JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Jackson State University’s temporary acting president is getting down to business. Elayne Hayes-Anthony was named to the leadership role Thursday after the Board of Trustees of the Institutions of Higher Learning voted to put Thomas K. Hudson on paid administrative leave as JSU president. Hayes-Anthony said that she intends to focus on student success, academic excellence,…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Police have detained one person of interest in reference to the shooting death of a Tupelo man over the weekend. It happened around 2 a.m. Sunday morning at Cheers near Crosstown. Officers located a man who had been shot. That man was identified as 30-year-old Montavious Clifton. Clifton was taken to NMMC ER where he died….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A planned public hearing about the sale of Tianeptine, commonly known as ZAZA, will go on as scheduled in Columbus. At their last meeting, Supervisors voted to hold a public hearing about the possibility of a ban on the sale, possession, and use of the unregulated drug in Lowndes County. Last week, the Mississippi Legislature…
SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) – A raid in Saltillo leads to thousands of dollars worth of meth seized and felony charges for one suspect. Broderick Jones was arrested on March 1 after the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and Tupelo PD’s K9 unit searched a home at 163 County Road. Jones was charged with aggravated trafficking of…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – After more than 11 years of detention in the Clay County Jail, the relatives of a murder suspect have agreed to a settlement. Details have not been released. 37-year-old Steven Jessie Harris was arrested in 2005 on charges that he killed his father, and injured police officers. He was also charged with carjacking a woman at…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Habitat for Humanity Collegiate challenge is happening this week in Starkville. Students from Rockford University are using their spring break to build a home for a family that needs it. This year’s house is being built-in Kelly Estates which is the new subdivision created by Habitat for Humanity. The house that you see right now…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – It is obvious that Main Street is the heart of many Mississippi towns. And the organizers who encourage small businesses and visitors were part of the first Main Street legislative day in Jackson. The Mississippi Main Street Association, the host of the event, is also responsible for supporting the 48 Main Street groups across the state….
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Macon police believe this man wrote a big check, and it wasn’t any good. That’s why they are looking for the person in this picture. The manager at Tem’s Grocery store in downtown Macon posted these pictures. Macon Police Chief Devine Beck said the suspect wrote a bad check for $680 at the grocery. They need…
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Fire investigators are working Monday to figure out what caused the fire at the Vista Apartment Complex Sunday morning. Starkville fire crews found a fire in the exterior wall cavity between the brick and the wall above Boardtown Pizza. Firefighters evacuated the building. According to the fire department, it took several hours to access the fire,…
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ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Relatives of a Mississippi man found mentally incompetent are seeking justice and suing over his 11-year detention in a county jail. 37-year-old Steven Jessie Harris spent 11 years in the Clay County Detention Center. On Tuesday, his sister-in-law filed the federal civil rights lawsuit in Aberdeen, demanding at least $11 million for the years Harris spent…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – At 2 a.m. Sunday morning, Tupelo police responded to Cheers at Crosstown located at 205 North Gloster for a reported gunshot victim. Officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot and began treating him. That man was identified as 30-year-old Montavious Clifton of Tupelo. Clifton was transported to NMMC ER where he died. Investigators…
LOWNDES, Miss. (WCBI) – Bald eagles are known to be brave, have great dignity, and are symbols of our country. In January, a game warden found a wounded bald eagle in Lowndes County. On Sunday, volunteers set the bird free after months of rehab. In January, a bald eagle was found in Lowndes County. It had been shot and needed…
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COLUMBUS, Miss ( WCBI) – One organization is looking to break barriers for special needs people one hoop at a time. The Rowdy Foundation hosted a basketball event Saturday at Heritage Academy. This allowed athletes of all ages with special needs the chance to build their skills on the court and to teach them that they can do anything they…
COLUMBUS, Miss ( WCBI ) – There are open positions that need to be filled within the Columbus Municipal School District People in the community or surrounding areas that were interested in applying, attended the job fair. Hosted by CMSD Potential employees were able to learn about the different positions available and talk with others who are already a part of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Body cam footage has been released from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office of Adel Musa’s arrest by the Columbus Police Department. MUSA, also known as “Mr. John”, claims he was alerted by his security system of movement at one of his business properties. When he arrived at the business with his wife, he held a man at…
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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIV., Miss. (WCBI) – A conference at Mississippi State University has tomorrow’s leaders tackling some of the world’s pressing problems. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted the annual Food Prize Mississippi Youth Institute. The event brings high school students from across the state together to discuss food insecurity and identify potential solutions. Students are tasked…
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi First Lady Elee Reeves made a stop in Starkville Thursday to introduce students to a new friend named Fred. Reeves is traveling the state, helping students begin their lifelong reading adventure by joining Fred the Turtle on his adventures through Mississippi. The First Lady delivered the books to 4th graders at Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The groundbreaking is set for the new aluminum plant coming to Lowndes County. Golden Triangle development link CEO Joe Max Higgins updated Exchange Club members on the project on Thursday afternoon. The Link will host a groundbreaking ceremony for “Aluminum Dynamics” Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. Higgins also talked about concerns that have been raised…