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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…
Humid and hot, with a touch of rain
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Continuing the summer-time pattern of hot and humid conditions, with a chance for a few afternoon showers. Rain chance looks to pick up over the weekend. Drier and hotter temperatures to return next week. THURSDAY NIGHT:…
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…
Humid and hot, with a touch of rain
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Continuing the summer-time pattern of hot and humid conditions, with a chance for a few afternoon showers. Rain chance looks to pick up over the weekend. Drier and hotter temperatures to return next week. THURSDAY NIGHT:…
City of Sulligent works to expand its sewer system
SULLIGENT, Miss. (WCBI) - Time, resources, and effort. That's how one West Alabama town is working to improve its sewer system for residents. The city of…
Not as hot Thursday, isolated showers continue
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - The intense heat takes a one-day break Thursday before redeveloping for the weekend. THURSDAY: The sky stays variably cloudy with spotty showers sticking around, as an area of weak low pressure spins over central Alabama. The extra clouds…
Groundbreaking ceremonies mark start of construction for Chickasaw Heritage Center
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) - After decades of planning and fundraising, it was time to break ground for the Chickasaw Heritage Center. The 162 acre campus will feature…
Staying hot, weekend rain chance
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Showers and storms began popping up this afternoon and will likely continue through the evening. Drier conditions are expected for the end of the week. Temperatures staying hot will start climbing again through the weekend, with…
New Laws for Mississippians on the Horizon
Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) - New Mississippi legislation will go into effect on July 1st. Here's what you need to know. One of the most popular bills passed was House…
Victim identified in crash involving sheriff's deputy vehicle, tractor
The Montgomery County Coroner has identified the person who died in a crash involving a sheriff's deputy vehicle and a tractor.
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.
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.