New class graduates from NMLETC

Class B 76 graduated from the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center. Twelve cadets graduated from the basic academy after living at the Tupelo academy through the week for the past three months.

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – There will be twelve new police officers protecting and serving throughout our region. Class B 76 graduated from the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center. Twelve cadets graduated from the basic academy after living at the Tupelo academy through the week for the past three months. The officers were taught the basics such as self-defense, firearms,…

Disabled Marine veteran spending one week on a tower to raise money for wounded heroes

7 Days for the Troops is helping two disabled veterans in Northeast Mississippi

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Since Sunday afternoon, Scott Burns has been on top of this 14   foot tower in the parking lot at the Mall at Barnes Crossing. Donations are taken in person, and via text or online and this year, all proceeds will help two local veterans. “One having a home re modification and the other trying to provide…

Voters questioning their stances on election after first debate

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – American voters have had an early chance to see the two major party candidates for President go head to head. The first Presidential Debate of 2024 was televised June 28, 2024. And, at least locally, many voters are not optimistic about the rest of this year’s campaign. The 90 minute presidential election was filled with confrontation between…

Noxubee County Public Library renovates its historic roof

History lies within books, and within the walls of the Noxubee County Public Library.

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – History lies within books, and within the walls of the Noxubee County Public Library. From its construction in 1907 until 1977 the building served as the Noxubee County Jail. Library Director Shameka Conner says in 1984 the county saw a better purpose for the building, and voted to relocate the library there. “They did do…

Downtown Columbus mural taking shape

Work is progressing on a downtown Columbus mural.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Work continues to make improvements in downtown Columbus. A mural depicting Main Street’s appearance in 1905 is beginning to take shape across from Leadership Plaza. West Point artist Deborah Mansfield is using a postcard for inspiration, that will include trolleys just like Columbus once had. The mural will be 20 feet tall and 50 feet long….