COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus community joined the rest of the nation to gather in prayer and praise. Hundreds gathered for the national day of prayer. Organizers say the event, which featured the choir from the Columbus Christian Academy, recognizes the importance of taking the time to honor the Lord. “We certainly need prayer in our nation right now….
SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) – Saltillo Police arrest a man suspected of copping catalytic converters. Carl Jason Lindsey is suspected of a recent catalytic converter theft in the Saltillo area. Categories: Crime, Local News
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents in Aberdeen and Monroe County gathered at the courthouse to pray for their community, county, and country. Mayor Charles Scott, Police Chief Quinell Shumpert, and Sheriff Kevin Crook joined area church leaders in the annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. Local ministers said prayers for the city – the country, and for World…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Drivers in Starkville have a few more weeks to enjoy free parking Downtown. And the city is taking that time to better identify which areas will be pay-to-park come June. City workers are painting the paid spaces green, and they have ordered larger signs to better mark those areas. Park Mobile paid parking went into effect…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo health clinic that has spent 30 years providing free medical care for Lee County residents is being torn down. But only because a new and improved facility is taking its place. Since 1992, Antone Tannehill Good Samaritan Health Services has provided free medical, dental and pharmacy services for working Lee County residents who can’t…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Flash Flood, Thunderstorms, or even tornadoes. Weather in Mississippi can be unpredictable and you never know what will strike. The Lowndes County Board of supervisors wants to make sure that all parts of the county have a safe place to go during severe weather. “My plan is a plan that is badly needed through the…
FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) – The older sister of a Pontotoc County girl, killed when she was hit by a car as she got off her school bus, is starting a foundation to honor her sister’s memory. “Amiya was one of the sweetest little girls ever, she loved school, she loved going to church, she loved to sing, she loved to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus has a curfew in place. Now, police are working to remind everyone about the time constraints for teens. Assistant Chief Doran Johnson says the first curfew needs to start at home. He believes that help from parents will have a big impact in keeping kids off the streets. “It shall be unlawful for any minor…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday was the deadline for city and county governments to opt-out of Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana program. And Columbus is one of the cities that let that deadline pass without taking action. That means Columbus is automatically enrolled and can allow dispensaries and growing operations within the city limits. At a press conference this morning, Mayor Keith…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus leaders take the next step to revamp Propst park. The city will begin bidding to contractors for designing 4 baseball fields, adding on to the current field already standing and improved lighting at the right price. The project is estimated at just over $2 million. A 2% tax with the city will be used to help…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – 4 West Point teens now face Capital Murder charges in a March homicide. 17-year-old William Austin Hill and 19-year-old Emerson Houston were arrested on Friday. 17-year-old Greyson Klutts and 15-year-old Jeremy Klutts, Junior were arrested earlier this week. All 4 have been charged with Capital Murder in the death of 41-year-old Mikel Craven. Craven was…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI)- Small fire leads to a major power outage that will take place Wednesday evening in Aberdeen. The Aberdeen electric department will schedule a two-hour power outage starting at 5:30 Wednesday evening, May 11th. Over 20 areas in Aberdeen will not have power during this time. The electric department says a small fire took place at the District…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Jerry Washington is a student at the MUW Culinary school. He shows us how to make Banana Pudding Cupcakes. Banana Pudding Cupcakes Jerry Washington One box of Duncan Hines white cake mix Two bananas 1 banana pudding mix Vanilla Wafers One box of banana cream pudding mix 3 eggs 1 cup of milk ½ cup of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Rachel Harris is a student at the MUW culinary school. She shows us how to make Sea Salt Caramel Bars. Watch the video for full details. Sea Salt Caramel Bars Ingredients: 2 c. + 2 T. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. baking powder 12 T. unsalted butter, gently melted…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Karen Heintze is a culinary student at MUW. She showed us how to make Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders. PARMESAN–CRUSTED CHICKEN TENDERS by Karen Heintze 3 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts 1/2 cup Panko Crumbs 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 cup Butter Salt & Pepper, to taste Cut the…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Monday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department released a detailed list of the results of its felony drug investigations so far in 2022. It adds up to 59 felony drug charges, which puts the department on pace for 180 felony drug cases by the end of the year. The charges include 15 cases of selling meth, three…
EUPORA, Miss (WCBI)- Cities across Mississippi are deciding if and how they will participate in the state’s medical marijuana program. Some have opted out, but others, like Eupora, are joining in. Mayor Blake McMullan has been in office less than a year, but he has played a big role in bringing new life to the small town of Eupora. McMullan…
BALDWYN, MISS. (WCBI) – A North Mississippi businessman is bringing the story of a well known explorer’s death, and the mystery surrounding it, to the big screen. For years, Clark Richey has researched and read everything he could about the death of Meriwether Lewis, along the Old Natchez Trace. “It was very much wilderness, very remote, you had this national…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A southwest Mississippi murder trial is moved to Monroe County. T’Kia Bevily is charged with capital murder in the death of her 14-month-old stepdaughter, Jurayah Smith. Jury selection started yesterday in Aberdeen. The child died in October 2017 in Claiborne County. WLBT reports Bevily was convicted in January 2021 but the conviction was overturned. That’s…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- A Tupelo man is sentenced to over 21 years in prison for drug and gun-related charges. Samuel Wilson III’s conviction is followed after a trial in December of conspiring with members of a drug trafficking organization led by Jeremy Mairidith to sell and distribute methamphetamine and marijuana, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern Mississippi…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police are looking for a pair of tire thieves, and they need your help. On April 16th, a burglary was reported at a business on Airpark Road. When Police got there, they found a large hole in the side of the building that the suspects had used to get inside. Over one hundred tires had…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The potential leaders of tomorrow were recognized today in Columbus. Tuesday was graduation day for the 2021 – 2022 class of Lowndes Young Leaders. The group of 40 high school sophomores from Columbus and Lowndes County was recognized at the Rotary Club meeting at Lion Hills. For the past 10 months, the students have been touring…
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Calhoun County murder suspect was caught in Tupelo. Taurus Shaw was caught Tuesday morning at a motel. Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan says U.S. Marshals made the arrest. Bond has not been set. Shaw is being charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Anthony Armstrong. The shooting happened last Wednesday on…
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, Miss. (WCBI)-If you’re graduating from Mississippi State University chances are you probably have a job lined up. That’s according to research conducted by the university. Mya Dixon is an aspiring veterinarian. She credits Mississippi State for preparing her for vet school and to one day open her own practice. “Last summer I got to participate in an…