JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The 2023 session of the Mississippi Legislature is in the books, and lawmakers have returned to their home districts. For an election year, there was a fair amount of controversy, with some lawmakers proposing a near-state takeover of public safety in the city of Jackson, and more restrictions on gender reassignment procedures. There were also run-of-the-mill…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’re a homeowner, you probably realize that landscaping can be expensive, especially if you hire someone. The Columbus City Council is finding out just how expensive. At a work session today, city leaders studied bids for a couple of landscaping projects. One would involve planting grass, trees, and other plants in the medians on Highway…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Usually, cemeteries are thought of as quiet places, but Friendship Cemetery in Columbus has been seeing a lot of activity this week. Missississippi School of Math and Science students are turning their year-long research project into a historical reenactment. For 33 years, “Tales of the Crypt” has been sharing a glimpse of the lives of people…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi Supreme Court ruling will mean major changes in how criminal defendants are represented during the legal process. Currently, defendants, most of them poor, who have court-appointed defense attorneys lose them after their initial court appearance, when a judge decides if they will be released on bond before trial. In many parts of the state, they…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Louisville police made an arrest after a month-long manhunt. 38-year-old Don Rhynes was charged with statutory rape. Louisville police said Rhynes turned himself in to the Decatur police Friday. Earlier this month, we reported on the arrest of Latika Davis. She’s charged with sexual battery. Louisville police said it started in 2020 lasting through 2022 with…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman was arrested for a vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a man in Tupelo almost one year ago. Tupelo police issued a warrant for Patsy Anderson’s arrest for Aggravated DUI Resulting in Death. The single-vehicle crash happened in August of 2022 in the area of North Gloster and McCullough Boulevard. A 58-year-old…
NETTLETON, Miss. (WCBI) – Having a plan for life beyond high school is a key to success for all students. And one northeast Mississippi high school is recognized for its efforts to make sure that graduating seniors are looking to their future. For Nettleton High School Senior Sharman Mosely, having a roadmap for life after graduation is a top priority….
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MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Tornado survivors in Monroe County that receive SNAP benefits have an approaching deadline. Folks in those two counties must submit a SNAP replacement application. The deadline to complete the application is April 24. You can do this online or by going to the county department of human services office. This is to replace food that…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A truck show benefitting LeBonheur Children’s Hospital is set for this weekend. It is called “18 Wheels and 1 Big Heart” and it takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Tupelo Furniture Market. Trucks will be on display at building one and all proceeds from the fundraiser will go to LeBonheur Children’s…
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – Cleanup continues in Winona after the town was struck by a tornado in March. The tornado that hit parts of Montgomery County caused many homes and businesses to suffer damage. The American Red Cross, MEMA, and FEMA volunteers are now helping residents through a disaster recovery process. And the first step of the process is to…
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GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Having a smoke detector in the home is a top priority when it comes to fire safety but it’s not the only priority. There are several different fire extinguisher classes for different types of fires. Fire officials recommend buying the ABC class of extinguishers for the home. This is the most common type and most…
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Students in Lee County Schools will be able to start one year earlier, as the district will offer pre-K classes in August. Whitney Thomas has taught kindergarten at Verona Elementary for six years. She said it’s evident on the first day of class when students have had some sort of instruction, whether from daycare or…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The clean-up process is in full swing in Monroe County. Residents, volunteers, and crews from across Mississippi and Alabama are doing what they can to clear debris from the EF-3 tornado that hit Amory and Wren. Debris is lined up nearly all over town in Amory; crews are piling up as much as they can and…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A memorial bench honoring the memory of Elvis’ only child was unveiled at the late singer’s birthplace this afternoon. The Tupelo Elvis Fan Club donated the memorial bench. It will be placed next to a bench honoring the memory of Elvis on the birthplace and museum grounds. Tom Brown is the host of the Tupelo Elvis…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – An Ackerman woman could soon be facing charges in two counties for an embezzlement scheme. 50-year-old Latisha Smith was charged with embezzlement. Our state-wide news partner WTOK reports Smith is a former employee at Doc’s Toyota in Philadelphia. Police there are accusing her of swindling $71,000. Before moving to Neshoba County, Doc’s was formerly located in…
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WCBI) – Employees of a power company are sending help to tornado victims in Rolling Fork. Many of the employees at Mississippi Power have family in the town and wanted to send supplies to help as communities work to recover. In a 48-hour period, they collected enough supplies to fill an 18-wheeler. The truck made the trip…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – In Mississippi, you will have a right to privacy, at least when it comes to buying guns and ammunition. Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1110 into law. Under the new law, state entities and private individuals will be prohibited from keeping a registry of privately owned firearms or firearms owners. It also prohibits financial institutions, such…
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A northwest Alabama man was ordered to serve 30 years in a Mississippi prison. Damion Gruenberg from Haleyville, Alabama was sentenced in Tishomingo County Circuit Court. He was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, hydrocodone, and stolen firearms back in February. District Attorney John Weddle said the case was investigated by the State Bureau of Narcotics and…
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OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Oktibbeha County deputies made a quick arrest in a homicide case. 37-year-old Marco Brown was charged with first-degree murder. He remains in jail. A hearing is scheduled for sometime Thursday. Investigators said they were called to a mobile home on Teagarden Lane at about 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon for an unresponsive person. Inside, they found…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Columbus men were accused of blocking in a car and shooting at its driver. Tyler Harris 23-year-old Tyler Harris and 24-year-old Aaron Brooks were charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder. The shooting happened Tuesday night at Yorkville Apartments. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said Brooks and Harris were driving in separate vehicles when the…