Aberdeen man faces more charges after other alleged drug crimes
Johnnie Lee Drake was arrested at his home on February 6 and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Lafayette County sheriff warns about landscaping scam
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a landscaping scam moving into the county.
Burglary call leads to drug arrests in Carroll County
Carroll County deputies were called to a home in North Carrollton for a reported burglary. They quickly identified two suspects.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office: Man wanted for aggravated assault
Deputies are looking for 42-year-old Matthew Kinsey. He’s wanted for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of malicious mischief.
March of the Mayors: City leaders step up to help feed communities
Northern Mississippi cities are stepping up to help residents who are having trouble making ends meet. And their mayors are leading the way.
City, county asks community to weigh in on annexation decision
Columbus Mayor and the City Council are not on one accord when it comes to the possible annexation of some areas in Lowndes County.
Tupelo police search for missing man
Tupelo police need your help to find a missing man who hasn’t been seen since September of last year.
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Longtime Lowndes County lawman retires
Friends and fellow officers, past and present came together to celebrate Columbus Police Captain Rick Jones’ retirement.
Lowndes County fugitive is in custody
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office had been looking for Quindarious Robertson, who was wanted on aggravated assault charges.
Helicopter crashes in Lee County and submerges in lake
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Sheriff Jim Johnson confirmed with WCBI that a helicopter crashed near State Park Road. According to Sheriff Johnson, the helicopter is submerged in a lake at Tombigbee State Park. The unidentified pilot survived the crash and was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center. “We were able to confirm that a helicopter did go down in a…
STEAM event engages students with educational activities at New Hope Middle School
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s a STEM event with the arts added to the equation. New Hope hosted STEAM night -Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math- for students and parents on Tuesday evening. Elementary and middle school students traveled between rooms and stations engaging in various activities involving the respective subjects. Drones, science experiments, and more were all on display….
2024 Relay for Life of Oktibbeha County kicks off in May
After a five-year hiatus, a popular fundraising event for the American Cancer Society is returning to Starkville.
ICC ‘Senior College’ provides opportunities for learning
ICC holds monthly sessions for Senior College
The first session for ICC’s “Senior College” featured music historian Dale Rushing as he taught about the influences of songwriters, singers, and musicians from Northeast Mississippi.
‘Laser Shot’: Local law enforcement train using virtual technology
The simulation uses gun molds of the weapons used by the department.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is using technology to train deputies for the field. The simulation system, “Laser Shot”, gives participants situations that could happen while deputies are on duty.
Columbus Police Department gets ready for new recruits
Columbus Police Chief is adding to his department one recruit at a time and he wants to make sure they’re ready.
Macon police: Dog owner faces charges after dog attacks boy
A young boy in Macon was taken to a hospital in Jackson. Macon police said he was viciously attacked by a dog. The dog’s owner is now in jail facing criminal charges.
Bond set for Oktibbeha County woman accused of arson
Cathy Blair was arrested on February 5 and charged with arson in connection with a fire at a home on 51 London Way near Starkville.
Lowndes County SO hosts Coffee With the Sheriff
Call it “Coffee With a Cop for a Cause.” The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting Coffee With the Sheriff on Thursday morning at 9.
Starkville police provides safety tips for pedestrian night traveling
Surrounding cities are seeing more and more pedestrian accidents each month. This is why one law enforcement agency is urging bikers, walkers, and drivers to pay close attention at night.
Accidental shooting sparks gun safety reminders
It took a split second for one 6-year-old to accidentally shoot another 6-year-old.
It took a split second for one six-year-old to accidentally shoot another six-year-old. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the incident happened in a matter of moments after a 9mm handgun was left on a counter in reach of a child.
Columbus mayor, police chief comment on recent gun violence
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry says he’s taking a new approach to a problem he has quickly grown tired of.
Shooting incident claims lives of two Kosciusko teens
Two Kosciusko teenagers died after a shooting incident inside a home, according to Breezy News. Kosciusko police arrived at a home on South East Street for a report of a shooting.
Man in Choctaw County faces 5 child sex crime charges
William Tennyson was charged with two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, two counts of sexual battery, and one count of statutory rape.