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Labor union petitions for living wages for MSU campus employees
There's a student union of a different sort on the campus of Mississippi State University. The United Campus Workers is a labor union affiliated with universities across the Southeast.
Summer sneak peek
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Mid-week warm up has turned into more of a summer sneak peek! Clouds fill back in Thursday, with heavier rain chance expected for the end of the week. Temperatures are staying warm though! WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A…
Amory High School builds back stronger than before
Amory's school superintendent, Brian Jones, said the campus that had the most damage was the high school. The gym and athletic complexes took a hit and the school building needs to be reroofed which they're looking to do this summer.
Houston police search for park vandals
A kid's park in Houston has been vandalized and police are looking for who did it. HPD shared photos on its Facebook page.
Southern Drugs Pharmacy plans to close its doors
A long-time Columbus pharmacy will soon shut its doors. Southern Drugs, on Main Street, will go out of business on May 10.
Warmest days of the week are here
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s Wednesday and Thursday. Occasional rain and storm chances are back starting late Thursday into the weekend. WEDNESDAY: Expect a good supply of sunshine and an almost HOT afternoon! Highs will top…
Summer sneak peek
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Mid-week warm up has turned into more of a summer sneak peek! Clouds fill back in Thursday, with heavier rain chance expected for the end of the week. Temperatures are staying warm though! WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A…
Amory High School builds back stronger than before
Amory's school superintendent, Brian Jones, said the campus that had the most damage was the high school. The gym and athletic complexes took a hit and the school building needs to be reroofed which they're looking to do this summer.
Houston police search for park vandals
A kid's park in Houston has been vandalized and police are looking for who did it. HPD shared photos on its Facebook page.
Southern Drugs Pharmacy plans to close its doors
A long-time Columbus pharmacy will soon shut its doors. Southern Drugs, on Main Street, will go out of business on May 10.
Warmest days of the week are here
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s Wednesday and Thursday. Occasional rain and storm chances are back starting late Thursday into the weekend. WEDNESDAY: Expect a good supply of sunshine and an almost HOT afternoon! Highs will top…
High School senior dies in Lamar County crash
We have new information about the accident that took the life of a Lamar County High School senior, just days away from graduation.
One injured in SOCSD school bus accident
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - The Starkville Police Department is investigating a traffic accident involving a school bus. A Starkville Oktibbeha County School District bus and another vehicle collided on Highway 182 late Tuesday afternoon. There were no students on the…
West Point students participate in Financial Literacy Art Contest
Mixing money and art. That was the goal of a special competition at West Point High School. The business technology teacher received a grant to host the first-ever Financial Literacy Art Contest.
HB 691 could create board to oversee investigations of law officers
A new board could oversee investigations of law enforcement accused of wrongdoing. House Bill 691 is headed to Governor Tate Reeves.
GT Development LINK CEO recaps area successes
The saying goes "A rising tide lifts all boats", and the rising tide of development in Lowndes, Clay, and Oktibbeha counties is lifting prospects and wages in neighboring counties.
MBI takes over officer-involved shooting case near Nettleton
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over a shooting case from Monroe County. As we first reported last night the officer-involved shooting near Nettleton injured one person.
From local beginnings: How Market Street Festival began
WCBI explores how one of the largest festivals in the south planted its roots and how it's evolved into the community staple it is today.
Man involved in officer-involved shooting faces new charges
The man who was shot by a Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy Monday evening is now facing a new felony charge.
Houston police search for park vandals
A kid's park in Houston has been vandalized and police are looking for who did it. HPD shared photos on its Facebook page.
MBI takes over officer-involved shooting case near Nettleton
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has taken over a shooting case from Monroe County. As we first reported last night the officer-involved shooting near Nettleton injured one person.
Starkville police make arrest in shooting at Dawg Wash South
Starkville police made an arrest in a Monday night shooting incident. Police arrested Devonte Lucious of Starkville and charged him with aggravated assault.
Officer-involved shooting near Nettleton leaves one person injured
Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook told WCBI that his deputies responded to a 911 call on Highway 6 near Nettleton.
Lady Garth files federal lawsuit against Mayor, Monroe County
Lady Garth contends her First and 14th Constitutional Amendment rights were violated after she was arrested and convicted of disturbance in a public place.
CPD urges people to come forward with info on stabbing case
Columbus police continue to investigate a weekend stabbing. The incident happened near the 100 block of Brown Street on Sunday night.
One person charged in connection with Amory shooting
We have new information about a shooting that happened last week in Amory. Kerina Harris has been charged with aggravated assault.
Man shoots at person in process of repossessing his vehicle
The repossession of a vehicle led to the arrest of a man in Oxford. 22-year-old Jamarion Sharp was charged with aggravated assault.
Okolona PD and West Point PD investigate string of thefts
OKOLONA/WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - The West Point Police Department needs the community’s help in identifying and locating the suspects responsible in a string of thefts.…
CPD makes Aggravated Domestic Violence arrest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Saturday, April 27, around 1 p.m. the Columbus Police Department responded to the 800 block of North Lehmberg for a gunshot victim. 44-year-old Courtney Stewart Wiggly…
Fulton PD makes arrest for felony possession of methamphetamine
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) - An arrest has been made in Fulton for felony possession of methamphetamine. On April 26, Officers with the Fulton Police Department and Agents…
MBI investigates officer-involved shooting with CCSD
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting with the Clay County Sheriff's Department. On Friday, April 26 during a traffic stop,…
Amory police look for third person in connection with shooting
Amory police have two people in custody, and they're looking for a third in connection with a shooting earlier on Friday.
Louisville police offer reward for information about stolen trucks
Louisville police are hoping a large reward will help them find the thieves who drove away in two trucks.
Water Valley man charged with aggravated assault
A Water Valley man was charged with aggravated assault. Lafayette County deputies were called to Abbeville Market earlier this week about the incident.
Damian Peterson charged with murder of Columbus woman
Damian Peterson has now been charged with murder for the death of Ashanti Jade Turner. Peterson was identified as a person of interest in the homicide investigation of Turner.
Suspected Dollar General armed robber arrested in Pickens County
A man wanted in Lowndes County for armed robbery was charged with the same crime in west Alabama.
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