A woman is facing charges for cyberstalking in Lafayette Co.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman is facing charges for cyberstalking. On December 30th, Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a cyberstalking complaint in Harmontown. After investigating, it was determined that 33- year old Jaterrika Gipson allegedly sent threatening and harassing messages to the victim. A warrant was issued for Gipson’s arrest and she was then…

Volunteers reroute bike trail at the Noxubee Hills Trail System

Charlotte Fuquay has helped design and build biking trails for the Noxubee Hills Trail System for over 20 years.

TOMBIGBEE NATIONAL FOREST, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tombigbee National Forest hosts 32 miles of hiking and biking trails. While the forest service takes on bigger projects such as bridge building, many of the trails have been designed, built, and maintained through volunteer efforts. Retired Mississippi State Professor, Charlotte Fuquay is one of those volunteers. For the past 20 years, she…

A Caledonia business is expanding into downtown Columbus

CALEDONIA, COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Caledonia business is expanding into downtown Columbus. A couple who relocated from Alabama with a dream to start a coffee shop will soon have a lot more on their plate. James White and his wife Sarah currently own 740 Coffee Company in Caledonia. White says that for years, they had a dream of opening…

Mississippi leaders prepare for legislative session

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Over the next few months, the state’s senate and house of representatives will pass laws affecting Mississippians. The Mississippi Legislature will begin meeting in Jackson for its 2025 session on January 7. Tax cuts — both sales and income — are expected to be on the agenda. I spoke with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves recently about the…