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Baby dropped off at Baptist Golden Triangle, Police investigate
Chief Joseph Daughtry told WCBI the baby was wrapped in towels and given to a nurse at the hospital by an unidentified male.
Lee Co. Sheriff on the search for a truck and trailer reported stolen
The Lee County Sheriff's Department needs your help finding a stolen truck and trailer.
Jason D. Herring, new District Attorney for First Circuit Court District
A Saltillo attorney has been named the new District Attorney for the First Circuit Court District.
4County looks to assist hurricane victims in Quincy Florida
4County Electric Power Association rolled out a 10-man crew on September 27 to assist Talquin Electric Cooperative in Quincy, Florida.
Helene inland, rain chances Friday into weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain chances pick back up Friday into parts of the weekend thanks to moisture from Helene. Nicer weather returns next week. FRIDAY: Clouds increase through the morning as rain develops toward midday into the afternoon. The heaviest and…
MUW hosts quarterly town and tower luncheon
Mississippi University for Women is spreading the word about its students' successes and what the Columbus campus has to offer.
Lee Co. Sheriff on the search for a truck and trailer reported stolen
The Lee County Sheriff's Department needs your help finding a stolen truck and trailer.
Jason D. Herring, new District Attorney for First Circuit Court District
A Saltillo attorney has been named the new District Attorney for the First Circuit Court District.
4County looks to assist hurricane victims in Quincy Florida
4County Electric Power Association rolled out a 10-man crew on September 27 to assist Talquin Electric Cooperative in Quincy, Florida.
Helene inland, rain chances Friday into weekend
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Rain chances pick back up Friday into parts of the weekend thanks to moisture from Helene. Nicer weather returns next week. FRIDAY: Clouds increase through the morning as rain develops toward midday into the afternoon. The heaviest and…
MUW hosts quarterly town and tower luncheon
Mississippi University for Women is spreading the word about its students' successes and what the Columbus campus has to offer.
Four women cycle to Natchez Trace for organ donor awareness
It was 2019 when Anna Cannington heard about someone in need of a kidney, and made the decision to become a living organ donor.
LifeCare ambulances will carry blood for patients in rural counties
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - In a medical emergency, every minute is critical. That is especially true in rural areas where the trip from the scene…
Franklin Students learn about community leaders in Columbus
Students at Franklin Academy in Columbus are showing appreciation to community helpers and learning about their jobs.
End of week rain, nicer next week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Outer bands from Helene will increase the moisture and rain chance for the end of our week. Clearer conditions return next week. THURSDAY NIGHT: Added moisture from Helene will slowly get wrapped in from the east,…
Houston gathers together to celebrate first responders of the REH
It was a celebration for the people who provide medical care to the residents of Houston.
WCBI Senior Expo held at Columbus Place
Steps on the road to good health. That's all part of the WCBI Senior Health Expo in Columbus.
New SO training building nears completion in Monroe Co.
Work is wrapping up on a multi phase training center at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Lowndes Co. Sheriff uncovers brutal murder on Luxapalila
It started as a cross country drug deal and ended with a brutal murder in Lowndes County after a double cross.
Bond set for Columbus man after being charged with homicide
Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a Columbus man charged with murder.
Five people arrested in connection with felony drug possession
Five people are facing charges after Tupelo police and drug agents searched a home.
Former policeman found guilty for felony murder in Houston, Texas
A former Houston, Texas Police officer has been found guilty of felony murder in the death of a former Macon resident and her husband.
Man indicted in Noxubee County for aggravated assault
In March, Isaiah Bush turned himself in to Noxubee County Sheriff's deputies. This week he was indicted for aggravated assault.
Yalobusha man receives 10 years for illegal gun possession
53-year-old Lee Everett Henson was sentenced on September 24 in Aberdeen for illegal gun possession and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.
Clay CO. man wanted for illegal possession of drugs and firearms
Investigators are looking for a man who ran from his home, leaving behind thousands of dollars in drugs along with weapons.
Man arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon in Columbus
He's been on the Columbus Police Department's Most Wanted list for more than a month, now he's in the Lowndes County Jail.
Tupelo man arrested for breaking into people's cars
On September 19, Tupelo Police were called to the Timber Ridge Apartments on North Gloster Street for a report of someone breaking into vehicles.
Man from Tupelo faces child sex charges
Tupelo Police arrested 57-year-old Pepe Morelas September 19 on a warrant for 2 counts of Sexual Battery of a child under the age of 14, and one count of Fondling.
Tupelo man arrested for violating traffic laws, gun possession
On September 18, Tupelo Police stopped a driver on South Gloster Street after reportedly observing multiple traffic violations.
Two men charged with burglary, home invasion in Lee Co.
On September 21, the Lee County Sheriff's Department responded to a home in the Pratts community concerning a reported burglary/home invasion.
U.S. Marine Recruiter charged with child sex crime
24-year-old Brady Dean was charged with sexual assault by a person with a position of trust or authority of a child.
Two people charged with felony possession of counterfeit in Tupelo
A north Mississippi man and woman are accused of trying to slip a car dealership a lemon payment.
Starkville man arrested on multiple charges
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) - The Starkville Police Department has arrested a man with multiple charges. On Friday night, Sept. 20, 42-year-old Draper Manning of Starkville was arrested for residential burglary,…
Alcorn County man arrested in Sexual Battery case
ALCORN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) - An Alcorn County man is arrested and charged with Sexual Battery of a vulnerable person. On Friday, September 20, Investigators with the Alcorn…
Man arrested, charged with drug possession in Monroe County
A man accused of practicing law without a license finds himself back in jail.
Threats to Attendance Center in Tremont lead to two arrests
The Itawamba County Sheriff said his office arrested two juveniles after they made threats against the Tremont Attendance Center.