In honor of President’s Day, Dr. Anne Marshall spoke to the Starkville Rotary Club about Ulysses S. Grant and his role as a leader and the 18th President of the United States.
For over 20 years, the Starkville Rotary Club has hosted its Rotary Classic Rodeo.
Area fire departments worked to put out two separate brush fires over the weekend in Calhoun County.
A Hamilton man has been identified as one of two victims in a Valentine’s Day homicide in North Carolina.
Congratulations to WCBI’s Cutest Couple winners, Carl and Cheryl Mickens!
COLDWATER, Miss. (WCBI) A generator was stolen last Thursday night from the Town of Coldwater’s Lagoon wastewater treatment facility. This generator is a very important part of the town’s waste treatment operations. Due to its size and weight, it would likely have taken multiple people to move it. The scene has been processed, and the theft is under investigation. For…
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On February 8th, a wildfire in Amite County burned 115 acres. That wildfire was contained. The Mississippi Forestry Commission would like to thank the wildland firefighters for their hard work in keeping our forests safe. As we move through the winter and into spring, it is usually the peak time for fire activity in Mississippi. If…
NOXAPATER, Miss. (WCBI) When most people think of Mardi Gras, they think of New Orleans, Mobile, or the Mississippi Coast. But for the fourth year in a row, revelers are being drawn a little farther North – to Winston County. When the Town of Noxapater says its Mardi Gras parade and festival is the biggest small-town party — they really…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Councilman Roderick Smith and Councilwoman Lavonne Harris are rallying the community for the city’s march of the mayors canned food drive. Smith even surprised students dressed as Chase from Paw Patrol to help spread the word. City leaders said it may be a competition, but the real win is making sure families across Columbus have the food they…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) On Thursday, Derrick Lerenzo Denman pled guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in Lee County. Circuit Court Judge John R. White sentenced Denman to serve 40 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with 30 years suspended. Denman will not be eligible for parole or early release. When he is released, he must complete 5 years of post-release supervision….
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) A video shows a truck entering the parking lot of Christian Chapel Church and doing donuts, and that led to ruts in the parking lot. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened between 11:00 Saturday night and 5:30 Sunday morning. If you have any information about this incident, or know who the driver…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) The annual Great Backyard Bird Count started Friday and runs through Monday. The goal is to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real time. And it’s easy to join. All you have to do is stake out your favorite spot to watch birds; watch birds for at least 15 minutes, at least once…
LOWNDES COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Several area women took some time away from the hearts and flowers this morning to learn a little more about steel and lead. Felix’s Firearm Training hosted its women-only enhanced carry training session in Lowndes County. “We figured Valentine’s Day would be a good day where women get together in the morning and come on…
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) 14-year-old Emily Smith is missing from the Causeyville Road area in Meridian. Smith is 5″4, weighs 110 pounds, has red hair and brown eyes. The juvenile was last seen Wednesday morning. If you have any information about where she might be, you are asked to contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, or use the anonymous p3…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) The Electric Power Association said, it has been made aware of scam calls about people pretending to be employees with the association and Tombigbee Fire. The scam caller is also threatening service disconnection in exchange for money. This is a scam. The Tombigbee Electric Power Association nor Tombigbee Fiber will ever call to request personal or payment…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) According to the law enforcement agency, it has been made aware of someone making calls in the area That scam caller is claiming to be a relative of someone at the Monroe County Detention center. The scam caller is also asking for bond money through cashapp. The Sheriff’s Office wants you to know that this is…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Around 2:30 Saturday morning, the Columbus Fire and Rescue team responded to a call about a house fire at 1721 9th avenue North. Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes tells WCBI, three residents were able to escape the home. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. For 24/7 news and updates, follow…
COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) — Love is in the air as many celebrate the ones they love this Valentine’s Day. For those last-minute gifts, shops like Noweta’s in Columbus held extended hours to ensure people had an opportunity to get a gift for their special Valentine. Dustin Pounders, owner of Noweta’s, says it’s been a successful Valentine’s Day for them. “Friday…
The new fire department for Saltillo is now open, and equipment, trucks, and firefighters are moving in this weekend.
With more than 3,000 people expected to attend and money being raised, Kunkle says it is a win-win for the city of Starkville.
Hair can be a focal point for an African American person. It is a way of expressing themselves outwardly. African American hair texture can be manipulated and transformed into anything you can dream. In Mississippi and Alabama, that expression has become a focal point of proposed legislation. So far, several attempts to pass the CROWN Act have failed.
On Thursday, February 12, the Fulton Police Department, Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit arrested Amy Lauren Tillotson.
Two Burnsville residents are behind bars, accused of dealing drugs.
The Tupelo High School ShowChoir made history at the recent Jackson Academy Showchoir Invitational, when they were named Grand Champions.