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Hoping for easy season: Combating bad allergies
Spring means trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and pollen is flying. It also means congestion, itchy noses, and watery eyes. Those allergies can be enough to make you want to stay inside.
Former Winona Alderwoman sentenced on felony charge
A former Winona Alderwoman was sentenced on her felony charge of simple assault on an officer conviction. Sylvia Clark was ordered to serve three years of house arrest and two years probation.
EMCC Communiversity: Providing skills to gain opportunities
Whether you're looking to learn new skills to land a better-paying job, or you're a manager trying to find a place that can train your workers, EMCC's Communiversity has a plan to fit your needs.
Rain chance and warm temps
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Continuing the warmer temps and the lighter rain chance throughout the week. The weekend will see a slight drop in temperatures. TUESDAY NIGHT: A few showers may become possible after midnight across north/northwestern MS, due to a…
US Department of Agriculture: Reimbursement program approved
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved an Emergency Forest Restoration Program signup for every county in Mississippi.
Aberdeen voters turn in votes for Ward 2 Alderman seat
The race for the Ward 2 seat on the Board of Aldermen ended with no candidate receiving the required 50% plus one vote majority needed to win the election.
Former Winona Alderwoman sentenced on felony charge
A former Winona Alderwoman was sentenced on her felony charge of simple assault on an officer conviction. Sylvia Clark was ordered to serve three years of house arrest and two years probation.
EMCC Communiversity: Providing skills to gain opportunities
Whether you're looking to learn new skills to land a better-paying job, or you're a manager trying to find a place that can train your workers, EMCC's Communiversity has a plan to fit your needs.
Rain chance and warm temps
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Continuing the warmer temps and the lighter rain chance throughout the week. The weekend will see a slight drop in temperatures. TUESDAY NIGHT: A few showers may become possible after midnight across north/northwestern MS, due to a…
US Department of Agriculture: Reimbursement program approved
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved an Emergency Forest Restoration Program signup for every county in Mississippi.
Aberdeen voters turn in votes for Ward 2 Alderman seat
The race for the Ward 2 seat on the Board of Aldermen ended with no candidate receiving the required 50% plus one vote majority needed to win the election.
Columbus man indicted in Starkville kidnapping case
A Columbus man was indicted in a Starkville kidnapping case. In addition to the kidnapping charge, Ontario Nicholson is also facing a burglary indictment.
Deadly Oktibbeha County shooting investigation: 2 people indicted
Two people were indicted in connection to a deadly Oktibbeha County shooting. The shooting happened in July 2023 on Finley Drive.
Suspect wanted for Family Dollar/Dollar Tree armed robbery
You may remember us reporting on an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree on Tuscaloosa Road in Columbus last Friday.
Staying warm with occasional rain chances
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures likely stay above average until the weekend, with some cooler air moving in by Sunday & early next week. TUESDAY: Expect variable clouds with intervals of sun and another warm day across the region. Afternoon high temperatures…
Scattered rain and warm temperatures
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Definitely a spring week in NE MS. Temperatures are going to be staying in the low to middle 80s. Rain chance will be light and scattered, with the possibility for a few rumbles of thunder. MONDAY…
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Keyless car entry may be key for criminals looking to steal
When you think of someone stealing a car, breaking a window and hot-wiring may come to mind. But in many cases, today's criminal has a cleaner method.
Armed robber hits Dollar General on Highway 12 near Steens Road
Lowndes County deputies are investigating another Dollar General armed robbery. This hold-up happened at the Highway 12 store, near Steens Road.
Former Winona Alderwoman sentenced on felony charge
A former Winona Alderwoman was sentenced on her felony charge of simple assault on an officer conviction. Sylvia Clark was ordered to serve three years of house arrest and two years probation.
Columbus man indicted in Starkville kidnapping case
A Columbus man was indicted in a Starkville kidnapping case. In addition to the kidnapping charge, Ontario Nicholson is also facing a burglary indictment.
Deadly Oktibbeha County shooting investigation: 2 people indicted
Two people were indicted in connection to a deadly Oktibbeha County shooting. The shooting happened in July 2023 on Finley Drive.
Suspect wanted for Family Dollar/Dollar Tree armed robbery
You may remember us reporting on an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree on Tuscaloosa Road in Columbus last Friday.
Jury selection begins: Man accused of killing child in ATV crash
Jury selection began in the trial where a man was accused of crashing into an ATV and killing a child while under the influence.
70-year-old man arrested for allegedly shooting woman in foot
Oktibbeha County deputies made an arrest in a weekend shooting. 70-year-old Norris Gene Smith was charged with one count of domestic violence-aggravated assault.
Itawamba County deputies, state narcotics unit make drug arrests
The Itawamba County Sheriff's Office and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit made a pair of arrests and take a stash of fentanyl and meth off the streets.
Aberdeen alderwoman faces charges related to poll worker incident
64-year-old Lady Garth was served with two misdemeanor warrants for simple assault and disturbance of an election.
Tupelo Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile male
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - Tupelo Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile male on Meadow Drive that happened on Sunday, April 14, around 2:30 p.m.…
CPD investigates two Sunday afternoon shootings
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Two shootings occurred on Sunday, April 14, according to the Columbus Police Department. Around 3 p.m. Columbus PD responded to the 1600 block of 5th Avenue…
CPD responds to robbery at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - On Friday, April 12, an incident took place at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree on Tuscaloosa Road in Columbus. The Columbus…
Man reportedly almost hits Columbus police officer with his vehicle
A Columbus man was arrested after he almost hit a police officer with his vehicle. It happened just after 9 p.m. Tuesday night.
Appeal denied: Lydia Martinez life sentence still stands
Lydia Martinez appealed her conviction alleging a violation of her right to a speedy trial, an improper venue, and a failure by the trial court to provide a sufficient record for her appeal.
Tupelo man charged with burglarizing house on Woodglen Drive
A Tupelo man was arrested after breaking into a home and taking things that didn't belong to him. Tupelo police responded to a burglary call on Woodglen Drive in February.
Woman arrested for allegedly taking someone's bank information
A woman was arrested after taking someone's banking information and withdrawing money from the victim's account without permission.
6 former Mississippi law officers sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men
Already sentenced to federal prison, six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men were sentenced Wednesday in state court.
Woman turns herself in for alleged embezzlement in Oktibbeha Co.
A woman in Oktibbeha County turned herself in for stealing from her place of work. Kimberly Massey allegedly stole an undisclosed amount from EDC Doss Electric Company.