He is the fastest freshman in the nation in the 1600-meter race, but Tupelo High School Freshman, Andrew Brown, will not be competing in Mississippi for the rest of the outdoor track season.
When the time comes for Mississippi graduates to make the transition from school to career, many of them are choosing to move to other states.
The Sunset community in Oktibbeha County has seen more than its share of criminal activity, including a tragic murder just last week.
Nationwide, agriculture is a growth sector in the economy. That’s especially true in Mississippi.
Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree plans to plead guilty to at least one federal charge.
The man charged in connection with a Columbus shooting picks up a new charge. Kerry Smith is now charged with armed robbery.
In this series, we sought to see what business, education, and state leaders are doing so Mississippi has the best of both worlds.
Witnesses and some victims of the Club Oasis shooting in West Point may be forced to testify. Nearly a month after the shooting, there have still been no arrests made.
Councilman Stephen Jones, a long-time public servant in the city, has thrown his hat into the ring for mayor.
Voters in Columbus will go to the polls in May to decide on a bond issue for the school district. The CMSD board wants to pass a bond for $36 million in renovations across the district.
Lowndes County deputies are investigating two attempted armed robberies by the same person that happened overnight.
The Maben City Clerk will now represent Oktibbeha County on the East Mississippi Community College Board of Trustees.
A Caledonia man is in the Lowndes County Jail, accused of assaulting a Columbus police officer. Sunday night, a Columbus police officer attempted to pull over an Acura for driving without its lights on.
March’s Republican Primary in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District ended with no one receiving the necessary majority to win the nomination.
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Elvis Presley once said the Blackwood Brothers were his favorite gospel quartet. He used to go to their all-night singings at the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis. Some of those songs were heard at Tupelos West Jackson Street Baptist Church, during an evening with the Fabulous Blackwood Quartet. Mark Blackwood is the son of Cecil Blackwood, an…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Organizations and churches throughout the area are celebrating the Easter holiday with family-friendly events. It’s an Easter tradition for many families and the weekend weather provides the perfect conditions for Easter Eggs hunts. Parents we talked to say hunting for eggs is a fun way for children to enjoy the Easter holiday. “We have always…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – In today’s day and age, technology is inevitable. Members of Generation Alpha are “digital natives.” They are the first generation to grow up in a world where they have always had internet technology – and easy access to it. While it is a helpful tool, it’s also a big responsibility. That’s why a Starkville man has brought…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Transforming Surplus into Sustenance- that is the slogan of Starkville Strong’s new initiative Second Servings. The idea was born 2 years ago by Executive Director Brandi Herrington as a new way to fight food insecurity in Starkville. “We know that there is a lot of food waste here in Starkville. Think about at the end of…
STARKVILLE. Miss (WCBI) – On Easter Saturday, the Black Student Association at Mississippi State did a community service cleanup in Starkville. BSA is an African American organization that is known for community service and being involved on campus. It was the organization’s final event of their BSA week and they chose to help clean up Mckee Park. The organization also…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The sound of revving engines filled Columbus Main Street this Saturday morning. Columbus Police Department hosted its Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle ride with around 100 bikers from the area participating. The ride is in conjunction with the West Point Police Department and the Christian Motorcyclist Association. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said they wanted to gather…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A medical emergency can happen in the blink of an eye, and knowing what to do and how to do it, can save a life. Starkville Fire Chief Charles says teaching others how to save lives is one of his top priorities as leader of the fire department. “This is something that I have been doing…
WREN, Miss. (WCBI) – Local volunteer fire departments are always looking for ways to raise more money, and today the Wren Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fundraiser. Members were busy frying catfish and chicken, as part of the tasty fundraiser. Plates were available for 14 dollars each, and cakes, cupcakes, peanut brittle, and other goodies were also on sale….
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville man charged with murder in Oktibbeha County has been denied bond. Austin Hudson, 22, appeared before a judge on March 30, 2024. He is charged with the murder of 19-year-old Jequarius Spencer. According to the Sheriff’s office shortly after eight on Friday, March 29th, deputies got a call about shots fired on the…
