teen behind bars on four counts of burglary in Lee County
The Lee County 911 call center received a report about someone walking on Heard town Road in Tupelo, armed with a rifle.
Women’s cycling team travels around the US for cancer survivors
The She to Sea Female cycling team is an organization that rides across the country to raise money for the West Cancer Foundation.
Columbus law enforcement educates gun owners firearm safety
Event Coordinator and Columbus Police Officer Timothy Tate said knowing how your gun works can prevent accidents.
Man facing two felony charges in Winston Co.
Deputies with the Winston County Sheriff’s office arrested Rayshun Veasley.
Man arrested in connection with a drug case in Winston Co.
The Winston County Sheriff’s deputies have made an arrest in a drug case.
Man sentenced to over 8 years for illegal drug sale in Lowndes Co.
A Lowndes County man was sentenced on Thursday, March 20, to over eight years in prison for selling methamphetamine.
A child was struck by a vehicle in Amory
Amory Police Department, Amory Fire Department, and MedStat EMS responded to Highland Drive near Boulevard Drive North for a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian.
Starkville church shows appreciation to first responders with lunch
The Starkville community showed their appreciation to their first responders with a lunch.
Noxubee’s EMA hosts annual training day for community
First responders went through various scenarios, including vehicle extrication, fire demo training, and medical scenarios needed for emergency response.
A suspect is behind bars in Houston after a weekend shooting
Around 12:05pm on Saturday March 22, Chickasaw County 911 received a report of a man shot on Chestnut Street in Houston.
MUW responds to SBE’s recommendation to move MSMS
Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller was at the State Capitol when she heard the news – the State Board of Education made a decision to accept Mississippi State University’s proposal to house the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
District Attorney widens investigation for Corinth AI porn case
Investigation could look at who knew and failed to report allegations in a timely manner
Court documents allege Jones created pornographic videos, featuring images of female students he gathered from social media.
Experts share advice on how to control and prevent battery fires
When lithium-ion batteries catch fire, they burn hot and can spread quickly. Knowing how to prevent this is a safety must.
When lithium-ion batteries catch fire, they burn hot and can spread quickly. Knowing how to prevent this is a safety must.
MSU helps establish infrastructure to improve national security
The US uses international aid in the form of food assistance to improve security for soldiers and allies around the globe.
One way that the US spreads it’s influence throughout the world is through something called “soft power”. A massive use of that “soft power” is providing food and agriculture to place that need it.
Starkville man sentenced to 5 years for illegally modified gun
A Starkville man will spend the next 5 years in Federal prison for an illegally modified handgun.
Bungled bill to eliminate income tax headed to Governor’s desk
A bungled bill full of errors is headed to the Governor’s desk that will eliminate the state income tax.
Police crack two stolen vehicle cases in Tupelo
On February 24 and February 28, Tupelo Police were called to the Jiffy Lube on East Main Street in regards to stolen vehicles.
Local bank looks to expand presence in South Mississippi
BankFirst Capital Corporation, the parent company of BankFirst Financial Services, announced its merger with The Magnolia State Corporation, the parent company of Magnolia State Bank in Bay Springs.
Man pleads guilty to child sex crime in Noxubee Co.
64-year-old Jerry Hull was ordered to serve five years in prison for fondling.
State Board of Education votes to move MSMS to MSU
Local government leaders react to SBE vote move MSMS.
Elliott Baptist Church steeple ripped off from tornado
Several tornadoes swept across the state over the weekend, causing serious damage to cities in the WCBI viewing area. One of those cities that suffered severe damage was Grenada.
U.S Rep. Terri Sewell surveys tornado damage in Gordo
On Saturday night, March 15, an EF-2 tornado hit the Gordo community ravaging around 20 buildings, including homes, and businesses.
Atmos coordinating relighting project for Tupelo Furniture Market
Northern District Public Service Commissioner gets update on progress of natural gas restoration
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Chris Brown spent part of his Thursday morning, at the Atmos Command Center, getting updates on the work to restore natural gas service to homes and businesses.
Boil water notice now issued for Eupora
A boil water notice has been issued for the city of Eupora until further notice.