WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – With the upcoming election, there are opportunities available for people to register to vote. In West Point, the Kappa League of the Golden Triangle area held a voters’ registration drive. All ages had the opportunity to learn more about the importance of voting at Northside Christian Church in West Point. Citizens got more information and…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Voting is an essential right given to every person in the country. But not everyone uses that right when given the chance. Doubting that your vote matters is troubling to Ty Pinkins, a US Senate candidate. “Voter apathy is absolutely dangerous because you’re basically saying that you’re discounting your own voice when you don’t go to…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University hosted its Fall Discovery Day event Friday. More than 300 students from high schools and community colleges took a visit to MSU to learn about careers in the fields of agriculture, life sciences, wildlife, forestry, veterinary medicine, and more. Students got to experience hands-on activities, meet one-on-one with industry leaders, and get a…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department has arrested a man with multiple charges. On Friday night, Sept. 20, 42-year-old Draper Manning of Starkville was arrested for residential burglary, grand larceny, motor vehicle, and disorderly conduct – failure to comply. He was arrested on Long Street after shortly fleeing on foot from officers. Manning allegedly stole a vehicle from…
ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Alcorn County man is arrested and charged with Sexual Battery of a vulnerable person. On Friday, September 20, Investigators with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a possible sexual assault that had taken place on Thursday. Officials say it was between an individual who is mentally handicapped and 45-year-old Marcus Ray Burcham…
Two electric, self-driving shuttles arrived on MSU campus this week.
A strategic analysis commissioned by the county led board members to the decision to look at the best healthcare options available for the community.
Lieutenant Rhonda Sanders of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is a veteran law enforcement officer.
A man accused of practicing law without a license finds himself back in jail.
Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said 32-year-old Matthew Gibson, of Hernando, died at the scene.
Students across the region had a chance to see some of the opportunities for future career pathways at a STEM expo at Columbus Air Force Base.
A Monroe County woman died after a wreck earlier this week. 73-year-old Sybyl Forrester, of Amory, died Thursday evening, September 19.
An Aberdeen man is accused of making a threat towards people attending an upcoming game.
CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) – For the first time in history, the town voted to allow the sale of alcohol. The mayor of Calhoun City says he could see the impact the sales had on surrounding areas. He believes it will keep people in the town for safety reasons such as being closer to home to cut down on drinking…
A member of the “Greatest Generation who turned 100 years old is honored.
An ongoing drug investigation in Monroe County leads to the arrests of 2 people in Aberdeen for sale and possession.
There has been a string of burglaries in and around West Point, including several September 16.
Only a few months into the school year and another driver has hit a Lowndes County school bus.
Lowndes County sheriff Eddie Hawkins confirmed the wreck happened September 19.
The Clay County Board of Supervisors are trying to make it easier for first responders to give medical attention to people at large gatherings. The Board approved of a new ordinance for trail rides and other outdoor gatherings
Students in Pontotoc City and Lee County schools will get tools and recourses designed to help provide pathways to high growth careers, funded by a grant from Toyota.
Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin will not seek a second term in office. He made the announcement at his Wednesday morning press conference.
A Lowndes County foster dad has been charged with a child sex crime. 42-year-old Clarence James “CJ” Stockman was charged with sexual battery.
In what could be a blue light special for Columbus, a national retailer is considering renovating the old K Mart building.
The city council voted to demolish the organization’s Maple Street building that is owned by the city of Columbus.