GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI)- In 1991 a young man in Grenada lost his life while working at a convenience store. 31 years later, his killer is being released on parole. On May 6, 1991, the city of Grenada was shaken by a shooting that killed 21-year-old Bert Bell. His younger brother Gene was a sophomore in high school at that time,…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – On gameday weekends Starkville’s population doubles and so does the traffic.. as thousands of fans come in from across the country. When the Bulldogs take the field at Davis Wade Stadium, there are tens of thousands of fans there to cheer them on. And most of them are coming in by car. That means a sudden…
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – If you like antique tractors, old motors, and other collectibles, the Flywheel Festival in Houston is the place for you this weekend. The Fall Flywheel Festival is taking place at Joe Brigance Park. There are vendors showing off their flywheels, antique tractors, collectibles, and other attractions. There is also food, games for kids, and a lot…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A state senator from Northeast Mississippi is bringing local, state, and federal agencies together to do something for homeless veterans in Tupelo. District Six State Senator Chad McMahan hosted a roundtable discussion in Tupelo about the increasing number of homeless veterans. The discussion included local, state, and federal agencies and organizations. Senator McMahan says the discussion…
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators in Chickasaw County are looking for a suspect after a threat was made against Houlka School this morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol and Tupelo Police Department brought in K-9 units to help search the campus. Students were allowed to return to class after crews deemed it safe. If you have any information on the…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Two juveniles are in custody in connection with threats made against Tupelo High School this week. The most recent was a threat this morning. A spokesperson from the school district said the school was on high alert after getting a “digital threat.” Tupelo police say a juvenile has been detained regarding the threat. Another juvenile is…
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Prentiss County deputies and school resource officers spent time talking to students about the dangers of drunk driving. There is a video the sheriff’s office posted on Facebook. They let students put on drunk goggles to depict how a person’s senses and perceptions change when they are under the influence. The officers talked with 8th…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The rules have changed at the Columbus High football field. Here is what you need to know before you go. Kindergarten students through 8th grade must be with an adult at school events. Children will not be allowed to attend events like football games if they are without a grown-up. Children must remain with the adult…
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MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A man in Macon is facing almost a dozen charges in connection with a child sex crime. 61-year-old Jerry Hull was arrested. He’s charged with 3 counts of sexual assault, 3 counts of statutory rape, and 3 counts of carnal knowledge of an unmarried stepchild or adopted child. Hull is accused of raping a young family…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – People in Louisville are coming together to help a neighbor and friend. The condition of Rita Taylor’s home was deteriorating, so, the community decided to step in. When you have lived in a city your whole life, your community can become your family. That’s why people in Louisville have been raising money to help a neighbor…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- When physical or sexual abuse cases involving minors occur, victims and their families often seek help. Professionals say the first person to go to should be a trusted family member then it’s up to that person to get the child the help they need. If and when a child has been abused physically or sexually in…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A civic group in Tupelo is doing its part to make a positive difference in the community. The Tupelo Luncheon Civitan Club holds its regular meetings each week, but the club does a lot more than just meet and eat. Members act as ushers at all events at the BancorpSouth Arena and Conference Center. The club…
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN, Miss. (WCBI)- Mid-terms can be stressful for college students, so Columbus Lowndes Humane Society offered fuzz therapy on the W campus. MUW’s Women’s Psi Chi organization along with its Psychology Club partnered with the humane society partnered for a “Pause for Paws” event, where students got to play with a dozen puppies at the Bryan Green Gazeebo…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville Police need your help finding a suspect accused of armed robbery. Tavion Pegues allegedly stole a firearm and other property on Mercantile Street Friday morning. SPD would like Pegues to turn himself in. Otherwise, if you have any information, contact the Starkville Police Department at 662-323-4131 or the Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151. For 24/7…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County woman will spend the next three decades in prison. Jurors found Jeraldine Campbell guilty of attempted murder. She was sentenced to 30 years in jail. She shot Bobby Hibbler in the head. The shooting happened back in July 2020 at a home on Grissom Road. Hibbler testified during the trial. Prosecutors say…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The former Mississippi Department of Human Services Director pled guilty to charges of misusing welfare funds. John Davis pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to commit theft concerning programs getting federal funds. During an investigation, the State Auditor’s Office found that MDHS misspent more than $77 million in welfare funds…
STARKVILLE, Miss, (WCBI) – It is not every day that a construction project draws a crowd. But around a thousand people were on hand in Starkville today to watch the raising of a giant steel cross. Crews have been assembling the Cross of Christ for Starkville for a little over a week now. Today, it was time to put the…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is charged with two child sex crimes. The investigation started on September 17th after deputies received a report of a child being sexually assaulted. Two days later 48-year-old Jessie Jones was charged with one count of sexual battery and one count of molesting. Jones was given a $100,000 bond. He remains in the…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has approved more than $9 million in federal funding that will help local electric co-op subsidiaries expand broadband service. Nine local electric co-op subsidiaries will get grants to be spent in 2023 from the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. That fund was created for broadband expansion. This morning representatives from the…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A Water Valley woman is accused of a bank robbery in Oxford. 60-year-old Karen Bell was booked into the Lafayette County Detention Center for armed robbery. Oxford police say she stole more than $2,000 from a bank on University Avenue. Thanks to quick actions in getting her description and the vehicle she was in, oxford police…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 23-year-old Caledonia man on multiple charges, after a brief pursuit in which the suspect intentionally rammed a deputy with his motorcycle. The man arrested was identified as Tristin Manuel Saraiva. The incident began around 1:04 p.m. when a deputy with the Lowndes County…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Social media has been buzzing about the Columbus High School brawl and an alleged threat today, leading many parents to check their children out of school early today. Columbus High School was put on lockdown after several students were involved in a fight Tuesday. Lydia Quarles is a Youth Court Referee in the juvenile court…
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A new instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville is proof that age isn’t a factor when it comes to following your dreams. For JaLisa Estes, teaching the Information System Technology course at NEMCC is a dream come true, but for a long time, that dream was on hold. “I dropped out of high school…