Nettleton man pleads guilty to sexual battery in Monroe Co.
A Nettleton man will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery charges.
Local sawmill plans expansion in Choctaw Co.
More jobs are on the way to Choctaw County.
Rep. State Senator lists priorities for current legislative session
Sen. Chad McMahan puts elimination of the state income tax at the top of the list
If Senator Chad McMahan were granted three wishes for this legislative session, cutting taxes would top the list.
Proposed new tariffs have business owners moving with caution
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Since President Trump took office, he has been issuing a flurry of Executive Orders. Some of the most recent ones imposed new tariffs on 3 of the United States’ largest trading partners: Canada, China, and Mexico. Currently, the steepest import tax is a 25 percent fee on goods from Canada. Canada is one of the…
Oktibbeha Audubon Society host public birdwatch
The National Audubon Society promotes conservation through volunteer research projects within its national chapters.
The National Audubon Society promotes conservation through volunteer research projects within its national chapters.
March of the Mayors heats up in North Mississippi
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Extra Tables March of the Mayor’s North Mississippi Food Drive is ramping up for its second year. This is a statewide initiative in which cities in the area collect a particular food item from January 21 to February 21. The mission is to help the hungry by filling local pantries and they partner with mayors…
One killed, 3 seriously injured in Noxubee County crash
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A weekend crash in Noxubee County claimed the life of a teenager and left 3 others injured. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Saturday night (Feb. 1), around 10:43 a Dodge Challenger driven by 17-year-old Jeremiah Javon Jackson of Macon was travelling south on Highway 45 in Noxubee County when it collided with the right side…
Health experts explain how you can stay healthy during flu season
Sickness is on the rise again. This time the flu seems to be the major culprit. So far, at least 2 Schools have shut their doors due to flu outbreaks.
Rep. Thompson discusses Medicaid expansion increased school funding
The Democratic legislator also says there is a lot to consider when it comes to eliminating the state income tax
Representative Rickey Thompson didn’t hesitate when asked what his three wishes would be for this legislative session.
Dementia cases expected to double over the next 35 years
A study from UMMC reports that larger aging populations contribute to the increase, and they give advice for prevention.
A study from UMMC reports that larger aging populations contribute to the increase, and they give advice for prevention.
Bond set for Columbus teen after ramming an SUV into ex’s house
Bond has been set for a teen accused of ramming her ex-boyfriend’s home with an SUV.
Man faces several charges after a search warrant in Tupelo
A man is facing several charges after a search warrant in Tupelo.
Non-profit group helps police nab suspected online child predators
Bikers Against Predators has been active with cases in Northeast Mississippi
The Facebook live posts by the group Bikers Against Predators show encounters with men who allegedly have inappropriate electronic , email or text conversations with decoys posing as minors.
Local high school students participate in mock trial
Louisville High School Students participated in a mock trial at the Winston County Court House on Thursday, January 30.
Sulligent Police Department investigating shooting on Bogue Court
The Sulligent Police Department has had a busy week. The department is investigating a shooting that left a 38-year-old man wounded.
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A pilot killed in D.C. crash confirmed to be from Noxubee Co.
A pilot in the Blackhawk helicopter that collided with an airliner in Washington D.C. was from Noxubee County.
West Point Police unveils Wall of Recognition for current & former officers
People in West Point will now have a visual reminder of some of the law enforcement officers who have had an impact on the city.
Community leaders attend “Ignite” conference in Tupelo
Business and community leaders were given tools to ignite their leadership and communication skills at an annual conference in Tupelo.
Firefighters respond to an electrical fire in Oktibbeha Co.
Starkville Fire responded to an electrical fire at 41 Edgewater Lane in Starkville early this morning, January 30.
Investigation underway after a reported shooting in Lee Co.
An investigation is underway in Lee County after a reported shooting.
An accident in Monroe County takes a Sulligent man’s life
A Sulligent man is dead after an accident in Monroe County.
School in Houlka closed this Friday due to sickness
A Chickasaw County school is closing tomorrow, January 31, due to sickness.