LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a problem that is being felt across the state. Volunteer fire departments are struggling to find enough members to adequately staff their departments. That struggle is also being felt in Lowndes County. This has been an issue for some time in Lowndes County, especially in Districts 4 and 5. Now, that lack of personnel…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford police release new details surrounding the death of an Ole Miss student that was run over in a parking lot. 24-year-old Seth Rokitka is charged with one count of manslaughter, one count of aggravated DUI, one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, and one count of leaving the scene of…
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A shooting in Webster County over the weekend left one man dead. The other has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. It happened near the Clarkson Community. Webster County Sheriff David Gore told WCBI the two men knew each other and were known to shoot guns together. His investigators believe the shooting was accidental. “Somewhere around…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Columbus’ forensic lab gets some financial help from Lowndes County. At today’s meeting, Supervisors voted to use a share of the County’s ARPA money to buy a new gas mass spectrometer for the Forensics Lab. The device is used to test drug samples. Columbus formed its own drug lab in response to long…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is injured in a weekend shooting in Columbus. The gunfire happened at about 9:40 on Saturday night in the area of Waterworks Road and Byrnes Circle. WCBI learned the man was shot in the leg. Columbus police have not released any information about the shooting. Sources tell WCBI that no arrest has been made….
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TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A Tupelo church less than ten years old recently celebrated a milestone. Seven years ago, a handful of people from Cornerstone Church in Southaven planted a church with the same name in Tupelo. The membership quickly grew over the years, and recently, the church on Briar Ridge became self-sufficient enough to change its name to King…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI)- Today is part two of the 18th annual Caledonia Days event. It’s been 18 years since the first ever Caledonia Days Festival and after almost 2 decades, the event welcomes hundreds of people each year. Vendors from Caledonia, Columbus, and surrounding areas set up booths for festivalgoers. They are thankful for the people that support their businesses….
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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Riding the rails used to be a ticket to adventure, but over the years lines have closed and once-busy tracks are disappearing. Now a railroad company and several Mississippi towns are teaming up to bring travelers back to those old routes in a new way. We took a look at how they are planning to turn rails…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A North Mississippi teen recently returned from a trip and experience of a lifetime. We caught up with the Tupelo High School student who walked on the runway during Fashion Week in New York City. Sixteen-year-old Hailee Spradling has a full schedule. The Tupelo High School Junior has a part-time job and a full schedule of…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Since the pandemic, the number of healthcare workers has dropped and many hospitals in the US are in dire need of team members. Today, OCH medical center held a job fair to look for their next employees. It has been two and a half years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And it has taken…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An 18-wheeler hauling scrap metal went up in flames this afternoon in Lowndes County. The fire happened on Highway 45 South, near Highway 182, at about noon. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neil Austin says the trailer on the big rig was saved. However, the cab turned into ashes and charred metal. The driver was able…
VERONA, Miss. (WCBI) – Verona Police have identified a person of interest in a Thursday afternoon shooting. Police responded to a shooting shortly before two o’clock yesterday afternoon at a home in the 5300 block of Raymond Avenue. Two men had been shot. Both were taken to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries….
GOLDEN TRIANGLE AREA, Miss. (WCBI) – Golden Triangle area District Attorney Scott Colom is nominated to become a federal judge. President Biden made the announcement late this afternoon. The judicial position would be for the United States District Court in the Northern District of Mississippi in Oxford. Colom has been the district attorney for the 16th Judicial District since 2016….
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Officials in West Point held a retirement celebration for two judges that have served at the stand for over a decade. Judge Lee Howard and Judge Lee Coleman were celebrated today for their service. Howard was in the judge’s seat for over 30 years while Coleman had done it for just over a decade. The…
YALOBUSHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Yalobusha County deputies are searching for two men in a $39,000 forgery case and for a stolen vehicle. Investigators say the unknown man in this picture took the vehicle and is wanted for questioning. They also want to talk to a man named John Bolton. Deputies do not have a picture of him. Both men…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Noxubee County High School celebrated its students with food and fun this afternoon after the school received a C rating. Principal Aiesha Brooks says she wanted to acknowledge the hard work of her students after working hard to bring up their past D ratings and she is proud of each and every one of…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A judge blocks a state law that would use $10 million of federal pandemic relief money for infrastructure grants for private schools. Parents for Public Schools sued to block the program. The nonprofit claims the funding gives private schools a competitive advantage over public schools. Section 208 of the Mississippi Constitution prohibits using public money for any…
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WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Schools around the Golden Triangle have been getting hoax calls about shootings on campus. Local law enforcement has also called these calls swatting. These false reports of violence are causing real anxiety among students and their parents. Columbus High School received a fake call last week that caused panic among families. West Point High school had…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement officers are constantly dealing with a disturbing cycle. Suspects who have been arrested and released on bond return to the streets to commit more crimes. That’s resulting in more arrests and more frustration for officers. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins explains some problems his deputies feel. “It’s very frustrating for us. When we…