7th Annual International Music by Women Festival – 02/28/23
Midday Guest
Scott talks to Julia with the 7th Annual International Music by Women Festival about whats to come. Categories: Special Guests, Sunrise & Midday Guests
GTWS announces new trash truck started route, 9 more trucks on the way
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Golden Triangle Waste Services announced 10 new trash trucks will soon hit the streets. At least one of the new trucks started a route Tuesday, February 28. Two other trucks are expected to be ready this week. Golden Triangle Waste Services made the announcement on Facebook. We’ve been telling you about the issues with the…
Leaders gather in Louisville to share storm recovery ideas
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Common tragedies connect leaders from Louisville, Mississippi all the way to Kentucky. The mayors of Mayfield and Madisonville, Kentucky were in Louisville to discuss and learn more about storm preparations and recovery. “Failure to plan is a plan to fail,” said Louisville Mayor Will Hill who is paying it forward. Hill offered insight on how to…
What family members should do if loved one goes missing
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – 30-year-old Kenneth Reed of Noxubee County has been missing for almost a week. Reed was last seen Wednesday, February 22 at a relative’s house, and his family is doing everything they can to bring him back home. When a loved one is missing sometimes it is hard to accept but taking the right steps as…
More than 500 pills of Oxycodone found after Monroe County arrest
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI ) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is seeing an uptick in the number of counterfeit drugs and the illegal sale of prescription drugs. Less than a week ago Don Cornelos Gilleylen, who was already out on bond for a manslaughter charge, was arrested for aggravated trafficking of cocaine, trafficking of Oxycodone, possession of methamphetamine, and…
Traffic stop in Lee County lands woman in jail, accused of drug dealing
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A traffic stop in Lee County landed a Guntown woman in jail, accused of dealing drugs. On Thursday, Lee County deputies and agents of the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit pulled over a vehicle near Guntown. Agents said the driver of that vehicle, Alexandra Patterson of Guntown, was holding methamphetamine. There was also an active arrest…
WCBI co-workers win Best 48-Hour Film Competition Film at The Mag
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Congratulations to our talented co-workers, winner of the Best 48-Hour Film Competition Film at this year’s Magnolia Film Festival. “STACHE” was written by Jon Tackett, with Director of Photography Dylan Scott and editor Adam Maddox. All three are part of our WCBI family. The three filmmakers produced the competition film together. The film had to be…
Deputies seize large amount of drugs from Tishomingo County home
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A search of a home in the small Tishomingo town of Burnsville led to the seizure of a large amount of illegal drugs. The Tishomingo Sheriff’s Office and agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics got a warrant to search a home in Burnsville. Their search reportedly turned up just over three pounds of Methamphetamine,…
Jury selection begins in Columbus in 2020 murder case
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Jury selection began Monday in a Columbus murder trial. Kenny Armistad was charged with murder, a felon in possession of a weapon, and two counts of aggravated assault. The deadly shooting happened in December 2020 on 12th Avenue South. 20-year-old Frank Edwards died at the scene. At the time, investigators told WCBI a car pulled up…
Victim recovers, suspect in custody after shooting in Scooba
SCOOBA, Miss. (WCBI) – A man was shot while driving down Highway 45 Monday morning. The shooting happened near Scooba at about 7 a.m. Kemper County Sheriff James Moore told WCBI the victim pulled into a convenience store parking lot after being struck by two bullets. The unidentified victim is recovering from those injuries. A suspect was taken into custody….
Alabama man faces two capital murder charges in Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A west Alabama man is accused of killing his uncle and is now facing two capital murder charges. 37-year-old Erick Lindsey remains in the Pickens County jail. Pickens County law enforcement was called to County Road 87 this past Friday morning for gunfire. Burglary is the underlying charge in the capital murder charge. 63-year-old Willie…
Inaugural Henry Armstrong Boxing Classic – 02/27/23
Live Interview
Scott talks with folks around town about the Inaugural Henry Armstrong Boxing Classic at the Trotter Convention Center. Categories: Featured, Sunrise & Midday Guests
House Bill 11-25
House Bill 11-25
What’s happening as of current with House Bill 11-25. Categories: Featured
On the Beat – 02/27/23
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Today Isaac talks with Dr. Eric McClendon from Baptist Medical Group about heart health. Categories: On the Beat
House Bill 1125 to ban gender reassignment procedures for Mississippians under 18
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves is signing a bill banning gender reassignment procedures for some Mississippians. House Bill 1125 bans the procedure for those under the age of 18. The governor is expected to sign the bill Tuesday. House Bill 1125 also prohibits public funds or tax deductions for gender transition procedures and stops Medicaid from covering gender transition-related…
Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic holds annual fundraising banquet
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a night of uplifting stories of how a local nonprofit crisis pregnancy clinic has impacted many lives. The Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic held its annual fundraising banquet at the Orchard Church in Tupelo. The guest speaker was Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “Duck Commander.” He encouraged supporters to stay focused on helping the nonprofit…
Governor Reeves reverses course on Medicaid postpartum coverage
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Governor Tate Reeves reversed course on Medicaid postpartum coverage for Mississippi mothers. In a tweet Sunday, Reeves said lawmakers should pass a law continuing coverage to 12 months after birth and he will sign the legislation. Currently, Medicaid coverage only extends to 60 days for mothers. Reeves had been unwilling to offer support to the measure until…
Local sheriff’s deputy retires after serving 28 years in law enforcement
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A local sheriff’s deputy has retired after nearly three decades of service. Donald Richardson spent 28 years in Law enforcement. He started with Columbus Police Department before going to Lowndes County Sheriff’s office where he worked in patrol and narcotics. Richardson said he plans to enjoy his retirement and do things he’s been wanting to…
Ice cream sales slow down for local parlor during colder months
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For some, ice cream is a sweet treat that you can enjoy during the summertime but to others, it’s a year-round delicacy. The owner of The Southern Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor, Regina Unruh, said she usually greets fewer customers during the cold months. “We see a drop in customers and it depends. Some months are…
Community members ‘shine like diamonds’ during annual Charity Ball
Tupelo's Outstanding Citizen of the Year is announced during the gala
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The 60th annual Charity Ball theme was “A Grand Gala: Helping Our Community Shine Like Diamonds”. And that is precisely what guests did, as well as the “Living Ads”, senior girls from Tupelo and Lee County schools who represented businesses that donated to the JA’s mission of serving children. It’s a big night for the young…
Weather Whys – Vernal Equinox
Ever wondered what causes the changing of the seasons? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain covers the effects of the Earth’s tilt and the Vernal Equinox in this week’s edition of Weather Whys! Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
Former SEC football player trains area athletes for the next level
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI ) – A former West Point football player is taking his knowledge and skills of the game to aspiring athletes around the area. After high school, Scott Lashley continued his athletic career at the University of Alabama and then eventually at Mississippi State. Now a strength training coach for the bulldogs, he uses his spare time…
Stevenson Clark Interview – 02/25/23
Stevenson Clark Interview
Today our Allie Martin talks with Stevenson Clark from Pop Gospel Radio. Categories: Featured, Sunrise & Midday Guests, WCBI Sunrise Saturday