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CFD responded to an early morning house fire
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 2:30 Saturday morning, the Columbus Fire and Rescue team responded to a call about a house fire at 1721 9th avenue North. Columbus Fire…
Shops offer last minute Valentine's gifts
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) -- Love is in the air as many celebrate the ones they love this Valentine's Day. For those last-minute gifts, shops like Noweta's in Columbus held extended…
Saltillo Fire moves into new Headquarters
The new fire department for Saltillo is now open, and equipment, trucks, and firefighters are moving in this weekend.
Starkville Rotary is set to host charity rodeo event for local groups
With more than 3,000 people expected to attend and money being raised, Kunkle says it is a win-win for the city of Starkville.
Our Hair, Our CROWN, and the Act behind it all
Hair can be a focal point for an African American person. It is a way of expressing themselves outwardly. African American hair texture can be manipulated and transformed into anything you can dream. In Mississippi and Alabama, that expression has become a focal point of proposed legislation. So far, several attempts to pass the CROWN Act have failed.
Weekend rain showers
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Low pressure and cold front will be moving in from the West/NW. This will increase rain chances for Valentine's weekend. FRIDAY NIGHT: Moisture continues to increase, which means extra clouds will be building in. Overnight lows will…
Shops offer last minute Valentine's gifts
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) -- Love is in the air as many celebrate the ones they love this Valentine's Day. For those last-minute gifts, shops like Noweta's in Columbus held extended…
Saltillo Fire moves into new Headquarters
The new fire department for Saltillo is now open, and equipment, trucks, and firefighters are moving in this weekend.
Starkville Rotary is set to host charity rodeo event for local groups
With more than 3,000 people expected to attend and money being raised, Kunkle says it is a win-win for the city of Starkville.
Our Hair, Our CROWN, and the Act behind it all
Hair can be a focal point for an African American person. It is a way of expressing themselves outwardly. African American hair texture can be manipulated and transformed into anything you can dream. In Mississippi and Alabama, that expression has become a focal point of proposed legislation. So far, several attempts to pass the CROWN Act have failed.
Weekend rain showers
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Low pressure and cold front will be moving in from the West/NW. This will increase rain chances for Valentine's weekend. FRIDAY NIGHT: Moisture continues to increase, which means extra clouds will be building in. Overnight lows will…
Woman faces multiple drug charges in Itawamba Co.
On Thursday, February 12, the Fulton Police Department, Itawamba County Sheriff's Office, and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit arrested Amy Lauren Tillotson.
Two people accused of dealing drugs in Burnsville
Two Burnsville residents are behind bars, accused of dealing drugs.
North MS US Attorney's Office reports to have received calls about scam victims
The Tupelo High School ShowChoir made history at the recent Jackson Academy Showchoir Invitational, when they were named Grand Champions.
Annual Great Backyard Bird Count begins
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count starts today and runs through Monday.
Starkville community helps plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day
Today is Mississippi's Arbor Day. To celebrate, the City of Starkville, the Starkville Town and Country Garden Club, Artful Gardener, MSU Landscape Architecture students, and other volunteers planted about 40 trees around ballfields at Starkville's Cornerstone Park.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
CBS News reports that with NASA's delayed Artemis II moon mission on hold, SpaceX pressed ahead with a Friday the 13th launch of four fresh crew members to the International Space Station in a mission to replace four fliers who came home early last month because of a medical issue one was having.
Lindsey Vonn says she will need at least 2 more surgeries after crash at Winter Olympics
Sources from CBS News say that American skier Lindsey Vonn said Friday she'll need at least two more surgeries after breaking her left leg in a crash during her downhill race at the Winter Olympics last weekend.
Woman faces multiple drug charges in Itawamba Co.
On Thursday, February 12, the Fulton Police Department, Itawamba County Sheriff's Office, and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit arrested Amy Lauren Tillotson.
Two people accused of dealing drugs in Burnsville
Two Burnsville residents are behind bars, accused of dealing drugs.
Hamilton teenager faces enticement charges in Monroe Co.
Monroe County SVU Investigators arrested 18-year-old Ethan James Serrano on Wednesday, February 11.
Former neurologist receives sentence for child pornography charges
A former Tupelo neurologist will spend the next 12 years in Federal prison for child pornography charges.
Starkville Police make an arrest in connection with auto burglaries
The Starkville Police Department made an arrest in connection with auto burglaries in a Starkville neighborhood.
Louisville Fire truck reported stolen now recovered
A Louisville Fire Department truck reported stolen on Friday has been recovered and a suspect in the case has been arrested.
Calls for change after deadly shooting in West Point
According to the West Point Police Department, around 5:30 Sunday evening, officers responded to a shooting at Ridgewood Apartments. When they got there, they found 15-year-old Jordan Logan in a grassy area near the complex, dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
Man faces various drug charges in Booneville
Zane Miller has been charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Methamphetamine and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Man charged with Credit Card Fraud in Tupelo
A Tupelo man is being charged with Credit Card Fraud after giving someone a lift.
Police investigate a string of storage unit burglaries in Amory
The Amory Police Department is investigating a string of storage unit burglaries.
Police arrest a man for alleged drug possession in Amory
The Amory Police Department made an arrest for alleged drug possession.
Police investigate human remains found on TangleFoot Trail in Pontotoc
The Pontotoc Police Department called in the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation after human remains were found near a popular recreation area.
Bond set for Pickens Co. Man on multiple sex crime charges
Bond is set at $1 million for a man arrested on multiple sex crime charges.
Man charged after threatening lineman working to restore power in Yalabusha Co.
A man is facing charges after allegedly threatening a lineman working to restore power during Winter Storm Fern recovery efforts.
One person dead and multiple injured after a shooting in West Point
The West Point Police Department reports that one person has died and multiple people were injured after a shooting.
WPPD is investigating a fatal shooting
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) An investigation is underway after a shooting claimed a life. West Point Police Chief Mike Edwards tells WCBI, there has been a shooting and a death.…
Former teacher no longer facing state charges after sexual exploitation conviction
A former North Mississippi teacher, who was convicted on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child in federal court, is no longer facing state charges.
Parole denied for a Fayette man serving life sentence for 1st-degree rape
A Fayette County man serving a life sentence for rape will remain in an Alabama prison.





