The Golden Triangle hosts multiple Easter events

Organizers say they plan to host the events again next year.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Organizations and churches throughout the area are celebrating the Easter holiday with family-friendly events. It’s an Easter tradition for many families and the weekend weather provides the perfect conditions for Easter Eggs hunts. Parents we talked to say hunting for eggs is a fun way for children to enjoy the Easter holiday. “We have always…

Starkville man brings bills to legislature to protect children online

Brian Montgomery is passionate about keeping minors safe online after tragedy struck his family in December of 2022. The Montgomerys lost their son, Walker, to a scheme called sextortion.

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – In today’s day and age, technology is inevitable. Members of Generation Alpha are “digital natives.” They are the first generation to grow up in a world where they have always had internet technology – and easy access to it. While it is a helpful tool, it’s also a big responsibility. That’s why a Starkville man has brought…

Surplus into Sustenance: Starkville Strong’s new initiative 

Transforming surplus into Sustenance- that is the slogan of Starkville Strong's new initiative Second Servings.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Transforming Surplus into Sustenance- that is the slogan of Starkville Strong’s new initiative Second Servings. The idea was born 2 years ago by Executive Director Brandi Herrington as a new way to fight food insecurity in Starkville. “We know that there is a lot of food waste here in Starkville. Think about at the end of…

MSU students does community service cleanup

STARKVILLE. Miss (WCBI) – On Easter Saturday, the Black Student Association at Mississippi State did a community service cleanup in Starkville. BSA is an African American organization that is known for community service and being involved on campus. It was the organization’s final event of their BSA week and they chose to help clean up Mckee Park. The organization also…

Blessing of the Bikes brings bikers rolling into Columbus

Columbus Police Department hosted its Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle ride with around 100 bikers from the area participating.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The sound of revving engines filled Columbus Main Street this Saturday morning. Columbus Police Department hosted its Blessing of the Bikes motorcycle ride with around 100 bikers from the area participating. The ride is in conjunction with the West Point Police Department and the Christian Motorcyclist Association. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said they wanted to gather…

Starkville Fire Chief teaches CPR to the public

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A medical emergency can happen in the blink of an eye, and knowing what to do and how to do it, can save a life. Starkville Fire Chief Charles says teaching others how to save lives is one of his top priorities as leader of the fire department. “This is something that I have been doing…

Local Volunteer Fire Departments in Wren hold annual fundraiser

Plates were available for 14 dollars each, and cakes, cupcakes, peanut brittle, and other goodies were also on sale.

WREN, Miss. (WCBI) – Local volunteer fire departments are always looking for ways to raise more money, and today the Wren Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fundraiser. Members were busy frying catfish and chicken, as part of the tasty fundraiser. Plates were available for 14 dollars each, and cakes, cupcakes, peanut brittle, and other goodies were also on sale….

Starkville man charged with murder is denied bond

Austin Hudson, 22, appeared before a judge on March 30, 2024. 

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville man charged with murder in Oktibbeha County has been denied bond. Austin Hudson, 22, appeared before a judge on March 30, 2024. He is charged with the murder of 19-year-old Jequarius Spencer. According to the Sheriff’s office shortly after eight on Friday, March 29th, deputies got a call about shots fired on the…