The flyest girls on the court

WEST POINT, Miss., (WCBI) — The Fly Girls AAU Basketball team has been making waves. The West Point-based team is for girls fifth through eleventh grade. In the AAU circuit, the Fly Girls are considered a young team. Having only been around for five years. But they’re making waves. Many of the girls on the team are now helping their…

A homebuyer workshop was held in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Buying a home can be very difficult, especially when you are doing it for the first time. A local realtor is stepping up to help people know what to look for and what questions to ask when buying a home. Legacy Real Estate Group Realtor Clauneisha Howard held a Homebuyer workshop. At the workshop, those who attended…

The Coldwater PD needs your help finding a man

COLDWATER, Miss. (WCBI) Kolby Claudell of Southaven is wanted for a domestic related incident. According to the Coldwater Police Department, Claudell left the scene of a domestic incident before law enforcement arrived. If you have any information about where he might be, you are asked to contact the Coldwater Police Department, Crimestoppers, or use the anonymous p3 tips app. For…

It has been three years since a man was last seen in Shuqualak

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)Kenneth Reed was last seen on February 22nd, 2023, around 10:30 a.m. in the 6000 block of Lime Street in Noxubee County. Earlier in the morning, Reed was dropped off at his grandfather ‘s home. He stayed at the home while his grandfather went to town for a few hours. Reed was not answering his phone, so…

MCSO needs your help finding the owner of an ATV

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) According to the Sheriff’s Office, an ATV was found abandoned in a field near the 1600 block of Highway 404 East. It was found early Saturday morning. If you know who the ATV belongs to, you are asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Crimestoppers, or use the anonymous p3 tips app. For 24/7 news…

Firefighters in Alcorn County responded to a grass fire

ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Around 12:43 Friday afternoon, the Biggersville Fire & Rescue team responded to a report about a grass fire on County Road 512. According to the Biggersville Fire and Recue team, brush truck 58 responded to the scene. When firefighters arrived, they found a small field on fire. Crews quickly went to work and helped the homeowners…

Monroe County Firefighters responded to a camper fire

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Just before 1:00 Sunday Morning, the Rural Hill and Splunge Fire Departments were called to a fully involved camper fire on Old Columbus Road. Hamilton and Becker-Athens also responded to the call. According to the Monroe County Fire Services, the camper was ruled as a total loss. No injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates,…

A college and career fair was held at Southside Baptist Church

Local colleges and businesses are coming together to show and tell teenagers about different opportunities close to home. A college and career fair was held at Southside Missionary Baptist Church. This gave attendees a chance to learn more about different education and career choices. A vendor at the event said, this was a great way for high school students to…

The Assembly church held a food drive

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) The Assembly church held a food drive Saturday morning, The food drive allowed Columbus residents to receive free meals. Some of the food at the drive included vegetables, fruit, canned goods, and much more. Outreach Program Ministry leader Fields Ferguson said this was all to help local families during a time of need. You have people of…

Interacting with their history

STARKVILLE, Miss., (WCBI) The East Oktibbeha Education Association and Sisters in Christ held their first collaborative event Saturday at The Learning Center, the former F. O. Alexander High School. When you think of a Black History Program, you think of an informative event. One that teaches the history of those that made a difference in the way many Black Americans…

Eric Thomas Open Heart Foundation hosts annual Heart Walk

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – People in Lowndes County are closing out American Heart Month by getting on their feet. The Eric Thomas Open Heart Foundation hosted its 3rd annual Heart Walk in Columbus. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. And Eric Thomas wants to make sure those around him know that, especially during American Heart Month,…

It has been 32 years since a man went missing in Houston

HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) Frank Garcia was last seen walking away from his home on Highway 8 East on February 16, 1994. It is believed that he was carrying two garbage bags of clothes, a 19″ television, and a box of important papers at the time. Garcia was reported missing nearly a week later when he failed to pick up two…

A man is behind bars in Winston County

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Thursday morning, 27-year-old Marshawn Buchanan was arrested for introducing contraband into a correctional facility. Winston County Sheriff Mike Perkins told WCBI, Buchanan was working as a guard at the facility for the past two months. He came into work smelling like marijuana. After a search was conducted, a pound of marijuana was found on Buchanan…

It was a busy Saturday for Tuscaloosa Firefighters

TUSCALOOSA ALA. (WCBI) Last Saturday evening, the Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue team responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Reese Phifer Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found four garbage trucks in flames. Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories:…

SVFD was called to help with a brush fire

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Wednesday afternoon around 4:54, the Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call to help the Big Creek Fire Department with a brush fire. Brush truck 108 from Station Three responded to the call. Calhoun City and Derma Fire Departments also responded. The Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department tells WCBI, no injuries were reported. The cause…

SFD responded to a structure fire Saturday morning

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Around 10:00 Saturday morning, the Starkville Fire Department responded to a call about a structure fire at 107 Martin Luther King Drive. When Firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames coming out of the building. Crews were able to enter the building and get the fire under control. According to the Starkville Fire Department, one person…