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NAACP Get-Out-To-Vote Rally held in Aberdeen

The Monroe County NAACP hosted a get out to vote rally at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Saturday.

September 21, 2024

Kaleb Green,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Voting is an essential right given to every person in the country. But not everyone uses that right when given the chance. Doubting that your vote matters is troubling to Ty Pinkins, a US Senate candidate. “Voter apathy is absolutely dangerous because you’re basically saying that you’re discounting your own voice when you don’t go to…

MSU hosts Discovery Day for students

More than 300 students from high schools and community colleges took a visit to MSU to learn about careers in the fields of agriculture, life sciences, wildlife, forestry, veterinary medicine, and more.

September 21, 2024

Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State University hosted its Fall Discovery Day event Friday. More than 300 students from high schools and community colleges took a visit to MSU to learn about careers in the fields of agriculture, life sciences, wildlife, forestry, veterinary medicine, and more. Students got to experience hands-on activities, meet one-on-one with industry leaders, and get a…

Starkville man arrested on multiple charges

On Friday night, Sept. 20, 42-year-old Draper Manning of Starkville was arrested for residential burglary, grand larceny, motor vehicle, and disorderly conduct – failure to comply.

September 21, 2024

Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Police Department has arrested a man with multiple charges. On Friday night, Sept. 20, 42-year-old Draper Manning of Starkville was arrested for residential burglary, grand larceny, motor vehicle, and disorderly conduct – failure to comply. He was arrested on Long Street after shortly fleeing on foot from officers. Manning allegedly stole a vehicle from…

Alcorn County man arrested in Sexual Battery case

Officials say it was between an individual who is mentally handicapped and 45-year-old Marcus Ray Burcham of County Road 179 in Corinth.

September 21, 2024

Grace Brister,

ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Alcorn County man is arrested and charged with Sexual Battery of a vulnerable person. On Friday, September 20, Investigators with the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a possible sexual assault that had taken place on Thursday. Officials say it was between an individual who is mentally handicapped and 45-year-old Marcus Ray Burcham…

No Driver Smart Bus Arrives On Msu Campus In Starkville

MSU welcomes its new self-driving shuttle service

September 20, 2024

Charity Johnson,

Two electric, self-driving shuttles arrived on MSU campus this week.

OCH Regional Medical Center up for sale: What’s are next steps?

September 20, 2024

Grace Brister,

A strategic analysis commissioned by the county led board members to the decision to look at the best healthcare options available for the community.

Lieutenant Sanders deemed “Hometown Hero” by the Thunderbirds

September 20, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

Lieutenant Rhonda Sanders of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is a veteran law enforcement officer.

Man arrested, charged with drug possession in Monroe County

September 20, 2024

Joey Barnes,

A man accused of practicing law without a license finds himself back in jail.

North Mississippi man dies in car accident on Natchez Trace

September 20, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said 32-year-old Matthew Gibson, of Hernando, died at the scene.

Students discover possible career options at Columbus STEM Expo

September 20, 2024

Allie Martin,

Students across the region had a chance to see some of the opportunities for future career pathways at a STEM expo at Columbus Air Force Base.

Monroe County woman dies after fatal car crash in Becker

September 20, 2024

Joey Barnes,

A Monroe County woman died after a wreck earlier this week. 73-year-old Sybyl Forrester, of Amory, died Thursday evening, September 19.

Aberdeen man arrested, charged for making terroristic threats

September 20, 2024

Joey Barnes,

An Aberdeen man is accused of making a threat towards people attending an upcoming game.

Calhoun City votes to allow sale of alcohol

September 19, 2024

Grace Brister,

CALHOUN CITY, Miss. (WCBI) – For the first time in history, the town voted to allow the sale of alcohol. The mayor of Calhoun City says he could see the impact the sales had on surrounding areas. He believes it will keep people in the town for safety reasons such as being closer to home to cut down on drinking…

WW II Veteran honored, celebrates 100 years of life

September 19, 2024

Allie Martin,

A member of the “Greatest Generation who turned 100 years old is honored.

Two Monroe Co. residents charged with possession, sale of drugs

September 19, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

An ongoing drug investigation in Monroe County leads to the arrests of 2 people in Aberdeen for sale and possession.

West Point and Clay county on the look out for bike thief

September 19, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

There has been a string of burglaries in and around West Point, including several September 16.

School bus crash reported in Lowndes County

September 19, 2024

Kealy Shields,

Only a few months into the school year and another driver has hit a Lowndes County school bus.

Lowndes County sheriff Eddie Hawkins confirmed the wreck happened September 19.

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Clay County Board of Supervisors approve of new ordinance

September 18, 2024

Khamari Haymer,

The Clay County Board of Supervisors are trying to make it easier for first responders to give medical attention to people at large gatherings. The Board approved of a new ordinance for trail rides and other outdoor gatherings

Toyota provides funds for higher school education in blue Springs

September 18, 2024

Allie Martin,

Students in Pontotoc City and Lee County schools will get tools and recourses designed to help provide pathways to high growth careers, funded by a grant from Toyota.