TechByte (Ultimate Guitar) – 03/17/23
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Local insurance agent explains next steps when crime damages property
STARKVILLE, Miss. ( WCBI ) – A shooting has one man looking for answers after his property was damaged. An innocent bystander, Caleb Murphy, was at Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern when a dispute inside led to a shooting in the parking lot. It wasn’t until later that night that he noticed bullets damaged his vehicle and one of his most…
Coffee company spreads the ‘Good News’, one cup at a time
My Brother's Cup funds mission work across the area, nation and world
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Northeast Mississippi-based coffee company is going strong and helping support mission work around the world. Kay Pittman remembered vividly her reaction when her husband Mike told her he was going to start roasting coffee and selling it. “I thought, ‘what are you thinking?’,” Pittman recalled. That was in 2010 and Mike Pittman’s job was about…
Dogs are being put down in an unusual way in Winona
Stray dogs are dying in Winona but not in the way that many would think
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – Stray dogs are dying in Winona but not in the way that many would think. City leaders said stray dogs are supposed to stay in the pound for 10 days and if they’re not adopted then they’re taken to a vet where they are euthanized. However, a new animal control officer is being accused of skipping…
Mooreville High School senior earns spot at USAF Academy
MOOREVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Mooreville Trooper is set to become an Air Force Academy Falcon. Mooreville High School senior, Tommy Towery has earned an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. U.S. Representative Trent Kelly’s office made that announcement today. Towery is a member of the Trooper Soccer, Track, and Cross-Country teams. He also organized the Mooreville High…
MSU hosts landscaping competition for college students all over U.S.
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University is hosting the top landscape and horticulture students on its home turf this week. Over 600 students from 47 schools across the country have been taking part in the National Collegiate Landscaping Competition. Students compete in 30 events that cover all aspects of landscaping, from design to irrigation, to proper and creative…
OSERVS hosts ball to fundraise for emergency volunteer services
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – They are raising the green Friday evening in Oktibbeha County. Volunteers spent the morning decorating for the Shamrock Ball. Money raised through ticket sales and donations will benefit OSERVS. OSERVS is the Oktibbeha-Starkville Emergency Response Volunteer Services. Staff and volunteers work with the city and the county to prepare the community for disasters. This is…
Governor Reeves signs bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – New moms in Mississippi will now be eligible for a full 12 months of postpartum Medicaid coverage. Calling it part of his “new pro-life agenda”, Governor Tate Reeves signed off on Senate Bill 2212. Mississippi usually allowed two months of Medicaid coverage for women after the birth of a child. During the pandemic, a public health emergency…
Man looking for missing cat arrested, charged with killing dog
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A dispute over a missing cat led to the death of a dog and charges being filed. 62-year-old John Cook was charged with killing animals. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said deputies were called about gunshots being fired on Honnell Mill Road on Thursday. Deputies found a dog, that was leashed, and had been shot…
Shooting in parking lot of Starkville nightspot injures one person
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – One person was injured in an early morning shooting outside a popular Starkville nightspot. The shooting happened in the parking lot of Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern at about 12:30 a.m. Starkville police said one person was injured and later flown out of the area to be treated. There’s no update on their condition. No arrest has…
Get Fit – 03/17/23
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Today Beth and Whitney tells us why to not to be discouraged about falling behind with our new years resolutions. Categories: Get Fit Friday
New surveillance video captures another angle of Adel Musa arrest incident
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There is new information on the story we’ve been following of the arrest of a Columbus businessman. Adel Musa, known as Mr. John, was charged with simple assault. He told investigators he thought the man he held at gunpoint at his Highway 182 property was back to steal copper from him again, after being a victim…
K9 handlers from across Mississippi attend Law Dog Seminar
Tupelo Police Department hosts the three day seminar for the second year in a row
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Whether they’re helping track fugitives, finding a missing person, or searching for narcotics or weapons, Police K9s are a vital part of law enforcement and training is intense and continuous. K9 teams spent part of this week in Tupelo as part of the “Law Dog Seminar”. For three days, K9 handlers and their partners have been…
Copper thief steals from a local nonprofit in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s becoming a common crime: copper thefts. The thieves steal it to get cash from recyclers. A popular target is air conditioning units. Helping hands went two weeks without air because someone broke a long line of their copper from their AC unit. Helping Hands Executive Director Jennifer Garrard said she and some of the people…
High-speed chase leads law enforcement across county, state lines
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A high-speed chase in Lowndes County ended in a crash across the state line. Noxubee County Sheriff Tommy Roby said the incident started yesterday afternoon. The crashed-out car you see was reported stolen. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins told WCBI his deputies were told a stolen car could be in the county. They attempted to…
Traffic stop in Corinth leads police to felony drug arrest
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) – A traffic stop in Corinth led to a felony drug arrest. During a traffic stop, Corinth police search Mike McNair’s vehicle and found a white crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. McNair was charged with Felony possession of a Controlled Substance and Driving with a Suspended License. McNair’s felony charge will be presented to an Alcorn…
Man arrested in Corinth for felony, misdemeanor charges
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) – A man in Corinth allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel and now he’s arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges. On March 8, Corinth Police found Dequandrae Stewart at the intersection of West Harris Circle and Proper Street. An officer noticed a white powder substance on Stewart’s nose and discovered narcotics in his vehicle. Stewart is now…
City Council wants to improve Propst Park, still questions about financing
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus City Council remains committed to improvements at Propst Park, but there are still questions about how to pay for those. Council members have been reviewing the latest bids for modernization efforts for the park. After the first series of bids came in higher than expected, the Council put the project out for a re-bid….
3 CPD officers, 2 Crime Lab workers resign from City of Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In spite of having four officers recalled from a joint city-county drug task force, manpower issues in the Columbus Police Department aren’t getting any better, at least in the short run. At a work session Thursday, the mayor and City Council accepted letters of resignation from three CPD officers and two members of staff of the…
Oktibbeha County deputies arrest woman accused of child abuse
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oktibbeha County woman was accused of hurting a child. Tiffany Hart was charged with child abuse. Oktibbeha County deputies made the arrest after being alerted to alleged physical abuse by Hart. The child did not have life-threatening injuries. No other details about the investigation are being released at this time. Bond for Hart has…
Two area teachers among finalists for top awards from MDE
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Two teachers in the area are among the finalists for top awards from the Mississippi Department of Education. MDE today announced the finalists for the 2023 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and Teacher of the Year. Amy Johnson is up for the award in the administrator category. She is the director of the Lee County Career and…
Yalobusha County deputies arrest 4 people in Arkansas teen murder case
YALOBUSHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond is set at $1 million each for four Coffeeville residents charged with murder in connection to the death of an Arkansas teenager. According to the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Facebook page, Alicia Jackson, Brandon Jackson, Bralin Jackson, and Devin Smith, all of Coffeeville, have been charged with First Degree Murder in the shooting death of…
Animal Health – 03/16/23
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Today Dr. Jansen and Technician Kate discuss high thyroid levels with their guest Calvin. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH
Community Counseling Services hosts Spring Break event in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a spring fling to celebrate Spring Break. Community Counseling Services hosted the event today at the Mary Holmes College Gym. More than 200 students participated in fun activities, interactive discussions with their peers, and games. The theme for the event was “Be a Part of the Solution.” Organizers said the focus was on children’s…