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New chief settles into position at Saltillo Police Department

Chief Rusty Haynes spent 30 years with Tupelo Police and worked closely with Saltillo's former chief of police

January 24, 2023

Allie Martin,

SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) – There is a new police chief in one of the fastest-growing cities in the region and he is no stranger to the area. It has been a smooth transition since Chief Rusty Haynes came on board several weeks ago. Haynes took over after former Chief Daniel McKinney retired. Both men worked together for years at the…

Roadwork begins on Highway 278 in Amory lasting until February 25

January 24, 2023

Aundrea Self,

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – We have a traffic alert for drivers in Amory. Crews will begin making repairs to the BNSF railroad underpass on Highway 278 Wednesday. The work will continue for a month. During that time, the Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the road between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day. There will be signs in place….

Major road in Macon will be closed for crosstie repairs

January 24, 2023

Joey Barnes,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a big road closing to tell you about in Noxubee County. Highway 14 West at Highway 145 in Macon will be closed tomorrow from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Noxubee County EMA Director Corey Brown said Kansas City Southern Railroad is replacing a crosstie, near the old brick plant, on Highway 14. This means…

One teen is found, another one is still missing in Winston County

January 24, 2023

Kealy Shields,

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Silver Alert issued for Winston County resident William Harrell last night has been canceled. He was found safe Tuesday morning. The sheriff’s department along with several other agencies searched an area near his home. Harrell was found after he took shelter in a deer stand for the night. Another search for a missing person…

Oktibbeha County assault trial underway for June 2021 stabbing

January 24, 2023

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An assault trial is underway in Oktibbeha County. Charron Calvert is accused of stabbing a co-worker in June 2021. The Columbus man was indicted for aggravated assault by an Oktibbeha County Grand Jury. Starkville police said the incident occurred at Weavexx on Highway 12. The incident occurred at the Highway 12 location after 10 p.m….

Teachers in Lee County learn how to incorporate arts into teaching tools

January 24, 2023

Allie Martin,

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Teachers from across Tupelo and Lee County spent their day learning how to teach a variety of subjects using art. The Mississippi Arts Commission held a seminar called “Reboot” at the Link Centre. The goal is to show teachers how to integrate the arts as teaching tools. Teachers took part in workshops, which included hands-on…

City of Bruce announces Mayor Rudy Pope has died

January 24, 2023

Joey Barnes,

BRUCE, Miss. (WCBI) – The mayor of Bruce has passed away. The city posted a message on its Facebook page today announcing Rudy Pope’s death. He passed away this morning. Pope had been mayor of the small Calhoun County town since 2013. Funeral services have not been announced. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Local News

New Commander of CAFB visits Rotary Club in Columbus

January 24, 2023

Ansley Perkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The New Commander met with the Rotary Club today in Columbus. Colonel Justin Grieve started his assignment as Commander of the Columbus Air Force Base in July. Grieve was born in Texas and has been all over the U.S. through the United States Air Force. Grieve said while he is not from here, he and his…

Columbus city employee accused of embezzling from city-owned gas pump

January 24, 2023

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus public works employee is accused of filling up his gas tank at the city’s expense. 22-year-old Deountray Roby is charged with embezzlement. Columbus police officers made the arrest after seeing Roby allegedly filling up at a city-owned gas pump on Monday night. The city owns and maintains its own gas pump for official city…

Columbus mayor defends opposition to canceling Waggoner contract

January 24, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin is defending his veto of the City Council’s decision to cancel its contract with Waggoner Engineering. Citing their expertise in dealing with flooding and watershed issues and their success in helping others in the state, Gaskin still believes Waggoner is the right firm for the job. Gaskin said Waggoner has already done…

Board agrees to allow solar company to improve Lowndes County road

January 24, 2023

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A solar company wants to improve a Lowndes County road. Today, the board of supervisors agreed to let the company improve Gilmer Wilburn Road, in southern Lowndes County. Trucks will bring large solar panels down the roadway and the company said the road must meet specifications. So, it asked to make improvements before the panels…

Three people in Oktibbeha County indicted for aggravated assault

January 24, 2023

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Three people in Oktibbeha County are accused of beating a man with a bat. April Kellum, Stacy Jones, and Tommie Wren have all been indicted for aggravated assault. The alleged incident happened July 17 of last year at a home on Sturgis West Point Road. Prosecutors said the victim was hit in the head with…

Noxubee County deputies ask public to help search for stolen SUV

January 24, 2023

Joey Barnes,

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County deputies are hoping you can help them find a stolen SUV. A black GMC Denali was taken off Greenbrier Road in Macon. Deputies said the incident happened this past Sunday. This is a reference picture of a Denali that is similar to the one that was taken. The license plate for the SUV…

