MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Three school districts in the area will get some financial help from a state agency to purchase a new school bus. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality selected 13 districts for its Mississippi Diesel School Bus Replacement Program. In our area, the Columbus, Chickasaw County, and Itawamba County districts were selected. They will each receive a rebate…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – After much consideration and surveying from the public, a modified calendar has been approved for the Columbus Municipal School District next year. The new schedule was approved unanimously by the district’s board of trustees. The school year will begin July 27 and will run through May 30. The modified calendar includes two week-long breaks in the…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – As their last year of high school winds down, some Lowndes County seniors are working on their post-graduation plans. The Lowndes County Career and Technical Center hosted a college and career fair to help them with those plans. High school seniors from around the district had a chance to meet with recruiters from several colleges…
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An early morning wreck in Lee County left a Guntown man dead. Around 7 a.m., a truck ran off the road on Highway 348, hit a car at County Road 833 in Guntown, and went down an embankment. The driver of the truck, Spencer Tracy Fondren of Guntown was ejected and died at the scene….
Joey Barnes talks with the Columbus Humane Society about getting these two little pups a forever home as well as mention of the Zachary’s St. Patty’s Day Pawty. Categories: PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police are mourning the loss of Captain Brett Moyer. Moyer passed away Friday morning. He was hired by TPD in 1999 after serving in the United States Air Force. The agency said his dedication to his family and police family was on display every day. Police and city leaders also asked for prayers for Moyer’s…
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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The new leader of a ministry known for its work bridging racial and denominational lines said the church needs to lead the way when it comes to racial reconciliation. “This group, this audience, Jesus is praying for us and saying that they may be perfectly one,” said Pastor Brian Crawford. During a lunchtime meeting at Tupelo’s…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – There have been multiple missing people reports throughout the Golden Triangle within the last week, and one local police department said it’s becoming an unfortunate trend. Several of the reports involved people under the age of 22. Leaders in the West Point Police department follow a standard process when families or loved ones come in…
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….