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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.

November 16, 2024

Kaleb Green, Khamari Haymer,

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

November 16, 2024

Grace Brister,

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

November 16, 2024

Grace Brister,

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…

Mississippi's Junior Senator Says She's Staying Put

Senator staying put

November 15, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

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

November 15, 2024

Grace Brister,

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

November 15, 2024

Joey Barnes,

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

November 15, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Lowndes County supervisors gave county employees a pay raise this year, with a few exceptions.

GTR construction boom impacts local businesses

November 14, 2024

Charity Johnson,

From a multi-billion dollar aluminum mill to new homes and home improvement projects, the Golden Triangle is seeing an increase in construction.

Pickens County ambulance service makes progress

Pickens Co. faces possibility of losing ambulance service

November 14, 2024

Grace Brister,

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

November 14, 2024

Allie Martin,

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

November 14, 2024

Aundrea Self,

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

November 14, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Mississippi lawmakers believe there will be less money to spend in next year’s budget.

Man arrested for aggravated DUI in Tupelo

Man arrested in Tupelo for aggravated DUI

November 14, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Tupelo police make an arrest after a person is injured in a crash.

MUW Career Services hosts Lunch and Learn event for students

November 14, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Mississippi University for Women is working to make connections from the classroom to the career field.

Lowndes Co. to receive funds for future port improvement

November 14, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Progress is rolling on at the Lowndes County Port.

MSU hosts ceremony after new renovations on Sanderson Center

November 14, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

Fitness and Recreation on the Mississippi State campus get a welcome upgrade.

Chickasaw Co. executes a disaster drill at a local nursing home

November 13, 2024

Charity Johnson,

State emergency personnel joined Chickasaw County emergency teams as they played out a scenario involving two large scale disasters.

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Monroe county sheriff’s department investigating church fire

November 13, 2024

Khamari Haymer,

A fire destroyed an old church in Monroe County, leaving the building in piles of rubble.

At lunchtime Wednesday, the ATM at the Community Bank Branch on North Gloster was still out of service.

Tupelo Police investigate ATM ‘Jackpotting’ heist

Police chief says investigators are making progress in the case

November 13, 2024

Allie Martin,

At lunchtime Wednesday, the ATM at the Community Bank Branch on North Gloster was still out of service.

WCBI’s Kealy shields speaks at Itawamba Community College

November 13, 2024

Aundrea Self,

Students at Itawamba community college are getting a peek into different job opportunities.

Former ICC advisor pleads guilty to embezzlement

November 13, 2024

Aundrea Self,

A former advisor for a student organization at Itawamba Community College has admitted to taking money from the group.

Columbus organizations team up for annual Turkey Drive

November 13, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee are teaming up to make sure area residents have the main course.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter In Lowndes Co. Circuit Court

November 13, 2024

Joey Barnes,

A Columbus man pleads guilty in a homicide investigation.

Man charged with first degree murder in Oxford

November 13, 2024

Joey Barnes,

An elderly Oxford man has been arrested after a deadly shooting.

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.

UPDATE: Fatal shooting investigated as ‘Stand Your Ground’ case

Man wanted in Clay County for alleged burglary has been arrested

Senator staying put

Students at Aliceville Elementary go home with a new pair of kicks

Supervisor Brooks to run for Columbus mayor

Supervisor Brooks to run for Columbus mayor

Pay raise given to Lowndes Co. employees, with exceptions

GTR construction boom impacts local businesses

Pickens Co. faces possibility of losing ambulance service

Tupelo Salvation Army opens shelter for homeless veterans

The shelter will allow veterans to stay free of charge for up to six months

Columbus Veteran Foundation honors veterans at Exchange Club

MS Lawmakers expect less spending money in next year’s budget

Man arrested in Tupelo for aggravated DUI

MUW Career Services hosts Lunch and Learn event for students

Lowndes Co. to receive funds for future port improvement

MSU hosts ceremony after new renovations on Sanderson Center

Chickasaw Co. executes a disaster drill at a local nursing home

Monroe county sheriff’s department investigating church fire

Tupelo Police investigate ATM ‘Jackpotting’ heist

Police chief says investigators are making progress in the case

WCBI’s Kealy shields speaks at Itawamba Community College

Former ICC advisor pleads guilty to embezzlement

Columbus organizations team up for annual Turkey Drive

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter In Lowndes Co. Circuit Court

Man charged with first degree murder in Oxford

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