Monroe County graduation rates outpace state average
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The class of 2022 had a record-high graduation rate in Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, 88.9% of students received their diplomas. In Monroe County, graduation rates outpaced the state average. With a collective 90.5% graduation rate, county schools Hamilton, Hatley, and Smithville had 168 students graduate in 2022. Locally, Monroe County had…
Columbus Police Chief talks about ways to guide his officers, family
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – People in Law Enforcement are now commenting on the Tyre Nichols incident in Memphis Tennessee. Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said that tragedy has started a conversation about how his officers should interact with the public. The death of Tyre Nichols after a violent encounter with Memphis Police is a topic of conversation everywhere, including area…
Former Miss. Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller will not run for Gov.
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – It appears a former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice will not make a run for governor. Multiple media outlets, including the Daily Journal, are reporting Bill Waller will not qualify for the election. Waller made a strong run at Governor Tate Reeves in the 2019 Republican primary for the Governor’s mansion. Reeves ended up winning that tight…
Lowndes County residents, leaders attend Coffee with the Sheriff
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County residents and community leaders got a chance to sit down and talk with the Sheriff over a morning cup of coffee. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins hosted a Coffee with the Sheriff event to get community input about issues and problem areas in the county. Hawkins also used the opportunity to collect more food items…
State Senator Chris McDaniel announces plans to run for Lt. Governor
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – State Senator Chris McDaniel is eyeing a job in the Executive Branch. McDaniel has qualified to run for Lieutenant Governor in this year’s state elections. He will face off against the incumbent, Delbert Hosemann, in the Republican primary. McDaniel has served four terms in the State Senate. He has also run, unsuccessfully, for the U.S. Senate twice,…
Tupelo police search for person possibly involved in credit card fraud case
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Check your credit card statement. And, if you know this person, call the Tupelo Police Department. Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need your help in identifying a person they believe is involved in a credit card fraud case. It happened in the North Gloster and McCullough Blvd. area in Tupelo on…
Tupelo police ask for help locating burglary suspect
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tupelo Police Department is asking for your help in catching a burglary suspect. Surveillance video caught images of a suspect or suspects involved in a number of commercial burglaries around the Barnes Crossing and Crosstown areas of Tupelo. These crimes were committed on Saturday, January 28. If you recognize the person or persons in these…
Railroad workers find body in wooded area in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Railroad workers in Louisville found the body of a young man. Police Chief Sean Holdiness told WCBI the discovery was made about 12:30 on Monday afternoon in a wooded area between Railroad and South Church Avenues. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety Crime Scene Unit and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation was called in to assist…
Local sorority chapter held Youth Leadership Institute in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The local chapter of an international sorority is grooming the next generation of leaders. The Starkville chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. kicked off its Youth Leadership Institute last weekend. Learning beyond school hours is a dread for most young people, but not the youth taking part in this unique leadership initiative hosted by Starkville’s…
Oktibbeha County murder trial begins jury selection
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oktibbeha County murder trial begins today with jury selection. Johnny Harris was indicted for murder in 2020. He’s accused of killing Elbert Vaughn. The incident happened on Montgomery Street in June 2020 and Vaughn died about two months later. The trail could take most of the week to complete. For 24/7 news and updates,…
Trooper faces charges for shooting, killing dog in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper under investigation for allegedly killing his neighbor’s dog faces animal cruelty charges. We told you on Sunrise that Trooper Raphael McClain is on administrative leave without pay pending the outcome of the investigation. Investigators said McClain is charged with aggravated cruelty to a dog or cat and simple cruelty. Last…
‘It’s going to initiate the 180 to our season’: MSU reflects on win against No. 11 TCU
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Old materials make new sculpture in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point has a new sculpture and to some, it would be considered a hidden gem. The piece was found at an art show and brought back to the city. It took a few years for Main Street Committee members to decide how they were going to display the artwork. You might not want to…
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WCBI News update on top stories for January 27, 2023
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI News did not broadcast on TV at 5 and 6, however, we uploaded an update on the top stories of Friday, January 27, 2023. WCBI will broadcast tonight at 9 and 10 with a full rundown of stories from the day. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Featured, Local News
Replacing sleep aids with routines for restful sleep
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Sleep. It’s something many of us can’t seem to get enough of or catch up on. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average person should Sleep 7 to 8 hours a day, but for many, that is not happening. 1 in 3 adults doesn’t get enough sleep. Dr. John Boswell said that insomnia is a…
Aberdeen expects to host series of Town Hall meetings
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott wants to get the word out to city residents. Scott is wanting to do it face-to-face. The Mayor has scheduled a series of Town Hall meetings for next week, and he’s ready to talk and listen. Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott wants to bring the people of his city together to let them…
Search continues for Montevious Goss in Louisville
It's been just over two weeks since the disappearance of a teen in Louisville
LOUSIVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been just over two weeks since the disappearance of a teen in Louisville. Montevious Goss has not been seen since January 11, 2023. Law enforcement and the family believe they are making steps in the right direction to get him home. “We don’t know exactly what happened but in heart, we really believe that he’s…
Governor Tate Reeves prepares for annual State of the State Address
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves is preparing for his annual address to the people of Mississippi. The Governor will deliver his State of the State Address on Monday, January 30 at 5 p.m. The text of the speech has not been released, but Reeves is expected to stress the legislation he would like to see lawmakers focus on for…
The Mission in West Point will host breakfast to fundraise for men’s center
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mission in West Point will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser Saturday morning from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Funds raised will go towards the men’s center, which is a 12-month residential drug and alcohol treatment program. Director of the Men’s Center, Jean Moore said this is a great time to eat, fellowship, and learn…
