Columbus city budget talks: Deadline to finalize approaches
The budget for the city of Columbus was not finalized but all workers will get a raise. City leaders met to make more changes before the deadline.
State tries different approach to attract physicians, dentists to rural areas
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Getting physicians and dentists to set up practice in rural areas of Mississippi can be a tough sell. That’s why the state is trying a different approach. Growing its own. The Mississippi Rural Physicians and Rural Dentists Scholarship Program provides academic enrichment, mentoring, and financial support to medical and dental students who then agree to help…
Fulton police seek public help in identifying car burglary suspects
Fulton police needed your help to find any suspects involved in a burglary crime. Three vehicles were burglarized and three firearms were stolen at Mueller Brass earlier on September 12.
PPP loan fraud update: Columbus Businessmen’s trial date continued
A federal trial scheduled for next week for two Columbus businessmen was continued until next month.
Man wanted in Noxubee County in connection to shooting turns himself in
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted by Noxubee County deputies turned himself in. 19-year-old Jahennessi Clark is now facing an aggravated assault charge. Deputies were called to the area of Highway 145 and the Sportsplex, near Macon, on September 1 about a shooting. City workers were able to give law enforcement a description of the vehicles involved. Investigators…
Members of Starkville Rotary meet, honor fallen 9/11 victims
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Members of Starkville Rotary met and honored fallen 9/11 victims. The guest speaker, Lieutenant General Harold Cross and a retired adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard, spoke on ethical leadership in a dangerous world. Cross shared his own experience living through 9/11 and the importance of coming together as a country. “We should also take…
Columbus city leaders prepare to make decision about city budget
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city leaders will come to a decision about the city’s budget. It’s that time of year for Columbus city officials to approve a budget. Next year, they have an estimated $26 million in revenue to work with. Mayor Keith Gaskin said they have many items that they hope to give money towards. They are working…
Carroll County deputies search for suspected bridge burner
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The old saying goes, “Don’t burn your bridges”. Well, someone in Carroll County didn’t take that advice. Carroll County deputies and firefighters were called out to a bridge fire just before 7:30 Monday morning on County Road 64 in the McCarley area near Bailey Lake. The fire was put out fairly quickly, but it caused…
Local counseling service wants to raise awareness about mental health
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – September 10-16 is Suicide Prevention Week. Mental health experts want to raise awareness about the signs and help prevent another tragedy. Laoneda Ellis said her daughter, Mariah, would have been a freshman in college this year. She was just 12 years old in 2017 when she took her own life. Her mom said healing from the…
In The Kitchen: Harvey’s Starkville 09/11/23
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Starkville community recognizes first responders in the area
Many of those who died on 9/11 were first responders who sacrificed their lives trying to save others.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Today marked the 22nd anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on the United States. Many of those who died on September 11, 2001, were first responders who sacrificed their lives trying to save others. It’s a day that many people will never forget, but as we mourn the loss of those who died on 9/11 people…
Winona Councilwoman has first day in court after being arrested at meeting
WINONA, Miss. (WONA/WCBI) – A Winona Councilwoman had her first day in court after being arrested during an alderman meeting. During the June 20 Board of Aldermen meeting, Sylvia Clark was removed by police after an ongoing feud between her and employees of the city’s Recreation and Parks Department erupted. Clark has reportedly been critical of park employees and their…
Remembering 9/11: Speaker shares his experience at Aberdeen City Hall
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Across the country, people were remembering those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001, and those who served in the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In Monroe County, a crowd gathered on the steps of Aberdeen City Hall to join in that remembrance. The featured speaker, Monroe County Supervisor Rubel West,…
United Way of Lowndes, Noxubee host ‘National Day of Service’
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee hosted a “National Day of Service” project in Columbus. Volunteers from Columbus Light and Water were out early working to repair a wheelchair ramp on a southside home. The group also did other small projects around the house. Many other businesses and groups participated in other projects this past…
