COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Daughtry era is underway in the Columbus Police Department. Joseph Daughtry was sworn in today at the Municipal Complex. Daughtry previously served as police chief for the Natchez Police Department and is currently the president of the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police. Daughtry said he hopes to help rebuild trust between the police department…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You may have heard the saying: don’t let everyone know your business. That is especially true for boxes that held your Christmas gifts. Columbus police are encouraging people to get rid of a few items at a time, collapse the boxes, and put them inside the garbage bin. This helps make sure potential thieves won’t see…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Paula Drungole-Ellis’ swearing-in ceremony solidified her continued role as the Senior Judge for the 14th Chancery Court District. The ceremony took place at the Oktibbeha County Courthouse. Drungole-Ellis initially assumed the role in November 2018. The 14th District Court serves Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Clay, Noxubee, Chickasaw, and Webster Counties. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us…
SHUQUALAK, Miss. (WCBI) – An overnight fire caused major damage at a Noxubee County lumber operation. A kiln caught fire around 10:30 Monday night at the Planer Mill Division of Shuqualak Lumber. Two kilns were damaged in the blaze. The kilns are used to dry lumber before it is shipped. Early indications were that a faulty relay switch may have…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man accused of assaulting and stealing a woman’s money after a traffic crash turned himself in to police. 33-year-old Dimario Barry was charged with aggravated assault and robbery. Investigators said Barry and a 66-year-old woman were involved in a traffic accident in the 1700 block of 7th Avenue North back on December 15. Police told…
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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol releases its Home for the Holidays travel numbers. Sadly, seven people died in car crashes on Mississippi highways between December 23 and December 26. That’s up from one fatal crash last year. Troopers wrote over 5,200 citations and made 80 DUI arrests. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: State…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – As we roll into the new year, a special election will be held for a seat in the state House. Three candidates are on the ballot for the District 23 House of Representatives position. Perry Van Bailey, Andy Clark, and Andy Stepp. The special election will be on January 10. District 23 covers portions of Calhoun, Grenada,…
SHUQUALAK, Miss. (WCBI) – A massive fire ripped through Shuqualak Lumber Monday night. This is a video sent to us by Freddie Poindexter. Flames were seen shooting high in the air around 11 last night. Shuqualak Lumber is at 87 Oak Street. An investigation is underway into what sparked the massive fire at Shuqualak Lumber. The company said one of…
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI)- A robbery suspect in Pontotoc has yet to be found and the Pontotoc Police Department needs your help in the investigation. Images show the suspect inside the Treasure Loans on West Reynolds street in Pontotoc. Police say around 1:45 Friday afternoon, the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the employees. If you know…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Christmas is over but the shopping is still going strong. The holiday season always brings out the best bargains but some of those deals get a little sweeter on the days following Christmas. Anna Barnhill says the gift cards she got on Christmas day last a little longer when the items she wants are on sale….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Christmas Eve party turned violent with one person dead and four others injured. The shooting happened in the 90 block of Luxapilla Drive at around 10:40 Saturday night. It was truly the nightmare before Christmas for one family. A holiday pajama party turned into the scene of a shooting. Family members who were at the…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Louisville and Louisville Water System are asking for help from residents. With extra water use over the holidays, and temperatures rising above freezing after a couple of days of extremely cold weather, broken pipes and water leaks will likely be a growing problem. The Louisville Water System is asking residents to conserve water…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – A Columbus Christmas Eve party turns violent with one person dead and four other people injured in a shooting. Incoming Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry says two people remain in critical condition and two others are stable. “Police were called to the 90 block of Luxapilila Drive at approximately 10:40 p.m. on December 24, 2022. An…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tupelo area’s only homeless shelter is making sure no one has to sleep outside. Isaac Smith was in the news earlier this week when he signed his letter of intent to play football at MSU. This morning, the IAHS senior was handing out blankets at the Tupelo Salvation Army. “As a child, I would always…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – This is what happens when the sprinklers keep going in single-digit temperatures. This area is along Main Street in downtown Columbus. The sprinklers were left on overnight and all that water froze. Most drivers took it slow through that area which was a sheet of solid ice most of the day. And the shrubs that benefit…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Last night 4-County electric consumers experienced power outages due to heavy wind and cold temperatures. But according to the power provider’s CEO, this morning’s outages were part of a bigger plan with the Tennessee Valley Authority to converse energy. “This has never happened in the history of 4-County, TVA needed our help. We needed to…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – 300 senior citizens had a Christmas surprise, thanks to a group of Guardian Angels. The “Guardian Angels” is a ministry that provides care for the elderly population. Founder Heather Sartin enlisted the help of students from local public and private schools. The children collected items for gift baskets, such as shampoo, mouthwash, gifts, and other items….
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The cold temperatures can require people to winterize their homes and find ways to keep warm. However, on cold days like these, it’s important to remember our four-legged friends and take the right steps to keep them out of the cold. It’s freezing outside, so of course, you are not going to risk your health…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Today is the Eve before Christmas Eve. And Holiday shoppers are still getting gifts under the tree and food for holiday meals. And local store owner Clint Townsend of the Columbus Sunflower Grocery Store said he noticed a few trends this holiday season. While turkey and ham are usually holiday staples, ribeye has become popular. For…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Local plumbers have had their work cut out for them today due to the low temperatures. Klutts plumbing owner Justin Klutts made a social media post telling the public to get in contact with him and his crew for helpful tips on how to manage if pipes are frozen. Several people did get frozen or burst…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The warming shelter in Starkville will be open for two more nights. The Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency opened the Safe Room on Lynn Lane last night. It will reopen tonight at 8 p.m. and will stay open until 8 a.m. Saturday morning. EMA Director Kristen Campanella said the warming shelter will also be open during…
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