Starkville man charged after forcing someone to give him a ride

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville man faces several charges after reportedly forcing someone to give him a ride. Starkville Police say Draper Manning stole a gun Thursday, then forced an adult with two children to drive him to Starkville. After Manning got out of the car, the victim called Starkville Police. Manning was arrested a short time later at…

CPD gives warmth to the homeless with new campaign

    COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For many, the Christmas season is a time of cheer. But for people experiencing homelessness the holidays and the colder weather that often comes with them can be a time of hardship. The Columbus Police Department is working to ease some of that – one cup at a time – with the “Cups of Comfort”…