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En Masse brings together local artists and community members

A multi-disciplinary exhibition was a place where artists, and locals, can gather to showcase, observe, and get involved in creating art.

September 7, 2024

Kaleb Green,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – En Masse is a community collaborative art event supported and organized by the MSU Department of Art and Galleries, Del Rendon Foundation, Starkville Area Arts Council, and tons more local artists. The multidisciplinary all-day exhibition was where artists and locals could gather to showcase, observe, and get involved in creating art. En Masse Gallery Director and…

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Hundreds of people climbed stairs to honor fallen first responders

September 7, 2024

Khamari Haymer,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – One by one, and step by step, emergency responders, and community members are honoring the courage and sacrifice shown by emergency responders on the morning of September 11, 2001. “Today is just a small glimpse of what those guys and girls went through that day, so just to give back just a little bit, and just…

Coffeeville PD investigate child abuse case

Officials say it involved a 2-year-old child.

September 7, 2024

Grace Brister,

COFFEEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, Sept. 6, the Coffeeville Police Department received a call about child abuse from Child Protective Services that occurred within the city limits. Officials say it involved a 2-year-old child. Police discovered 2 subjects who were involved, and they are not releasing those names at the moment. One of the subjects left the state and…

Updates on worker who died in industrial accident

Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green tells WCBI that 63-year-old Charles McBrayer of Guntown died as the result of severe chest trauma.

September 7, 2024

Grace Brister,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – We now know the identity of the worker who died as a result of an industrial accident in Tupelo Friday. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green tells WCBI that 63-year-old Charles McBrayer of Guntown died as the result of severe chest trauma. McBrayer was injured in an accident at TAG Trucking on McCullough Boulevard Friday morning. He…

Starkville teenager charged with murder

16-year-old McKenzie Robinson is charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault.

September 7, 2024

Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville teenager is charged with murder and is accused of hitting people with a vehicle. 16-year-old McKenzie Robinson is charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Starkville police say there was an argument involving multiple people at Brookville Garden apartments, just after 10 Friday night. Investigators believe Robinson struck several people with the…

Absentee ballot applications will be available starting Sept. 23

Mississippians may use the Secretary of State's Y'all Vote website, which includes a Step-by-Step Guide to Absentee Voting, or contact their county circuit clerk to verify eligibility.

September 7, 2024

Grace Brister,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Absentee ballot applications are now available in Circuit Clerk’s Offices for the Nov. 5 General Election. Absentee ballots will be available starting Sept. 23. Mississippians may use the Secretary of State’s Y’all Vote website, which includes a Step-by-Step Guide to Absentee Voting, or contact their county circuit clerk to verify eligibility. If eligible, ballots will be provided…

First responders honored in Lowndes County

September 7, 2024

Charity Johnson,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – They’re the ones who answer the call day in and day out. On Friday, first responders in Lowndes County got a community-wide “thank you.” “Salute to Lowndes County’s Finest” is an annual event that raises money for area first responders. Salute to Lowndes Finest Recovery and Relief Fund provides help for first responders when they’re in…

Area Sheriff and Judge weigh in on bond setting process

Law enforcement and judges have guidelines to follow as criminal defendants make their way through the legal system

September 7, 2024

Allie Martin,

MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI)—Whenever a suspect is arrested on a felony charge, the next stop, after jail, is an initial appearance in Justice Court. It is not a hearing about the facts of the case, and the Justice Court Judge’s role is limited. “Anyone charged with a felony, they get a bond set, the bond is set by the Justice…

Local company to expand in Columbus, creating new jobs

Jonathan and Amaris Robinson are proud owners of the third generation family-owned business.

September 7, 2024

Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In the 1920s, Tolbert Burford got his start in the electric motor repair business in Memphis. He later moved to Columbus and saw a need for the business. In 1959, Burford Electric Service was born. Jonathan and Amaris Robinson are proud owners of the third generation family-owned business. “We like to say we keep the light…

Talbot House prepares women for independent, sober living

The ministry runs a popular cafe, which gives marketable skills to ladies on the road to recovery

September 6, 2024

Allie Martin,

As the lunchtime rush was about to start, Becky Weatherford was making a new coffee creation behind the counter at Talbot House Bakery and Café.

Law enforcement say weapon was found at Caledonia Elementary

September 6, 2024

Joey Barnes,

A weapon was found at Caledonia Elementary School September 6. Multiple investigations are happening.

Caledonia Farmer grows two watermelons weighing over 100lbs

September 6, 2024

Joey Barnes,

A Caledonia farmer is showing off his green thumb and his huge watermelons.

Two communities come together on voting registration education

September 6, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Two local community organizations are teaming up to educate the public on the voting process and get people registered.

Columbus man's sentence continues after judge denies reduction

Columbus man’s sentence continued after judge denies request

September 6, 2024

Joey Barnes,

A Columbus businessman serving time for fraudulently claiming more than 6-million dollars in COVID relief money will have complete his prison sentence.