Budget highlights: Most Lowndes County offices see increase in funding
Lowndes County supervisors are not raising taxes but are giving most employees a pay raise. County leaders approved the $80 million budget for next year.
Attala County man faces kidnapping charge in Lee County
An Attala County man is facing a kidnapping charge in Lee County. 23-year-old Preston Dean was also charged with aggravated domestic violence and burglary.
Golden Triangle Development LINK celebrates 20 years
20 years ago, Joe Max Higgins arrived from Arkansas to oversee the missions of the LINK which led to the landing of many projects and investments including Yokohama, Paccar, AirBus, Steel Dynamics, and Aluminum Dynamics to name a few.
Local farmers harvest hope for more sustainable future
Local farmers are sowing seeds of change with a new approach that could leave them reaping the financial benefits during their next harvest.
Attorney says it is important to protect rights of whistleblowers
Jim Waide says employees who report alleged illegal activities in the workplace are courageous for taking a stand
A North Mississippi woman claiming she was wrongfully terminated after reporting illegal activity at Itawamba Community College reached an out-of-court settlement.
Columbus police investigate after pedestrian was hit by car near Zachary’s
Columbus police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit at a busy intersection Thursday afternoon. The victim’s injuries did not appear to be serious.
Columbus man arrested in Pickens County for alleged forged checks
A Columbus man was arrested in Pickens County for alleged forged checks totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars and drugs.
Experts advise early start to financial and health planning
The admission coordinator at Windsor Place Nursing Home said having a plan in place for your end-of-life care is important not only for you but those close to you.
Columbus allocates 3% raise for city workers and more in FY 2024 budget
The City of Columbus officially has a budget for fiscal year 2024. The City Council approved the $26 million spending plan.
Walk of Hope: MUW campus shows support for suicide prevention
People on the Mississippi University for Women’s campus got their steps in for a serious cause. Many participated in the annual Walk of Hope event to raise awareness for suicide.
Repo man incident: Noxubee County man pleads guilty, receives probation
A Noxubee County man escaped jail time after pleading guilty to running over a repo man. Ladarius Tompkins was indicted for aggravated assault and that’s the charge he pleaded guilty to.
Macon duo faces charges for alleged burglary in Noxubee County
Two people from Macon were accused of taking items across Noxubee County. Eric Seideman and Alecia Childress were both charged with burglary of a dwelling and grand larceny.
Dining for a cause: Local celebrities serve up support for St. Jude in Tupelo
Local celebrities served diners at a popular Tupelo restaurant as part of the annual St. Jude Celebrity Wait Night.
Noxubee County library begins process to restore original building
The Noxubee County Library was built in 1907 and served as the county jail until it was converted into a library in 1984.
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Noxubee County Library is getting some welcome money for much-needed repairs and renovations. The library is getting nearly half a million dollars from a Mississippi Department of Archives and History grant that funds projects to restore historic properties. The Noxubee County Library was built in 1907 and served as the county jail until it…
PERS Exec. Director outlines proposed changes to state retirement system
Although PERS board members have approved the recommendations, any proposed changes to PERS must be approved by lawmakers.
Proposed changes to Mississippi’s retirement system for state employees, known as PERS, have generated a lot of questions and concerns.
Winston County Sheriff details his protocols if inmate escapes
Whether it may be older infrastructure, inattentive guards, or transport vulnerabilities, there’s always a possibility of an inmate escaping.
Local woman gives back to community through fire extinguishers
According to the National Fire Council, 65% of firefighters across the nation are volunteers.
A local business found itself with a surplus of fire extinguishers, and that is when one employee came up with an idea to help her neighbors.
Woman found sleeping on Highway 45 in Noxubee County
Noxubee County deputies are hoping you can help them identify a woman in their community. The woman has been found sleeping on the side of Highway 45.
Sip ‘N’ Stroll: Green Cup Ordinance takes effect Sept. 15 in Columbus
September 15 is the first day you can begin walking around certain areas of Columbus with an alcoholic beverage in your green cup.
Inflation’s impact on your bank account: Blame high gas prices
The latest inflation numbers show high gas prices are to blame for sticker shock in your bank account. Here’s a snapshot of what Triple-A shows across the country and across the region.
Highway improvement projects continue across northeast Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced updates to several construction and maintenance projects in northeast Mississippi.
Former Alcorn County schools superintendent pleads guilty
A former Alcorn County Schools superintendent pleaded guilty to falsifying records. Bill Brand was indicted and arrested for false representations to defraud the government in August 2021.
String of car burglaries continues in Golden Triangle Area
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The Dunlap Apartment Complex was hit hard over the weekend. Over 10 cars were broken into and burglarized. One victim was shot at. And the get-a-way car was stolen out of Lowndes County. The suspects were all believed to be under the age of 18. 10 burglarized cars, shots fired from a stolen gun, and…
East Webster Elementary uses different strategies to encourage literacy
"A" Rated East Webster Elementary recently took a different approach to get students interested in reading and writing.
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Education is hosting regional literacy meetings across the state for parents of students in kindergarten through third grade. The goal is to help parents and educators get on the same page when it comes to children developing the reading skills required for fourth grade. WCBI talked with administrators and teachers at…