Nicholas Holliday officially takes seat on Aberdeen Board of Aldermen

January 24, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – After three years of legal wrangling, Nicholas Holliday officially took his seat on the Aberdeen Board of Aldermen. In 2020, Holliday garnered 37 more votes than Robert Devaull to win the Ward One seat on the Board. Devaull challenged the results in court, claiming improper campaigning by Holliday’s supporters and other voting irregularities. Holliday took his…

In The Kitchen (Mo Jams)-01/23/23

January 23, 2023

MorrisAdmin,

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Family wants justice after neighbor allegedly shoots their family dog

January 23, 2023

Ansley Perkins,

CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) – A family in Calhoun City is mourning the loss of their family pet. Joey and Natalie Knight are accusing their neighbor, Mississippi State Trooper, Raphael McClain, of shooting and killing their dog Sipsey over the weekend, and now they are looking for justice. “I said McClain did you shoot my dog? ‘Yeah, I shot your…

Longtime friends and employees remember the life of Hassell Franklin

January 23, 2023

Kealy Shields,

HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Across North Mississippi and throughout the furniture industry, people are remembering the life of the founder and longtime chairman of Franklin Corporation, Hassell Franklin. Franklin passed away Sunday at the age of 87. He was known for his leadership, philanthropic work, and love for Houston. WCBI spoke on the phone with his two sons Mark and…

MSU President Mark Keenum reflects on legacy of Hassell Franklin

January 23, 2023

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Hassell Franklin’s support for Mississippi State University along with his overall impact has been well documented. Hassell partnered with Mississippi State University to create the Franklin Furniture Institute in order to provide research and outreach opportunities within the manufacturing industry. MSU President Dr. Mark Keenum sought Franklin for his business knowledge. Keenum told WCBI what…

Starkville Academy starts construction on multipurpose building

January 23, 2023

Aundrea Self,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville Academy is expanding its extracurricular activities for students. Work has begun on a new recreation and performing arts building on campus. The school raised the money for the new multipurpose facility through a fundraising campaign supported by families and local businesses. The new facility will be used for a number of activities and events like…

Tupelo Police search for suspect wanted for several car burglaries

January 23, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tupelo Police Department is looking for a suspect in a string of car burglaries, and they need your help. These images were captured Sunday in the South Thomas Street area of Tupelo. Police believe this person is responsible for several burglaries there. If you recognize this person or have any information on these cases, call…

Water Valley man arrested in Oxford for intimidating witness

January 23, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A Water Valley man already charged with one crime in Oxford finds himself in trouble there again. On January 4, an individual went to the Oxford Police Department to report receiving threatening phone calls. The investigation, in that case, led to the arrest of Robert Walker of Water Valley. He was arrested five days later. Walker…

Columbus City Council votes to cancel Waggoner Engineering contract

January 23, 2023

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin attempted to dial back the city’s firing of a consulting firm. At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Columbus City Council voted to cancel the city’s contract with Waggoner Engineering. The city hired the firm to consult on how best to spend Columbus’s share of ARPA funds. Waggoner representatives were at the meeting to…

On The Beat (Vitality Anti-Aging) – 01/23/23

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January 23, 2023

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Macon Police search for shooting suspect wanted for aggravated assault

January 23, 2023

Joey Barnes,

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Macon police are asking for help finding a shooting suspect. 20-year-old Jermaine McCloud is wanted for aggravated assault. The shooting happened on Jefferson Street. A police report said there was an argument at a gas station and then the victims left. A short time later they reported shots being fired from a green Honda. There was…

New chief settles into position at Saltillo Police Department

Chief Rusty Haynes spent 30 years with Tupelo Police and worked closely with Saltillo's former chief of police

Roadwork begins on Highway 278 in Amory lasting until February 25

Major road in Macon will be closed for crosstie repairs

One teen is found, another one is still missing in Winston County

Oktibbeha County assault trial underway for June 2021 stabbing

Teachers in Lee County learn how to incorporate arts into teaching tools

City of Bruce announces Mayor Rudy Pope has died

New Commander of CAFB visits Rotary Club in Columbus

Columbus city employee accused of embezzling from city-owned gas pump

Columbus mayor defends opposition to canceling Waggoner contract

Board agrees to allow solar company to improve Lowndes County road

Three people in Oktibbeha County indicted for aggravated assault

Noxubee County deputies ask public to help search for stolen SUV

Nicholas Holliday officially takes seat on Aberdeen Board of Aldermen

In The Kitchen (Mo Jams)-01/23/23

Family wants justice after neighbor allegedly shoots their family dog

Longtime friends and employees remember the life of Hassell Franklin

MSU President Mark Keenum reflects on legacy of Hassell Franklin

Starkville Academy starts construction on multipurpose building

Tupelo Police search for suspect wanted for several car burglaries

Water Valley man arrested in Oxford for intimidating witness

Columbus City Council votes to cancel Waggoner Engineering contract

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Macon Police search for shooting suspect wanted for aggravated assault

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