Former NFL player, Joe Horn, visits Tupelo to help kids learn life lessons

A former NFL football player with deep northeast Mississippi roots returned to the area

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A former NFL football player with deep northeast Mississippi roots returned to the area this weekend to help mentor young people to learn to Love Your Neighbor. Joe Horn spent 12 years in the NFL, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. On Saturday, he came to the Northside Boys and…

Steps some people take to stay safe over Spring Break

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Many schools are closed this week for spring break. That means more people will be traveling or out and about during regular school hours. WCBI talked with people about their spring break plans and how they plan to stay safe. Thomas Tucker is a college student at MUW. He is looking forward to taking some…

Hundreds stand in line at Mossy Oak to get limited edition turkey vest

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Turkey hunters from all over came to the Mossy Oak Outlet in West Point hunting for one thing. Mossy Oak announced last month they would be releasing a limited edition, numbered 1944 turkey vest in honor of founder Toxey Haas’ father, Mr. Fox. Hundreds of people camped out and stood in line to get their…

MSU linebacker donates NIL check to Tupelo Police Athletic League

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A well-known college athlete gave back to an organization that made a big impact in his life growing up. The donation was made possible because of a new rule allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness, or NIL. For MSU Linebacker Jett Johnson, there was never any doubt about what he would do…

Security cameras are helping law enforcement solve cases

More and more, businesses and homeowners are installing security cameras.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A man suspected of stealing from a shop near Air Base Road in Bartahatchie didn’t get very far. Thanks to cameras at the store, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect who turned himself in. More and more, businesses and homeowners are installing security cameras. Shawn Stone owns Alarm Pro in Columbus. He said…

Local authorities warn giving false information can lead to criminal charges

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Nobody wants to get in trouble with law enforcement, and in some cases, people will go as far as claiming to be someone else in an attempt to protect themselves. Running into law enforcement isn’t scary but people who are looking to hide the truth will do anything to get out of a situation. But…

Governor’s Job Fair Network of Mississippi lands in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Governor’s Job Fair Network of Mississippi helps get people job opportunities and sometimes even better opportunities in their field of work. Choctaw and Winston counties partnered to help host the event in the Louisville dome Thursday morning. More than 20 job opportunities were available. Potential workers came by, applied for jobs, and got to talk…