OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – OCH Regional Medical Center is outsourcing its EMS service. MedStat will take over EMS in the county beginning July 1. OCH has not announced a reason for the change. However, in its announcement, the hospital said it will “continue to find solutions for excellent EMS care while minimizing ever-rising costs of operation including labor, equipment…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – What started as a threat turned into a stalking arrest for a Pontotoc man. Clinton Chilcutt was charged with Aggravated Stalking. Oxford police received the threat report last Wednesday. Officers stopped a vehicle Chilcutt was inside on West Jackson Avenue, and he was arrested. Chilcutt’s bond was set at $40,000. For 24/7 news and updates, follow…
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lee County investigators released new details in a homicide investigation. Sheriff Jim Johnson said 70-year-old Randy Price was shot at his County Road 1303 home. Price was found at about 8:30 Sunday morning on his front porch. Evidence at the scene and Price were both taken to the state crime lab. Johnson is asking for…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Less than 24 hours after a shooting, Tupelo police have arrested a suspect. 65-year-old Martin Parham has been charged with aggravated assault. The gunfire happened on Lumpkin Avenue on Thursday at about 5 p.m. The victim had been shot multiple times. Tupelo police investigators said the man who was shot is stable at North Mississippi Medical…
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Helping students reach their full potential is the goal at any university or community college. At Northeast Mississippi Community College, a campaign is underway to raise money to buy a musical instrument that has the potential to take the Fine Arts program to a whole new level. Dr. Ray Harris has been at NEMCC for 35…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – As the summer season kicks off, some families may be looking for a different kind of vacation. Staycations, or extended vacations, are gaining popularity. What once started off as a burger shack on the banks of a fishing hole, evolved into a nationally known vacation spot for travelers across the country. The Lake Tiak-O’Khata resort now…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two years ago, heavy rain caused barges to break loose at Bevill Lock and Dam in Alabama and Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, causing damage at both sites. Crews have now finished the last of the repairs. Operations Manager Justin Murphree said now the dam will be stronger than ever. “The water flowing around the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi leads the nation in the number of sexually transmitted infections cases. And one local clinic is looking to raise awareness and decrease stigma by following the crowd. The STI rate has increased by 1,000%, with more cases of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Five Horizons Health Services Chief Jamil Dawson Operating Officer said these numbers are…
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann is crisscrossing the area making his case for a second term. Lieutenant Governor Hosemann stopped at the offices of the Itawamba County Development Council this afternoon to talk with voters. Hosemann said during the past four years, he has led efforts to downsize state government and has paid down more than $500…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An 85-year-old family-run business in Columbus was honored with a prestigious industry award. Waters Truck and Tractor was named the 2022 North American Truck Dealer of the Year by International Truck. The award recognized the top truck dealer for their annual sales, customer service, and community involvement. Waters Truck & Tractor Co., Inc. operates seven locations…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors won its appeal against the school district. At issue is what is considered new property after a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax agreement ends. In 2020, the county leaders excluded $3.3 million of ad valorem taxes from the district’s request. A Chancery Judge sided with the schools, agreeing that…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – 4-County members and management came together to take care of some business and have a little fun. The electric power cooperative held its annual meeting at the EMCC Communiversity. Members got a chance to meet the workers and management team that provide their power and, for a growing number, internet too. They also elected Board…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police continue to search for a gunman after a shooting near a north-side park. Officers were called to 8th Avenue and 18th Street North on Wednesday evening, just before eight. A police spokesperson said a group of people were outside the home and had shouted at a speeding car. When that vehicle left an SUV…
BRANDON, Miss. (WCBI) – One officer was killed and another one was injured during a standoff with police Thursday morning in Brandon. The incident started at about 1:20 a.m. in the Crossgates neighborhood of Brandon, which is a suburb of Jackson. Police said 22-year-old Gabriel Matthew Wilson went to a home armed with a handgun and a rifle. He was…
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SHERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – A new attraction is making a big splash in one northeast Mississippi town, just in time for summer. The official opening day for Sherman’s splash pad is June 1, but Mayor Mike Swords said the attraction has been open for a few days, as a sort of test run. Plans for the splash pad began in…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is set to receive a much-needed boost in officers. 48 troopers make up the 67th cadet class and five of them will be joining Troop G of Starkville. Staff Sergeant Derrick Beckom said the new additions help combat the officer shortage in law enforcement. The Magnolia State’s highways have re-stocked 48 new…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville police made two arrests in separate robbery investigations. Dontavious Lucious was charged with robbery. Meanwhile, Tyverius Nichols is facing an armed robbery charge. Investigators said both incidents happened on separate days. One happened at a home and the other happened at an apartment. However, those alleged hold-ups did happen on Garrard Road. No injuries were…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You can take a chance to win $10,000 and help a good cause. The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee Counties is launching its “50K Your Way” fundraiser. Here’s how it works. You purchase a ticket for $100 to put your name into a drawing. United Way will draw five winners. And each will win $10,000….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors took a timeout from regular business to recognize a champion. Supervisors presented Kerrigan Clark with an official resolution honoring her feats on the track. Clark took top honors in the 100-meter dash in Division 1 A at the North State level and then repeated that performance by winning the…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County leaders are taking action to curb a tiring problem in areas of the county. Illegal dumping has been an issue in the county for years, but lately, crews are dealing with more trashed tires. Old car tires present an environmental hazard wherever they are disposed of, but recent dumps have been made worse…