MEMA releases statement on Individual Safe Room Program
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Almost 2,000 people applied for safe rooms since August. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency opened applications in 2022 for individual safe rooms. During the application process, FEMA has requested additional information from applicants. The state is waiting for FEMA to approve those safe room applications. If your application is approved, a MEMA representative will contact you by…
Shooting at townhouse complex in Starkville leaves one person dead
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators have made an arrest in a fatal shooting incident from Tuesday night. Tyshawn Henley was charged with Capital Murder. Starkville police said there were reports of shots fired at Blake Court Townhouses at 1220 Louisville Street. That’s where police found 31-year-old Kirby Sherman. Sherman was pronounced dead at the scene by Oktibbeha County Medical Examiner…
Recent severe storms turn some residents to purchasing shelters
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Storm season tends to put people on high alert, and rightfully so. Storm shelters have become a hot commodity following the recent wave of tornadoes and severe weather. Teresa King moved back to her hometown of Amory in December of 2022. In just three months since her return, a tornado ripped through her town. “I drove…
Tupelo Mall at Barnes Crossing celebrates 33rd anniversary
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 30 years, Tupelo’s Mall at Barnes Crossing has had a huge economic impact, bringing jobs and shoppers to Lee County. The area’s regional mall is celebrating its 33rd anniversary and is looking to the future. It was 1991 when Jeff Snyder was put in charge of the security at the Mall at Barnes…
Millport man dies in crash on Tabernacle Road in Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Millport man is killed in an early morning crash in Pickens County, Ala. 35-year-old Trent Graham died at the scene of the accident on Tabernacle Road. The crash happened just before seven this morning. Coroner Chad Harless said Graham’s vehicle left the road and hit a tree. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating…
Body of missing woman found in Pickens County, Ala.
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – The body of a missing woman was found in Pickens County, Alabama. Karen Lanzas Chavarria was reported missing last month to the Pickensville Police Department. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney Andy Hamlin said she was found a short distance away from her home. Coroner Chad Harless told WCBI an autopsy has been…
Fraud may come into play once government funds are dispensed
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Better Business Bureau warns the public to be on high alert for scams. Storm victims can become scam victims when government funds are handed out. Leaders of the BBB said if you are rebuilding, your contractor has to be approved by the state of Mississippi. Any repairs over $10,000 must be handled by a…
Mississippi University for Women surpasses fundraising goal of $25M
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi University for Women has long been known for helping students achieve their goals. Now the university is celebrating surpassing one of its own. The “Be The Light” campaign started in 2017 with the goal of raising $15 million. The W reached that goal and kept going to raise more than $25 million. Every dollar makes…
Noxubee County deputies search for man accused of shooting car
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County deputies are looking for a man accused of shooting a car. Deandra Smith is considered armed and dangerous. Investigators said the shooting happened in the PinyWoods area back on March 21. Deputies told WCBI there was an adult and two juveniles inside the vehicle when a bullet when through the roof of the…
Jury selection begins for murder trial in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Jury selection began Tuesday in a West Point murder trial. Octavius Collins was indicted for the November 2020 shooting. He’s accused of killing 43-year-old James Roberson on Thanksgiving morning. The jury selection process started Tuesday morning and testimony is expected to continue the rest of the week. Investigators said the shooting happened at Windale Apartments….
MEMA releases damage report numbers from March 31 tornado
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency, as the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency released new numbers from this past weekend’s tornado damage. 94 homes, along with six farms were damaged in Pontotoc County. This was the hardest-hit area in the state. Meanwhile, in Lee County 32 homes and five businesses were impacted by a tornado. Tishomingo…
Home inspectors with FEMA will be in Monroe, Montgomery Counties
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – FEMA has an update for folks in Monroe and Montgomery Counties. FEMA-contracted home inspectors will be working in those areas. After applying for FEMA financial assistance, you may be contacted to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the damage to your home. This means you may get a call from an unknown or restricted phone number….
Lowndes county voters meet with local elected leaders
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Voters met with their elected leaders Tuesday morning in Lowndes County. This was the first event of County Government Appreciation Month. The event was to allow folks a chance to visit the people they elected to office over a cup of coffee. Supervisors also awarded $1.7 million to be split among 10 area non-profit organizations….
Man charged with aggravated assault in Oxford for March shooting
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford police made an arrest in a March shooting. 28-year-old Johnny Thompson was charged with aggravated assault. OPD said the shooting happened on March 18 in the 100 block of Creekmore Boulevard. There was an argument before the gunfire. The victim had a non-life-threatening wound. Thompson’s bond was set at $25,000. For 24/7 news and updates,…
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Natural disasters can be hard for children to understand
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – When natural disasters hit and take everything you’ve worked for, it can feel like everything has turned upside down. Adults can usually adjust, but kids may find that adjustment difficult. Most adults have learned that not everything goes as planned, and sometimes you’re forced to roll with the punches. However, children may have a hard…
Oxford police investigate deadly single-car crash on Sunday
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oxford Police Department continues to investigate a fatal single-car crash. 20-year-old Mayanity Alridge of Bay Springs died in the Sunday morning crash. Police said the car overturned. The accident happened on Gertrude Ford by Old Taylor Road in Oxford. Alridge died at Baptist Memorial Hospital. The other occupant was reported to be in stable condition….
Starkville police make two arrests in Saturday shooting case
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Two suspects are arrested after a gas station shooting that injured a teenager this past Saturday. Starkville Police arrested 17-year-old Jordan Young of Starkville and 18-year-old Javion Rice of Crawford. Over the weekend, a shooting occurred at the Sprint Mart located at the intersection of Highway 182 and Old Mayhew Road. An 18-year-old was shot but…
Inmates clean debris as part of state-county work center
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s seen as a win-win opportunity. Inmates were busy picking up debris in Tupelo from last week’s storms as part of a state-county work center. This is a way to help with storm recovery and allow inmates to gain community service in a positive environment. In Lee County, inmates worked steadily to clear debris left from…
Miss Mississippi USA, Miss Mississippi Teen USA announces winners
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Winners from the Miss Mississippi USA and Miss Mississippi Teen USA have been announced. Collinsville native Sydney Russell was crowned Miss Mississippi USA 2023 Saturday night. 26-year-old Russell is a student pharmacist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Claire Ulmer of Natchez was crowned Miss Mississippi Teen USA. The 18-year-old is a high school senior and…