Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign falls short of last year’s total
Leaders hopeful the shortfall can be made up before end of the year
Volunteers and staff prepare lunch for one hundred people at the Tupelo Salvation Army every day.
Preparing for severe weather and what to do in an emergency
When severe weather is expected it is important to have a plan and supplies ready for the worst, and to stay informed about updates.
When severe weather is expected it is important to have a plan and supplies ready for the worst, and to stay informed about updates.
Pets Without Partners – 12/20/24
Pets Without Partners
Categories: Midday Toy Giveaway Winners, PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS
Women in Welding: West Point CTC builds foundation for students
Even with the job outlook expected to increase, only about 5.8% of women make up the field
One teacher in West Point is looking to lay the foundation for the welders of tomorrow, aiming to show there is room for everyone in the industry.
Starkville townhomes damaged from Christmas Eve fire
Christmas Eve, firefighters from Starkville’s Fire Station 3 responded to a blaze at a 4 unit apartment complex on Central Avenue.
Investigation underway after a homicide in Coffeeville
A homicide investigation is underway in Coffeeville.
MS Lottery’s Mega Million Jackpot set at $1.15 billion
There’s still a chance to end the year as a billionaire.
Police make an arrest after a shooting in Okolona
Okolona Police make an arrest in a shooting on Christmas Eve.
Shooting in Lee County sends one man to the hospital
One man is in the hospital and another is in the Lee County Jail after a shooting on December 23.
Fatal crash leaves one dead and one injured on Christmas Eve
One man died and another was injured in a Christmas Eve crash in Noxubee County.
Heda Lab at MUW is furthering Cystic Fibrosis research
A $42,000 grant from NASA and INBRE will further CF research, through a collaborative effort spanning to India and the United Kingdom.
Donations help displaced families have a Merry Christmas
Families displaced by fire were given a merry Christmas through charitable donations and the help of Starkville first responders.
Families displaced by fire were given a merry Christmas through charitable donations and the help of Starkville first responders.
Huddle House workers explain their Christmas tradition
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas day, but an Amory restaurant has the “open” sign out. Huddle House welcomed a large crowd on Christmas morning.
Shoppers anticipate busy gift-seeking during the holidays
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Holiday Shopping is hitting its crucial time as Christmas Day is just hours away. Finding the perfect gift is even more challenging with most stores closing for the holiday. During the holidays, giving shows love and appreciation. But last-minute shopping means a stop by local stores that are open during the holidays. The final days before…
Elderly Aliceville, Ala woman killed in house fire
Elderly Aliceville, Alabama woman killed in house fire
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – An elderly Pickens County, Alabama woman is dead after fire destroys her home. Coroner Chad Harless says the fire happened just after 5 AM Monday on Valley View Road in Aliceville. Neighbors heard a man screaming and called 911. Investigators believe 86-year-old Alberta Blair’s disabled son was able to break out a window and escape the…
Fire damages Oktibbeha County home
Fire damages Oktibbeha County home
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oktibbeha County kitchen fire remains under investigation. Fire and rescue crews were called to Finley Drive about 7:30 Monday night. When firefighters arrived they discovered the fire in the kitchen area. Oktibbeha County Coordinator Patrick Warner tells WCBI firefighters from Adaton, Sturgis, and Central fire departments extinguished the blaze with minimal damage. No one…
Christmas Holiday Travel Period underway for MHP
MHP holiday travel period underway
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Christmas Holiday Travel Period is underway in Mississippi. It started yesterday and will continue through midnight Thursday. State troopers are on highways and interstates looking for traffic violations, focusing on reducing speeding. The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated 144 crashes and made 78 DUI arrests last year during the holiday travel period. There was also one…
Two local business team up to host a Literary Crafternoon
Fired Up Studio and Friendly City Books teamed up to host an ornament workshop and meet and greet with a Chicago based author.
Fired Up Studio and Friendly City Books teamed up to host an ornament workshop and meet and greet with a Chicago based author.
A new act has been signed into law to help farmers
Agriculture serves as the backbone of our economy. This is one reason why congressmen in Mississippi are making sure farmers are able to make money, even when conditions are not right for growing crops.
Police investigate a deadly shooting in Shannon
Shannon Police hope the drivers of two vehicles can help them solve a deadly shooting investigation.
Tupelo man charged with drug possession with intent to distribute
Surveillance of a home in Tupelo leads narcotics agents and police officers to an arrest.