Eupora Mayor Special Election: Former mayor Lamar Dumas wins
Former Eupora Mayor Lamar Dumas will soon move back into his old office. He won a special election to fill the mayoral seat on Tuesday.
Councilman comments: Pierre Beard speaks on recent arrest in Alabama
Columbus City Councilman Pierre Beard spoke in public for the first time since his weekend arrest in Alabama.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves outlines goals for 2nd term
Elimination of the state income tax and recruiting businesses from blue states top the list
As Governor Tate Reeves welcomed hundreds of elementary students to the governor’s mansion to kick off the Christmas season, he was also reflecting on his recent victory and a second term.
Behind the blaze: Local fire chief explains steps of investigating fires
An investigation will allow firefighters to learn what caused a blaze and when and how it started.
While Columbus Fire and Rescue continued to investigate a suspicious fire, WCBI talked with Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes about what goes into a fire investigation and the tools they use to find those answers.
Woman found dead in Oktibbeha County, her 13-year-old daughter missing
A homicide investigation in the Maben community leaves a small neighborhood shocked and a family distraught after a mother was found dead.
‘One Mississippi’: Starkville students show pride by singing new state song
Some Starkville students are showing their Mississippi pride by singing the state song, “One Mississippi.” The song was designated as the official state song in 2022 through a bill signed by Governor Tate Reeves.
Telling Your Story – Ron Polk (Season 1 Episode 6)
“They were part of my life and I just want to stay a part of their life. And so I'm kind of known for keeping in touch with people.”
Ron Polk said some people thought he was too young to be a head coach. He was barely off the roster himself when he started coaching at the University of Arizona in Tuscon. That was 1966.
Columbus Fire and Rescue investigates house fire as arson case
Columbus Fire and Rescue was conducting an arson investigation after a suspicious house fire. Firefighters responded to a call on 14th Street North around 6 a.m. Saturday, December 2.
Monroe County native retires from his position as Colonel of MHP
A Monroe County native retired from his spot as the highest-ranked officer for MHP. Randy Ginn was named Colonel of the Mississippi Highway Patrol in June of 2020.
Prentiss County DUI arrest takes turn: Rienzi man faces felony accusations
Prentiss County Deputies had a successful weekend manning safety checkpoints across the county. On Friday, a deputy arrested James David Braddock for a suspended Driver’s License and DUI.
Tennessee man faces drug, alcohol charges in Prentiss County
A Jackson, Tennessee man is facing drug and alcohol charges in Prentiss County. Saturday, 26-year-old Steven Armstrong approached a safety checkpoint being manned by Prentiss County deputies.
Clay County deputies make drug arrest after short chase
55-year-old Derek Mosley was charged with trafficking a controlled substance, failure to yield, reckless driving, and resisting arrest.
Oktibbeha County deputies continue search for escaped inmate
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department continued to search for an inmate after he escaped the jail by climbing onto the roof and over the fence.
New Lowndes Recreation Director has hopes of expanding Parks and Rec
She said she knows what it takes to be a champion.
Lowndes County recently gained a new recreation director in Jennifer Claybrook. She said she knows what it takes to be a champion.
Local leasing office provides safety tips for students before going home
As the fall semester wraps up for college campuses, some students are traveling back home for the holidays. This means that apartments will be unused.
Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill gives State of the City address
“Starkville is in great shape.” That’s what Mayor Lynn Spruill said at her State of the City address as the guest speaker for Starkville Rotary Club.
Lowndes County’s economic future: Plans intent to secure $30M in bonds
The Golden Triangle Development LINK asked the Board of Supervisors to pass an intent to secure $30 million in bonds.
Reform police officer under investigation for taser incident caught on video
Disturbing video of a taser being used on a man in handcuffs sparks a state investigation. A WCBI viewer sent us a video of a man being arrested by a Reform, Alabama police officer.
Proposed legislation aims to identify county road crews as first responders
County road crews are moving closer to becoming designated as first responders. Lowndes County supervisors passed a resolution supporting the idea.
Plantersville man dies after being hit by car in Tupelo
A Plantersville man was killed after being hit by a car in Tupelo. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said 53-year-old Curtis Ellis died at the scene.
Street Closings for 2023 Columbus Christmas Parade
Below is a list of the street closings for the 2023 Columbus Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 10. The parade starts at 6 p.m.
MCPS has been celebrating adoptive families across the state
The organization is working to show adoptive families love and support in their adoption journey.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services has been celebrating adoptive families across the state, including in Tupelo. The organization is working to show adoptive families love and support in their adoption journey. MCPS hosted their Forever Loved Adoption event in Tupelo Saturday to celebrate adoptions finalized in 20-23. but they are not only celebrating recent adoptions….
MDOC is searching for a state prisoner who escaped in Lauderdale County
Ryan Young is serving a 40-year sentence for vehicle and residential burglaries, grand theft, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, all committed in Claiborne County.
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Corrections is continuing to search for a state prisoner who escaped in Lauderdale County. Ryan Young is serving a 40-year sentence for vehicle and residential burglaries, grand theft, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, all committed in Claiborne County. Young is dressed in an MDOC yellow jumpsuit. He…
One local council is making the holidays sweeter for the community
The holidays just got a little sweeter. Columbus Main Street held its first ever Christmas cookie walk. Executive Director Barbara Bigelow says this was a great way to raise money for Main Street's future projects.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The holidays just got a little sweeter. Columbus Main Street held its first-ever Christmas cookie walk. Executive Director Barbara Bigelow says this was a great way to raise money for Main Street’s future projects. “This is our first year to have a cookie walk and an individual will come in and donate ten dollars to our main…