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New class graduates from NMLETC
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…
HOT temperatures with rain on the way
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The humidity and heat continues for the rest of this evening and into tomorrow! Another warm and humid end to our Saturday with a few isolated showers. HOT temperatures return for tomorrow with a better chance to…
Bringing on the weekend heat
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - It sure does feel like summertime here in Mississippi! Hot temperatures and high humidity is expected to last through the rest of the weekend along with the chance to see a few scattered showers and storms…
Disabled Marine veteran spending one week on a tower to raise money for wounded heroes
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - Since Sunday afternoon, Scott Burns has been on top of this 14 foot tower in the parking lot at the Mall…
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…
Two words - hot & humid
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Finishing off the week with Heat Warnings and Advisories. Hot and humid conditions will continue through the weekend. Showers and storms are possible too. Next week, temperatures crank back up. FRIDAY NIGHT: Staying hot for most…
HOT temperatures with rain on the way
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The humidity and heat continues for the rest of this evening and into tomorrow! Another warm and humid end to our Saturday with a few isolated showers. HOT temperatures return for tomorrow with a better chance to…
Bringing on the weekend heat
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - It sure does feel like summertime here in Mississippi! Hot temperatures and high humidity is expected to last through the rest of the weekend along with the chance to see a few scattered showers and storms…
Disabled Marine veteran spending one week on a tower to raise money for wounded heroes
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - Since Sunday afternoon, Scott Burns has been on top of this 14 foot tower in the parking lot at the Mall…
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…
Two words - hot & humid
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Finishing off the week with Heat Warnings and Advisories. Hot and humid conditions will continue through the weekend. Showers and storms are possible too. Next week, temperatures crank back up. FRIDAY NIGHT: Staying hot for most…
Noxubee County Public Library renovates its historic roof
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…
Downtown Columbus mural taking shape
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…
Calhoun County man accused of raping elderly woman
PITTSBORO, Miss. (WCBI) - A Calhoun County man is accused of raping an elderly woman and then running from law enforcement. Dekota Humphrey, 27, is facing several charges including rape-assault with intent to ravish,…
Hot and humid start to the weekend!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI): Summer weather is in full swing with hot temperatures and high humidity expected for the next couple of days. Isolated rain chances are possible this afternoon and lasting through much of the weekend. Drier air will move…
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, The W, and Columbus, a successful combination for more than 30 years
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - For more than 35 years some of the best and brightest high…
Pressing Charges in Domestic Violence Cases
GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGION, Miss. (WCBI) - Statistics show a woman is beaten or assaulted every 9 seconds. Yet 80 to 90 percent…
Youth Court Judge says there is a dire need for foster homes
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - Lee County Youth Court Judge Staci Bevill is in her second term, and there is one issue that continues to…
CPD respond to call of man harassing customers at Dirt Cheap
On June 24, Columbus police officers responded to a call at the Dirt Cheap store on 18th Avenue North in reference to a male subject harassing customers.
Three people arrested for reportedly breaking into cars in Columbus
Three people, including a juvenile, were arrested for burglarizing a vehicle in Columbus. On June 22, at 4:30 a.m., Columbus police officers responded to the Military Road area for an auto burglary.
Starkville man arrested for allegedly stealing truck at Lowe's
A Starkville man has been arrested for picking up one too many things on his Saturday Lowe's run.
Tupelo police make another arrest in construction site theft case
Tupelo police made a second arrest in connection with a construction site theft. 41-year-old William Poteet was charged with grand larceny.
Man arrested for allegedly hitting girlfriend with hammer
A Lowndes County man was accused of hitting his girlfriend with a hammer. 31-year-old Sa'Derrick D'Real White was charged with aggravated assault.
Man arrested for allegedly breaking into home, shooting it up
A man accused of breaking into a home and shooting it up is in jail. 43-year-old Jermaine McKinney was charged with burglary, shooting into a dwelling, and a felon in possession of a weapon.
Community helps Prentiss County deputies make drug arrest
Community involvement helped the Prentiss County Sheriff's Office take some drugs off the streets.
Teen being charged as adult in child sexual abuse case
A 17-year-old from Amory is being charged as an adult in a child sexual abuse case that spans two counties.
Three arrests made after Blackhawk Dollar General hold up
Several law enforcement agencies teamed up to arrest three people accused of robbing a Dollar General.
Amory PD arrests two people in weed-growing operation case
Amory police released the names of the people arrested in a marijuana-growing operation case.
Man arrested in Pickens County for illegal drugs during traffic stop
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) - A man is arrested in Pickens County during a traffic stop on Highway 82. On Wednesday, June 19 deputies with…
Clay County man dead after Sunday morning stabbing
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A Clay County man is dead after an early morning stabbing. Coroner Alvin Carter says 48-year-old Barry Crump died at the scene. The…
CPD is searching for a man wanted for two counts of sexual battery
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - Columbus PD is searching for a man wanted for two counts of sexual battery. On June 21, a Felony…
CPD searches for person of interest in shooting incident
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) - About a month ago, the Columbus Police Department responded to the 600 block of 17th Street South for shots fired. The incident was…
A chase through Oktibbeha County ends with a man in jail
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A chase through Oktibbeha County ends with a man in jail. Erick Lamar Robertson, 47, is charged with two…
Starkville PD search for stolen Chevrolet Silverado
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - A vehicle was stolen from the Lowes parking lot in Starkville on Saturday, June 22, around 8 a.m. It is a 2010 black Chevrolet Silverado.…
Lafayette Co. woman charged after child tests positive for narcotics
Investigators in Lafayette County have charged a woman with child endangerment after her child tested positive for narcotics.
Brooksville police make more arrests in robbery case
Jayden Singleton and Shaun Roby have been charged with robbery and simple assault. Police Chief Johnny Birchfield said those assault charges could be upgraded.