Child rescued after two-hour standoff in Starkville
33-year-old Tyrez Wade, of Hattiesburg, ran to a second-floor unit when officers arrived and barricaded the door with a four-year-old child inside.
Wanted Tupelo shooting suspect arrested in Columbus
The man wanted in connection with a Tupelo shooting was caught at a Columbus hotel. 41-year-old Michael Owens of Tupelo is facing several charges.
Pearl River Resort names new CEO, CFO
There are changes coming to the Pearl River Resort, but not to worry, they won’t be affecting your gaming experience.
Deputies reportedly find 10 dead dogs on man’s property
A Lafayette County man was accused of abusing dogs after 10 K9s were found dead. 47-year-old Terry Pegues was charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty.
Booneville man charged with two sex crimes
A Booneville man is in the Prentiss County Jail, charged with two sex crimes. The investigation began in late June when Booneville police took a report of a sexual assault on a minor.
One person in custody, another wanted after shooting in Columbus
One person is in custody, and another is on the run after a shooting in Columbus. A description of the vehicle reportedly used in the shooting was given to law enforcement.
Starkville schools aim to make computers more accessible
The district received a grant through the “Emergency Connectivity Fund” to purchase just over 2,100 Chromebooks.
Ex-sheriff in Noxubee Co. gets one-day sentence for lying to FBI
Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree will spend a day in prison for lying to the FBI. He was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday.
Starkville police say standoff lasts over two hours, child rescued
Starkville police said a suspect barricaded himself and a child in an apartment at Brookville Garden. SWAT team members negotiated with the suspect for over two hours before entering the apartment.
Stalled out SUV catches fire on Highway 69 in Lowndes County
It started out as a stalled car. But the SUV quickly went up in flames. No one was injured when the Ford Explorer began to burn.
Food Truck Tuesdays: Amory joins in on food truck frenzy
Food Truck Tuesdays allows licensed mobile food vendors to set up shop at Panther Park
For this first Food Truck Tuesday, Tasha Wright was picking up three cheeseburgers for herself and her coworkers. She was glad for the additional lunchtime choices.
MSU extension service hosts agriculture tour for students
Agriculture serves as the backbone of our state’s economy. Studies show agriculture employs nearly 30% of Mississippi workers.
Meteorology 101: Chief Isaac Williams speaks at Columbus Rotary
Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams gave a lesson outside of the classroom. He spoke to the Columbus Rotary Club about the weather we see here in the viewing area.
Columbus city leaders plan to brighten lights along 20th Street N.
The Mayor and City Council council members are expected to take up a plan to brighten existing lights along 20th Street North between Seventh and 14th Avenues.
‘Help wanted’: West Point PD puts call out for officers
It is a problem facing law enforcement agencies nationwide: recruiting and retaining good officers. And it’s a problem the West Point Police Department is facing head-on.
Suspect wanted in shooting that injured one person in Tupelo
Tupelo police are looking for the person they say shot another man earlier today. It happened just before noon at a house in the 3000 block of Beasley Drive.
Starkville opens panhandling ordinance discussion to residents
Starkville leaders are hosting the first public hearing on a proposed panhandling ordinance. Residents can discuss the regulation at the board of aldermen meetings.
Robin’s Field in Tupelo closed until November
Construction work is in progress in Tupelo. Robin’s Field located on Jackson Street will be closed to construction now until November.
Crime Stoppers (Clay County Sheriff’s Office) – 08/06/24
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Experts encourage getting COVID vaccine amid rising cases
The CDC has also reported that there are new variants of the disease that can be considered a challenge to our immune systems.
Armyworms move in to wreak havoc on yards
The armyworms have always been around during the late summer, but this year, it has been more like an invasion.
Local churches offer cooling shelters amid extreme heat
Being in extreme heat for long periods can be deadly. Two churches in the WCBI viewing area are trying to provide a place for people to cool off.
Tupelo police make arrest in deadly stabbing investigation
A Eupora man is in the Lee County Jail facing charges in a Tupelo homicide. Tupelo police, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force, arrested Stephen LaVarr McComb.
National Night Out: Bridging gap in law enforcement, community
Cities and towns across the country are hoping to bridge the gap between law enforcement and communities.