Judicial Candidates re-evaluate their campaign before the runoff

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Voters went to the polls yesterday, but even after all the votes were counted, not all of the races have been decided. Candidates in a couple of races find themselves facing run-offs. Trina Davidson Brooks and Michelle Easterling are two of those hopefuls. They’re running for the Place 3 judge’s seat in the 16th Judicial…

Portions of I-22 in Lee County dedicated to Korean, Vietnam War veterans

Veterans of both wars against communism say they're grateful for the honor

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A stretch of highway in Lee County will now honor veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Even though he retired from the U S military nearly fifty years ago, Maxdale Blythe, a veteran of both the Korean War and Vietnam War, still talks proudly of his service to his nation, and he is also grateful…

Area educators got hands-on lessons teaching students tools of trade

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some area educators got hands-on lessons in a program that teaches students how to work with the tools of the trade. Flight Works Alabama demonstrated the We Build It Better curriculum and hardware at East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus today. We Build it Better is a Science, Technology, English, Arts, and Math (STEAM)…

Runoff elections for select races will be November 29

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Yesterday, almost 39% of registered voters came to the polls to vote. While some candidates found out their results that night, others have to wait until the runoff elections. However, the turnout might not be as promising as the first. Lowndes County Circuit Clerk, Teresa Barksdale said, in the past, voting numbers declined when it…

Columbus man arrested for shooting at woman, infant while driving

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man is accused of shooting at a woman and her six-week-old child while driving down the road. A city spokesman said the incident started at about 8:45 a.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. 39-year-old Terence Barrow is accused of following the victim down Military Road, onto the Highway 82 bypass, and down 18th…

Lowndes County deputies make 18 arrests in countywide drug bust

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies make 18 arrests in another drug round-up throughout the county. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said deputies and narcotics agents started making arrests early this morning. Many of the people charged were wanted for selling drugs. There were a few people with suspects that are now facing drug charges. Deputies seized meth and marijuana…

Jury selection opening statements begin in Louisville murder trial

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Jury selection opening statements begin today in a Louisville murder trial. Marquis Davis and Jamari Walker are charged with murder. The men were arrested in May 2021 in Kemper County. They are being tried at the same time. The deadly shooting happened on Alice Circle on May 2, 2021. Sam Jones and Roman Mosely both died…

Appointee for Yalobusha County Sheriff wins seat outright

YALOBUSHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man appointed to be the Yalobusha County Sheriff wins the seat outright. County leaders promoted Jerimaine Gooch to the position in August 2021. Last night, he won a special election for the seat. Luther Folson Jr. was the closest vote-getter to Gooch, who won with more than 62% of the vote. Gooch was the…

Seventh suspect arrested in West Point murder investigation

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – This is an update to a story we brought you earlier today. West Point police made the seventh arrest in an ongoing homicide investigation over a month ago. Earlier we told you that Kevin Lashawn Holliday Junior was wanted by law enforcement and considered armed and dangerous. This evening investigators arrested Holliday and he is…

Hatley Tiger Pride Marching Band, Color Guard achieve rewarding goals

Color Guard achieves superior ratings at three contests, while band gets first superior rating since 1995

HATLEY, Miss. (WCBI) – It has been a big semester for members of the Hatley Tiger Pride Band and Color Guard. Recently, the band achieved a feat not seen since 1995 at the Monroe County school. Ethan Dodd doesn’t let a physical disability keep him from contributing to the Hatley Tiger Pride Marching Band. The practices may be tough, but…

MSU allows first generation students to meet others like them

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It can bring an immense sense of pride for a family to see a first-generation college student pursuing higher education. This week, Mississippi State University is hosting special events for students who are the first in their families to attend college. Kay Ann Matlock is the first in her family to attend college. The Mississippi State junior…

West Point has moderate voter turnout at polls

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A hotly contested judge’s race and a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives drove West Point voters to the polls today. Election officials described today’s early turnout as moderate. Of particular interest in Clay County, and across the Golden Triangle, are the seats on the 16th Judicial Circuit Bench. Judges Lee Coleman and Lee…

EMCC hosts annual Military Tribute for Veterans Day

MAYHEW, Miss. (WCBI) – East Mississippi Community College gets an early start on recognizing Veteran’s Day. EMCC hosted its annual Military Tribute at the Lyceum on the Mayhew Campus. College President Scott Alsobrooks along with faculty and staff recognized Military Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members representing all branches of the Armed Forces. The featured speaker was former Starkville Police Chief,…