WEST POINT, Miss., (WCBI) — The Fly Girls AAU Basketball team has been making waves. The West Point-based team is for girls fifth through eleventh grade. In the AAU circuit, the Fly Girls are considered a young team. Having only been around for five years. But they’re making waves. Many of the girls on the team are now helping their…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Buying a home can be very difficult, especially when you are doing it for the first time. A local realtor is stepping up to help people know what to look for and what questions to ask when buying a home. Legacy Real Estate Group Realtor Clauneisha Howard held a Homebuyer workshop. At the workshop, those who attended…
COLDWATER, Miss. (WCBI) Kolby Claudell of Southaven is wanted for a domestic related incident. According to the Coldwater Police Department, Claudell left the scene of a domestic incident before law enforcement arrived. If you have any information about where he might be, you are asked to contact the Coldwater Police Department, Crimestoppers, or use the anonymous p3 tips app. For…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)Kenneth Reed was last seen on February 22nd, 2023, around 10:30 a.m. in the 6000 block of Lime Street in Noxubee County. Earlier in the morning, Reed was dropped off at his grandfather ‘s home. He stayed at the home while his grandfather went to town for a few hours. Reed was not answering his phone, so…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) According to the Sheriff’s Office, an ATV was found abandoned in a field near the 1600 block of Highway 404 East. It was found early Saturday morning. If you know who the ATV belongs to, you are asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Crimestoppers, or use the anonymous p3 tips app. For 24/7 news…
ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Around 12:43 Friday afternoon, the Biggersville Fire & Rescue team responded to a report about a grass fire on County Road 512. According to the Biggersville Fire and Recue team, brush truck 58 responded to the scene. When firefighters arrived, they found a small field on fire. Crews quickly went to work and helped the homeowners…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Just before 1:00 Sunday Morning, the Rural Hill and Splunge Fire Departments were called to a fully involved camper fire on Old Columbus Road. Hamilton and Becker-Athens also responded to the call. According to the Monroe County Fire Services, the camper was ruled as a total loss. No injuries were reported. For 24/7 news and updates,…
Local colleges and businesses are coming together to show and tell teenagers about different opportunities close to home. A college and career fair was held at Southside Missionary Baptist Church. This gave attendees a chance to learn more about different education and career choices. A vendor at the event said, this was a great way for high school students to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) The Assembly church held a food drive Saturday morning, The food drive allowed Columbus residents to receive free meals. Some of the food at the drive included vegetables, fruit, canned goods, and much more. Outreach Program Ministry leader Fields Ferguson said this was all to help local families during a time of need. You have people of…
JACKSON Miss. (WCBI) An area college has inducted a new member into its sports hall of Fame. Danny Lewis Jr. was inducted to the sports Hall of Fame at Belhaven University. He was the first Black American basketball player at Belhaven. Lewis Jr. averaged 23.2 points and ten rebounds per game while playing for the college. For 24/7 news and…
STARKVILLE, Miss., (WCBI) The East Oktibbeha Education Association and Sisters in Christ held their first collaborative event Saturday at The Learning Center, the former F. O. Alexander High School. When you think of a Black History Program, you think of an informative event. One that teaches the history of those that made a difference in the way many Black Americans…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – People in Lowndes County are closing out American Heart Month by getting on their feet. The Eric Thomas Open Heart Foundation hosted its 3rd annual Heart Walk in Columbus. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. And Eric Thomas wants to make sure those around him know that, especially during American Heart Month,…
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) Frank Garcia was last seen walking away from his home on Highway 8 East on February 16, 1994. It is believed that he was carrying two garbage bags of clothes, a 19″ television, and a box of important papers at the time. Garcia was reported missing nearly a week later when he failed to pick up two…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Thursday morning, 27-year-old Marshawn Buchanan was arrested for introducing contraband into a correctional facility. Winston County Sheriff Mike Perkins told WCBI, Buchanan was working as a guard at the facility for the past two months. He came into work smelling like marijuana. After a search was conducted, a pound of marijuana was found on Buchanan…
TUSCALOOSA ALA. (WCBI) Last Saturday evening, the Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue team responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Reese Phifer Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found four garbage trucks in flames. Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories:…
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Wednesday afternoon around 4:54, the Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call to help the Big Creek Fire Department with a brush fire. Brush truck 108 from Station Three responded to the call. Calhoun City and Derma Fire Departments also responded. The Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department tells WCBI, no injuries were reported. The cause…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Around 10:00 Saturday morning, the Starkville Fire Department responded to a call about a structure fire at 107 Martin Luther King Drive. When Firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames coming out of the building. Crews were able to enter the building and get the fire under control. According to the Starkville Fire Department, one person…
Hundreds of people are lacing up their running shoes for a 5K promoting heart health in Tupelo.
The largest auto show in Mississippi has some classic cars, motorcycles, and other attractions this weekend in Tupelo
It’s a new learning facility made for academic recovery, mental growth, and other assistance for Pickens County students.
The Winston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning homicide.
The March of the Mayors is coming to a close, and Columbus residents have really turned out to help.
Two people were sentenced to serve time behind bars for selling and installing faulty and used fire suppression systems.
Budding entrepreneurs at Columbus High School got to show off their products and skills, and pick up a little cash in the process.