Tupelo announces latest expansion plan for Fairpark District
Seventeen acres set for development as part of expanded Fairpark District
The latest expansion for the Fairpark District involves 17 acres across from the Private John Allen Fish Hatchery.
West Point Police Department strictly enforces tinted vehicle law
The department said it will strictly enforce the law with a tint reader to determine if the tint is too dark.
Victim of dog attack in Hamilton said she is lucky to be alive
Shelby Smith said she is lucky to be alive after four dogs attacked her on Grubbs Springs Road in Hamilton.
Man accused of setting a camper on fire in Oktibbeha Co.
An Oktibbeha County man has been accused of intentionally setting a camper trailer on fire with someone inside.
Man accused of sexual battery in Starkville
A Starkville man has been accused of several child sex crimes.
Mid-morning with Joey 01/07/25
It’s Mid-mornings with Joey Barnes on WCBI News.
Good News with Colin – 01/07/2025
Colin and Kealy tell us about all the good news going on around the Golden Triangle
Local Winston County store gets destroyed from severe weather
One of those possible tornadoes damaged multiple homes and destroyed a local grocery store in Winston County.
4 county crew working to restore power for Brooksville residents
Residents in Noxubee County are cleaning up on January 6, after a possible tornado blew through the area last night.
Freezing temperatures put vulnerable people at risk
Cold weather puts people without shelter at risk of hypothermia, and elevates risks of people susceptible to heart attack and stroke.
Cold weather puts people without shelter at risk of hypothermia, and elevates risks of people susceptible to heart attack and stroke.
Sheriff’s deputy injured after a pursuit in Panola Co.
A North Mississippi sheriff’s deputy is seriously injured after a pursuit ends in a crash.
Storm damage reported in Pickens Co.
Downed trees were the main issue in Pickens County after January 5’s storm.
Two people killed in a Marshall County multi-vehicle crash
Two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Marshall County on Saturday, January 4.
MEMA reports damage after the state’s previous storm series
The first week of 2025 began much like the last week of 2024, with a severe weather damage report.
Bond set for three men after two shootings in Amory
Bond has been set for three men after two separate shootings in Amory.
Two people arrested for burglary on Christmas day in West Point
West Point police made two arrests in a Christmas Day burglary.
Starkville Strong provides clothing drive for community
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The cold temperatures are here and it is getting colder. And with that, the Starkville community decided to give back to those in need. Starkville Strong now offers its Winter Weather Bin for the community. Another year, another way Starkville Strong finds a way to give back to the community. Starkville Strong is a non-profit organization…
Oktibbeha Co. Sheriff’s Office wants citizens to be aware of a scam
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office wants citizens to be aware of a scam. The department has received multiple calls about a revised version of the “you missed court” scam. People are being given documents that appear to be from the US District Court in Mississippi, along with a demand for a bond amount payable at…
Small Alabama town comes together to kick off the new year
The town of Kennedy and the South Lamar County Chamber of Commerce hosted their fourth New Year's party for the local community.
KENNEDY, Ala. (WCBI) – In small towns community is everything. It’s a shared value of those who grew up there. Kennedy, Alabama is one of those small towns, and its locals rely on their neighbors to be there when they need them. Lana Lollar, a Kennedy Baptist Church Praise Band singer said she loves the town, and her family is…
West Point PD needs help identifying a robbery suspect
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point Police Department needs your help identifying a robbery suspect. Saturday, Jan 4 around 10:05 p.m., the Robinhood Convenience Store was robbed. The suspect fled on foot but possibly got into a vehicle on Eshman Avenue. The suspect is a Black male around 5’8 and weighs about 140 pounds. He was wearing a…
Preparing your yard and garden for cold weather
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – With the cold weather we just heard about, the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club wants to remind you about how to prepare your yard and garden. When selecting plants, make sure to select plants that are healthy enough to survive in cold temperatures. Watering should be done in the morning during winter because wet soil…
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…
Local writing program hosts event for people to reflect on 2025
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Starting the new year can bring many goals and challenges. In Columbus, the community started their year off with a time of reflection. The Writing to Heal program hosted its annual New Year Reflection event for the public. Sometimes it’s not always easy to find the right words to say but writing can allow people to…