Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issues endangered, missing child alert

Malyiah Crosby was last seen getting into a tan 2001 Ford Explorer with a Mississippi license plate HN57049.

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered, Missing Child Alert for 14-year-old Malyiah Crosby of Hinds County, Mississippi. She is described as a black female, 5’3, weighing 95 pounds, with maroon hair and brown eyes. Crosby was last seen at 3 a.m. on July 29, wearing a maroon Byram bulldog hoodie, light gray…

Improvements are happening in different areas of Starkville

Things may not look the best in certain parts of Starkville as workers are making improvements throughout the city

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Things may not look the best in certain parts of Starkville as workers are making improvements throughout the city. Many have seen that certain portions of downtown Starkville are blocked off as crews are redoing the roads and what’s under them. There’s also power line work being done on Reed Road. Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill says although…

MUW students crossed the stage going from student to graduate

COLUMUBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Americans are feeling good about the country’s economic future–according to a key measure out today. And Summer graduates at Mississippi University for Women are feeling good about the job market. After graduation, most people’s next quest is maneuvering into the job market. Well, some students believe the job market is wide open, and so are their…

A Starkville native gives back to community through her food

Minnie Fox has been giving back to her community for years

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A Starkville woman has been feeding the community for over a decade out of the kindness of her heart. Minnie Fox has been giving back to her community for years. The 76-year-old chef hosts dozens outside her home to eat a meal each year. Fox worked as a cook at the Oktibbeha County Jail, and that’s where…

Macon Police Department hosts school supply drive

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – On top of keeping its community safe, the Macon Police Department made sure students went back to school with the necessary school supplies. School gear, face painting, and refreshments were all available at the Back to School Supply Giveaway, located at the police department. The agency actually partnered with the city to make this drive possible….

Columbus looks at next steps in revitalizing Propst Park

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Columbus is looking at its next steps in revitalizing its premier park. At a work session, the mayor and City Council heard an update from the consulting group they’ve contracted with to negotiate a $3 million bond issue for park improvements. One hurdle the consultants would like to see cleared is the completion…

Columbus city leaders take to streets to best decide how to fix them

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI0 – Columbus city leaders have been taking to the streets to best decide how to fix them. The city has about $7 million set aside for street repairs. The city’s engineer has been driving the city and surveying problem areas. He will be meeting one-on-one with City Council members to work out a list of priorities. Special…