MS Department of Revenue warns public about ongoing text scam
The Mississippi Department of Revenue and area law enforcement agencies are warning the public about an ongoing text scam.
Man charged with felony embezzlement in Tupelo
A Pontotoc man has been accused of taking more than the employee discount at his workplace.
A man is dead after a Saturday accident
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) A Saturday afternoon motorcycle accident has claimed the life of a Columbus man. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant tells WCBI, 30-year-old Quincy Lashawn Holmes was traveling North on Casey Lane, when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a pickup truck. The accident happened at the intersection of Casey Lane and Oswalt Road around 3:30. The investigation…
Crawford community joins in on honoring Breast Cancer Awareness
CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – While we are in the middle of October, communities around the world are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness in the best way they can. Those in Crawford made sure to represent with their Breast Cancer Awareness Month event. Community members of Crawford wanted to ensure and chime in to honor the month of October in pink. The…
The Safe Place Foundation held a community wash day
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) A Starkville resident is turning her pain into purpose. Saperior Patton is the Founder and President of the non-profit organization called the Safe Place Foundation. The non-profit organization held a “Community Wash” Day. This allowed Starkville Residents and Mississippi State University students to use washers, dryers, and laundry detergent for free. Patton said, she knows just how…
A group awarded two students with scholarships
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Paying for college can be a burden for families, but one local group is stepping up to try and ease that tress for area families. The Lord’s Leading Ladies held a scholarship program luncheon Saturday. This is a group made up of pastor’s wives, that gives out scholarships every year. To be awarded the scholarship, students must…
A woman has been missing for almost two decades
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Thursday marked seventeen years since Shalunda Matthews went missing in Columbus. Matthews was last seen on October 9, 2008, leaving her home on 6th Avenue. According to her boyfriend, the two of them met up at a club the night before her disappearance and had a normal night out. They returned to the home they had been…
Girl Scouts in Lee County provides troops with life essentials
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Parents and community leaders are helping girls learn life skills and make friends. The Lee County Girl Scouts presented its inaugural Girl Scout Safety Award and Community Fair for troops. The Girl Scouts allows troops to have free, educational, and interactive activities at the Regional Rehabilitation Center in Tupelo. Young girls were also able to learn…
Lottery players cashing in on local lottery for a chance to win
Some area lottery players are cashing in to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Lee Co. Renasant Bank commits $240,000 to three local high schools
Three high schools in Lee County will have extra money for academics, the arts, and athletics, thanks to Renasant Bank.
America 250 Airstream makes its way into the city of Columbus
Area residents got to add their personal touches to the story of America today in Columbus.
“Wings over Winston” will take off Saturday morning
The “Wings Over Winston” airshow will be held this weekend, it will highlight a lineup of aerobatic and specialty pilots, flying high and fast and performing thrilling maneuvers for the crowds.
Noxubee Interim Sheriff looks to modernize office with a new app
The Noxubee County Sheriff’s Office will soon have a new way to keep the public informed.
Man charged with 4 counts of child porn possession in Lee Co.
A months-long investigation by Lee County Internet Crimes Against Children investigators has resulted in the arrest of a Mooreville man.
STING operation leads to drug seizure and an arrest
A STING unit operation in Lowndes County leads to the arrest of an alleged drug dealer and the seizure of his goods.
West Point Mossy Oak Golf Course back in action after renovations
Things are swinging back into action at a golf course in West Point.
Huber Engineered Woods invests in local CTC schools
Huber Engineered Woods is bringing more than jobs to Northeast Mississippi
Waste Management is putting the brakes on diesel fuel
The company is switching to Compressed Natural Gas to fuel its garbage trucks
Waste Management’s new garbage trucks may not look different, but they are powered by a cleaner, more efficient fuel source.
A county official and a citizen share their thoughts on PERS changes
House bill one was passed by the legislature in March of 2025. One of the provisions of the bill created a new level in the state’s retirement system.
Foodborne pathogens could be growing in your food
When improperly handled, prepared, or stored- food can make a person very sick. And can even result in fatal consequences.
When improperly handled, prepared, or stored- food can make a person very sick. And can even result in fatal consequences.
Next to Nature (Persimmons) – 10/08/2025
On this week’s Next to Nature, Joy Barnes talks with Dr. Long about the native wild fruit, the Persimmons, and their potential to predict the weather.
Clay County Fugitive Captured in Pennsylvania
Authorities say the suspect, wanted for church burglary in Clay County, was arrested on unrelated charges in Philadelphia.
A wanted fugitive from Clay County is back in custody after being captured hundreds of miles away in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
America 250’s to make a stop this week in Columbus
Area residents have a chance to join in the celebrations of our nation’s 250th anniversary.
Police investigate a homicide in Calhoun County
Calhoun City police are investigating a homicide.