Help needed: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeks identity of man in photo
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man they think stole and sunk a truck.
PACCAR Lowndes County facility set for expansion, creating 100 jobs
A large Lowndes County manufacturer is expanding and creating new jobs. PACCAR is investing more than $209 million in two projects.
Kenny Paul Geno faces 3rd indictment of federal child sex crime charge
A former Booneville basketball coach is facing a third federal child sex crime charge. He’s scheduled to have a hearing on the new allegation.
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi holds Walk for Diabetes at Riverwalk
The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi held its Walk for Diabetes at the Columbus Riverwalk. The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi used its Walk for Diabetes to educate diabetics, their families, and the rest of the public.
“Friends” star Mathew Perry found dead in a hot tub
Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide detectives are investigating the death.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WCBI) – “Friends” star Matthew Perry was found dead Saturday, October 28,2023, in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. According to the Los Angeles Times, authorities responded at about 4 p.m. to his home, where he was discovered. Because the investigation is ongoing, the cause of death has not been confirmed. There was no sign…
Local farmer discusses how he kept crops alive amid drought
Michael Lane owns Lane Farms in Plantersville. He says he's been a regular vendor in Columbus for more than four years, but has been a farmer for more than 15 years.
Michael Lane owns Lane Farms in Plantersville. He said he’s been a regular vendor in Columbus for more than four years but has been a farmer for more than 15 years.
Mississippi Silverbacks look to host first game of the season
Starkville's first semi-pro basketball team will hit the court Saturday, Nov. 4
Starkville’s first semi-pro basketball team will hit the court on Saturday, Nov. 4. Mississippi Silverbacks will host its first game of the season and will tip off at 6 p.m.
Lowndes County approves implementing burn ban
This burn ban will be in effect from October 28, 2023 to November 28, 2023, which may be extended based on conditions.
This burn ban will be in effect from October 28, 2023 to November 28, 2023, which may be extended based on conditions.
Columbus and local organizations clean up with Tired of Tires event
Columbus city workers, volunteers, and local organizations teamed up today to clean up the city and help out the environment.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city workers, volunteers, and local organizations teamed up today to clean up the city and help out the environment. How many tires would you think are lying on the streets of Columbus? One or two hundred? How about over 800? That is how many tires volunteers, city workers, and city officials cleaned up off the streets…
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Preventing holiday heists: WPPD gives tips to keep your shopping secure
It’s that time of year again! With November just around the corner, holiday shopping is about to kick into high gear. Unfortunately, there are always a few grinches out there looking to spoil the fun
West Point shredding event: Safeguarding environment and personal data
Protecting the environment and personal information. That was the goal of a shredding event in West Point. First Bank partnered with the company “Shred It” to help people dispose of private paperwork securely.
‘Dancing with the King’ combines ballroom dance with Elvis Presley
The event raises money to bring dance lessons to local schools
For the past eight weeks, pro dance instructor Sara Davis has choreographed a ballroom dance routine to the ’68 comeback special.
Local 8th grader continues fighting each day as he awaits heart transplant
Deon Kirkwood is an eighth grader at Armstrong Junior High in Starkville where he is known as “Mr. Armstrong” for his mighty spirit. Right now, he is at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where he is awaiting a heart transplant.
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann makes stop in Columbus
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was making rounds ahead of election day. He made a stop at Zachary’s Columbus.
HobNob highlights: Reeves and Presley’s duel for Mississippi Governor
Republican Governor Tate Reeves and his democratic challenger Brandon Presley headlined political speeches at the annual HobNob event in Jackson Thursday.
MSU music department hosts MS Music Teacher Assoc. conference
For the first time in 30 years, the Mississippi State Department of Music is hosting the annual Mississippi Music Teacher Association state conference.
Oxford man faces several charges of credit card fraud, false pretense
An Oxford man was handed 15 charges for his alleged connection to a rental unit. On July 31, Oxford police received reports of suspected fraudulent charges.
Tupelo police arrest man after finding victim with stab wounds
Tupelo police arrested a man after finding a victim had been stabbed. Officers arrived at Carnation Street where a victim had suffered multiple stab wounds to the torso and head.
Halloween enthusiasts go big with Halloween Manor in Tupelo
Tupelo couple goes all out with Halloween decorations for Joyner home
A Tupelo home is attracting a lot of attention for its larger-than-life Halloween yard decorations. Every evening, traffic slows down as motorists drive by the house on the corner of Woodlawn and Clayton, in Tupelo’s historic Joyner neighborhood.
Kerr-McGee clean up discussions continue with residents and officials
Thursday evening, city officials and residents heard presentations from Greenfield Environmental Trust Group, an environmental response organization out of Georgia.
Haunted Library: Halloween fun takes over Columbus-Lowndes Library
Families, ghouls, ghosts, and goblins had a spooky good time at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. Games, candy, treats, and fun costumes were all present for anyone in the Halloween spirit.
Early afternoon crash in Lowndes County sends 1 person to hospital
The accident happened around 2 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 182 and Lee Stokes Road in the New Hope area.
Modified school calendar: Lowndes County schools respond
Several schools in the state have moved over to the modified school calendar allowing students more breaks throughout the year while still hitting the 180-day mark.