EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – Once again, a local group in Webster County is highlighting the history of African Americans. Guests today listened to speakers share the hard work of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr and promises for the future. Webster County Planning Committee Chairman James Townsend said this day is to remember those who fought for freedom. “We…
CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) – Frozen Junior features all of the favorite songs from the animated film. And of course, all the characters, bringing Arendelle to life onstage at Calhoun County High School. CenterStage of Calhoun County has brought together about 75 people, on stage and behind the scenes, for Frozen Junior. The cast features second graders, through high school…
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Feb, 2, Sturgis and Central Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire. The crews were called to 7863 Sturgis West Point Road. Upon arrival, the structure was heavily involved in fire. Attack crews extinguished the fire after extensive damage. According to Oktibbeha County Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner, One fatality was…
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For years, an old motel on Highway 6 in Pontotoc was known as a haven for illegal drug activity. But today, it is being transformed into a place of hope for those battling addictions.
For you, what makes a house a home? To Robert Thompson, it’s the rich history that lies within the streets.
After 30 years of taking care of children, a Louisville woman is closing her doors for good. Bobbie Hudson is what many would call a second mother, nurturer, and caregiver.
The request to phase out Mississippi’s personal income tax is picking up steam once again by Governor Tate Reeves, according to a report by the Associated Press.
According to the school district’s Facebook page, police responded to a report of a weapon on campus Thursday. When officers got there, they found a gun in a student’s backpack.
Tupelo attorney Jim Waide told WCBI News that Barry McMillan filed an EEOC complaint in 2021 for racial discrimination against the school district. Then, McMillan was fired after 14 years on the job.
No charges have been filed after a stabbing incident at the Columbus Walmart, but one person has been arrested on charges related to it.
Tupelo police said a holiday squabble led to a car theft, and now a Belden man is in jail. The incident dates back to late December 22 when Tupelo police were called to a home on Cedarwood Drive.
A Columbus home went up in flames early Friday morning. The blaze was reported at about 4:45 a.m. in the 1300 block of 10th Avenue North.
Aberdeen High School Seniors are setting records for the school district and outpacing others in the county and across the state.
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The Starkville business community came together tonight to recognize some of the people working to make the city better.
There were some tense moments for Thursday evening shoppers at the Columbus Walmart. Lowndes County 911 received multiple calls regarding a stabbing.
When disasters strike firefighters and police are usually the first to respond. But it may come as a surprise that some may not have a safe place to ride out the storm.
Access to healthcare has been strained in Pickens County since its only hospital closed. Now, access to emergency healthcare is at a crisis point.
WCBI-TV CBS and WLOV-TV FOX are making a big move. Beginning Friday, February 2, the Fox affiliation will move from WLOV to WCBI 4.2.
An organization that helps get criminals off the streets is making a big impact in the region. Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi recognized supporters and police during its annual awards luncheon.
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle cut the ribbon on its new service geared to cut obesity in Americans. Hospital personnel held a ribbon-cutting event for its BMG Bariatric Services.
A Saltillo police officer got a big honor during the annual Northeast Mississippi Crimestoppers awards lunch.
Local members of Zeta Phi Beta sorority in Starkville took time out to recognize the city’s sanitation and environment service employees.