Local non-profit highlights the work of women in the military

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local non-profit that provides resources to veterans in the Golden Triangle area is highlighting the work of women in the military. The Honored Warriors Memorial Foundation hosted its annual Winter Gala Friday night. The event featured stories from three women at the Columbus Air Force Base. Each shared their personal experiences and what the Columbus…

City of Columbus hosts annual Holiday Farmer’s Market

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -Shop local, and eat local, that is what you can do when you buy items from the Columbus Farmer’s Market. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the market had a holiday theme where locals could shop for more than the normal Saturday market items. The Holiday market included baked goods, clothes, and much more. Farmer’s Market Coordinator Chelsea Best…

Little Magnolia in Starkville raises money for Angel Tree program

Little Magnolia gifts and apparel hosted pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause for donations to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A familiar scene to parents who celebrate Christmas: Kids full of wonder telling Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas this year, while parents happily take pictures. Little Magnolia gifts and apparel in Starkville hosted one such event to bring in the holiday cheer. Santa Claus shared what Christmas is about, and said that…

Oxford man is charged with Burglary of a Dwelling

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is charged with Burglary of a Dwelling. On November 14, a sergeant from the Oxford Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity at a home on Chickasaw Road. The sergeant approached the backyard gate and heard a noise from a tampered window and later discovered a suspect. 32-year-old Quentin Maynor attempted…

Oxford man charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is facing multiple charges after the department took a walk-in report regarding money being taken from a vulnerable adult. Over the span of 10 months, around $10,000 was Cashapped out of the reporting parties account. 35-year-old Demarius Dontae Carothers was arrested and charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person. Carothers was also found…

Lowndes County Narcotics Unit deals setback to local drug dealers

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Narcotics Unit, also known as the STING Unit, has dealt local drug dealers another setback. Several are indicted this week in various counts related to drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms. In February the STING Unit began an investigation into a group of people suspected of obtaining and distributing methamphetamine. Agents also…