LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 24 hours, all city office public LAN lines in Louisville were down, along with the internet service at city hall and the 911 center. City officials say service was restored at around 1:30 p.m. but for almost 30 hours, all city businesses had to run through the Louisville Winston County 911 Operations Center….
SMITHVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – A Northeast Mississippi furniture manufacturer is doing what it can to make sure its employees know they are appreciated. Employees at Behold Home’s Smithville plant were in for a surprise during their lunch break. They knew they were going to have a catered lunch of chicken, catfish, and all the fixins’ from Romies. What they didn’t…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is the headline for many news outlets. For some people, the war doesn’t affect them directly, but for others it’s a touchy subject. Julia Mortyakova is a Russian immigrant that has made the best of her years in the United States. Although she only spent just over a decade of her…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI)- Two teenagers are in jail after an alleged drag race Sunday morning leads to a crash that critically injured a woman in Oxford and killed her unborn child. Oxford Police say around 3 Am Sunday, officers responded to West Jackson Avenue where a Chevrolet Camaro driven by 19-year-old Meko Lamar, struck a Dodge Caravan. The driver of…
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Two women face a laundry list of charges in connection with an identity theft investigation in Tishomingo County. Tishomingo County Investigators recovered multiple checks, credit cards, bank information, and mail at a camper home in the county that didn’t belong to the people living inside. They also reportedly found Methamphetamine. Chrystal and Ashley McKinnon are now…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – These Mississippi State student performers are taking their talents to a world-renowned stage in New York City. The MSU State Singers will perform at Carnegie Hall on March 19th. The recital is a joint concert with choirs from McPherson College in Kansas and Wagner College in New York state. State Singers is MSU’s premiere choral-vocal ensemble…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A public-private partnership could help you with your next speeding ticket in Columbus. Golden Triangle Driving Academy recently opened in Columbus. The driving school is the only one of its kind in the area, and it offers a variety of services, including permit preparation and driving training for those just getting their licenses, refresher courses for…
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – The mayor of Winona says the city council is leaning towards opting out of Mississippi’s medical marijuana law. “I’ve talked to a local pharmacist, I’ve talked to a local doctor, and they’re all not for it,” says Mayor Aaron Dees. Mayor Dees says he and members of the city council have received conflicting reports on the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Gas prices have risen and filling up tanks is emptying wallets. In our area those prices are approaching record numbers. Regular gas is knocking on the door of four dollars a gallon; premium and diesel fuel are over that mark. At Mississippi State University’s transportation services; they’re begun to feel the pinch, even though they have some…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s something you’ve probably seen many times–cars speeding down residential roadways. Homeowners in East Columbus are concerned street racing in their neighborhood will leave someone hurt. James and Gloria Rice follow a simple routine each morning. Wake up, drink coffee and listen to cars speeding down the road. “The loud music is playing, the cars racing,…
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TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – One of the biggest events has returned to the Bancorpsouth Arena. After two years, Winter Jam returned to the Bancorpsouth Arena, bigger than ever. Fans paid ten dollars at the door to see and hear some of the top acts in contemporary Christian music. Bentley Bailey is youth pastor at Fig Hill Church of God in…
OXFORD,Miss. (WCBI)- Oxford Police are investigating a shooting incident. Officers got a 911 call around 11:42 p.m. on Friday night for gunshots on the 400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. When officers got to the scene, they began treating a victim. The victim was airlifted to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. 34-year-old James Coleman Williamson was taken…
TUPELO,Miss. (WCBI)- A Tupelo man is arrested for allegedly forging a check. Tupelo Police were advised on a False Pretense case on February 9. A victim told officers that 48-year-old Michael Chad May reportedly forged a check and attempted to cash it at a bank. The bank refused the process and reported it to Tupelo Police. A warrant was later…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi University for Women started Women’s History Month with music. MUW, the first public college for women in Mississippi, held its’ 6th annual Music by Women’s Festival. Fifteen concerts were presented to the public; performers from eight universities showcased vocal or instrumental tunes composed by women over the years. “The enthusiasm is overwhelming just to network…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- You may remember it as Crosley’s, or more recently, The Fashion Barn, but soon the space at the corner of 5th Street South and Main in the heart of Downtown Columbus will have a new identity. “We love downtown,” said Josh Read, a financial advisor for Edward Jones. “It’s vibrant. We want to give back to the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus Police Department employees received invitations to complete a survey from the mayor. Mayor Keith Gaskin said his plan for the information is to help make the police department stronger to serve the community. He felt the best way to start that process was to get feedback from officers, then take that input to the chief. Gaskin…
COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus city and school leaders are working to bridge the gap in the community. The program is designed to prevent violence and increase student retention. That’s right, it’s all apart of their new initiative, Pastors on Patrol. Council members with the Columbus Municipal School District says this is one way to connect with families. ” Any identifying needs…
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STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- Loving people, one load at a time. That’s the mission of a group in Starkville. It’s called Laundry Love Ladies. The group’s organizers say it’s become a safe place to learn, grow, and find a little help along the way. A load of laundry…bible study…and a group of women sharing their journey. ” You have to do it,…
MABEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Dr. Craig Moffett of the Maben Medical Clinic and the Webster County Sheriff’s Department delivered trauma medical kits to East Webster High School and East Webster Elementary School on February 21. The kits included a tourniquet, compression bandages, medical gloves and gauze and are intended to help keep someone from bleeding to death. “This small, inexpensive…
CALHOUN COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – As general manager of Bruce Telephone Company, Jay Vanlandingham knows the importance of making the latest technology available to customers. Last spring, BTC was given the go ahead to offer high speed internet service. But building the infrastructure for broadband service can be costly. A government grant will help offset much of that cost. “It’s…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lafayette County man is accused of dumb use of his smartphone. Oxford Police were called to a business on University Avenue for a report of a man attempting to use his phone to record people in a restroom. An investigation led officers to Jaxon Parker. Parker is charged with Secretly Photographing for Lewd Purposes. His…