The All America City wrapped up a weekend of activities honoring the life and legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr, with a huge celebration.
“Building Bridges, Not Walls” was the message echoing through West Point this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
A parade from the Walking Track in Ackerman to the Choctaw County Courthouse honored the long tradition of marching.
Residents from Columbus and Lowndes County braved the frigid temperatures this morning for a Freedom Walk through Downtown Columbus.
Oktibbeha County Volunteer Firefighters responded to two fires over the weekend.
The Oktibbeha County NAACP is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
One man is facing a murder charge after admitting to shooting and killing another man in Noxubee County.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Family and Friends came together in West Point to keep the memory of two Clay County residents alive. Balloons were released in the air to honor the lives of seven-year-old Mikiylia Guines, and 55 year old Willie Guines. Mikiylia and Willie Guines are two of the six people, that were shot and killed by 24-year-old Daricka Moore…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Sunday morning around 11:00, Starkville Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired at Sonic Drive in. The investigation determined that a firearm was discharged during an altercation between people who know each other. No injuries were reported, but a vehicle was struck by gunfire. An arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Jakobe George of…
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) The city said they want to support those in need by opening up the city’s Auditorium. The auditorium will be opened from 4:00 pm to 9:00 am on Wednesday January 21st. The city said, the warming shelter is meant to provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for anyone who needs to escape the harsh winter conditions….
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) 46 year old Michael Wayne Hawley of Corinth, pled guilty to culpable negligence manslaughter. Circuit Court Judge Michael P. Mills, Jr. accepted the plea, and sentenced Hawley to serve 15 years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections. When he is released, Hawley will be required to complete five years of post-release supervision. The charge resulted from an…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On January 15th, 37 year old Laura Eliane Ebert was arrested after an ongoing investigation into selling Narcotics in the Smithville community. North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and the Smithville Police Department all investigated the case. Ebert has been charged with 3 Counts of Sale of Controlled Substances…
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) Thomas “Duncan” Callens was last seen at a convenience store on Highway 72 around 5:40 a.m. on January 7th, 2025. At the time, Callens was not properly dressed to keep warm in the weather conditions Corinth was experiencing that morning. The store clerk gave Callens a jacket and a t-shirt. While in the store, the clerk also…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Restaurants add flavor to a town. One West Point restaurant has garnered significant attention for its distinctive dining style and international cuisine. Since Big H on 45 announced it is temporarily closing, the community has been making sure to show support to the workers they call family. “It’s just a family-type atmosphere. Everybody is welcome, everybody…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Saturday, a group of women and men heard from women who are making an impact in their communities. Speakers at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church’s third annual women’s conference encouraged women to let their light shine and to strut in the calling that the Lord has given them. “To strut means how you walk.” said Stanley Mccray, Pastor…
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. (WCBI) According to the River Market, there is a scammer inviting food trucks to the market and asking them to pay $120 per Saturday for the month of January. The name of the scam caller is Eunice Pells, and she is using is EunicePells055@gmail.com, and roseunusual490@gmail.com email addresses. You are encouraged to not engage in any type of…
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) The law enforcement agency said, they have received multiple calls about someone pretending to be a Lee County Deputy. The caller is using names of people on the Lee County Sheriff’s Office staff. The scam caller is also making false claims about a warrant for missed jury duty and then demands payment. This is a scam….
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Around 2:30 PM on Friday afternoon, the Louisville Fire Department responded to a reported fire involving a dry waste pile next to Winston Plywood & Veneer. The incident led to visible smoke conditions throughout parts of Louisville. According to the Louisville Fire Department, high wind conditions and the type of materials involved caused the situation to…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) Micky Colman Wilder who was from Leake County, was last seen on January 7th, 1999. She has not been seen or heard from since that day. Not many details are being released about her disappearance at this time, and her case remains unsolved. If you have any information about where Colman might be, you are asked to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) A Columbus resident is giving back to her hometown. Moesha Clayborn and others held a “Giveback Day” for the community. This allowed people to get free household items and clothes. It also gave people a chance to get free water, a hot meal, and much more. Event Organizer Moesha Clayborn said, this was all to help families during…
It has been a busy week for two former Tupelo High School football standouts, who are now at rival universities.
There has been a rise in flu cases across the country. A local family nurse practitioner explains how it’s affecting Mississippians.
School choice is the latest hot-button topic coming out of the Mississippi legislature.
At around 12:00 pm on Friday, January 16, Lowndes County Volunteer Districts one and two Firefighters, The Airforce Base Fire Department, and the Columbus Fire and Rescue team responded to a woodland fire near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 373.