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Pig gets loose in Columbus, ends up in daycare's backyard
Here is something that you do not see or hear about very often, a pig was on the loose early on the morning of October 15.
Room to Room hosts 'Kissing Cancer Goodbye" event in Tupelo
A Northeast Mississippi furniture store is partnering with the Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi to raise money to help cancer patients and their families.
Monroe Co. woman indicted after taking advantage of SNAP
A Monroe County woman is being indicted for allegedly taking advantage of snap benefits.
Mother and daughter defeat the odds of surviving breast cancer
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, around 2,000 women in Mississippi, could be diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Mississippi residents start Christmas shopping early
There are 75 days until Christmas and some families have already started shopping early.
Finally feeling like fall
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Mild days and chilly nights lie ahead for the rest of the week. A gradual warm up is expected for the weekend. TUESDAY: Expect plenty of sun through the day with highs in the lower 70s for most.…
Room to Room hosts 'Kissing Cancer Goodbye" event in Tupelo
A Northeast Mississippi furniture store is partnering with the Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi to raise money to help cancer patients and their families.
Monroe Co. woman indicted after taking advantage of SNAP
A Monroe County woman is being indicted for allegedly taking advantage of snap benefits.
Mother and daughter defeat the odds of surviving breast cancer
According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, around 2,000 women in Mississippi, could be diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Mississippi residents start Christmas shopping early
There are 75 days until Christmas and some families have already started shopping early.
Finally feeling like fall
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Mild days and chilly nights lie ahead for the rest of the week. A gradual warm up is expected for the weekend. TUESDAY: Expect plenty of sun through the day with highs in the lower 70s for most.…
Lamar County residents load up for second trip to help Helene victims
VERNON, Ala. (WCBI) - Lamar County residents are helping hurricane victims in North Carolina. A trailer load of relief supplies left Vernon on Friday for a distribution point in the Charlotte area. That trailer returned Monday, and the staff at…
FEMA resumes operations after recent threats
The Ashe County Sheriff said some FEMA operations were paused in the county out of an abundance of caution on October 13.
Chilly mornings ahead!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The cold front passed us early Monday, ushering in the cooler temperatures that some of us have been waiting for! High temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s this week with overnight lows cooling down…
Man from Memphis faces charges after drug bust in Tishomingo Co.
A Memphis man finds himself facing serious drug charges in Tishomingo County after a traffic stop.
Ole Miss raising fentanyl awareness in hopes to prevent abuse
The goal of a new grant is to spread awareness and prevent overdose deaths in north Mississippi.
Dirt Cheap set to close all of its doors in Mississippi
Area bargain hunters are going to have to search harder to find those deals. Discount retailer Dirt Cheap is reportedly closing all of its stores.
MS troopers set to assist NC with search and rescue missions
Law enforcement from Mississippi are heading to hurricane damaged areas of North Carolina.
Man charged with sexual battery in Pontotoc County
A Pontotoc County man is facing child sex crime charges.
Monroe Co. woman indicted after taking advantage of SNAP
A Monroe County woman is being indicted for allegedly taking advantage of snap benefits.
Man arrested for arson at Independent Furniture in Tupelo
An arrest is made after a fire at Tupelo furniture manufacturer.
Man wanted for grand larceny in Noxubee County
Noxubee County deputies are asking for help finding an accused cattle rustler.
Lee Co. Sheriff's Office wants citizens aware of a recent scam
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - The Lee County Sheriff's Office wants citizens to be aware of a scam circling the area. The Sheriff's Department says…
Aberdeen man pleads guilty to the Sale of Controlled Substance
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An Aberdeen man pleaded guilty this week in Monroe County Circuit Court to the Sale of a Controlled Substance. Brandon S.…
Former teacher, college advisor is indicted for child enticement
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) - An Ole Miss academic counselor is indicted for child enticement. CBS affiliate WREG reports Lauren Kennamore was arrested on October 8. The arrest comes after an alleged sexual relationship with a student at West Union Attendance…
Aberdeen man is found guilty by a jury of his peers
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An Aberdeen man was found guilty by a jury of his peers. Ray Lenoir went to trial in Monroe County…
LCSO makes arrest in connection to a series of burglaries
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - A man is arrested in connection to a series of burglaries in Lowndes County. 45-year-old Brent Lane Spencer is facing multiple…
Press release for major drug bust in Lowndes Co.
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics STING Unit (Special Tactics Investigative Narcotic Group) charged suspects during summer long operation.
Several arrests made after large drug sweep in Lowndes Co.
Lowndes County deputies make several arrests in a county-wide drug sweep.
Lawsuit filed by former Aberdeen alderwoman was dismissed
Lady Garth claimed her First and 14th Constitutional Amendment rights were violated after she was arrested and convicted of disturbance in a public place.
Man faces several child sex crime charges in Monroe Co.
We have an update about a story we first brought you back in February.
People from several counties arrested for drugs, theft in Carroll Co.
Carroll County deputies seize drugs and stolen items, while arresting people from several counties.
Two men face various charges of theft in Oxford
Two Oxford men tested their luck and are now dealing with a handful of charges.
West point police explain how revenge violence is a problem
An argument can lead to a physical altercation. And that can sometimes lead to gunshots being fired.
Police investigate Tupelo Park after spray paint vandalization
Hate symbols have been spray-painted at a Tupelo park. Police said surveillance footage shows the incident happened October first.
Man charged with sexual battery in Lowndes County
Lowndes County deputies make a child sex crime arrest.