LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In spite of the withdrawal of four Columbus Police officers from the Columbus-Lowndes County Drug Task Force, the county’s drug interdiction efforts will soon be back up to full strength. At Wednesday’s meeting, the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a request from Sheriff Eddie Hawkins to hire four additional deputies to round out…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A DeSoto County man finds himself in legal trouble ways away from home. Monday, Tupelo Police were called to North Gloster Street for a burglary of a commercial building. During the investigation, they were able to get a description of the stolen property and other evidence. A few hours later, they located a suspect, and reportedly…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Baptist Memorial Health Care is making wholesale changes in hospital leadership across the region. Baptist Golden Triangle CEO Paul Cade will take over as CEO of the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis facility. Rob Coleman will take over the Columbus facility. He comes here from Baptist Attala and Yazoo hospitals. Brian Welton has been appointed CEO of Baptist’s…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man in Oktibbeha County is facing charges after an argument ended in an injury. Kollin Kelly was charged with one count of aggravated assault and robbery. Investigators said there was a fight at a home on old Highway 25 on March 12. The victim initially stopped to report the incident to a Starkville police…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With the official start of Spring just around the corner, a lot of people are feeling the urge to do some Spring cleaning. Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out what to do with all that stuff that you’re clearing out. A local nonprofit group will take those old items off your hands and give…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It is Spring Break and a local Boys and Girls Club is opening its doors to non-members all week. It is just after lunch and time for the Cup Game. This game sharpens listening skills and reflexes. Kids follow the leader’s instructions, trying to be the first ones to grab the cup when the adult gives…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s spring break week and it’s time to have some fun in the sun, but you want to play it safe when you’re outdoors, especially when it comes to protecting your skin. Having fun in the sun with your friends during spring break is great, but remember the sun is not always your friend. While…
MISSISSIPPI (WDAM) – According to our statewide news partner WDAM, Governor Tate Reeves announced Tuesday afternoon that he has signed a bill that will decriminalize fentanyl testing strips. Reeves made the announcement on his Facebook page, saying that House Bill 722 “will help save lives.” Back in January, a proposal to decriminalize fentanyl testing strips was brought by State Rep….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Improving the quality of life for residents of Lowndes County. That’s one of the goals of the Lowndes Community Foundation. Business and community leaders got an update on the Foundation’s work today in Columbus. The organization is funded by private donations and maintains a long-term endowment. The Lowndes Community Foundation is affiliated with the CREATE…
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Clarksdale man is in the Lafayette County jail accused of child-sex crimes. In February, Oxford Police took a report of a sexual assault of a minor. The department’s investigation led them to develop 32-year-old Joshua Bright of Clarksdale as a suspect. With assistance from the Greenwood Police Department, Bright was arrested and charged with…
CAMERON PARISH, Louisiana (WCBI) – There is new information about the tragic drowning of an Attala County woman and her two daughters near a Louisiana beach. The incident happened Sunday afternoon in Cameron Parish. Cameron Parish Sheriff Ron Johnson told WCBI the family is from the Ethel area but he could not release the names at this time. The unidentified…
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CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Ackerman men died in a head-on collision Monday night. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the fatal crash on Highway 12 in Choctaw County just a little after 10 p.m. MHP reported that a 1997 Ford F150 driven by 73-year-old Lloyd Bell was headed west on Highway 12 when it collided with a 2010…
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – UPDATE: Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that Tuberville has been captured. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department and the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Department arrested Vernon Tuberville. He was wanted for charges out of Calhoun County. During the search, investigators said Tuberville broke into a home and stole items. He later hid in the woods and…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – While school should be one of the safest places for you to send your child you never know what could happen from one day to the next. Some of the people charged with watching out for your child’s safety are spending part of their Spring Break improving their skills. The students that usually go to…
WEBSTER, Miss. (WCBI) – Federal money is helping Webster County get a much-needed new jail complex. The county is receiving a $3 million United States Department of Agriculture grant to help pay for construction. The new facility will be behind the courthouse and serve 911 dispatch operations. The current jail was built in 1964 and isn’t up to modern standards….
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Warmer temperatures lured many of us into buying a few plants early this year. Now, the entire viewing area is under a freeze warning. Temperatures could dip as low as 29 degrees. This means you should water your plants to make sure they are healthy and cover those that need extra protection. Some experts said cloth works…
CAMERON PARISH, Louisiana (WCBI/KPLC) – An Attala County woman and her two daughters drowned near a Louisiana beach. KPLC in Lake Charles reported the incident happened Sunday afternoon in Cameron Parish. Neighbors told WCBI they are from the Ethel area. The unidentified 28-year-old woman and her daughters, ages seven and eight died at the beach. A nine-year-old boy was also…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s an old saying: “Success breeds success.”, and the track record of Mark Castleberry and his Castle Properties tends to bear that out. Castleberry has a proven track record around the Golden Triangle for successful business ventures, especially in the retail and hospitality sectors. His latest outing, Triangle Crossing in Starkville, is the most recent example….
ALABAMA (WCBI) – Alabama’s unemployment rate is holding steady, and that’s a good thing. The newly released, seasonally unadjusted rate for January is holding at 2.6%. That is unchanged since December 2022 and is also a record low for the state. While the percentage remains unchanged, the actual numbers are improving. Statewide, there are just over 58,000 people unemployed. That’s…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police made an arrest after a man was accused of driving away from a traffic stop. 28-year-old Mydreaus Watkins was charged with felony fleeing. This past Friday night officers pulled Watkins over near Cross Town. As they came up to his car, Watkins was accused of driving away. There was a pursuit that eventually ended…
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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – While most students across north Mississippi are taking a break from classes this week, educators at the state level are working on a grant to help families with early childcare and education. It’s called the Mississippi Childcare Transformation Project. And the goal is to strengthen families by providing care to communities that most need it. Almost half…