Mooreville teenager dead after a car crash in Itawamba Co.
A Mooreville teenager is dead after a one-car crash in Itawamba County.
First Female African American U S Army Reserve Major General says veterans should be honored throughout the year
Major General Marcia Anderson gave the keynote speech during Tupelo's Veterans Day ceremony
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The first African American female to achieve the rank of Major General in the U S Army Reserve says Americans should take time everyday to honor those who have sacrificed for the nation.. Major General Marcia Anderson spent thirty seven years in the military and was the guest speaker at the Tupelo Veteran’s Day ceremony. Major…
Sim Scott Seniors thank city partners
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving came early for some Columbus City officials. On Tuesday, November 11, Sim Scott Seniors said “thank you” to their city partners, including the Columbus Police Department and Hunt Intermediate School. The group of seniors meets regularly at the community center on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon, but since they won’t be meeting the Tuesday,…
Iraq veteran shares journey of service
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For Mississippi Highway Patrol Master Sergeant Derrick Beckom, service is in his DNA. “That’s all I know, that’s all I know, I’ve seen my family do it over the years from my grandparents, both sides. They served God and served other. So, I look at (how) my blessings aren’t only for me, but it’s for me to…
Popular veteran owned business is introducing handpies to the region
The Handpie Guy is selling hundreds of the sweet or savory treats daily at its Tupelo location
TUPELO, MISS, (WCBI) – It is lunchtime, and business is hopping at The Handpie Guy. Ryan Tate opened The Handpie Guy inside the Change Skate shop last year and quickly outgrew the space. He moved to this free standing location in the West Main Shopping Center and has found a growing customer base for the sweet and savory treats….
“Service” a theme at Starkville High School Veterans Day observance
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents from Starkville and Oktibbeha County joined students and faculty at Starkville High School to recognize area veterans and active duty military members this morning. The Starkville High School Band and choir provided patriotic music for the event. Cadets from the Junior ROTC presented the colors and held a special remembrance for those service members still…
West Point residents honor area veterans
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – West Point and Clay County residents turned out Tuesday morning to recognize area veterans on this Veterans Day. Northside Christian Church hosted this year’s Veterans Appreciation ceremony. West Point city leaders were in attendance, and Mayor Rodrick Bobo took part in the program, which featured the National Anthem and additional music. West Point Police Lieutenant…
Baptist Golden Triangle breaks birthing records
Baptist Golden Triangle is beating the odds in baby births.
Stanley Black & Decker to shut its Verona plant
Longtime employee says company is helping during the uncertain times
Nearly 600 people will be out of work by next spring when the Stanley Black and Decker Verona plant closes its doors.
Family speaks after fatal Clay Co. crash that killed two teens
Two teenagers are dead after a crash early Sunday Morning in Clay County.
CPD is investigating a Friday night shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 8:15 Friday night, Columbus Police Officers responded to Clover Street about reports of shots being fired. When officers arrived at that location, they received another call about a gunshot victim near Military Road by the roundabout. When officers arrived, they found two gunshot victims. The victims were identified as 18-year-old Johhny Coleman, and 17-year-old Tommy Richardson….
An investigation is underway after an early morning accident
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Around 2:00 Sunday morning, The Mississippi Highway Patrol, Clay County Sheriff’s deputies, Clay County Coroner, and volunteer personnel responded to a fatal car crash. Clay County Coroner Alvin Carter tells WCBI, the call came in around 2:20 at the Intersection of Highway 45 South Alternate and East Tibbee. The two vehicles involved in the accident were…
Emergency officials responded to a fire in Grenada
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) Around 4:00 Saturday morning, the Grenada Fire Department responded to a call about a structure fire at 548 Second Street. According to officials, the fire is believed to have been caused by an electric heater. No serious injuries were reported. The home was deemed as a total loss, and the family lost almost all of their belongings….
Eupora opens warming shelter
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – Temperatures are dropping, and some cities are already taking action to help residents face the cold snap. Eupora opened its warming shelter on Sunday at the Civic Center. “We want to make sure that we have space for any citizens or any residents who might need a place to stay. Quite often during this first cold snap…
A local nonprofit organization held a thanksgiving feeding
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) With the high prices of food, and snap recipients not receiving their benefits for the month of November, hundreds of thousands are families are wondering where their next meal will come from, and if they will be able to enjoy the holidays this year. Several businesses and organizations are stepping up to help those families in need,…
A man is serving two decades in prison for sexual battery of a child
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) On November 6th, 25-year-old Brady Patrick Dean pled guilty to 6 counts of sexual battery of a child while Dean was in a position of trust or authority over the child. At the time of these offenses, Dean was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and acting as a Marine Corps recruiter at local…
A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for drug charges
Mississippi. (WCBI) On November 4th, Michael J. Langley stood before Circuit Court Judge John R. White and entered guilty pleas to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance. When the pleas were accepted, Judge White sentenced the suspect to a total of 40 years to serve, with an additional 20 years suspended, and 5 years of…
Winona community celebrates inaugural festival
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) Area towns are always looking for ways to get people involved in the community and bring in visitors. A Fall festival can be just such an event. Some people in and around Winona thought that would be a good way to bring people to town. Music is one way to bring a community together. That was one…
Fallen soldiers were honored in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Hundreds of thousands of men and women have put their lives on the line to serve and fight for this country, and unfortunately, not all of them were able to return home. The city of Columbus is making sure the lives and legacies of those fallen soldiers are not forgotten. The annual wreath laying ceremony was held…
A man is behind bars in Oxford for making terroristic threats
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) A man is behind bars in Oxford for making terroristic threats towards a business. On September 30th, the Oxford Police Department received a call from a pharmacy’s security team, about terroristic threats posted on X from an anonymous user about the business. After over a month of investigating, investigators identified the account user as 21-year-old of Wade…
Columbus merchants team up for weekend Holiday Open House
It may be early November, but there is already a December vibe in the streets of Downtown Columbus.
Popular Tupelo business works to help those affected by government shutdown
A popular Tupelo business is helping those who are finding it hard to make ends meet during the government shutdown.
Teacher of the Month – 11/07/2025
Congratulations to Katelyn Hester, the WCBI Teacher of the Month for October!
Residents can help make history come to life for an Itawamba Co. school
Dorsey Attendance Center looking for donations of costumes and clothes for its Living Wax Museum
Students at an Itawamba County school are gearing up for a unique history lesson, but they need the public’s help to pull it off.