Oxford police host NightCap giveaway to help prevent drink spiking

One undeniable danger that many young people face is the risk of their drinks being spiked with a harmful substance. It happens more often than one would think.

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – One undeniable danger that many young people face is the risk of their drinks being spiked with a harmful substance. It happens more often than one would think. “This is one of those things where, whether it is students or their parents, it’s just a concern across the country,” said Oxford Police Public Information Officer Breck…

Mississippi BBB warns consumers about dishonest contractors

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – New construction, repairs, and renovations. The building trades are busy in North Mississippi, and while people know what they pay for, some are getting less than expected. Now, the Mississippi Better Building Bureau is issuing a warning to consumers to watch out for dishonest contractors. The Mississippi BBB has received many complaints about homeowners paying for…

Columbus-Lowndes Public Library: A place for more than reading

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The library is a place where pages turn and imaginations take flight. For half a century, the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library has been impacting lives through the power of reading and much more. And the library is changing with the times. You can still find books, but they are also embracing the community to keep their patrons…

Amory football prepares to play at home away from home

Football fans tend to have a gameday routine but for some, that routine may look a lot different, especially in Amory where tornado relief continues.

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Football fans tend to have a game day routine but for some, that routine may look a lot different, especially in Amory where tornado relief continues. It’s impossible to get a home-field advantage when your team has no field to call home. However, Tupelo High School wanted to make sure that the Amory Panthers had an…

Neighboring counties combine resources to find stolen property

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A cooperation between two counties helped recover stolen property and put two suspects behind bars facing grand larceny and possession of stolen property. The Winston and Noxubee counties’ sheriff’s departments are showing that even small departments with limited resources can make a big bust if they combine resources and communicate with each other. After a…

Real trouble for fake IDs: Area businesses look out for underage drinking

For those who are still underage, trying to join in the fun can land you in trouble.

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…