COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – They’re just a phone call away in times of trouble. Businesses and community organizations in Lowndes County showed their appreciation to first responders. Dozens of law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and other emergency personnel attended the annual “Salute to Lowndes Finest” luncheon in Columbus. The event began 21 years ago after its coordinator visited Ground…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Itawamba County residents may now be eligible for assistance for damage related to June storms. Governor Tate Reeves announced that FEMA approved Mississippi’s request to add counties to the request for public assistance. The week of June 14 through June 19, Mississippi experienced a record-setting 18 tornadoes across the state. Initially, 16 counties were included…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police made a major drug bust in Belden after several complaints were made by locals. Investigators conducted a search at Saragosa Circle on Wednesdays. A felony amount of methamphetamine, a felony amount of oxycodone, and a misdemeanor amount of marijuana were found. 10 people were detained on the scene. Four are facing felony charges. Olivia…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Board of Education continued its search for a new state superintendent and wanted your input. The SBE has published a survey to gather information about the qualities the public is looking for in their state superintendent. The survey will be open until 5 p.m. on September 22. The SBE will continue to accept applications…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman in Tupelo was arrested for stealing from her place of work. Tupelo police arrived at Strofollino’s Wine on West Main on September 4. Sara Reeves was accused of breaking into the business safe, stealing money from the cash register, and stealing the business checkbook. Reeves was charged with embezzlement and felony malicious mischief. Her…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond was set for the man charged in a West Point shooting that left a person injured. 20-year-old J’Kobe Warren was charged with aggravated assault. His bond was set at $300,000. Police Chief Avery Cook said the shooting happened Wednesday night at Marston Courts, just off East Brame Avenue. The victim had minor injuries. West…
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NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WCBI) – New Albany police are asking for the public’s help to nab a car thief. Police Chief Chris Robertson said this security camera video shows the entire incident. It was Tuesday evening around 10, when a light-colored pickup truck, with a car hauling trailer, pulled into the parking lot of the Glenfield Laundromat, at 1009 West…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s only a drill. But each step, each part of a plan can make a difference if there’s an emergency. The Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency planned these drills and worked alongside other first responders, training at Mississippi University for Women. It’s been more than two decades since a tornado swept through the campus of Mississippi…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For over three years, Mississippi University for Women has been eager to get the new culinary arts facility up and running. What started as an idea in 1996 now serves as the future of culinary education. To kick off the semester at Mississippi University for Women, Town & Tower teamed up with The W to showcase…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Sometimes your biggest supporters are those within your community. A New Hope Senior has been able to see just how much of an impact he’s made on the people around him after they rallied to help him out. You can find Jeremiah Williams on the tennis court, and show choir stage, always wearing a smile,…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Job seekers stopped by the Starkville Sportsplex in hopes of finding a new job. Many sectors of the workforce have had problems recruiting and or retaining employees. WCBI’s job fair at the Starkville sportsplex helped nearly 20 employers connect with potential employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; transportation and warehousing was the only job…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Caledonia residents soon won’t have to leave town to pick up a cold six-pack or have a drink with dinner. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Caledonia Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance allowing the sale of beer and light wine within town limits. The ordinance laid out rules for both on-premises and off-premises consumption. On-premises consumption will…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Northern District Transportation Commissioner sees a smoother road ahead for some Mississippi drivers. John Caldwell spoke to business and community leaders in Columbus. Caldwell briefed them on upcoming road and bridge projects across North Mississippi, including the Highway 15 bypass around Ripley, and overlay and safety projects coming to Highways 69 and 12 in Lowndes…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The woman who drove her vehicle into the water, with a child inside, will spend six years in prison. Cari Cullum pleaded guilty to child abuse in Lowndes County. Circuit Judge Michelle Easterling also gave Cullum five years probation in the open sentence. The incident happened at the East Bank landing boat ramp on Wilkins-Wise…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Firefighters arrived at a home in Starkville Wednesday night that was engulfed in flames. Around 11:30, East Oktibbeha Volunteer Firefighters arrived at a home on Cambridge Drive. No one was at the home during the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The alarm system inside the home notified the alarm company about the…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is injured and another is in jail after a shooting in West Point. 20-year-old J’Kobe Warren was charged with aggravated assault. Police Chief Avery Cook said the shooting happened Wednesday night at Marston Courts, just off East Brame Avenue. The victim had minor injuries. No details surrounding what led up to the shooting…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people were seriously injured in a fiery Winston County crash. The accident happened around 3 a.m. Thursday morning. You can see flames billowing from the car, as firefighters worked to put out the fire. Sheriff Jason Pugh said the two people injured in the Brooksville Road accident were thrown from the car. The cause…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County deputies and United States Marshals are looking for a young man who is considered armed and dangerous. 19-year-old Jahennessi Clark is wanted for the charge of aggravated assault. Deputies were called to the area of Highway 145 and the Sportsplex, near Macon, this past Friday night about a shooting. City workers were able…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Columbus man. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said 45-year-old Bill Boyd IV lost control of his Harley Davidson on Highway 45 South. The crash happened on Highway 45 South, near Glenn Machine Works, on Tuesday evening. Boyd was taken to Baptist Golden Triangle where he passed away….
https://cdn.field59.com/WCBI/1694051763-7dd51cc4557a257e9b294834a7a87e62e33dcbef_fl9-720p.mp4 Jaxson Dart has officially been named the starter by head coach Lane Kiffin. The wide-receiving corps has full faith in Dart and believes he can be an elite quarterback. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Dart, football, Jaxson, ole miss, Sports
Mississippi State did the most important thing in week 1, coming away with a victory. However, head coach Zach Arnett knows that his team has a long way to go for it to compete at the highest level. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Arnett, football, MSU, Sports
NEW HOULKA Miss. (WCBI) – Houlka Attendance Center is going through changes. Its focus is not only on test scores but building community, fostering school pride, and making lasting memories for generations to come. “It’s going to cause a lot of hype,” said Seth Burt, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Boys Basketball Coach for Houlka Attendance Center. Excitement at…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – After suffering heavy damage in the March tornado, The Amory Golf Club is teeing off for its new reopening. Now, almost five months later they’re working on getting people back out on the greens. The President of the Board of Directors, Dave Cresap said if you saw the Amory Golf Club just a few months ago,…