COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee hosted a “National Day of Service” project in Columbus. Volunteers from Columbus Light and Water were out early working to repair a wheelchair ramp on a southside home. The group also did other small projects around the house. Many other businesses and groups participated in other projects this past…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County man will spend two decades in prison for killing his father. Everett Shields pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He was ordered to serve 20 years in prison. The shooting happened in February 2018. 49-year-old Elvis Shields was shot multiple times at his Meadowbrook Drive home. He was later flown to a hospital…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oktibbeha County man is facing charges after allegedly hitting someone with a car. John Amos was charged with aggravated assault and leaving the scene of an accident. Oktibbeha County deputies were called to Pearline Lane at about 9 p.m. Sunday. Investigators told WCBI Amos and a lady were in an argument when he tried…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WKRG/WCBI) – A woman accused of shooting her aunt in south Alabama was arrested in Starkville. Michelle Campbell is in the Oktibbeha County jail on the charge of aggravated assault. CBS affiliate WKRG reported that Loxley, Alabama police believed Campbell shot her aunt 13 times this past Saturday. Loxley police and Baldwin County deputies were called to the…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A truck driver escaped injury after his big rig overturned Monday morning. The accident happened just before 8 a.m. on North Frontage Road. State troopers said the driver was taken to the hospital for observation but has been released. At least one lane of traffic was blocked as crews worked to get the big truck…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – College students are helping train future service dogs at Mississippi State University. Puppies with a Purpose is a campus organization affiliated with the Guide Dog Foundation. The organization allows students to train dogs in basic commands and help them socialize in different environments. After anywhere from 8 weeks to 14 months, the dogs return to…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A bagpiper leads the way as participants, many wearing their full protective gear proceed to the stairs and a climb covering the same distance as the 110 floors New York 1st responders had to ascend on that fateful day. Tupelo Fire Chief Brad Robinson has taken part in this event since its inception. But 2023 is…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday night’s city council meeting over road work was on rocky terrain. Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskins broke a deadlock between city council members on how six point nine million dollars in tax money should be used to cover issues like road paving, drainage, and bridge maintenance. Councilman Pierre Beard of Ward 4 proposed about three-quarters of a…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce held its “Educators are Essential” event today to celebrate teachers in the community. The “Educators are Essential” event allows teachers to gather together and listen to guest speakers talk about topics like teaching after COVID-19, AI, dyslexia, and more. One of the speakers Dr. Brad Beckham of Baptist Memorial Hospital spoke…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Honor and pride. It’s part of serving in the military.So is comradery. The 223rd Engineering Battalion was among the first set of units to be sent to Iraq from West Point. Marking 20 years, they met at the National Guard Armory in West Point to reconnect and catch up. Larry Boeke said that they all have…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department wants citizens to be aware of a pigeon drop scam. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, SPD received the report of a “pigeon drop” scam that occurred at the Starkville Crossing shopping center. Pigeon drop is a confidence trick in which a victim is persuaded to give up money to gain a larger sum…
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – More updates are coming out on an inmate killed at Parchman Prison. The Mississippi Department of Corrections has identified the victim killed as 23-year-old Raymond Coffey of Lafayette County. MDOC initially withheld Coffey’s identity out of respect for the family and to ensure next of kin was notified. Commissioner Burl Cain says the killing appeared…
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) – Anyone who has attended a football game at Davis Wade Stadium knows that cowbells are a big part of the atmosphere. Fans of all ages ring their bells, and this past Saturday, a young MSU fan was pumped up about going to his first home game, with his first cowbell. Unfortunately, the cowbell was left behind,…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – You may have read in a book that A is for Astronaut, but how often do you get a chance to meet one? Well, students from Caledonia Middle School met Astronaut Bob Hines to learn more about his exploration. Astronaut Bob Hines served more than 23 years in the United States Air Force as an instructor…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – College football season is back and so is tailgating. Some people bring and cook their food to prepare for the game, but others prefer to have theirs catered. Chick-fil-A in Starkville sees large numbers of catering orders for home football games. With eight home games for the Bulldogs, they are likely to be busy all fall….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – September 8 is International Literacy Day. It’s set aside to observe the importance of literacy and celebrate it as a human right. Over the last decade, reading scores have dramatically progressed in the State of Mississippi. Some of that can be attributed to the Mississippi Academic Assessment. In the state of Mississippi, for students to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – They’re just a phone call away in times of trouble. Businesses and community organizations in Lowndes County showed their appreciation to first responders. Dozens of law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and other emergency personnel attended the annual “Salute to Lowndes Finest” luncheon in Columbus. The event began 21 years ago after its coordinator visited Ground…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Itawamba County residents may now be eligible for assistance for damage related to June storms. Governor Tate Reeves announced that FEMA approved Mississippi’s request to add counties to the request for public assistance. The week of June 14 through June 19, Mississippi experienced a record-setting 18 tornadoes across the state. Initially, 16 counties were included…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police made a major drug bust in Belden after several complaints were made by locals. Investigators conducted a search at Saragosa Circle on Wednesdays. A felony amount of methamphetamine, a felony amount of oxycodone, and a misdemeanor amount of marijuana were found. 10 people were detained on the scene. Four are facing felony charges. Olivia…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Board of Education continued its search for a new state superintendent and wanted your input. The SBE has published a survey to gather information about the qualities the public is looking for in their state superintendent. The survey will be open until 5 p.m. on September 22. The SBE will continue to accept applications…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman in Tupelo was arrested for stealing from her place of work. Tupelo police arrived at Strofollino’s Wine on West Main on September 4. Sara Reeves was accused of breaking into the business safe, stealing money from the cash register, and stealing the business checkbook. Reeves was charged with embezzlement and felony malicious mischief. Her…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond was set for the man charged in a West Point shooting that left a person injured. 20-year-old J’Kobe Warren was charged with aggravated assault. His bond was set at $300,000. Police Chief Avery Cook said the shooting happened Wednesday night at Marston Courts, just off East Brame Avenue. The victim had minor injuries. West…