COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In Columbus and Lowndes County, there has been a growing concern about the over-the-counter drug Tianeptine, also known as Zaza. People gathered at Columbus City Hall to discuss the possibility of banning the substance. Tianeptine is not only causing overdoses in the area but has some parents on high alert. Since there are no restrictions on…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some students from across the state are choosing to further their knowledge at Community Colleges. February is Career and Technical Education month and is set aside to highlight the opportunities that are available across the country. Here in Lowndes County, almost 50 technical skills programs are taught at EMCC’S Communiversity. With all the different pathways…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man reported missing in Columbus has been found. As we first reported last night, 20-year-old Jaylen Harrison had not been seen since leaving his Gardenia Drive home early Tuesday afternoon. This morning Columbus Police found his body in a North Columbus park. No foul play is suspected in his death. For 24/7 news and updates,…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is under arrest and accused of molesting a child. The investigation began on February 3 when a report was filed with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office accusing 44-year-old Robert Royer of molesting a child. A forensic interview was conducted with the victim a few days later, and a warrant was issued for Royer’s…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – North Mississippi will see hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements if state lawmakers approve the recommendations. Governor Tate Reeves has proposed more than $1.3 billion in infrastructure projects across the state. The money comes from transportation capacity project funding and would be used for construction-ready projects, once the funding is approved. Included in the proposals…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – UPDATE: Tralasha Jones was found safe on February, 17, CPD reported. Help from state investigators could find a missing Columbus girl. Tralasha Jones 15-year-old Tralasha Jones was last seen walking on 6th Avenue North in Columbus, Friday, February 10. She did not show up for class at Columbus Middle School. Columbus police have asked the Mississippi…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There is an update on a story we’ve been following about a Columbus police officer that allegedly did not report a shooting. The city has responded to our ethics complaint. Multiple sources told us the part-time officer in question is Louis Alexander, just as the Commercial Dispatch reported Thursday. In fact, WCBI emailed Columbus Police Chief…
BROOKSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A simple seat belt violation turned into a high-speed chase in Brooksville, and now the driver faces a bundle of charges. Brooksville Police said Vilanta Brewer was stopped for a seat belt violation. Allegedly when Brewer was asked to step out of the vehicle, he slammed the door and drove off. The turn of events led…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – In advance of expected severe weather, Mississippi State University is taking extra steps to keep students safe. With both the Starkville and Meridian campuses under an advanced severe weather advisory, the University switched to remote operations for the remainder of today. At the main campus, administration officials have opened three buildings as areas of refuge…
Join Isaac Williams as he talks with Dr. Sierra about all the ways they can help you at Monroe Regional Hospital. Categories: On the Beat
CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Three young men face several charges in Choctaw County after an armed robbery. 19-year-olds Deanquis Savior and Emmanuel Cotton, along with Devin Haynes are all charged with armed robbery, burglary, possession of a controlled substance, and others. Sheriff Brandon Busby said his deputies and Ackerman police were called to a burglary in progress, just outside…
Today Dr. Emerson will show us how she treats pancreatitis in dogs with furry friend Angelina and lab technician Katie. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Furniture store owners and manufacturers from across the nation are in Tupelo for the bi-annual Furniture Market. Larry Nelms was busy Wednesday morning placing orders for furniture to sell at his store, Furniture Plus, in Monroe Louisiana. His 14-year-old daughter, Johna Nelms, was helping her dad. She has been coming for a long time. “Her first…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Over two dozen employees in Starkville will be out of a job this month. Curio Brands announced today that it will close its manufacturing plant on Lynn Lane. Production at the plant will stop immediately. This move results in layoffs for 27 salaried and hourly employees. The plant will officially close on February 28. The company…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Family members, law enforcement officers, and other city and county leaders gathered at the Columbus Riverwalk Wednesday as a dive crew looked for evidence in an ongoing murder investigation. It has been two years since the disappearance of James Ryan Taylor, and his family still looking for answers in what is now an ongoing murder investigation….
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Sometimes a tragic incident can be avoided if you pay closer attention to your surroundings. Whether you are out of town or even in the comfort of your own neighborhood, it is always important that you remain aware of your surroundings when you go out in public. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook said it is…
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A bridge in Lee County is repaired and is now open to traffic once again. The bridge on Lake Lamar Bruce Road was deemed unsafe in early January and was closed. Repairs began within a few days and were completed this week. Initially, the county estimated the work would take about four months, but repairs…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Louisville police release the names of the young people arrested in a large shooting this past weekend. 16-year-olds Nazyrian Goss, Eleshawn Clark, and Cameron Thompson, along with 17-year-old Decameron Moore and 21-year-old Elvandrick Idom are all charged with aggravated assault. Idom faces three counts and has a $150,000 bond. Goss and Thompson are facing two counts…
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – We have an update from a story related to two escaped inmates in Grenada County. Jonathan Miller and Claude Slaughter came up missing during a headcount at the Grenada County Jail Monday morning. The two men stole a city of Grenada work truck during their flee. Today, Jonathan Miller has been captured and taken back…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – New patrol vehicles joining the Lowndes County Sheriff’s fleet will also have new radios, thanks to a timely grant. The Sheriff’s Office received $17,600 from the Mississippi Department of Homeland Security to pay for new state-of-the-art radios for deputies’ vehicles. Along with local access, the new units will also be able to communicate with the…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors continued negotiations for a new headquarters building for the county coroner. Supervisors offered the owners of the former Microtek/Ecolab building $400,000 for one of the buildings on their Lehmberg Road campus. The sellers countered with a $500,000 ask and an increase in earnest money. At today’s meeting, the Board approved a counter…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – Stay home and keep learning. The Fayette County School District in Alabama will hold a remote learning day Thursday. The severe weather threat for Thursday is behind the decision. In-person classes will resume on Friday. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Local News
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Deputies in Clay County continue to search for a missing man, and they need your help. Cedell Starks was last seen on January 12 in the Mantee-Woodland Area. If you’ve seen him or know where he is, call the Clay County Sheriff’s Office AT (662) 494-2896. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter…
The 12,000-foot, $7 million softball facility at Nusz Park should be good to go for Mississippi State’s home opener against Mississippi Valley State on Feb. 28. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports