LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County leaders are stepping up efforts to clean things up. Supervisors, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Justice Court have been working together to cut down on illegal dumping in the county and punish the people doing that dumping. The county has an investigator dedicated to dealing with dumping. Now, supervisors are also calling for…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man in Itawamba County is in jail, charged with killing his mother. The investigation began Friday when deputies responded to a mobile home on Brown Road that had burned along with two cars. They found a badly burned body inside the home. The victim was identified as Flora Mae Walden. Itawamba County Sheriff Chris…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The man wanted in a stabbing incident in Columbus is in jail. 58-year-old Isiam Perkins was charged with aggravated assault. He had been on the run since Saturday morning. The incident happened around 9:30 on 23rd Avenue North. Investigators said Perkins and the victim were in an argument about yard work when the altercation turned physical….
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – College students from around the country are supporting a mission to preserve the historic Brush Arbor Cemetery in Starkville. Nestled between Commodore Bob’s and Scooters Records on University Drive in Starkville is an often overlooked nationally registered historic site. Brush Arbor is an African American cemetery with tombstones that range from 1882 to 1920. Over the…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WCBI) – Late Saturday, July 15, police said Carlethia Nicole Russell had been located after about 48 hours of searching. Russell, 25, who goes by Carlee, went missing on Thursday night after stopping to check on a child she saw walking on the side of Interstate 459 in Birmingham. Police say Russell called 911 on Thursday night and…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – July 16 is National Ice Cream Day. Ice cream is a favorite treat of many, especially during the summer. Regina Unruh, owner of Southern Sweets in Columbus, has been an ice cream shop owner for a little over three years. “I absolutely love it,” Unruh said. “I love being with the public. I love being with…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce announced it is now offering a cost-share opportunity to private land managers with a wild hog problem. Wild hogs are known for their ability to multiply quickly, having around six pigs at a time. The MDAC will provide guidance and assistance for the most effective trapping methods to provide remotely…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There is a new recipient for the 2023 Golden Triangle Regional Airport and the U.S. Contract Tower Association Leadership award. Senator Roger Wicker was presented the award in appreciation and recognition of his distinguished service and leadership and for being a strong advocate for airports in Mississippi and around the country. USCTA’S Executive Director Brad…
STURGIS, Miss (WCBI) – Sturgis had a political rally on July 15 to gear up for primary elections on August 8th. The political rally was held at Diane Jackson Memorial Park in Sturgis from 10 a.m. to about 4 p.m. There was a variety of speakers running for state and county offices hailing from both political aisles. Brandon Presley, who…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The stage at the Starkville Community Theater has been the setting for hundreds of performances for decades. Locals thespians have participated in a variety of plays, musicals, and one-man shows throughout their seasons. SCT was recently awarded an operating grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission. The financial boost will allow the theater to bring some updates…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Lemonade Day has officially taken over the Golden Triangle Region. Over 350 kids across the area set up their lemonade stands to learn the value of entrepreneurship and the management of money. Six-year-old Marque Hill has been learning about the power of entrepreneurship since he was a toddler. His mother says she wants him to…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -On July 13 around noon, the Starkville Police Department responded to a head-on fatal collision on Highway 25. South of Highway 12, a car traveling northbound on the southbound side of Highway 25 collided head-on with a vehicle traveling south. Both drivers were flown to Memphis for further treatment. Mary Ann Green, 66, of Columbus later passed…
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – United States Marshals, along with Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agents have made an arrest. Tamarius Webster, 36, was arrested at the Carroll County Courthouse yesterday morning without incident. Webster is facing federal weapons charges and was served with a federal indictment at the time of his arrest. Webster is…
BROOKSVILLE, Miss (WCBI) – Citizens of Brooksville need to boil their water until further notice. Noxubee County supervisor Bruce Benard Brooks and many workers in the town have been working diligently to fix a leak after the water line broke. The water is back on, however, citizens need to boil their water for one minute before using it and especially…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Police are looking for 58-year-old Isiam Perkins. Investigators say Perkins and the victim were in an argument about yard work when the altercation turned physical. Perkins reportedly stabbed the victim in the neck with a knife and ran from the scene. The incident happened around 9:30 am July 15 on 23rd Avenue North. Anyone who has…
JACKSON, Miss (WCBI) – Murder suspect Brandon Pugh was arrested after being caught on camera. U.S. Marshals stormed a house in Jackson early Tuesday morning, arresting 31-year-old Pugh. Pugh is accused of wounding a 14-year-old Hinds County teenager in a drive-by shooting on May 28. The victim died six days later and Pugh remained on the run for a month….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – Citizens of Lowndes County were able to attend the candidate forum on July 14 to hear from those running in the upcoming election. The candidate forum took place at the Anderson Grove Community Center. The Forum is county-wide and city-wide, and it allows the candidates to speak to the public about their insights and inputs…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – With all of the flooding in Louisville yesterday evening, some men in the area stepped up to help those trapped by the water. “We rescued six people and two cows,” said Blake Williamson, rescuer. It’s not every day you jump in a boat to save a cow. But Thursday was anything but a typical day…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Now that the water has gone down in Louisville and Winston County, people can better see the damage left behind by Thursday’s flooding. City and county leaders along with staff from MEMA have been out assessing damage and trying to wrap their heads around how quickly the water rose. “We don’t know exactly what to expect…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A former West Point police officer and investigator for the district attorney’s office is facing federal charges. Ramirez Ivy was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Ten others are also facing the same charges in the same federal investigation. Sources told WCBI the case revolves around COVID relief money and occurred…
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – As you know, the town of Ackerman was severely flooded due to the heavy rain that came in on July 13. Residents of the Choctaw Plaza Apartments on Gaston Street had to be evacuated to the local community center until they were able to return to their homes. Ackerman Police Chief Tim Cook said even if…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Shuqualak man is killed in a Noxubee County crash. Coroner RL Calhoun said 33-year-old Murico Lewis died at the scene of the accident on Highway 388 on Wednesday morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said Lewis’s SUV was eastbound when it ran off the highway and hit an embankment. State troopers are still investigating the…
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A man from Booneville will spend 15 years in prison on federal drug charges. 34-year-old Justin Williams pled guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Investigators said Williams was part of a large-scale drug trafficking organization. He arranged to have meth shipped…