TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – People in Tupelo and really all across and really all across North Mississippi were on high alert as the plane circled the sky. After hours of being frightened people in Lee county can finally breathe. “We have had a bit of an unusual circumstance this morning we had a gentleman that took an airplane from the…
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NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – ***UPDATE*** The suspect in a Tupelo plane landing is Cory Patterson. He is being charged with grand larceny and making terroristic threats. He worked at Tupelo Aviation. We will continue to bring you the latest news on this ongoing investigation. Tupelo police say the pilot of a King Air 90 (twin-turboprop) aircraft crashed into a…
VARDAMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Water donations for Jackson are pouring into sheriff’s offices across the state after a call to action by Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan, president of the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association. “The Vardaman Fire Department, Mounce Supermarket (are assisting), TNT in Bruce gave a pallet, Tedford’s True Value in Bruce gave a pallet,” Sheriff Pollan says. The Calhoun…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Campus Book Mart in Starkville had a grand re-opening on Friday, September 2, 2022; but there’s one thing missing from the book mart inventory, books. “We’ve noticed through the industry you know internet has kind of taken over the world and so we’ve been seeing a decline.. with the university going to the bulldog bundle this year…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Grab your jersey and your clear bag. College football starts tomorrow and people at Mississippi State University are already reserving their tailgating spots. Kick-off is still a day away, but Bulldog spirit is already on display all around the MSU campus. Some freshmen were there to celebrate their very first tailgate while seniors are soaking up…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is in jail, accused of shooting at a woman in Columbus. Around 2:45 Friday afternoon, a man reportedly fired several shots at a woman driving in the area of 18th Street and 11th Avenue North. A Columbus Police Investigator was in the area and chased the man down. The investigator arrested the man. No…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Golden Triangle Waste Services is asking for patience, as the number of its trucks dwindles. The business is down to seven working trucks, which is nearly half its fleet. Parts for the broken vehicles are becoming hard to find, along with employee shortages have compounded some delays. The company says it ordered a new truck…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- In a new weekly segment, Sunrise anchor Eric Crosswhite, will share some fresh movie recommendations from all categories. First up — something for the whole family — A Goofy Movie. “In my opinion, eclipsed by everybody’s love for Toy Story in 1995, this film fashioned Disney’s old school type animation. Nostalgic of Disney channel in the 90s….
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STARKVILLE & COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The list of charges continue to grow for a suspect in a Wednesday afternoon shooting in Columbus. CAMERON JONES Around 5:00 P.M. Thursday Starkville Police reported that 17-year-old Cameron Jones had been arrested Jones is the third suspect involved in a Wednesday shooting incident in the 800 block of Hemlock Street in Columbus… Later…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – North Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Care in Tupelo is working to revamp its support group for cancer patients. Known as the Cancer Journey, the group is open to current patients, their family members, caregivers and cancer survivors. “Some of the patients that attend this support group are facing end of life, and it helps to share…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – When disaster strikes, having a plan in place can help you and your family stay safe. During National Preparedness Month, an organization in Oktibbeha County is helping families prepare for any emergency. Have a plan. That’s the plea from the staff and volunteers at OSERVS in Oktibbeha County. The executive director of the organization…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- A Clay County family is grieving and in shock, after three relatives were involved in a shooting. One is dead, one is seriously injured, and police say the third family member was the shooter. It’s difficult enough when a family member is the victim of a violent crime, but the tragedy is compounded when the person…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A three-year-old missing person case may be wrapped up after a surprise confession. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook has been in law enforcement for more than twenty years, and he’s seen a lot. But Tuesday, was a first. “James Eric Crisp walked into my office, of his own free will, and confessed to having killed…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville Police have captured a Columbus Shooting suspect who has been hiding over the last 24 hours. Around 5 pm today, SPD reported that 16-year-old Cameron Jones had been arrested. Jones is the third suspect involved in a Wednesday shooting incident in the 800 block of Hemlock Street in Columbus. Investigators say Jones was one of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s about 5 months until the start of Mississippi’s legislative session, but lawmakers are already busy planning. State Senator Chuck Younger gave an update on what lawmakers accomplished this year, and what could be on tap in January. The state’s roads and bridges have been a recurring issue. Younger says that lottery money has helped, but…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement across the state is taking their protect and serve motto up a notch. The Mississippi Sheriff’s Association is asking sheriffs in the state to collect water for Jackson residents. Now, many agencies like the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department are making room to collect as many bottles as possible. Churches and organizations can also…
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – Like many longtime Aberdeen residents, Ashley Provias ate many meals at the Fountain Grill. Now, she’s looking at the restaurant from behind the counter. “It’s a big part of what Aberdeen is and a big part of Aberdeen’s history, it’s an honor to be here and to serve the community,” Provias said. When it opened in…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is having to tap the brakes on a plan to modernize its fleet. The law of supply and demand is stalling the law enforcement agency’s vehicle lease agreement. The Sheriff’s Office entered into a contract with Enterprise that would have replaced one-third of the cruiser fleet this year. But Enterprise…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Economic Council is talking about the state’s future and the need to keep workers here. The agency’s annual summer tour, Securing Mississippi’s Future, rolled into Columbus Wednesday. MEC gives findings from 51 focus-group style meetings that occurred throughout the state, along with other research. The report says a “lack of qualified workers” is the…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The cost of everything is going up, and that’s likely going to include the cost of keeping city inmates in the Lowndes County Jail. For over 20 years, the county has charged the city of Columbus $25 per day for each city inmate being housed in the County Jail. The national average is $65 per…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- If you’re able to keep a tradition alive for 44 years, you’re probably doing something right. It’s festival season and West Point is hosting the 44th annual Prairie Arts Festival. This Saturday, you can expect over 200 vendors featuring fine arts, handmade crafts, live music, and activities for kids. There will also be a car show…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – More than 580 volunteers were out sprucing up Starkville. It was all part of this year’s “Get Swept Up.” Volunteers go along in teams and work to pick up trash, and prune some of the bushes in some of the busiest areas of town. it’s the city’s 19th year participating in Get Swept Up and organizers…