Primary elections are on the horizon and then we kick things into full gear for the November elections. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson brought his message to the Columbus Rotary Club.
On February 15, Monroe County deputies went to a home on Guyton Road in the Bigbee Community, after receiving several complaints about possible drug use at and around that home.
A Lauderdale County man will spend more than three years after threatening African American people in Oxford over social media.
STARKVILLE, Miss- (WCBI)- Monday, people gathered at the Starkville Public Library to view the documentary, “One Night in March.” The film tells the story of a historic basketball game between Mississippi State University -an all-white team at the time- and Loyola University -an integrated team. As the Civil Rights Movement gained momentum, MSU had a powerhouse basketball program that earned…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The average life expectancy for a custom-made fire truck like this one is about 25 years. Well, the clock is ticking for Columbus Fire and Rescue because if more funds don’t come in soon, a couple of trucks could be out of commission, and that can affect more than just the size of their fleet. “Creeping…
Over the last few days, the Golden Triangle has seen its fair share of fires. This is why the Oktibbeha County Fire Department is urging people to take precautions when starting fires.
A Mississippi State University professor gave members of the Starkville Rotary Club a lesson in cryptocurrency.
Tommy Lee Flowers Jr. was indicted for felony murder, direction of a youth to commit a felony, possession of a stolen firearm, and shooting into a dwelling.
Troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol took over half a ton of pot off the streets. MHP pulled a van over for careless driving in Pontotoc County.
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Senate Bill 2726 would order the State Institutions of Higher Learning to close the schools by June 2028.
Senate Bill 2715 was a proposal to move MSMS off of Mississippi University for Women’s campus and put it at MSU.
A Tupelo man faces a burglary charge after reportedly breaking into a home and assaulting individuals who were there.
Tupelo police took a report of domestic violence, and later that same day, they responded to a call of the suspect, Jarod Mason, being at the victim’s home.
The man who escaped from a Kemper County jail is back in custody. Todd Riley was captured in Choctaw County, Alabama on Sunday night.
The suspect in an Oxford burglary has been arrested in a neighboring county, and he is also facing a new charge.
The investigation began in December when Oxford police were investigating the burglary of a storage unit off Anderson Road.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Education Association of East Oktibbeha County Schools hosted the Black History and Education of Oktibbeha County event, recognizing educators from B. L. Moor and remembering its history. The event also gave them the opportunity to reminisce and share stories. “It’s just amazing for me to walk in there and see people that I’ve taught and…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mitchell Memorial Library’s Templeton Music Museum hosted its annual Ragtime and Jazz Festival this weekend. The Ragtime and Jazz Festival is held every year to bring attention to the Charles Templeton Sr. Music Museum. The event brings the tunes of ragtime to new ears and celebrates ragtime musicians. The festival hosted a variety of events including…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Around midnight on Feb. 25, Tupelo Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of West Main Street. Upon arrival, TPD discovered a single-vehicle collision near a bridge construction site. A Mazda SUV had collided with a parked piece of construction equipment. The adult driver was deceased at the scene. There were no other passengers inside the…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Part of Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a wildfire this afternoon at Pharr Mounds. The fire started in the early afternoon at milepost 287, just north of Tupelo. Parts of the area had to close but have now reopened. The parkway says to expect lingering smoke on the parkway overnight, so use caution. The situation is still…
HORN LAKE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Horn Lake Police Department. Jonathan David Montgomery of Horn Lake, Mississippi, was last seen in the 5000 block of Nail Road in Desoto County. Jonathan David Montgomery has an EMS Star of Life symbol on his arm. Family members say…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) -The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the UMMC Police Department. Randy Lee Campbell of Jackson was last seen on Friday, February 23, at about 1:20 p.m. in the area of North State Street in Hinds County. Campbell was wearing a hospital gown, gray joggers, and black shoes. Family members…