SU and TVA host a tree planting event in Starkville
Starkville Utilities and the Tennessee Valley Authority hosted a tree planting event November 19, on Lynn Lane.
School discusses crisis plan in wake of shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Ten students and a bus driver were caught in the crossfire on November 19 in Columbus. Shortly after 3:00 p.m., police responded to a call of a shooting on the 1500 block of MLK. “My first initial thought is to get here as soon as possible to make sure these students are safe. You forget about…
Aberdeen native is now a doctor of physical therapy
The Monroe Regional Hospital has been trying its best to bring in and keep doctors in rural areas.
MSU Veterans Center helps both former soldiers and their families
The center is a one stop shop for a variety of services helping veterans make the transition from the military to academia
The Center has been ranked as a national leader in providing comprehensive support for veterans and their dependents.
Stolen car examination by Police leads to weed bust in Columbus
The search for the suspect in a shooting that caused damage to a Columbus school bus has had a positive, if unintended result.
Local catering place gives back to community with Loaves & Fishes
A Columbus business is giving a filling meal to those who need it most.
MSU opens new Patent and Trademark Center on campus
MSU students and faculty and area residents will now have a head start on getting their original ideas into the market.
Testimony begins for a murder trial in Lowndes Co.
Testimony has begun in a Lowndes County murder trial.
A hit and run accident leaves one man dead in Monroe Co.
A pedestrian is dead after a hit and run accident in Monroe County.
Clinton’s Mississippi College expected to go through changes
A historic institution of higher learning in Mississippi is making big changes, including its name.
Calhoun City Officials to decide on alcohol sales in town
Calhoun voters are deciding whether the city will become the latest to sell wine, beer, and liquor.
Man given felony charges after a pursuit in Starkville
We now know the name of the man and his charges after a pursuit in Starkville.
Local sheriff talks about holiday package safety
Christmas is around the corner and that means fewer days to order and send packages.
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…