Grand jury indicts 73-year-old man on child sex crime charges
A Lowndes County man was indicted for two child sex crimes. 73-year-old Billy Joe Kemp was charged with two counts of sexual battery.
Law enforcement launches search after drive-by shooting in Brooksville
Brooksville police are looking for the shooter who injured a man and damaged homes in a drive-by shooting Monday morning.
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Starkville bars work to prevent drunk driving in the area
Game day brings crowds to a college town like Starkville. For most fans, its a day for friends and fellowship. But for others, a few drinks could lead to impaired driving.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville bars are working to prevent drunk driving in the area. The game brings crowds to a college town like Starkville. For most fans, it’s a day for friends and fellowship. But for others, a few drinks could lead to impaired driving. Drunk driving is an issue that can cost someone their life. Owner of the…
Friday night crash in Lowndes County sent one person to the hospital
Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says a car and a moped collided on Highway 182 at Julia Drive.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Friday night crash in Lowndes County sent one person to the hospital. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says a car and a moped collided on Highway 182 at Julia Drive about 6:30 p.m. The driver of the bike was injured. Deputies said the other vehicle involved initially left the scene. A vehicle was recovered a short…
Local church puts emphasis on health and wellness
Community members gathered at the St. James Methodist church to learn more about available resources in the area and to take part in free health screenings.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local church put an emphasis on health and wellness during a community health fair. Community members gathered at the St. James Methodist church to learn more about available resources in the area and to take part in free health screenings. Local physicians spoke with individuals about their health concerns and gave examples to help promote…
Favorable Mississippi weather helps kick off harvest
Erick Larson with MSU's extension service says they are well ahead of schedule with harvest and they are about 84% finished.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The favorable weather that kicked off planting season for Mississippi corn producers stayed in play throughout the growing season and is helping growers wrap up the harvest. Erick Larson with MSU’s extension service says they are ahead of schedule with harvest, and they are about 84% finished. Mississippi producers planted 790,000 acres of corn, more than…
A Tupelo church is fostering connections among mission groups and locals
Participants were able to hear first hand accounts of work that is taking place among the different groups
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo church is fostering connections among mission groups and locals. Harrisburg Baptist Church hosted its first-ever “CONNECT” Conference. The conference featured missionaries working through various organizations on the local, state, national, and international levels. Participants were able to hear first-hand accounts of work that is taking place among the different groups. One of the mission…
Prostate Cancer Awareness Day educates community
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its second annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at Parkhill Dynasty Events Center in Tupelo.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – One in six Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Black men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than other ethnic groups. That’s why early detection is important. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its second annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at Parkhill Dynasty Events Center in Tupelo. The…
Campaign underway in Okolona to save historical building
A campaign is underway to revive an old school in Okolona for a different purpose while creating a new school in the process.
Winona resident says city sewage flooded her home
Winona resident has found herself back in the same situation: uprooted and looking for answers. The resident claimed that the city sewage has flooded her home and that the city is not offering much guidance in this process.
Starkville woman inspired to host special needs prom
Eboney Yates is a busy mother of three – Nicholas, Olivia, and Riley. Her oldest, Riley, has been a fighter since the moment she entered the world.
Bulldog Nation prepares to host LSU at Davis Wade Stadium
Bulldog fans will pack Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday to watch their team take on Number 14 LSU. The SEC contest has gotten a lot of attention including that of a national broadcast.
Uncorked (Fall Wines) – 09/14/2023
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Okolona man arrested in Tupelo for alleged domestic violence
An Okolona man was arrested in Tupelo for alleged domestic violence. Tupelo police arrived at Lockridge Street for a domestic violence charge.
Noxubee County man pleads guilty to ramming his vehicle into patrol car
A Noxubee County man pleaded guilty to ramming his vehicle into a patrol car. Donald Dooley pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Operation Saturation: Clay County crackdown yields 15 arrests
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office, along with the West Point Police Department, the Highway Patrol, and the State’s Violent Crimes Task Force mounted Operation Saturation in Clay County.
Winona Tigers get ready for matchup with Choctaw County
The Winona Tigers are pumped and ready for their matchup with Choctaw County. Winona High cheerleaders, dance team members, the drum line, and other students showed their school spirit during our Sunrise Newscast.
20 years later: GT Development LINK celebrates region’s economic growth
The Golden Triangle Development LINK celebrated 20 years. Members of the community gathered at the Communiversity to celebrate the region’s economic development.
Lowndes Co. Supervisors approve first garbage fee increase since 2008
One item that did not escape an increase in Lowndes County is your garbage bill. The account used to pay garbage collection fees was not keeping pace with the costs the county was being charged.
Budget highlights: Most Lowndes County offices see increase in funding
Lowndes County supervisors are not raising taxes but are giving most employees a pay raise. County leaders approved the $80 million budget for next year.
Attala County man faces kidnapping charge in Lee County
An Attala County man is facing a kidnapping charge in Lee County. 23-year-old Preston Dean was also charged with aggravated domestic violence and burglary.
Golden Triangle Development LINK celebrates 20 years
20 years ago, Joe Max Higgins arrived from Arkansas to oversee the missions of the LINK which led to the landing of many projects and investments including Yokohama, Paccar, AirBus, Steel Dynamics, and Aluminum Dynamics to name a few.