OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Mississippi State football player has died. Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt has confirmed a young man who is an MSU football player has died. MSU Athletics released the following statement: “Mississippi State University was deeply saddened to learn of the death this morning of freshman student-athlete Samuel Westmoreland, 19, of Tupelo, Mississippi. Westmoreland, a…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Two north Mississippi schools received federal money to help boost security. Chickasaw and Union County School Districts have both been awarded more than $495,000. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Service grants this morning. The Districts can use the funds to help with coordination with law enforcement, security…
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The man accused of shooting and killing a Greenville detective last week faces a capital murder charge. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation confirmed Kamarcus Charles is out of the hospital and officially charged in connection to the death of Myiesha Stewart. Kamarcus Charles Charles was injured during the shootout near Highway 1 and Highway 82 last Tuesday….
BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – The $2.2 million check will help North East Mississippi Community College enhance its truck driving training program by funding two simulators for students. The money will also help create another LPN class for future healthcare workers. The funding came from Accelerate Mississippi, the centralized office promoting workforce development. “We were creating this office of workforce development…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) – As the COVID pandemic begins to fade, new studies are now showing some of the lasting effects. Recent research suggests that babies conceived and born during the pandemic face social and communication developmental delays. The pandemic not only shut the country down but may also have shifted the future development of the next generation. A study…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – With the first chill of the season, holiday scammers are coming out to take advantage of early shoppers. Scammers are everywhere. You are expecting a package and then you get a text or an email with bad news. A lost item. It may very well be a scam. Smart shipping is the final step when ordering online….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – North Mississippi is getting an early taste of winter over the next couple of days. Overnight lows are expected to be at or below freezing, and that can be bad news for your outdoor plants. We talked to the pros to find out how you can help your plants weather the freeze. The cold weather coming…
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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is arrested following an altercation that led to a dog being shot. Police arrived at a home on Anchorage Road where two men were injured and a dog was suffering from a gunshot wound. Markeeya Judson was one of the guys involved and he was arrested for aggravated assault. His bond was set…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A tribute to military veterans is unveiled on the Mississippi State University campus today. MSU is the first Mississippi university to join the Blue Star Program. The Garden Clubs of Mississippi and the Sonny Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans dedicated the marker today. The Blue Star Memorial honors all veterans of America’s armed forces. MSU’s Director…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – 11 cases of new books were donated to Partnership Middle School in Starkville. The UPS Store in Starkville made this generous donation through its participation with its corporate partnership, Toys for Tots. Funds were raised during their 2021 holiday season. They hope their partnership with the school will continue to impact the community. “We’re super excited…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A West Point man is arrested in Monroe County on several drug charges. Charterious Moore is charged with aggravated trafficking of methamphetamine, felony fleeing, and possession of marijuana. Deputies set up a safety checkpoint at the intersection of Highway 382 and 25, south of Aberdeen on October 16th. Investigators say Moore sped away from deputies….
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford police are investigating an apartment complex shooting. OPD reported the incident on social media at about one o’clock this afternoon. One person was shot at an apartment off Molly Barr Road. The victim was taken to the hospital and the suspect was taken into custody. OPD did not release the name of the suspect or…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Oktibbeha County deputies are still searching for the person that vandalized a grave. The incident happened at Memorial Garden Cemetery on Oktoc Road back on October first. Deputies say someone stole an urn and scattered ashes on the property. Some grave markers were also reportedly taken. If you have any information you can call the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Starkville firefighter is indicted on an embezzlement charge. This past May we told you about the arrest of Clarence Parks. Now, an Oktibbeha County Grand Jury has indicted him. He is charged with embezzlement: fraud committed in public office. The investigation started after internal and external complaints. In the indictment, prosecutors allege he used…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The search for Columbus’s next top cop is narrowed down to three candidates. A search committee interviewed seven people before selecting the finalists. The final three were selected for a meeting this morning. Sources tell WCBI that no one currently employed at the Columbus Police Department made the list. The names of those candidates have not…
STARKVILLE, Miss (WCBI)- With the Holidays right around the corner, and inflation taking a bite out of everybody’s budgets, finding good deals is extra important right now. The fall season is here, which means the holiday season is near, and Starkville is offering some ways for residents to shop and not break the bank. Hunter Harrington, director of the Greater…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – After the tragedy that happened Sunday morning in Oxford, many Ole Miss students are being more cautious when going out. A square is a popular place for students to go out and have a good time on the weekend but after a hit and run early Sunday Morning fewer people may be going out to join…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a problem that is being felt across the state. Volunteer fire departments are struggling to find enough members to adequately staff their departments. That struggle is also being felt in Lowndes County. This has been an issue for some time in Lowndes County, especially in Districts 4 and 5. Now, that lack of personnel…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford police release new details surrounding the death of an Ole Miss student that was run over in a parking lot. 24-year-old Seth Rokitka is charged with one count of manslaughter, one count of aggravated DUI, one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, and one count of leaving the scene of…
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A shooting in Webster County over the weekend left one man dead. The other has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. It happened near the Clarkson Community. Webster County Sheriff David Gore told WCBI the two men knew each other and were known to shoot guns together. His investigators believe the shooting was accidental. “Somewhere around…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Columbus’ forensic lab gets some financial help from Lowndes County. At today’s meeting, Supervisors voted to use a share of the County’s ARPA money to buy a new gas mass spectrometer for the Forensics Lab. The device is used to test drug samples. Columbus formed its own drug lab in response to long…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is injured in a weekend shooting in Columbus. The gunfire happened at about 9:40 on Saturday night in the area of Waterworks Road and Byrnes Circle. WCBI learned the man was shot in the leg. Columbus police have not released any information about the shooting. Sources tell WCBI that no arrest has been made….
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