WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The Prairie Arts Festival in West Point is gearing up for its 45th celebration. The event has now evolved into a small-town tradition with thousands in attendance. Lisa Klutts is the Director of the West Point Clay County Community Growth Alliance. She said the festival will be fun for the whole family. “We are excited…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The results of the two runoff races in Lowndes County are not official but a simple math equation can tell you the winner. Once the affidavit ballots were counted today, Kalee Talley took control of the tax collector race. She has a 16-vote lead with only 11 outstanding absentee ballots. This means mathematically, at least,…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University continued its week focused on healthy choices and options. The campus hosted dozens of vendors who promoted wellness and well-being to the students and staff. These resources ranged from mental to physical and emotional health aspects. Santee Ezell is the Director of Health Promotion and Wellness. She said educating students on the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Visitors checking out the Starkville scene can expect to receive a warm and clean welcome. More than 600 volunteers participated in the 20th annual Get Swept Up campaign. Trash and debris were cleaned up on several streets, parks, businesses, and other locations in the city. There were several partners involved in the campaign, including the Greater…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond was set at $20,000 for a man accused of a June robbery. On June 22, Tupelo police were alerted to a robbery at the Laundry Matt on Ida B. Wells Street. The victim reported that a man forcibly took his wallet and then ran. During the investigation, police identified the suspect as Jacquez Rice of…
UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said he’s thankful for the chance to serve the county another four years after a narrow win in the Republican Primary runoff. Edwards received 2,885 votes, while challenger Chad Glasson received 2,679 votes. There was no Democrat challenger, so Edwards will start his fourth term as sheriff in January. Edwards…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – College towns are back in full swing with students back on campus and football season just days away, and for many, living the college life also means enjoying the nightlife. For those who are still underage, trying to join in the fun can land you in trouble. Starkville life is revving back up with students back…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Northeast Mississippi church is helping spread the word about a mission opportunity south of the border. The Tupelo church has partnered with a children’s home in Mexico and recently, the director was in the area to give a progress report on the mission and the vision for the future. Throughout most of the year, Dr….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – From the racetrack to the river, metal debris can be found all along the road, in people’s tires, and in unusual cases through people’s windshields. Arthur Brown said he has to replace tires for several cars and trucks each month just by driving out of his driveway, totaling thousands of dollars. “I’m spending a lot of…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi voters headed back to the polls to take care of some unfinished business. Candidates across the state found themselves continuing their Primary campaigns after the first round of voting back on August 8. In our viewing area alone, nearly 40 primary races ended without a candidate receiving the necessary 50% plus one to win a race…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point police made an arrest in a weekend shooting that injured one person. 17-year-old Jamie Jones was charged with aggravated assault shooting into a dwelling. Police Chief Avery Cook said officers were called to Bulldog Street on Saturday. A man inside of the house was shot in the shoulder and taken to the hospital….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – With a jury selected, testimony began Tuesday morning in a Lowndes County murder trial. Wayne Frasier was accused of killing his wife, Natalie Ryan-Fraser, in December 2021. There was a shooting at the Cedar Street apartment in Caledonia where Wayne Fraser was staying. He had a job in the area and lived here part-time. Deputies…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County man and his son are facing two charges after a fight over the weekend. 32-year-old Dekkar Fleming was charged with aggravated assault and robbery. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said Fleming and the victim got into an argument this past weekend. Hawkins told WCBI the victim was hit so hard they had…
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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Voters in Mississippi will be back at the polls on August 29 for runoffs in the Primary election. Polls will open at 7 a.m. for Runoff Elections. Oktibbeha County circuit clerk Tony Rook said it won’t be as busy but his office is still working to make sure voting runs smoothly. For circuit clerk offices and election…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Eight small businesses in Amory were selected to receive $20,000 grants to rebuild from the wreckage left by the March tornadoes. These businesses were hit hard but a new opportunity for recovery is shedding new light on the city. “We reached out to several of our partners to see if we could come up with a…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mental Health can be an everyday struggle for people, especially young adults who are learning to navigate life, and while there are several resources available in the area, sometimes the effect of mental health can be too much for a person. According to HopkinsMedicine.org, 26% of Americans ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Bulldogs kicked off the 2024 Football Season this weekend. The first game will be at home, and that has Starkville businesses preparing for big crowds. A football season opener at home is a recipe for large crowds and big business in Starkville. The crowds making their way to campus and Davis Wade Stadium…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Jury selection began in a Lowndes County murder trial. Wayne Fraser was accused of killing his wife, Natalie Ryan-Fraser, in December 2021. There was a shooting at the Cedar Street apartment in Caledonia where Wayne Fraser was staying. He had a job in the area and lived here part-time. Deputies also recovered a gun at the…
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Some former Hamilton daycare workers accused of scaring children have been sentenced in the Monroe County Justice Court. Oci-Anna Kilburn, Sierra McCandless, Misty Shyenne Mills, and Jennifer Newman were each charged with five counts of misdemeanor child deprivation of necessities with substantial harm. Traci Hutson, the fifth daycare worker in this case, was charged with failure…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State released new information about the student found dead on campus. 19-year-old Maxwell Curtis Pennebaker was found unresponsive in a vehicle Sunday afternoon. He was a sophomore building construction science major and a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt said foul play was not suspected. University officials have…
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – Services will be held on August 29 for a longtime North Mississippi State Representative. Mac Huddleston of Pontotoc passed away over the weekend. He has been in the State House since 2008. Huddleston was a Mississippi State University alum, a U.S. military veteran, a veterinarian, and a former deputy sheriff. Services will be at West Heights…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Another abandoned home in Columbus was set on fire. Now, police are investigating a fourth arson case. Firefighters were called to the 1400 block of Seventh Street North at about 11 a.m. Fire Chief Duane Hughes said damage from the flames was contained to the front porch and front door of the home. Witnesses told investigators…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A joint operation of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and West Point Police Department landed a West Point man in jail for trafficking meth. On Friday, the agencies served a warrant and searched a building at 2300 West Churchill Road in West Point. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the search…