Family of mentally incompetent man jailed in Clay County sues for millions

Relatives of a Mississippi man found mentally incompetent are seeking justice and suing over his 11-year detention in a county jail

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…

Bald Eagle released in Lowndes County after 2 months of rehab

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…

Rowdy Foundation host basketball event for special needs people

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 Municipal School District host job fair

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…

Temporary Pandemic-era SNAP benefits end across United States

Mississippi was one of the first 18 states to end those extra benefits last year

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 police chief explains United Deli owner arrest

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…

Columbus police chief to temporarily withdraw joint narcotics task force

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry is temporarily pulling out of a joint narcotics task force with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. The agencies created the unit as a way to pool resources and personnel to get more drugs off the streets in the city and the county. This interlocal agreement signed by the City Council…