence Day celebration to the city.
It is a holiday tradition for many families to pop fireworks on the Fourth of July. Using fireworks can be fun, but they can also be very dangerous.
The Columbus Police Department has stepped up its recruiting game and its image, as well. According to Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry, some of his officers didn’t have enough uniforms to last an entire workweek.
22-year-old William Maddox, of Amory, was charged with possession and distribution of child pornography, conspiracy to commit production of child porn, and conspiracy to commit sexual battery of a child.
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The Columbus Police Department has confirmed that 16-year-old Franchesca McCaa, previously reported as missing, is a runaway teen.
Alexander Anderson has vivid memories of what once was Siggers High School. Anderson, along with other members from the class of ’65 recently toured their old school.
There hasn’t been much rain lately in the Golden Triangle and the dry conditions could be very dangerous when you are using fireworks. That’s because one ember can travel and quickly create a fire, spreading faster than usual.
Mississippi lawmakers will have to redraw some of the state’s legislative districts under an order from federal judges.
North Lamar Rescue Squad in Sulligent goes up in flames. Lamar County EMA Director Mike Wisdom said the fire happened about 11 p.m. Tuesday.
More streets could be paved in Columbus. Mayor Keith Gaskin said the lowest bid came in about a million dollars under the estimate.
The audit has been plagued by delays, including trying to track down records and figuring out how funds were moved around.
Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant identifies the man found near railroad tracks in Lowndes County.
Leroy’s Landing will be open to the Fourth of July boaters this weekend. Repairs have been made to the popular boat ramp.
While families and friends will be out celebrating Independence Day, the Columbus Police Department will be out in full force.
47 young ladies from across the state are competing in a pageant that stresses beauty and also volunteerism.