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West Point organization hosts back to school drive
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – With school starting in less than a month for some areas, people are preparing the youth for the new academic year. One local organization is…
New Hope community celebrates 4th of July with annual festival
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI) – While there are many people celebrating the 4th of July weekend in various ways, one organization honors the holiday with unity. This…
Fourth of July tradition continues for more than fifty years in Booneville
BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) - Whether they were on side-by-side bicycles or golf carts, people in this parade were ready to celebrate. "It is just great to be…
Shoplifting and other theft are big problems for small businesses
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) "It is just becoming a bit challenging," said Ashley Ray, Owner of Brewskis Convenience Store. "It is challenging for my staff because when…
Families in Caledonia celebrate 4th of July with downtown parade
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents of Caledonia joined in on the 4th of July festivities. The town hosted its annual Independence Day parade. The parade started at the Church…
Hundreds of people chose a campground for the 4th
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Thousands of people may have hit the road to travel to spend the 4th of July weekend with their family, but hundreds…
New Hope community celebrates 4th of July with annual festival
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI) – While there are many people celebrating the 4th of July weekend in various ways, one organization honors the holiday with unity. This…
Fourth of July tradition continues for more than fifty years in Booneville
BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) - Whether they were on side-by-side bicycles or golf carts, people in this parade were ready to celebrate. "It is just great to be…
Shoplifting and other theft are big problems for small businesses
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) "It is just becoming a bit challenging," said Ashley Ray, Owner of Brewskis Convenience Store. "It is challenging for my staff because when…
Families in Caledonia celebrate 4th of July with downtown parade
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Residents of Caledonia joined in on the 4th of July festivities. The town hosted its annual Independence Day parade. The parade started at the Church…
Hundreds of people chose a campground for the 4th
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - Thousands of people may have hit the road to travel to spend the 4th of July weekend with their family, but hundreds…
Great night for fireworks!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - So far it has been a beautiful day across our area. This weekend looks to be nice as well, but it will be a HOT one! 4th OF JULY EVENING: Temperatures will slowly but surely drop throughout…
Local pyrotechnicians prepare for 4th of July fireworks show
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Fireworks are one of many activities that citizens get involved in for the holiday. And Fireworks on the Water... is back in Columbus this…
Illinois woman reported missing in Oktibbeha County
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - Law enforcement is asking for help to find a missing woman from Illinois. Mitanette Cooper, 47, was last heard from by her family on June 11th. The Kankakee, Illinois woman was visiting Oktibbeha County when…
The inaugural Sheriff's Rodeo is headed to West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) - Professional rodeo is coming to West Point. The inaugural Sheriff’s Rodeo is kicking off July 4-5 at the Cattleman’s Stockyard. The Rodeo starts at 7:30…
Happy Fourth, happy forecast!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Happy 4th of July! Great weather is in store for this holiday, and we are still in a nice, hot pattern for the next few days. 4TH: Beautiful. Downright beautiful. How many big days this year…
Hot holiday weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Heat builds for the holiday weekend! Stay aware of how you feel with temperatures pushing back into the middle 90s. THURSDAY NIGHT: Clouds hindered our high temperatures for today. Those will be slow to clear through…
Area Butchers plan ahead of anticipated 4th of July weekend
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – For many families, a cookout is just as important as fireworks for the Fourth of July. And with the holiday weekend kicking off in…
Investigation continues after a burglary in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Police continue to investigate after a woman woke up to a man undressing in her bedroom.
Georgia man given 20 years federal prison for exploitation in Oxford
A Georgia man will spend the next 20 years in Federal prison for exploiting a Mississippi child.
Two people arrested after a high-speed chase in Lowndes Co.
Lowndes County deputies made two arrests after a high-speed chase.
Reported stolen Mack truck leads to felony arrests in Prentiss Co.
A stolen big rig led law enforcement across multiple counties and ended with felony charges in Prentiss County.
Man faces felony charges after high-speed chase in Prentiss Co.
A Booneville man is facing new felony charges after a high-speed pursuit in Prentiss County.
Employee accused of stealing from Home Depot in Oxford
A home improvement store employee has been accused of taking merchandise worth more than $1,700 from the Home Depot store.
Former Sardis Treasurer pleads guilty to embezzlement
William Clark pleaded guilty to one count of Embezzlement of Public Funds in Panola County Circuit Court.
Two arrests made for double homicide in Oktibbeha Co.
Two people are dead and two suspects are in custody after a weekend shooting in Oktibbeha County.
Stolen vehicle accusations lead to prostitution arrest in Columbus
What started as a call about a stolen car turned into a prostitution arrest.
Couple accuse of stealing from an elderly man in Columbus
A Columbus couple has been accused of pulling an elderly man out of his wheelchair and taking his $15.
West Alabama man charged with sexual battery in Lowndes Co.
A West Alabama man accused of a child sex crime has been captured after being indicted nearly five years ago.
Sheriff Office investigates double homicide in Oktibbeha Co.
The Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning double homicide.
Deportee pleads guilty to federal crime in Oxford
Antonio Quintana-Rodriguez pleaded guilty on June 26 to illegally reentering the United States after having been deported.
Columbus bank employee indicted for embezzlement
A Federal Grand Jury has indicted Hailey Sheets on one count of Embezzlement.
Man charged with alleged domestic violence in Oxford
27-year-old Javarus Henderson of Oxford, was charged with Domestic Violence - Aggravated Assault.
Man charged with grand larceny after ATM heist in Oxford
The suspect in an Oxford ATM heist chose to hide out in Memphis in the Meantime.
Man faces felony fleeing charges in Tupelo
32-year-old Jager S. Livingston of Tupelo was arrested and charged with one count of Felony Fleeing.
Man arrested for assaulting an officer in Pontotoc Co.
A Tupelo man has been accused of fighting with law enforcement during a traffic stop.