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Due Process hearing wraps for Weir Principal
ACKERMAN, Miss., (WCBI) -- After three days of deliberation in the due process hearing for the nonrenewal of Weir Elementary Principal Dr. Juasita Patterson, arbitrator Amanda Alexander told those in attendance her decision will come down within the next two…
Catfish in the Alley continues Saturday
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) - Friday from noon until 2, people who were downtown at the Welcome Center were able to grab lunch and enjoy the blues sounds of Kiya King and Company. It kicked off Catfish in the Alley here…
The History of Catfish Alley
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) -- Saturday, an African American Cultural Heritage Walk will be held to kick off the second day of Catfish in the Alley. Catfish Alley is a one-block strip of 4th Street between Main and College Streets. How…
Trespassing call leads to drug bust
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A trespassing charge leads to a drug charge for a Booneville man. Wednesday, Prentiss County Constable Bryon Parker arrested Robert Ernest Tynes for trespass after notice at the August…
Multiple Tupelo streets set for paving work April 13–17
TUPLEO, Miss. (WCBI) - The City of Tupelo's Public Works Department will have a contractor milling and/or paving streets next week, weather permitting. According to the city of Tupelo, the streets affected will be Summerlin Drive, Hillridge Drive, Northcrest Cove,…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny. According to the department, officers contacted a victim at the Tupelo Police Department. The victim said they had been assaulted…
Catfish in the Alley continues Saturday
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) - Friday from noon until 2, people who were downtown at the Welcome Center were able to grab lunch and enjoy the blues sounds of Kiya King and Company. It kicked off Catfish in the Alley here…
The History of Catfish Alley
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) -- Saturday, an African American Cultural Heritage Walk will be held to kick off the second day of Catfish in the Alley. Catfish Alley is a one-block strip of 4th Street between Main and College Streets. How…
Trespassing call leads to drug bust
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A trespassing charge leads to a drug charge for a Booneville man. Wednesday, Prentiss County Constable Bryon Parker arrested Robert Ernest Tynes for trespass after notice at the August…
Multiple Tupelo streets set for paving work April 13–17
TUPLEO, Miss. (WCBI) - The City of Tupelo's Public Works Department will have a contractor milling and/or paving streets next week, weather permitting. According to the city of Tupelo, the streets affected will be Summerlin Drive, Hillridge Drive, Northcrest Cove,…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny. According to the department, officers contacted a victim at the Tupelo Police Department. The victim said they had been assaulted…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged credit card fraud
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has arrested a person for alleged credit card fraud. According to the department, TPD received a report of unauthorized transactions on a victim's credit/debit card. It was later determined that the card…
Columbus Lowndes Humane Society expanding to better help animal and community needs
The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society is expanding to better benefit the needs of the animals, the community, and the surrounding areas.
Great Weekend for Baseball and Festivals
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - There's lots of outdoor activities happening this weekend and the weather couldn't be more perfect! TODAY - Today kicks off the weekend with temps climbing into the low 80s this afternoon. No rain insight, just some passing clouds…
MUW hosts Parkinson's Awareness Walk
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Families walked with loved ones today for Parkinson's Awareness at Mississippi University for Women. The W said they wanted to honor some of their clinic's clients with the special event. Parkinson's disease can affect speech and…
Several apartments damaged in complex fire
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Clean-up and repairs are underway at an apartment complex that caught fire Wednesday evening in Columbus. Nikki Jackson was home when the fire broke out at her apartment…
All aboard for the Amory Railroad Festival
A festival that started as a tribute to the impact of the railroad has grown into one of the most popular springtime events in Northeast Mississippi.
From self-doubt to strength: CHS A.C.E. award nominee finds her voice
NiJayhia Capron, Senior at Columbus High School and A.C.E. Award nominee, has moved around a lot during her time in school, which made it difficult for her to figure out where she fit in. Each restart left her wondering what the next move was while also navigating self-doubt and comparison to her peers. So, it was either continue walking in fear and self-doubt, blending in with the crowd, or pushing past that fear.
Tupelo man charged with felony fleeing
TUPELO, Miss., (WCBI) -- A Tupelo man has been arrested after he ran from officers after they attempted to make a traffic stop. According to the Tupelo Police Department's Facebook post, Earnest Long, Jr., 25, was arrested and charged with…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for alleged Aggravated Domestic Violence and Grand Larceny. According to the department, officers contacted a victim at the Tupelo Police Department. The victim said they had been assaulted…
Tupelo PD makes arrest for alleged credit card fraud
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) - The Tupelo Police Department has arrested a person for alleged credit card fraud. According to the department, TPD received a report of unauthorized transactions on a victim's credit/debit card. It was later determined that the card…
Prentiss Co. Police warn citizens of recent scam in the area
The Prentiss County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of a recent scam making the rounds.
Winona Police make an arrest in 2021 death of a 3-month-old infant
According to the department, Winona PD arrested Detavion Meeks Sr. of Greenwood on April 8, 2026, in connection with the death of his infant son, Detavion Meeks Jr.
Columbus Police arrest a man after a stabbing on Railroad Street
Columbus Police have made an arrest in a stabbing on Railroad Street.
Budget for next year's fiscal passes in 2026 legislative Session
The 2026 Legislative Session is nearing the finish line, and the budget for the next fiscal year has been passed.
Booneville man arrested on multiple charges after checkpoint in Prentiss Co.
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) -A Booneville man was arrested after Prentiss County Sheriff's Department deputies conducted a checkpoint. According to the department, 46-year-old Maurice Miller was arrested for a suspended driver’s license and a municipal warrant. Maurice was allegedly found…
Traffic stop leads to drug seizure in St. Clair County
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) - A traffic stop leads to a drug seizure in St. Clair County. On March 31, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Motor Carrier Safety Unit conducted a commercial motor vehicle inspection on a tractor on…
Police arrest a man on assault charges in Columbus
A man who allegedly assaulted Columbus Police is now in custody.
Suspect wanted for shooting at a home in Tupelo
Tupelo Police are asking for the public's help in finding someone who shot at a home on Wednesday night.
Sheriff's office in search of a suspect accused of damaging vehicles in Lowndes Co.
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a suspect accused of damaging vehicles.
AL law enforcement provides update on Perry County homicide investigation
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Bureau gives updates on a homicide investigation in Perry County.
Woman arrested for alleged shoplifting in Columbus
The Columbus Police Department has made an arrest for alleged shoplifting.
Deputies respond to two deadly shootings in Attala Co.
Deputies in Attala County responded to two deadly shootings Sunday afternoon about four miles apart.
A man is facing Fentanyl charges in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is in jail facing Fentanyl charges.
Two Noxubee residents to stand trial for murder in connection with 2023 shooting
Two Noxubee County residents will stand trial for murder in connection with a 2023 shooting.
Man faces burglary charges in Amory
25-year-old James Shackford is charged with Burglary of a Commercial Building.





