TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a chance for area law officers to take part in a friendly competition while helping Crimestoppers of Northeast Mississippi. The 20th annual “Blue Steel Challenge” took place at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center in Tupelo. More than twenty officers competed in firearms challenges, including a three-man obstacle course. All proceeds from entry…
SMITHVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – “We have a lot of events, but this is our biggest one,” said Kim Johnson, Smithville town clerk and events committee member. Tractors rumbling by, kids having fun, vendors selling their goods, and local musicians playing live music were just some of what was found at the second annual Smithville Harvest Festival. One vendor, Carolyn Moss…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus native is spreading awareness about breast cancer through dancing and exercising. Local breast cancer survivors and supporters gathered near the Tennessee Williams home for a Zumba class. Guest speakers also spoke to the crowd about women’s health and wellness. The event coordinator Stephanie Jones said she wants to continue to push awareness, and support…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Dozens of people were sitting, listening, and pouring into The Lord’s Leading Ladies Scholarship Brunch. This is a group made up of pastor’s wives who help raise money for scholarships to give to students. “We are very interested in the community, we want to make sure we are servicing our community,” said Lenore Tucker, Director of…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’re traveling through Tupelo, your route may look a little different next week. The section of North Green Street from East Jackson Street to Franklin Street will be closed beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15. Crews will be conducting underground utility work. That section will remain closed until work is completed, which should be by Friday, Oct….
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Aberdeen man pleaded guilty this week in Monroe County Circuit Court to the Sale of a Controlled Substance. Brandon S. Lenoir, also known as “Cadillac,” pled to 30 years with 15 suspended, 15 to serve, and 5 post-release supervision. He has federal charges pending as well. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Aberdeen man was found guilty by a jury of his peers. Ray Lenoir went to trial in Monroe County Circuit Court this week. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison on a Trafficking Meth charge and 20 years on a possession of Cocaine charge by Circuit Court Judge John White. Lenoir faces other…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is arrested in connection to a series of burglaries in Lowndes County. 45-year-old Brent Lane Spencer is facing multiple charges and has allegedly been on the run for several months. On July 6 and July 7, several businesses were broken into in the Caledonia and Steens area of Lowndes County, and the suspect…
The Starkville Plant Manager Erik Adams said they have always been involved in philanthropy within the company, but it has grown to help not just employees, but those going through a disaster.
Fall has arrived and deer are on the move. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging motorists to take precautions to avoid collisions.
Mississippi knows how to recover from disasters. That’s one reason the Magnolia State is sending help throughout the Southeast.
A non profit that helps provide handicapped accessible homes for wounded military veterans is collecting donations for victims of Hurricane Helene.
If anyone understands what its like to cope with a disaster close to home, it’s Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker.
Oktibbeha County supervisors can move forward with their plans to sell OCH Regional Medical Center.
Sometimes all we need is a listening ear.
The flights to Dallas began October 1. Tupelo Regional Airport Director Joe Wheeler said response has been exceptional.
One of the final events to raise money for IVF will be a donation yard sale on October 18 and 19.
Lowndes County deputies make several arrests in a county-wide drug sweep.
The Bruce Police Department just added a new K9 officer.
A legend in the county music business and a Neshoba County native has died.
Lady Garth claimed her First and 14th Constitutional Amendment rights were violated after she was arrested and convicted of disturbance in a public place.
Country music star, Colin Stough is headed back to his roots this weekend
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Making farming less stressful. There’s a labor shortage in commercial agriculture around the country. However, Mississippi State is doing research on spray drones and other unmanned aircraft systems to help with the problem. “What we’re seeing is the earliest of those large UAS type of operations, and the benefits for the state’s agricultural industry is going to…
According to the CDC, this upcoming fall and winter season, will have a similar number of hospitalizations due to flu and RSV, compared to last year.