Cornerstone Sports Complex in Starkville officially opens
The Cornerstone Sports Complex in Starkville is now officially open for play and business. City leaders and parks officials hosted a ribbon-cutting.
Lee County deputies arrest man for allegedly selling meth
Bond was set at $100,000 for a Lee County man accused of selling meth. Lee County deputies arrested 40-year-old Timothy Hallmark of the Auburn area of Lee County.
Traffic stop lands Mooreville man in jail facing drug charges
Lee County deputies pulled a vehicle over in the Mooreville area, and during that stop, deputies reportedly found the driver of the vehicle to be in possession of methamphetamine.
Tupelo police arrest man accused of exposing someone to disease
Tupelo police arrested a Pontotoc man accused of exposing someone to a dangerous disease. Tuesday, TPD officers served a warrant on Joshua McGaughy.
3 men go to Lowndes Co. Detention Center on alleged sex-related crimes
Three men were taken to the Lowndes County Detention Center for alleged sex-related crimes.
Clay Co. deputies continue search for person of interest in shooting case
Sheriff’s deputies are still looking for 17-year-old Anthony Buchanan as a person of interest in a Clay County shooting.
Parents of Tupelo murder victim hope daughter’s memory lives on
The triple murder that impacted the lives of many families. 21-year-old Jessica Pannell was one of the victims that July evening in Tupelo.
Uncorked: Harvey’s Halloween Dinner
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Understanding historical context: The Israel and Palestine conflict
WCBI had the opportunity to discuss the geographical and historical context behind the conflict with Mississippi State University archaeologist Jimmy Hardin who has close ties with the region.
Starkville prepares for Cornerstone Park grand opening
Not only is it making a ripple in the area of recreation, but they are hoping to bring a rising tide for the economy.
Not only is it making a ripple in the area of recreation, but they are hoping to bring a rising tide for the economy.
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing celebrates 10 years in Mississippi
Yokohama is ranked 8th in Global tire rankings and sales.
The Clay County plant produces around 800,000 tires per year that are shipped worldwide and employs more than 800 people, most of whom are from the Golden Triangle area.
Road dedication: Caledonia honors veteran with highway renaming
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – When people who live in Caledonia ride down part of Highway 45, they will always remember a favorite son. The City of Caledonia honored a beloved veteran by renaming a road well traveled. Bradford Freeman’s family and friends all gathered for the road dedication name. Freeman parachuted into France with others in his unit to set…
Respiratory illnesses start to become more common during fall season
It is that time of the year when respiratory illnesses start to become more common. Local clinics are preparing themselves for the surge of cases that are likely to come.
Birmingham woman, Carlee Russell, found guilty of faking her kidnapping
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WCBI) – A Birmingham woman was found guilty of faking her own kidnapping. Carlee Russell walked into court to face two charges of filing a false report. Russell disappeared while driving home from work one night. She called 911 to report seeing a child on the side of the highway. When police officers arrived moments later, there was…
Columbus’ Propst Park renovation plans get financial boost
At a work session, the Columbus City Council voted to accept a bid for a $3 million bond package that would help pay for proposed improvements to the city’s largest park.
MSU’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute revolutionizes future of agriculture
One of the main focuses of the new Agricultural Autonomy Institute at Mississippi State is economic development within the state, but it goes much deeper than that.
Deadline approaches for Columbus Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program
Registration closes on October 16
The holiday season is just around the corner and local organizations are already gearing up to help families in need. The Salvation Army in Columbus is wrapping up registration for its annual Angel Tree Program.
Colony Apartments residents wake up to early morning fire
Columbus Fire Marshall Michael Walker said most house fires are preventable if the right measures are put in place beforehand.
MUW Department of Health, Kinesiology hosts women’s health luncheon
MUW is urging women to be proactive about their health especially when it comes to cancer screening. The Department of Health and Kinesiology hosted its annual Women’s Health Awareness Luncheon.
Clay Co. deputies name 17-year-old as person of interest in shooting case
A 16-year-old Clay County resident is in critical condition, the victim of a gunshot wound, and deputies are looking at another teen as a person of interest in the case.
Baldwyn man arrested for allegedly shooting at his wife
Prentiss County deputies were called to a report of shots fired at a home on Highway 370 West near Baldwyn.
Aluminum Dynamics plans to host hiring event at EMCC Communiversity
Progress continues on construction at Lowndes County’s newest industry, and the company is ready to start hiring.
Aberdeen man faces gun charge in connection to Starkville incident
An Aberdeen man is facing a gun charge in Starkville in connection with an incident at a fast-food restaurant.
Prentiss County deputies called to Booneville Hospital about assault victim
A Prentiss County man got a rude awakening Saturday morning, and now two Booneville residents face serious charges.