COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Airbus announced on May 23rd that the U.S. Army has once again awarded them a contract to support and maintain its fleet of Lakota helicopters, built at their facility in Columbus. The contract has the potential to generate around $1.5 billion in revenue for Airbus over the next five years. The Contractor Logistics Support Deal is…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A 21-year-old man is dead after the Lee County Sheriff says a domestic dispute escalated into a shooting. The shots fired call came into 9 1 1 around 5 Saturday morning. When Lee County deputies arrived at the Auburn Apartments, at the end of County Road 1562, they found 21-year-old Kavon Usher dead, from a gunshot…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- Preventing gun violence is much easier said than done. Recent tragedies have some people speaking out and taking action where they can. Friday, June 3, 2022 is national gun violence awareness day and in West Point the mayor, police chief, and sheriff will be helping one lady spread awareness in Sally Kate Winters Park. Reita Humphries…
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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Memorial Day Holiday was extremely busy for the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Statewide, Troopers issued over 15,000 citations between Friday Morning and Midnight last night. That’s over 2.5 more than the same period last year. There were 375 DUI arrests. Up from just 160 last year. State Troopers also investigated 125 crashes, including 4 fatal wrecks. 4…
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A Pontotoc County elected official is arrested following a traffic stop during Memorial Day weekend. Gary Dan McKnight, a member of the county board of supervisors, was allegedly speeding around 2:00 AM Sunday. Following a traffic stop by the Mississippi Highway Patrol, McKnight was arrested and charged with Speeding, Careless Driving, No Driver’s License on Demand,…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The director of Main Street Columbus says this year’s festival was a big hit. Barbara Bigelow visited the Rotary Club Tuesday to recap the Market Street Festival earlier in early May. This year’s festival returned to its normal schedule after making adjustments for the past two years. “It was a great market Street Festival,” said Bigelow. “We…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus City leaders approach Lowndes County Supervisors about joining forces to address water, sewage, and drainage issues affecting the city. Mayor Keith Gaskin and Chief Operating Officer Jammie Garrett spoke to supervisors about possibly sharing costs and working on some of the projects that the city has planned. Earlier this year, the City Council got a…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two vehicles crashed just before noon on Tuesday in Lowndes County. The two vehicles crashed on US 45 and MS 792. A log truck driven by Charles Edward Stennis of Meridian was west bound on MS 792 attempting to cross the road to US 45 when the front of his vehicle hit the right side…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Memorial Day is coming to a close but the grills will stay open all summer. Whether you prefer gas or charcoal, you need to be safe when operating a grill. Grilling safety may seem simple but you’d be surprised by what the Starkville Fire Department has seen over the years. WCBI reached out to Starkville Fire Chief…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a motorcycle ministry with a mission to honor fallen soldiers. “Hellfighters Christian Ministries” sponsored a memorial ride to honor men and women who died while serving in Afghanistan last year. “Rolling Glory 3” began in California. The group made a stop in Columbus Monday. They’re traveling to each state with 13 American flags flying on…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents of West Point and Clay County came together this Memorial Day to remember servicemen and women who gave what President Abraham Lincoln called “The last full measure”, and also to honor local veterans who have passed on over the last year. The City of West Point and area businesses teamed up with the West…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Memorial Day is the unofficial start to Summer. And for many, Summer means getting out on the water. With the weather warming up, area boaters have been headed to the lakes and river to beat the heat. Over the long weekend, many took advantage of Memorial Day to get a little extra time on the…
OKTIBBEHA, County (WCBI) – In Oktibbeha County today people in the community remembered local men and women that lost their lives while serving their country. Even Community members like Mayor Lynn Spruill who is also a Veteran herself came to give her support. People from Starkville and Oktibbeha County gathered around the county’s Veterans Memorial at the courthouse to remember…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Caledonia community members hosted a pop-up shop Saturday, and it drew quite the crowd. Folks from Lowndes County and surrounding areas put out their best merchandise for citizens. Booths were covered with food options, clothing, and décor. A local vendor said the shop helps other small businesses with networking opportunities and shows other counties what Caledonia…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Your grocery bill may be higher than usual this year while you prepare for the Memorial Day weekend. The cost of dairy, poultry and beef products are on the rise. Before you fill up your shopping cart at the supermarket, you might want to double-check the cost of your items. “The cost of everything across the…
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – One of the most iconic and historic homes in the area will soon change owners. The ” Adams – French” mansion in Aberdeen has been sold by longtime owner, Dwight Stevens. Dwight Stevens recently sold the property where his auction company was headquartered, to the city of Aberdeen. And now, he has sold his home,…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Class is officially out of session and kids are heading to the pool to begin their summer vacation. Starkville Parks and Recreation Department opened the swimming pool at Moncrief Park and the JL King Splash Pad to the public today. Employees greeted crowds who were ready to take a dive and cool off from the heat….
LOUISVILLE. Miss. (WCBI)- Hundreds filled the streets of Louisville Saturday afternoon for the 41st annual Red Hills Festival. Food trucks, vendors, and a car show were set up downtown. Citizens in the area said it’s a great way to meet neighbors in the community and celebrate your town. Festivities kicked off with a 5K run Saturday morning. The traditional event…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-New information surrounding the devastating mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas continues to come to light. As uncertainty in our communities deepens about what may come next, there’s also a concern about how people are coping. Emergency situations impact those on the front lines, officers. Mental health training is vital to ensure law enforcement can handle a traumatic…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A Caledonia pharmacy is cleaning up after thieves took prescription medications. Lowndes County sheriffs department needs the community’s help in identifying the people that took the medicine. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the break-in happened about 4:45 a.m. The burglars broke out the front glass door of Caledonia Pharmacy, and they were described as two black males…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Dinosaurs have invaded Tupelo, but there’s no reason to panic, it’s all part of a show that is educational and fun. “One of my favorite things to see is when you walk into the exhibit and see the kid who walks in and sees his first dinosaur, his eyes light up, his jaw drops, that’s amazing.”,”…