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Mayor reviewing city policy on criminal investigations after Councilman Pierre Beard’s domestic violence arrest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mayor Keith Gaskin says he is reviewing the way the Columbus Police Department and the Municipal Court handled City Councilman Pierre Beard’s arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence. “Because he is an elected official and this is being handled within the city right now, we’re making sure that all the policies and procedures are being carried out,”…
Lowndes County law enforcement want families to shop smart this holiday season
Whether you do your buying in store or online, law enforcement wants people to be cautious
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The holidays are fast approaching and that means shopping; whether you do your buying in store or online, law enforcement wants people to be cautious. It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year. Some people are working on their Christmas lists early, but there will always be those last minute gift hunters. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie…
Dollars and Sense: Going Digital
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- If cash is king, then digital platforms are preparing to overtake the throne. Digital or online banking and payment methods like Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, and more taking the economic world by storm. The American Banking Association says younger adults are 54 percent more like to make mobile payments. “I used to use cash app…
Armistad charged with murder, possession of a weapon, and aggravated assault
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We are learning more about a deadly Columbus shooting after a suspect is indicted by a grand jury. Kenny Armistad is charged with murder, felon in possession of a weapon, and two counts of aggravated assault. He’s accused of killing Frank Edwards, wounding a second victim, and shooting at a third person. In the indictment, prosecutors…
Propane heater may be to blame for death of Lowndes Co. man
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A propane heater may be to blame for the fire that killed a Lowndes County man. 77-year-old Hosea Hughes was killed when his mobile home burned early Sunday morning. The fire occurred sometime between 2:30 and 8 AM. That’s when a relative driving by noticed the home had burned. Hughes lived alone. The Lowndes County…
Two teens have been indicted in a deadly shooting in Lowndes Co.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two teens are indicted in a deadly shooting in Lowndes County. Dorian Williams and Da’Quavious Robertson are both charged with murder and aggravated assault. A Lowndes County grand jury recently indicted the duo. Williams is 16 and Robertson was 17 at the time of the shooting. The shooting happened July 9th at a house on…
Sunrise shares fun from the weekend
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Isaac and Tara discuss fun and games they had over the weekend. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: games
Two bikers set their wheels to travel across the country
Some people like to travel in style; while others just want the make their trips worthwhile
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Some people like to travel in style; while others just want the make their trips worthwhile. Tasman Alexander and Tyler Brown took their love for biking to another level. The guys started their journey at San Francisco in September of 2020 with plans on making it to Charleston South Carolina by the end of November 2021 and…
One man dead after fatal house fire in Lowndes county
LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- A Lowndes County man is dead after an early morning fire. The victim is identified as 77-year-old Hosea Hughes. Around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning,family members of Hughes visited his home in Steens and saw that the house trailer had burned before daylight. Hughes lived alone. The blaze is being investigated by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi…
Community members hold annual veterans day parade in Columbus
Honoring those that fought for us
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Honoring those that fought for us. That was the message in Columbus as the city held its annual Veterans Day parade. The committee wasn’t able to hold the parade in 2020 due to the pandemic but was cleared to do so this year. The parade started at the police department and ended at the courthouse where a…
Tupelo high school class of 1959 reunited with traditional celebration
TUPELO,Miss. (WCBI)- It was a time to reminisce, and catch up on the latest developments in people’s lives. It’s part of a tradition for a group of Tupelo High School graduates , who got their diplomas more than sixty years ago. “We were a pretty close group, I have to say that,” said Guy Hovis. Although Hovis is a well…
The Stallion Street Festival brought the community out for fun
Handmade goods, food, live music were some of the things that brought people out
MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI)- The annual Stallion Street Festival in Millport Alabama brought families and friends out on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Handmade goods, food, live music were some of the things that brought people out, but most of all; a way to connect back with those they’ve missed. “Coming from a small town like Millport it’s always good anytime we…
Mom to Mom – Gratitude
November 06, 2021
There’s a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. Today on Mom to Mom, Mandy shows us how to show gratitude with fall decor. Categories: Featured
Columbus firefights put out small blaze in Dick’s sporting goods store
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Multiple fire trucks were on the scene of an electrical fire at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in Columbus. The Columbus Fire Department told WCBI the call in around 10 p.m. on Friday for an electrical fire caused by one of the store’s air conditioning units. Firefighters had the blaze knocked down in minutes but said it could’ve…
HUSTON COUNCIL OF THE ARTS HOST VETERAN’S DAY CONCERT
HUSTON COUNCIL OF THE ARTS HOST VETERAN'S DAY CONCERT
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Gov. Reeves and AG Lynn Fitch going after the Biden administration with a new lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and Attorney General Lynn Fitch are going after the Biden administration with a new lawsuit. Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday called for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly. The court filing seeks to declare the federal contractor vaccine mandate…
Hairstylist helps longtime co-worker and friend who faced unexpected illness
Melanie Payne Ware is making sure her co- worker has income coming in during illness
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo hairstylist is coming to the aid of a co-worker who was recently hospitalized after a sudden illness and has no medical insurance. Although Paula Morrow is a longtime client at Holly Hills Salon, this is the first time she has seen Melanie Payne Ware for hair coloring. Morrow is a regular client of Tina…
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says action needed to expedite autopsies at state crime lab
The lieutenant governor says he is working on a solution to the backlog at state crime lab
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann says action needs to be taken now to free up the backlog of autopsies at the state crime lab. The lieutenant governor said he talked this week with Commissioner of Public Safety Sean Tindell, offering to get more private practices to be able to do autopsies. Hosemann says the backlog means criminal…
Columbus city councilman turns himself in on a domestic violence charge
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus city councilman turns himself in on a domestic violence charge. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton Ward 4 Councilman Pierre Beard was booked this afternoon. Beard is charged with a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Officers were called to Beard’s Byrnes Circle home about 6 PM on Thursday night. Shelton tells WCBI that Beard and his…
Traffic caused a mid-afternoon crash in West Point
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Rush hour traffic comes to a near standstill in Clay County this afternoon. Multiple vehicles were involved in a mid-afternoon crash in the southbound lane of Highway 45 Alternate south of West Point. There is no official word on how many cars were involved or any injuries, but at least 1 ambulance was seen leaving…
Man found guilty in Winston County murder trial
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A guilty verdict is handed down in a Winston County murder trial. Michael Jones was found guilty of second-degree murder and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Jones shot and killed 23-year-old Malik Hudson in April 2020. Hudson was shot at Ivy Apartments and later died at a Jackson hospital. Jones, who is from…