COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The restructuring of the Columbus Police Department under new Chief Joseph Daughtry is beginning to take shape. Last month, the Columbus City Council gave Chief Daughtry the go-ahead to change the command structure of the department. They also approved Daughtry appointing two Assistant Chiefs, Doran Johnson, who had served in that role under former Chief Fred…
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AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Amory Police are investigating a deadly shooting. Early Tuesday night, officers were called to a shooting in the area of 111th Street and J Avenue. It is still an active investigation and police are gathering evidence, but we do know one person was dead of apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators also said a suspect turned himself in…
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Ole Miss quarterback has been reunited with a piece of history from the 1955 Sugar Bowl game. Sharon Russell was helping her aunt clean out a house, that was originally the home of Oscar Carroll, a jewelry store owner in Fulton. Decades ago, Carroll closed his store in the downtown area and moved his…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Being a part of the community in any way can affect the way businesses reach out to you. The board of Main Street Columbus brought in a fresh set of eyes to gather information and help them come up with a plan to attract more people and business to the Friendly City. It’s the science of…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two men in Lowndes County were arrested for drugs and weapons following a STING operation Tuesday. After probable cause led to a search warrant, agents raided the home of 67-year-old Robert Wilson on Highway 12 east in Caledonia. Jeremy Cranford was also in the home during the search. Investigators found around 2.5 ounces of Methamphetamine…
FRENCH CAMP, Miss. ( WCBI) – It’s not every day you get to meteors flying in the sky. Many people across the mid-south caught a glimpse of the meteor Monday night. For those who missed the light show, there is still a place where you can see parts of the galaxy. The Director of the Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium explained…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition made a move to find housing for the homeless. Organization leaders asked the Columbus City Council for land to move forward with a two-acre village site. The smaller living units would be located on Airline Road between the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society and the Columbus Fire Department’s Station 4. Several small…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI has filed an ethics violation complaint against the City of Columbus as we seek to learn more information about a shooting investigation that could involve a police officer. The Public Records Complaint was mailed to the Mississippi Ethics Commission Tuesday. At least three sources have confirmed to WCBI there was a shooting on 14th Avenue…
MATHISTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mathiston police are asking for the public’s help to find a trio of accused gift card grifters. Earlier today, two men and a woman went into the Piggly Wiggly in Mathiston to buy two $500 gift cards. In-store security video captured the transaction. According to police, the woman did not pay for the gift cards, pocketed…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a chance to give more students access to the full college experience. Mississippi State University’s ACCESS program allows students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to take classes and live on campus, and enjoy a regular college experience. Molly Stafford, the program’s Academic Coordinator was in Columbus today to present an overview of the program…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Itawamba County Sheriff’s department is investigating an attempted kidnapping. According to the Itawamba County Sheriff’s Facebook page, it was around 5:45 Monday evening when deputies responded to a call about an attempted child abduction. The release said the attempted abduction happened in the area of the Itawamba Attendance Center. It also said the suspect…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police continue investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital. According to a press release, two adult males showed up at NMMC’s emergency room around 12:45 Monday afternoon. Both men were suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers located a crime scene in the 400 block of North Spring near downtown. Evidence was collected at…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police need your help finding a group of suspected car thieves. On Friday, February 3, investigators believe a group of men stole a vehicle in the area around Barnes Crossing Road. Security video caught these images and police believe these are the suspects they’re looking for. If you recognize these people or have any information…
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – We are learning new information about a pharmacy burglary in Macon. Police released surveillance video of the break-in. Police Chief Davine Beck said two black males threw a cinder block through the window of City Drug last month. The thieves wore masks and gloves. A large amount of drugs, including some narcotics, were taken. The Mississippi…
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors welcomed a special guest to Monday’s meeting. Ms. Rosie Lee Harris received special recognition for her 100th birthday. Ms. Harris spent her career as a hairstylist in Lowndes County, but she has also been active in volunteer work throughout the community. Supervisors passed a resolution honoring Ms. Harris for…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – When trying to decide where to grab a bite to eat, most people go to their phones first. Local business owners know this and are making sure their presence on social media is as lively as inside their restaurants. Zachary’s, a local favorite in Columbus, has over 12,000 followers between Instagram and Facebook. Owner Doug…
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Macon man was shot and killed Friday night and police said it was a targeted attack. Now, the family of London Rupert is seeking answers and justice. A son, brother, and father. That is what the family of London Rupert has lost following the tragic shooting and Macon Police are looking to arrest everyone who…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a weekend shooting and issuing another warning about illegal street racing. Around 3:30 Saturday morning, a woman reportedly came up on several cars lined up on the side of the road in the area of Airport Road and Artesia Road. She said it appeared that they were attempting…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Ole Miss University Police conducted a sweep for a potential bomb threat this afternoon. According to the university’s official social media page, police investigated a bomb threat at The Pavillion. The building was evacuated and everyone was asked to avoid the area. The university has given the “All Clear” signal and the campus returned to normal…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville mother said she will celebrate her daughter’s life even as she continues to deal with the pain of losing her. Paisley “Gabby” Frazier died after the ATV she was riding on was hit by a car in April of last year. The driver, Willis Miller, 41, was arrested and charged. As the case made…