CPD gives safety tips for discarding your holiday gifts

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Christmas is officially over, and unfortunately, the gifts you got from Santa Clause can attract thieves. The Columbus Police Department wants you to remember, boxes at the curb can show thieves the valuable gifts you got for Christmas. If a thief sees several boxes at the curb after the holidays, your home could become a target for…

Several Monroe County Fire Departments responded to a fire

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Several Monroe County Fire Departments responded to a structure fire Friday morning. Cason, Nettleton, and Amory Fire Departments, responded to a fully involved structure fire on Sargent Lane at 11:19 Friday Morning. No injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: fire, investigation, local, Monroe County, structure

At least one person is dead and another one is injured from gunfire

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) An investigation is underway after a shooting in Clay County. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott tells WCBI, one person is dead, and another person is in critical Condition at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. The shooting happened around 5:00 Saturday afternoon, on Waverly Boat Landing. The incident is under investigation, and more information will be…

A Columbus Resident reacts to recent shooting

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) “It is very very disturbing and sad.” said Donald Pope, Columbus Resident. Columbus Resident Donald Pope is outraged about a recent shooting. Columbus Police Officers responded to the 500 block of Waterworks Road for a gunshot victim. When they arrived, they also learned that two other victims had been taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital by personal vehicle….

Second Servings gets assistance from organizations for holidays

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The holiday season brings many opportunities for people to give. The Second Servings program is collaborating with several Starkville organizations to provide food through the holidays. Starkville Strong has been helping many families through its Second Servings program for over a year now. However, at this time of year, feeding the community becomes more challenging because…

Game day at Ole Miss means extensive safety plans to keep everyone safe

University of Mississippi PD coordinates safety operations with agencies from across the state every home game

Ole Miss will host a rare December home game, when the Rebels take on the Tulane Green Wave for the College Football Playoffs. Kickoff is set for Saturday afternoon, but plans and preparations have been in the works for weeks to keep everyone safe. As Allie Martin reports, the University of Mississippi Police Department heads up security plans and operations for every game at home.