ALABAMA (WCBI) – A recent change in Alabama’s gun laws will likely mean less money for county sheriffs’ offices, but the state is helping out. Last year, the Alabama Legislature made it possible for residents to carry a concealed firearm without having to get a permit. While it was good news for gun owners, it was bad news for county…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Two men in Tupelo are sent to the hospital following a shooting Monday afternoon. Tupelo Police arrived at NMMC around 12:45 and discovered two victims suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The incident happened in the 400 block of North Spring street. The is under investigation and more information is expected to be released. For 24/7 news…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors think they may have found a good location for the Coroner’s new office. Supervisors approved a proposal to make an offer on one of the buildings on the former Microtek-Ecolab campus on Lehmberg Road. The move came after the county and the City of Columbus agreed to sell the jointly-owned former Maxxim…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville family mourning the death of their daughter is planning to celebrate her life for her upcoming birthday. 9-year-old Paisley “Gabby” Frazier died after a car hit the ATV she was riding. Gabby would have turned 10 on February 7. Her family has planned a community-wide birthday celebration for her. It will be this Saturday,…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – An argument between a West Point couple turned into a knife fight and both people charged. 32-year-old Anthony Seals and 30-year-old Wynesia Austin were both charged with aggravated assault. Police Chief Avery Cook said the disagreement happened Sunday night. He told WCBI both cut. Seals required stitches. Both have been released from jail. For 24/7…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s not just a game for kids. Several teams of adult soccer players met on the field for a tournament in Columbus over the weekend. Soccer lovers got the chance to put on their cleats and play a few games of their favorite sport at the first-ever Columbus Cup Soccer Tournament. Nine teams played head-to-head at…
These large and often impactful storms typically frequent the east coast, but what defines a Nor’easter? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain has details in this week’s edition of Weather Whys. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- Macon police are investigating a Friday night shooting that happened around 8 p.m. that left a man in his mid-30s dead. Chief Davine Beck told WCBI that an SUV was heading east on Martin Luther King Street when someone on the side of the street opened fire into the vehicle and shot a man in the head….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests Saturday night in connection with a fugitive on the run. Deputies received a tip saying that a fugitive was hiding at a residence on 5532 Highway 50 east in Lowndes County. At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, MacBrandon Shields was arrested at the residence on outstanding warrants from Columbus…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Starkville police are investigating a fatal Saturday night car collision involving a pedestrian on Garrad Road. 54-year-old Lawrence Cook of Starkville died on the scene. The vehicle remained on the scene and everyone in the car cooperated with law enforcement about the accident. The accident remains under investigation. If anyone has information about this they’re encouraged to…
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WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A local artist and teacher is using her work to paint the history of African Americans. The Black Prairie Blues Museum in West Point is displaying Sabrina Campbells’s artwork as part of its Black History Month exhibit. While the exhibit showcased famous faces and figures in Black history, one piece, in particular, raised awareness about…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Exploring Health Pathways Outreach Program is a part of a grant that the University of Mississippi Medical Center received to target primary care providers in rural areas. Ethan Wilkins is a freshman at MUW pursuing a degree in medicine. He said he didn’t have an opportunity like this in high school – an up-close look…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Soul food or food for the soul. It’s a staple throughout the U.S. forged in the African American community. While soul food is loved by many, the restaurants that serve it have been in decline. Helen’s Kitchen is one of the few soul food restaurants thriving in the Golden Triangle. And after 35 years in business,…
SHERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Pastoring a church is a very demanding job. That can be especially true when the church is raising money for a new building and the church’s shepherd is facing a health crisis. “In January 2017, I first got diagnosed with stage four cancer, and the doctor looked at me and he told me, ‘ It’s really…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Atmos Energy customers are asked to be on high alert for scammers. Whether it is bogus imposters demanding money at your door or emails and texts demanding bill payments, utility companies are seeing an increase in reports of scammers seeking financial and other private information. Atmos said employees will not collect money in person. If you suspect…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A desire to stay in the country leads to a stay in the county jail for a bogus armed robbery. 24-year-old Jaimin Patel was charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and false reporting of a crime. Investigators believed Patel wanted to use the excuse of being a victim of a crime to apply for a…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There are 11 days until Valentine’s Day which means it’s not too late to get your loved one something sweet. Chocolate and teddy bears are two of the go-to items, but flowers are right up there too. Bruce Sansing at Noweta’s said things haven’t slowed down from one holiday to the next. “Immediately after Christmas, we…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Scammers are everywhere and they are always looking for their next target. In Monroe County, the Sheriff’s Department shared on social media that multiple accounts have been hacked in the area. One incident almost led to a dangerous situation for a homeowner. Hackers have been posing as people who have listed items for sale on…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A storage shed went up in flames Friday morning in Lowndes County. The fire happened on Sand Road at about 8 a.m. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neil Austin said the one-room shed was a total loss. There was no power to the building. Volunteer fighters from districts one and three put out the flames. No…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – A traffic stop in Eupora led to gun and drug charges. A Webster County Deputy and K-9 pulled a vehicle over on Roane Avenue in Eupora, Wednesday night. That traffic stop ended with Timothy Green being arrested for Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Deputies were able to get a search warrant for Green’s…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – An Alabama Probation Officer will spend the next 30 years in prison for abusing his position. Michael Steven Painter served as a Probation Officer assigned to Fayette County. Painter was arrested in 2020 on charges of Custodial Sexual Misconduct and Use of Position or Office for Personal Gain. He was accused of having inappropriate sexual…