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Stromboli’s Italian Eatery in Starkville closes its doors
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A well-known eatery is closing after two decades. Stromboli’s has been located in downtown Starkville for 21 years and is now closing its doors. The community showed huge support for the Italian spot with lines that continued out to the street. Stromboli’s gave away free cookie dough bites with every order. The business will still offer…
Faith Haven provides safe haven for children in crisis
The nonprofit has lost some grants it relied on for day to day operations
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 40 years, a Tupelo-based nonprofit has been rescuing children who are caught in crisis situations. Faith Haven provides a compassionate setting for kids who have endured terrible ordeals, and while the need for their services is increasing, some of the funding has gone away. Jackie Smith came on board as executive director of…
Preservation organization includes more cultures in annual Pilgrimage
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) – The Preservation Society of Columbus celebrates 83 years of welcoming visitors to the homes of locals to showcase the architecture and interior design. This year, the Pilgrimage tours also include the voices of those who helped shape the community. The Preservation Society is gearing up to show more than just homes but also to educate the…
NMMC spreads word about organ donation for National Donate Life Month
TUPELO, Miss. (WCB) – April is National Donate Life Month and NMMC Tupelo is trying to get the word out about the need for organ donors. The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, or MORA, and NMMC held a ceremony in celebration of National Donate Life Month at the Tupelo hospital. Information was provided on the urgent need for organ donors and…
Louisville woman arrested, accused of having sex with teenagers
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Louisville woman was accused of having sex with teenagers for two years, while allegedly using drugs and alcohol. Latika Davis was charged with sexual battery. Louisville police said the alleged incidents started in 2020 and continued through 2022. Investigator Mike Perkins said there are at least three victims but he believed there are more. Perkins…
Group of teens faces charges for crimes in multiple counties
MISSISSIPPI (WTOK) – A group of teens is facing charges in several counties after a multi-day crime spree. Louisville police said the four teens from there were arrested Wednesday afternoon with the help of state troopers. Our state-wide news partner WTOK reported the first incident happened Tuesday when a person was held at gunpoint and forced to withdraw money from…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Amory to close Easter Sunday
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Amory will be closed on Easter Sunday. It will be open Saturday and again on Monday. The regular hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Again, this weekend’s closing will only be for Easter Sunday. A tax…
Exchange Club of Columbus hosts annual Youth, ACE Awards ceremony
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Lowndes County high schoolers are recognized for their work and their leadership. The Exchange Club of Columbus hosted its annual Youth and ACE Awards ceremony on Thursday. The organization recognized teens that have overcome adversities and challenges while pursuing good grades and leadership. Students from five schools in the county took part in the…
Louisville mayor talks about 9th anniversary of tragic tornado
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – When a tornado hits your hometown, it’s a memory that is forever engraved in your mind. Almost nine years ago the Town of Louisville lost a lot after a tornado ripped through the town, taking homes, businesses, and even family members. On this month nine years ago many people in Louisville faced a tragic moment in…
One organization has need for more tornado relief volunteers
The American Red Cross
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – When disaster strikes, there is a critical need for volunteers to help in the recovery. And the American Red Cross is one organization that is always there to fill that need. But the organization has a need of its own: more volunteers. WCBI spoke with Red Cross Disaster Program Manager about the importance of volunteerism during…
Recovery, cleanup move ahead in Pontotoc County
Gov. Tate Reeves signed a State of Emergency for the county
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Although the damage is still evident, there has been a lot of progress in the four days since the tornado hit Pontotoc County. “We were rated at an EF2 tornado from county line to county line,” said Pontotoc County Emergency Management Director Allen Bain. Bain said preliminary assessments show about 115 structures, including homes, barns,…
FBI raid in Louisville leaves more questions than answers
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – An early morning FBI raid in Louisville rattled a quiet neighborhood. Witnesses reported seeing Louisville Police, the FBI, and a van identified as a bomb squad. Sources told WCBI this is part of an FBI task force operation. The reason for the raid is still unknown. The FBI has confirmed that one person was taken into…
Prosecution presents case in West Point murder trial
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A murder trial in West Point could be in the hands of a jury by Thursday morning. The prosecution presented its case against Octavius Collins early Wednesday. Then, his defense had its turn. Closing arguments began around 4 p.m. Collins was accused of killing 43-year-old James Roberson on Thanksgiving morning 2020. Investigators said the shooting…
Atmos Energy contributes thousands to tornado relief efforts in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A major utility company is fueling volunteer efforts in the wake of the March 24 tornado outbreak. Atmos Energy is contributing $50,000 to the American Red Cross Mississippi Chapter for use in relief efforts in Rolling Fork and Amory. More than 300 Red Cross workers have been on the ground in the affected areas feeding people, helping…
FEMA continues individual assistance to home, apartment renters
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – We will continue to remind you about FEMA Individual Assistance available to those of you who have damage in Carroll, Monroe, and Montgomery counties. This includes people who rent their home or apartment. Here’s how this may help your family. Federal grants can help pay for temporary housing. The initial rental grant is for a one-month or…
MEMA releases statement on Individual Safe Room Program
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Almost 2,000 people applied for safe rooms since August. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency opened applications in 2022 for individual safe rooms. During the application process, FEMA has requested additional information from applicants. The state is waiting for FEMA to approve those safe room applications. If your application is approved, a MEMA representative will contact you by…
Shooting at townhouse complex in Starkville leaves one person dead
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators have made an arrest in a fatal shooting incident from Tuesday night. Tyshawn Henley was charged with Capital Murder. Starkville police said there were reports of shots fired at Blake Court Townhouses at 1220 Louisville Street. That’s where police found 31-year-old Kirby Sherman. Sherman was pronounced dead at the scene by Oktibbeha County Medical Examiner…
Recent severe storms turn some residents to purchasing shelters
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Storm season tends to put people on high alert, and rightfully so. Storm shelters have become a hot commodity following the recent wave of tornadoes and severe weather. Teresa King moved back to her hometown of Amory in December of 2022. In just three months since her return, a tornado ripped through her town. “I drove…
Tupelo Mall at Barnes Crossing celebrates 33rd anniversary
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 30 years, Tupelo’s Mall at Barnes Crossing has had a huge economic impact, bringing jobs and shoppers to Lee County. The area’s regional mall is celebrating its 33rd anniversary and is looking to the future. It was 1991 when Jeff Snyder was put in charge of the security at the Mall at Barnes…
Millport man dies in crash on Tabernacle Road in Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Millport man is killed in an early morning crash in Pickens County, Ala. 35-year-old Trent Graham died at the scene of the accident on Tabernacle Road. The crash happened just before seven this morning. Coroner Chad Harless said Graham’s vehicle left the road and hit a tree. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating…
Body of missing woman found in Pickens County, Ala.
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – The body of a missing woman was found in Pickens County, Alabama. Karen Lanzas Chavarria was reported missing last month to the Pickensville Police Department. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney Andy Hamlin said she was found a short distance away from her home. Coroner Chad Harless told WCBI an autopsy has been…
Fraud may come into play once government funds are dispensed
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Better Business Bureau warns the public to be on high alert for scams. Storm victims can become scam victims when government funds are handed out. Leaders of the BBB said if you are rebuilding, your contractor has to be approved by the state of Mississippi. Any repairs over $10,000 must be handled by a…