Absentee voting: Contact your circuit clerk for Nov. 7 voting information
Absentee voting started two weeks ago, and Circuit Clerk’s offices have been busy mailing out ballots and handling in-person voting in the office.
Pickens County traffic stop leads to arrest of Illinois man on drug charges
A detour through Pickens County ended up being anything but an Alabama Getaway for an Illinois man. Pickens County deputies were alerted to a truck hauling a trailer driving recklessly.
Louisville community gathers together to help neighbor in need
The Louisville community has gathered together to help a neighbor in need. The town has worked over the past year to provide a new home for Rita Taylor.
Coming together: Faith & Blue Weekend is underway in Point City
Thousands of police agencies across the country working to build stronger communities through mutual respect and understanding.
Thousands of police agencies across the country are working to build stronger communities through mutual respect and understanding.
WLES students transform writing skills into news writing fun
Area schools participating in the modified school calendar wrapped up their intercession this week.
WEST LOWNDES, Miss. (WCBI) – Area schools participating in the modified school calendar wrapped up their intercession this week. Our Rosalyn Freeman was a special guest at the West Lowndes Elementary School, where the students transformed their writing skills into news writing fun. Next week is officially their fall break, so students don’t forget not to show up for school….
Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway continues to be a vital part the region’s economy
The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway has been a boon for industry in this area for years.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – This is the route on the water that provides a cost-effective path for goods to travel. The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway has been a boon for industry in this area for years. “You know one barge will hold what 70 semi trucks will hold, and each tow can push eight barges up and down the waterway,” said Operations…
Noxubee County informs citizens it is not under a burn ban
A post was made on the Noxubee County Fire and first responder facebook page to update citizens on a burn ban.
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A post was made on the Noxubee County Fire and First Responder Facebook page to update citizens on a burn ban. They say they have gotten several calls asking about a burn ban. Currently, Noxubee County is not under a burn ban The post says the county has received enough rain that will allow holding…
Silver Alert issued for Stewart Colton Michael of Ackerman
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation needs your help finding a man missing from Ackerman.
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation needs your help finding a man missing from Ackerman. The agency has issued a Silver Alert for 20-year-old Stewart Colton Michael. He was last seen Thursday around noon walking in the 1000 block of Highway 9 in Ackerman. He was wearing a red shirt and khaki shorts He is described as…
Fall is here and so is Munson and Brothers annual Oktoberfest
It's officially Fall and time to celebrate the season
Columbus, MS (WCBI)- It is officially Fall and time to celebrate the season. Munson and Brothers held its annual Oktoberfest this weekend. The festival kicked off Friday night with musical performances. It continued Saturday with a 5k beer run and beer mile and the opportunity for the community to support local artists. Munson and Brothers owner Ryan Munson said this…
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MSU College of Forest Resources hosts Discovery Day for area students
Catfish is the largest single aquaculture species in the United States, and 60% of the aquaculture production is raised in the state.
Catfish is the largest single aquaculture species in the United States, and 60% of the aquaculture production is raised in the state.
Aberdeen School District celebrates academic achievements
A district wide pep rally honored students, teachers and schools making the grade
The entire Aberdeen School District turned out for a celebration, marking the district’s latest academic ranking by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Propst park plans to revitalize appear to be on hold
Plans to revitalize Propst Park in Columbus appear to be on hold at least for now. This summer the city council voted to borrow $3 million for park improvements.
Columbus man faces charges in connection with August MSU bomb threat
A Columbus man is facing charges in connection with a bomb threat on the Mississippi State University campus in August.
Tupelo police investigate accident that killed pedestrian
Tupelo police are investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian. The victim was hit by a Volkswagen Jetta around 9 p.m. Thursday in the area of West Main Street and Broadway.
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Law enforcement agency reflects on dangers of domestic-related calls
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States, and over 16,000 of those end in a fatality.
Green Cup District: How some local businesses are taking part
It’s been almost a month since the Green Cup District went into effect in the downtown area of Columbus meaning citizens can sip and stroll through the city with an alcoholic beverage in their cup.
Area principal takes issue with MDE school grading system
Calls for overhaul and accountability in practices and policies
The principal of the Dorsey Attendance Center is taking to social media to refute the most recent school ranking from the Mississippi Department of Education.
Up to regulation: Area fire stations do annual pump testing
All fire stations are required to do so by the state of Mississippi.
Some area fire stations are doing their annual pump testing to make sure gear is up to standards. All fire stations are required to do so by the state of Mississippi.
Federal judges select new congressional lines for Alabama
Federal judges selected new congressional lines for Alabama to give the state a second district where Black voters comprise a substantial portion of the voter base.
16th Judicial District DA stresses caseload size judges deal with
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The district attorney for the 16th Judicial District of Mississippi, Scott Colom, stressed the large caseload judges are dealing with. He said currently, there are over 250 cases spread amongst three judges in Lowndes County. Colom shares his process moving forward to handle a large number of cases. “I always prioritize prosecuting the violent crimes because…
Faith & Blue: Event aims to bring law enforcement, communities together
Law officers and the people they serve will have an opportunity to come together this weekend. It’s called Faith and Blue.
Tornado aftermath: Monroe County community joins forces for answers
Group consists of individuals, businesses and churches to help the long term recovery process
It has been more than six months since a deadly tornado hit Monroe County. Hundreds of homes in Amory were destroyed or received heavy damage.