Bartahatchie Bridge is under replacement
Drivers in a corner of Monroe County have had to deal with a detour the past few months, since work started to repair the Bartahatchie Bridge.
Multiple shots fired at a school bus in Columbus
Children on their way home from school are safe. But it could have been deadly.
Two men face two separate burglary charges in Tupelo
We’ve heard law enforcement officers stress it time and again, residents and businesses with good security systems make their investigations easier.
More discussion on the rise for Medicaid expansion in Mississippi
There still may be some hope for Medicaid expansion in Mississippi in next year’s legislative session.
Tallahatchie man arrested for statutory rape in Lafayette Co.
Lafayette County deputies make a statutory rape arrest.
Winona MDOT reports converters stolen from their vehicles
Thieves target Mississippi Department of Transportation vehicles in Winona.
Two men suing due to injuries from 2023 Columbus décor incident
The two men injured in a November 2023 attack in downtown Columbus are suing the people allegedly involved in the act.
Diamonds and Dancing Gala raises money for seniors in need
Methodist Senior Service's Trinity Place in Columbus held 'The Diamonds and Dancing Gala' to raise money for its Sunday Fund.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – To age gracefully and enjoy one’s golden years is a privilege many hope for. Accommodating such a privilege, however, comes with financial costs that some may not have. Retirement funds can run out or simply not be enough to support the care that an individual needs. That’s why Methodist Senior Services Trinity Place in Columbus holds…
Tupelo Women’s Club hosts its annual ‘Holiday Tree Festival’
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – An auction featuring custom Christmas trees will help meet the needs of charities in the Tupelo area throughout the year. The Tupelo Women’s Club hosted its annual “Holiday Tree Festival” at the Tupelo Cotton Mill. There was live music, a silent auction, and the main attraction, more than fifteen custom Christmas trees, designed by members of…
LCSO and Community Benefit Committee host turkey giveaway
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving is just around the corner. That’s why the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Community Benefit Committee to sponsor a free turkey giveaway on Saturday, November 23. The goal is to provide a quality meal to those in need this Thanksgiving. This is the fifth year in a row they have been…
Second annual Hamilton Holiday Market brings joy to community
Maggi Jo'Ani Boutique hosted a holiday market to bring holiday cheer to the unincorporated community of Hamilton.
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Over a dozen vendors, food trucks, mini golf, and a place for kids to take pictures with Santa was available at the second annual Hamilton Holiday Market. The host of the event, Maggi Jo’Ani Boutique, Pottery, and Cup of JOE, has held a Christmas Open House for six years, but starting just last year, they expanded…
McKee Park hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new pavilion
The city of Starkville and the Starkville Rotary Club partnered up to break ground on a new pavilion in McKee Park.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – McKee Park is under construction. The Starkville Rotary Club and the city of Starkville are partnering to bring a pavilion to McKee Park. The pavilion will provide shade and a place for families to eat while at the park. President of the Starkville Rotary Club Kyle Jordan said recreation is important to communities. “There is one…
UPDATE: Fatal shooting investigated as ‘Stand Your Ground’ case
STEENS, Miss. (WCBI) – A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Lowndes County. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Deputies responded to 6751 Hwy 12 about a disturbance and were later told shots had been fired. 39-year-old Zackery Mixon of Steens died at the scene. Mixon, who was living in a camper on the property, got…
Man wanted in Clay County for alleged burglary has been arrested
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted by the Clay County Sheriff’s office has been arrested. Investigators with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office were looking for burglary suspect, 22-year-old Asa Jennings Lester. Lester was arrested and taken to the Choctaw County Jail on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 16. He was later taken to the Clay County Jail. He…
Senator staying put
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s junior Senator says she is staying put. Since Donald Trump’s presidential win last week, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s name has come up repeatedly as a possible nominee for Secretary of Agriculture. Hyde-Smith has been a staunch supporter of Trump since coming to the Senate, and is a former Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture. In a press release…
Students at Aliceville Elementary go home with a new pair of kicks
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – To most, it was just another Friday, but at Aliceville Elementary School, it was new shoe day. Kicks for Kids, drove more than 100 miles to help the students put their best foot forward. Director of Philanthropy Haley Brink says they look at which schools need extra support and try to give them an unforgettable experience…
Supervisor Brooks to run for Columbus mayor
Supervisor Brooks to run for Columbus mayor
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Longtime Lowndes County Supervisor Leroy Brooks says he wants to be the next mayor of Columbus. Brooks made the official announcement on the steps of the Lowndes County Courthouse on Friday in front of supporters. After 41 years on the Board of Supervisors, Brooks says he does not need any on-the-job training. He touched on crime, economic…
Pay raise given to Lowndes Co. employees, with exceptions
Lowndes County supervisors gave county employees a pay raise this year, with a few exceptions.
GTR construction boom impacts local businesses
From a multi-billion dollar aluminum mill to new homes and home improvement projects, the Golden Triangle is seeing an increase in construction.
Pickens Co. faces possibility of losing ambulance service
In a matter of weeks, they could go from having one 24-hour ambulance serving the county to none.
Tupelo Salvation Army opens shelter for homeless veterans
The shelter will allow veterans to stay free of charge for up to six months
For months, workers have been transforming the old Salvation Army men’s dorm building into a shelter specifically for homeless veterans.
Columbus Veteran Foundation honors veterans at Exchange Club
Serving those who have served. That’s the mission of the Honored Warriors Memorial Foundation.
MS Lawmakers expect less spending money in next year’s budget
Mississippi lawmakers believe there will be less money to spend in next year’s budget.
Man arrested in Tupelo for aggravated DUI
Tupelo police make an arrest after a person is injured in a crash.