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…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi University for Women is well known for its nursing program. Some high school students were able to get a closer look as the staff hosted its annual navigating to nursing program on Thursday. Nearly 200 juniors and seniors from 19 different high schools made their way to the MUW campus. Nursing school faculty say they’ve held…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Thousands of people had a bowl or two of soup, and at the same time, helped the area’s only homeless shelter. Aahanna Hubbard spent part of her time at Empty Bowls encouraging guests to try some soup from Finney’s Sandwich Shop. Aahanna and her mother, Mikhala have been living at the Tupelo Salvation Army’s Jim Ingram…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Businesses and individuals across the area will have an opportunity to help the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi make a big difference in the lives of kids. The club’s annual campaign was kicked off this morning with a virtual zoom celebration. Boys and Girls Club staff members, campaign organizers, former participants in the Dance…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Temporary Pandemic-era Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs or SNAP benefits ended all around the U.S. Wednesday. Mississippi was one of the first 18 states to end those extra benefits last year, and local food pantries, like Helping Hands in Columbus, still feel that impact. Members of the nonprofit said they have had to find more ways to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus community continues to react to the arrest of a business owner. Adel Musa, known as Mr. John, was charged with simple assault. Musa said his security camera alerted him to a person at one of his businesses. This came after several thefts there. Here’s how Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry explained what happened. “Officers…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Health and History came together at Mississippi State University Wednesday. March is Women’s History Month, and the Division of Access, Diversity, and Inclusion has a whole slate of events planned, including a three-part luncheon series on Women’s Health. It kicked off today with a discussion of the history of women’s healthcare and its evolution from…
BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – Wednesday is the last day to qualify and put your name on the mayoral ticket in Bruce. The special election for mayor will be on March 21. The special election was organized after the previous Mayor of Bruce Rudy Pope passed away in January. Pope began his term as mayor in 2013. For 24/7 news and…
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A body was found in Webster County. Now, investigators are trying to find out who the person is. Sheriff David Gore said the discovery was made about 5:30 Tuesday evening, just south of Mantee off Highway 15. The exact property is not being disclosed at this time. Gore told WCBI there were no obvious signs…
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