Noxubee County man to spend 2 decades in prison for killing his father
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County man will spend two decades in prison for killing his father. Everett Shields pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He was ordered to serve 20 years in prison. The shooting happened in February 2018. 49-year-old Elvis Shields was shot multiple times at his Meadowbrook Drive home. He was later flown to a hospital…
Oktibbeha Co. man faces charges for allegedly hitting someone with car
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oktibbeha County man is facing charges after allegedly hitting someone with a car. John Amos was charged with aggravated assault and leaving the scene of an accident. Oktibbeha County deputies were called to Pearline Lane at about 9 p.m. Sunday. Investigators told WCBI Amos and a lady were in an argument when he tried…
Woman accused of shooting her aunt in Alabama arrested in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WKRG/WCBI) – A woman accused of shooting her aunt in south Alabama was arrested in Starkville. Michelle Campbell is in the Oktibbeha County jail on the charge of aggravated assault. CBS affiliate WKRG reported that Loxley, Alabama police believed Campbell shot her aunt 13 times this past Saturday. Loxley police and Baldwin County deputies were called to the…
Truck driver escapes injury after his rig overturns on Frontage Road
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A truck driver escaped injury after his big rig overturned Monday morning. The accident happened just before 8 a.m. on North Frontage Road. State troopers said the driver was taken to the hospital for observation but has been released. At least one lane of traffic was blocked as crews worked to get the big truck…
College students help train future service dogs at Mississippi State
Puppies with a Purpose is a campus organization affiliated with the Guide Dog Foundation.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – College students are helping train future service dogs at Mississippi State University. Puppies with a Purpose is a campus organization affiliated with the Guide Dog Foundation. The organization allows students to train dogs in basic commands and help them socialize in different environments. After anywhere from 8 weeks to 14 months, the dogs return to…
First responders from North Mississippi honor those who gave their life on 9/11
A bagpiper leads the way as participants, many wearing their full protective gear proceed to the stairs and a climb covering the same distance as the 110 floors New York 1st responders had to ascend on that fateful day.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A bagpiper leads the way as participants, many wearing their full protective gear proceed to the stairs and a climb covering the same distance as the 110 floors New York 1st responders had to ascend on that fateful day. Tupelo Fire Chief Brad Robinson has taken part in this event since its inception. But 2023 is…
Rocky start for Columbus paving plans
Tuesday night's city council meeting over road work was on rocky terrain.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday night’s city council meeting over road work was on rocky terrain. Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskins broke a deadlock between city council members on how six point nine million dollars in tax money should be used to cover issues like road paving, drainage, and bridge maintenance. Councilman Pierre Beard of Ward 4 proposed about three-quarters of a…
Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce holds “Educators are Essential”
The "Educators are Essential" event allows teachers to gather together and listen to guest speakers talk about topics like teaching after covid, AI, dyslexia and more.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce held its “Educators are Essential” event today to celebrate teachers in the community. The “Educators are Essential” event allows teachers to gather together and listen to guest speakers talk about topics like teaching after COVID-19, AI, dyslexia, and more. One of the speakers Dr. Brad Beckham of Baptist Memorial Hospital spoke…
Veterans gather in West Point, 20 years after being deployed
The 223rd Engineering Battalion were among the first set of units to be sent to Iraq from West Point.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Honor and pride. It’s part of serving in the military.So is comradery. The 223rd Engineering Battalion was among the first set of units to be sent to Iraq from West Point. Marking 20 years, they met at the National Guard Armory in West Point to reconnect and catch up. Larry Boeke said that they all have…
Starkville Police Department wants citizens aware of a pigeon drop scam
On Wednesday, Sept. 6, SPD received the report of a "pigeon drop" scam that occurred at the Starkville Crossing shopping center.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department wants citizens to be aware of a pigeon drop scam. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, SPD received the report of a “pigeon drop” scam that occurred at the Starkville Crossing shopping center. Pigeon drop is a confidence trick in which a victim is persuaded to give up money to gain a larger sum…