WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly announced that direct farm economic assistance has been signed into law. The law is modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024. This funding provides emergency relief to farmers facing unprecedented challenges and inflationary pressures. Congressman Kelly introduced the FARM Act in response to the economic situation faced by farmers nationwide….
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police have made an arrest for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. Oxford PD responded to Lyles Drive for a report of credit card fraud. Over $9,000 worth of charges had been charged through a credit card belonging to a vulnerable adult. 29-year-old Hannah Russell of Oxford was arrested and taken before a Municipal Court judge…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police have made an arrest for Malicious Mischief. Oxford PD responded to a business parking lot on Jackson Avenue for a report of property damage to a vehicle. A felony amount of damage was done to the vehicle. Investigators reportedly have video of 29-year-old Kristen Bolen of Lafayette County damaging the vehicle. Bolen was arrested…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A person wanted by the Oxford Police Department is arrested in Panola County. Back in September, Oxford PD responded to Cedarcrest Drive for a report of a burglary. It was determined that a former resident came to the home, broke in, and took items. An arrest warrant was issued to 24-year-old Amber Rich of Enid for…
GENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)—A two-month-old who was missing was returned home early Saturday morning, Dec. 21. A’Marion Nason was left on the doorstep of his mother’s home in a plastic box wrapped in a red blanket, wearing a ziploc bag for a diaper. Grenada County Sheriff’s Office and MedStat EMS were on the scene shortly after. Anthony Mitchell is wanted…
SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a shooting death that happened in Shannon this morning. The incident occurred at the Busy Bee Convenience store on Romie Hill Avenue. The victim is a 37-year-old Black male. Shannon Police Chief Anthony Rogers says they received a call around 9:18 a.m. about a person slumped over in a vehicle. Rogers…
It is just before noon and Gary Dabbs is hard at work, stitching a new cover for an old chair.
Ghost guns, or privately manufactured firearms, are un-serialized weapons a person can make with easily attainable materials.
Faculty say they hope to make this an annual event.
The Tupelo Police Department is mourning the loss of former Chief of Police Harold W. Chaffin.
Santa Claus is getting an assist from some Elves in Blue this Christmas.
The West Point Police Department is asking for your help locating a missing juvenile.
Finding your dream job is closer than you may think, and it’s likely wrapped in maroon and white.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call Community Counseling Services at (662) 328-9225. They also offer 24/7 services.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On Wednesday, December 18, two suspects were arrested in a human trafficking case in Columbus. According to CBS, more than half of all sex trafficking victims were targeted online in 2020. “I think it’s sickening. I think it’s sad. It’s just a modern-day version of prostitution,” said CPD Chief Joseph Daughtry. The Columbus Police Department rescued…
For the second day of this school, students were on the mat.
Making sure your packages make it can also be stressful.
An afternoon crash sends one person to the hospital in Lowndes County.
A local auto service business makes Christmas brighter for a deserving family in our area.
An Aberdeen church spent the morning of December 19 serving those who protect and serve the community.
Drivers in Louisville will have a new choice on where to fuel up and take a gamble on winning cash.
The man killed while on Highway 50 in Lowndes County has been identified.
A wild hog hunting trip turns violent in Calhoun County.
Don’t mess with success. That’s part of the message the City of Columbus, Mississippi University for Women and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science are taking to state lawmakers.