OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – One of the men involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Oxford is formally charged. Tristan Holland had been held in the Shelby County, Tennessee jail. He was extradited to Oxford and charged with accessory after the fact. Holland’s bond was set at $25,000. Seth Rokitka is charged with one count of Manslaughter, one count of Aggravated…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The International Paper Foundation gave $63,000 to various Golden Triangle organizations. In all, 15 non-profits received various grants from the foundation. Today, the check was delivered. This is the IP Foundation’s annual allocation to causes in the community that promote education and literacy, health and wellness, disaster relief, and community needs. The local mill will also…
BROOKSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The town of Brooksville finds itself looking for a police chief, once again. Virginia Rich tells WCBI she has resigned, effective immediately. She took over the Brooksville police department back in April. The Noxubee County town had not had a police chief for eight years when Rich got the job. Rich has worked as an officer…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Louisville ministry known for bringing hope to the community is now hoping to regroup after a fire damages its building. Angela Nance has been arrested in the case and is being charged with arson of a religious building. Usually, when families are displaced by a fire or find themselves in a crisis in Winston County,…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Arrest warrants are issued for five former workers at a Monroe County daycare where a cell phone video was taken showing workers scaring toddlers. The investigation began after a video was posted, showing workers at Lil Blessings Child Care and Learning Center in Hamilton wearing a mask from the movie Scream, scaring children. The daycare…
COLUMBUS (WCBI) – It’s a regular chore. You set your garbage out for pick-up on trash day. But what happens when trash day rolls around, and it doesn’t get picked up? Now multiply that by two, sometimes three days, and all of your neighbor’s garbage as well, and you’ll see why a lot of people are talking trash in Columbus….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies said a man was throwing drugs out the window, narrowly missing children playing, while running from law enforcement. 28-year-old Eldridge Pete Langford III is charged with felony possession of marijuana and felony fleeing. The sheriff’s department’s Special Tactics Investigative Narcotic Group or STING Unit was doing surveillance in the area of 17th…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Absentee ballots are now available for the November 8th General Election. There are two ways to vote absentee. You can go by the Circuit Clerk’s Office, or you can get a mail-in absentee ballot. If you choose to vote in-office, you can go by the Circuit Clerk’s office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday….
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A partnership between an Oktibbeha County Supervisor and a Starkville Alderman paves the way for improving a major connector road. Garrard Road is a busy stretch of road connecting the Starkville City Limits and Highway 25. Thousands of drivers travel the road every day, and it was beginning to show the strain. Both the city…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Mississippi State football player has died. Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt has confirmed a young man who is an MSU football player has died. MSU Athletics released the following statement: “Mississippi State University was deeply saddened to learn of the death this morning of freshman student-athlete Samuel Westmoreland, 19, of Tupelo, Mississippi. Westmoreland, a…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Two north Mississippi schools received federal money to help boost security. Chickasaw and Union County School Districts have both been awarded more than $495,000. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Service grants this morning. The Districts can use the funds to help with coordination with law enforcement, security…
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The man accused of shooting and killing a Greenville detective last week faces a capital murder charge. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation confirmed Kamarcus Charles is out of the hospital and officially charged in connection to the death of Myiesha Stewart. Kamarcus Charles Charles was injured during the shootout near Highway 1 and Highway 82 last Tuesday….
BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – The $2.2 million check will help North East Mississippi Community College enhance its truck driving training program by funding two simulators for students. The money will also help create another LPN class for future healthcare workers. The funding came from Accelerate Mississippi, the centralized office promoting workforce development. “We were creating this office of workforce development…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) – As the COVID pandemic begins to fade, new studies are now showing some of the lasting effects. Recent research suggests that babies conceived and born during the pandemic face social and communication developmental delays. The pandemic not only shut the country down but may also have shifted the future development of the next generation. A study…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – With the first chill of the season, holiday scammers are coming out to take advantage of early shoppers. Scammers are everywhere. You are expecting a package and then you get a text or an email with bad news. A lost item. It may very well be a scam. Smart shipping is the final step when ordering online….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – North Mississippi is getting an early taste of winter over the next couple of days. Overnight lows are expected to be at or below freezing, and that can be bad news for your outdoor plants. We talked to the pros to find out how you can help your plants weather the freeze. The cold weather coming…
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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is arrested following an altercation that led to a dog being shot. Police arrived at a home on Anchorage Road where two men were injured and a dog was suffering from a gunshot wound. Markeeya Judson was one of the guys involved and he was arrested for aggravated assault. His bond was set…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A tribute to military veterans is unveiled on the Mississippi State University campus today. MSU is the first Mississippi university to join the Blue Star Program. The Garden Clubs of Mississippi and the Sonny Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans dedicated the marker today. The Blue Star Memorial honors all veterans of America’s armed forces. MSU’s Director…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – 11 cases of new books were donated to Partnership Middle School in Starkville. The UPS Store in Starkville made this generous donation through its participation with its corporate partnership, Toys for Tots. Funds were raised during their 2021 holiday season. They hope their partnership with the school will continue to impact the community. “We’re super excited…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A West Point man is arrested in Monroe County on several drug charges. Charterious Moore is charged with aggravated trafficking of methamphetamine, felony fleeing, and possession of marijuana. Deputies set up a safety checkpoint at the intersection of Highway 382 and 25, south of Aberdeen on October 16th. Investigators say Moore sped away from deputies….
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford police are investigating an apartment complex shooting. OPD reported the incident on social media at about one o’clock this afternoon. One person was shot at an apartment off Molly Barr Road. The victim was taken to the hospital and the suspect was taken into custody. OPD did not release the name of the suspect or…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Oktibbeha County deputies are still searching for the person that vandalized a grave. The incident happened at Memorial Garden Cemetery on Oktoc Road back on October first. Deputies say someone stole an urn and scattered ashes on the property. Some grave markers were also reportedly taken. If you have any information you can call the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Starkville firefighter is indicted on an embezzlement charge. This past May we told you about the arrest of Clarence Parks. Now, an Oktibbeha County Grand Jury has indicted him. He is charged with embezzlement: fraud committed in public office. The investigation started after internal and external complaints. In the indictment, prosecutors allege he used…