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Governor Reeves speaks on death of two MS National Guardsmen

Governor Tate Reeves identified the soldiers as 36-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Brian Zemek and 42-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Derek Abbott.

February 24, 2024

Grace Brister,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Mississippi National Guardsmen were killed when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed Friday during a routine training flight. The crash happened around 2 p.m. in a wooded area near Booneville in Prentiss County. Governor Tate Reeves identified the soldiers as 36-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Brian Zemek and 42-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Derek Abbott. Governor Reeves spoke…

Tupelo students learn about African American journalists

February 23, 2024

Aundrea Self,

Students in media courses at Tupelo High School have been researching African American journalists, past and present.

Five years later: Leaders reflect on deadly Columbus tornado

February 23, 2024

Kaitlyn Yeatman,

February 23, 2024, marked five years since a destructive tornado tore through parts of Columbus leaving millions of dollars of destruction in its wake.

Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers looks to increase tip fund

February 23, 2024

Grace Brister,

Submitting tips to law enforcement can not only help them arrest a suspect, but it can also put money in your pocket. They want information, not names.

Helicopter crash in Prentiss County, Two fatalities reported

Mississippi National Guard reports two fatalities as a result of a military helicopter crash

February 23, 2024

Ansley Perkins,

Emergency crews were on the scene of a helicopter crash in a rural area just north of Baldwyn.

MUW program aims to increase women in political office

February 23, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

There was a slogan that took hold during the 60s and 70s: “A woman’s place is in the House – and the Senate.”

West Point High School celebrates Black History Month

February 23, 2024

Grace Brister,

West Point High School held its second annual Black History program. The name of the program was “Sounds of Wave.”

Man receives 10-year prison sentence for Lowndes County burglary

February 23, 2024

Joey Barnes,

A Lowndes County jury found Tommy Van Yates Jr. guilty of burglary. He was ordered to serve 10 years in prison. He was also given five years probation after his release.

West Point police make arrest in connection to Tuesday shooting

February 23, 2024

Joey Barnes,

20-year-old Jishun Owens was charged with shooting into a vehicle and discharging a firearm in the city limits.

Oktibbeha County Sheriff warns people about phone scam

February 22, 2024

Ansley Perkins,

Scammers are posing as members of the department calling people asking for money. They are even spoofing the number to make it seem like the call came from their office.

60 Years Later: Shs Choir Renews Melody From Henderson High

60 years later: SHS choir renews Henderson High alma mater

February 22, 2024

Aundrea Self,

It’s been said that music brings us together. In this case, it’s bringing two generations together blending education and history in perfect harmony.

Clean in Aberdeen: School district rolls out four new electric buses

February 22, 2024

Kealy Shields,

Hop on the magic school bus! Because the Aberdeen School District is rolling clean in four new electric school buses.

‘Healthy Homes’ works to rehabilitate homes in West Alabama

February 22, 2024

Grace Brister,

Pickens and Lamar counties are located in what’s known as the “Black Belt” of Alabama. Many of the homes in this area are beginning to show their age.

How Emergency Services Respond To Cellular Outages

EMA: What to do if emergency strikes without cell service

February 22, 2024

MorrisAdmin,

Lowndes County Emergency Management Director shares what to do if you find yourself in an emergency without cell service.

‘Forging’ a path: Students learn about future career opportunities

February 22, 2024

Grace Brister,

FORGE hosted its annual career interview day at the EMCC Communiversity. Over 500 students from 11 schools across the state came to learn about future career opportunities and meet with professionals.

Family continues search for missing relative from Pickens County

February 22, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Family members were still searching for a missing West Alabama man. Raymond David Jones had not been seen since December 17.

Utility poll breaks on Highway 45 stalling traffic

Utility pole breaks on Highway 45 stalling traffic

February 22, 2024

Joey Barnes,

A broken utility pole snarled traffic on Highway 45 in Columbus. WCBI was told the pole caught fire and broke.

Columbus City Council fires officer accused of shoplifting

February 22, 2024

Joey Barnes,

The Columbus police officer accused of stealing a pair of shoes is now without a job. Robin Conner was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting on Wednesday.

Dollar General holdup: Lowndes County deputies look for robbers

February 22, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Lowndes County deputies were looking for two armed robbers. The holdup happened at the Dollar General on Lake Lowndes Road at about 9:30 on Wednesday night.

Starkville Smoke and Vape: Man faces armed robbery charge

Starkville PD makes armed robbery arrest after vape shop holdup

February 22, 2024

Joey Barnes,

Starkville police made an armed robbery arrest after a vape shop was held up. 26-year-old Joseph Whitfield was charged with armed robbery.

CRA ready for revamp of Burns Bottom area

February 21, 2024

Eric Lampkin,

The Columbus Redevelopment Authority is ready to get the ball rolling on improving the area around the Roger Short Soccer Complex.

Rapid response: Columbus Fire & Rescue battles multiple blazes

February 21, 2024

MorrisAdmin,

Columbus Fire and Rescue had their hands full putting out multiple fires. Before the crew could fully extinguish one fire, a second call came in for a house fire across town.

Ongoing investigation: Two homicides in Pontotoc County

February 21, 2024

Khamari Haymer,

Just two months into the new year, Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask found himself and his department in an unusual spot, investigating a double homicide.

Countdown to 100: YMCA nears centennial milestone in Columbus

February 21, 2024

Kealy Shields,

The countdown to a century begins. The Frank P. Philips YMCA has been serving Columbus for nearly 100 years.

Governor Reeves speaks on death of two MS National Guardsmen

Governor Tate Reeves identified the soldiers as 36-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Brian Zemek and 42-year-old Chief Warrant Officer Derek Abbott.

Tupelo students learn about African American journalists

Five years later: Leaders reflect on deadly Columbus tornado

Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers looks to increase tip fund

Mississippi National Guard reports two fatalities as a result of a military helicopter crash

MUW program aims to increase women in political office

West Point High School celebrates Black History Month

Man receives 10-year prison sentence for Lowndes County burglary

West Point police make arrest in connection to Tuesday shooting

Oktibbeha County Sheriff warns people about phone scam

60 years later: SHS choir renews Henderson High alma mater

Clean in Aberdeen: School district rolls out four new electric buses

‘Healthy Homes’ works to rehabilitate homes in West Alabama

EMA: What to do if emergency strikes without cell service

‘Forging’ a path: Students learn about future career opportunities

Family continues search for missing relative from Pickens County

Utility pole breaks on Highway 45 stalling traffic

Columbus City Council fires officer accused of shoplifting

Dollar General holdup: Lowndes County deputies look for robbers

Starkville PD makes armed robbery arrest after vape shop holdup

CRA ready for revamp of Burns Bottom area

Rapid response: Columbus Fire & Rescue battles multiple blazes

Ongoing investigation: Two homicides in Pontotoc County

Countdown to 100: YMCA nears centennial milestone in Columbus

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