Tupelo Police arrest man on drug and firearm possession
The North Mississippi Narcotics Unit and Tupelo Police make an arrest on drug possession and firearms charges.
Disturbance in Saltillo leads to drug arrest
A disturbance call leads to a drug arrest in Lee County.
MS Congressman says he did not vote to release report on Matt Gaetz
Mississippi Congressman and Chairman of the House Ethics Committee Michael Guest said he did not vote to release the committee’s report on former Representative Matt Gaetz.
Local church host annual bike giveaway for children
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The spirit of giving was in the air at one local Aberdeen church. The New Hebron Missionary Baptist Church held its annual bike giveaway for children in the community. They were able to distribute bikes to surrounding elementary schools, daycares, and outreach ministries in Monroe County. “It’s a good feeling to be able to give back…
Recruit Spotlight: Mississippi State football commit Camden Capehart
The speedy wide receiver from Winnsboro, Texas is one of the fastest prospects in the country, and still has one more year to rewrite the record books.
https://cdn.field59.com/WCBI/1734919276-e6b577e66d28c87e7a921569e6064dc74058b093_fl9-720p.mp4 When wide receiver prospect Camden Capehart stepped on the Mississippi State campus, he knew it was home. Nearly every aspect of what he was looking for in his college program was there in Starkville, from the proximity to home to the offensive scheme, leading him to commit earlier this year. The junior wideout from Winnsboro, Texas has certainly made…
Okolona man dies in fatal Shannon shooting
SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – We have updates on a fatal shooting in Shannon. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green tells WCBI that 37-year-old Juan Perry of Okolona died as a result of the shooting. The incident occurred at the Busy Bee Convenience store on Romie Hill Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 21. Shannon Police Chief Anthony Rogers says they received a call…
West Point community members host first Trunk of Toys event
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of West Point is looking to start a new holiday tradition. Community members came together to host its first Trunk of Toys event on Commerce Street, Saturday, Dec 21. Kids big and small were able to go down the line of decorated cars and trucks to receive Christmas gifts. The idea was modeled…
Investigation underway after a structure fire in Winona
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a structure fire in Winona. Montgomery County 911 received the call and responded to 914 Scotland Road around 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec 21. Some callers said they heard an explosion. Winona Fire arrived on the scene and saw a pole barn, camper, vehicle, utility trailer, and multiple propane tanks fully engulfed….
Single-vehicle crash in Pickens Co. takes the life of a Fayette man
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash in Pickens County has taken the life of a Fayette man. 34-year-old Jacori L. Whitson was fatally injured when the 1997 Ford Ranger Pickup he was driving left the road and hit a tree. Whitson was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and died at the scene….
Residents of Brookville Garden Apartments host coat drive
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Brookville Garden Apartments Committee is spreading holiday cheer one coat at a time. The committee came together to host a coat drive to make sure every child stays warm this holiday season. “Money is so hard now, and a lot of single parents do not have the things that are necessities to give their children,”…
Aberdeen native gives back during the holidays
ABERDEEN, Miss (WCBI) – Thanks to an Aberdeen native, Christmas morning will be a little brighter for some Monroe County families. Katina Holliday who now lives in California, but is from Aberdeen, hosted a toy drive for families who need a little extra help around the holidays. The toy drive included bikes, balls, and several other toys. Holliday said this…
Starkville man arrested after leading police on a pursuit
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – What started as a traffic stop for minor traffic violations ended with a Starkville man being charged with more charges, including 2 felonies. On Friday, Dec. 20, Starkville Police attempted to stop Jaquez Gray for what were minor traffic violations. But, Gray reportedly refused to stop and continued driving through Starkville, leading police on a pursuit….
Local Department of Correction spreads holiday cheer through family gifts
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Corrections is used to working with people who are going through difficult times. This time of year, they like to help bring a little cheer. The staff at the Region 2 Area 4 office adopted 4 families this Christmas. Employees purchased gifts for the families. Today, they brought the presents together before…
Natchez Trace Parkway takes part in international bird census
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count has been running for over 120 years tracking bird populations through volunteer efforts.
NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a frigid day at the Chickasaw Village site on the Natchez Trace Parkway as Amber Debardelaben, an interpretation and education park ranger at the Natchez Trace Parkway prepared for the Bird Count and Shoot. “It’s an awesome way to be a scientist without having to actually be a scientist and go to…
VFW Post 4490 in Aberdeen lend a helping hand
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Community members in Monroe County are looking to lend a helping hand this holiday season. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4490 in Aberdeen adopted 10 children from across the county to provide Christmas presents to this year. The organization, along with its members, raised over $2000 in gifts to brighten the holidays. This is…
New law provides direct farm economic assistance for farmers
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly announced that direct farm economic assistance has been signed into law. The law is modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024. This funding provides emergency relief to farmers facing unprecedented challenges and inflationary pressures. Congressman Kelly introduced the FARM Act in response to the economic situation faced by farmers nationwide….
Oxford PD make an arrest for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police have made an arrest for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. Oxford PD responded to Lyles Drive for a report of credit card fraud. Over $9,000 worth of charges had been charged through a credit card belonging to a vulnerable adult. 29-year-old Hannah Russell of Oxford was arrested and taken before a Municipal Court judge…
Oxford Police make an arrest for Malicious Mischief
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Oxford Police have made an arrest for Malicious Mischief. Oxford PD responded to a business parking lot on Jackson Avenue for a report of property damage to a vehicle. A felony amount of damage was done to the vehicle. Investigators reportedly have video of 29-year-old Kristen Bolen of Lafayette County damaging the vehicle. Bolen was arrested…
Person wanted by Oxford PD arrested in Panola County
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A person wanted by the Oxford Police Department is arrested in Panola County. Back in September, Oxford PD responded to Cedarcrest Drive for a report of a burglary. It was determined that a former resident came to the home, broke in, and took items. An arrest warrant was issued to 24-year-old Amber Rich of Enid for…
Missing two-month-old returned home, officials search for suspect
GENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)—A two-month-old who was missing was returned home early Saturday morning, Dec. 21. A’Marion Nason was left on the doorstep of his mother’s home in a plastic box wrapped in a red blanket, wearing a ziploc bag for a diaper. Grenada County Sheriff’s Office and MedStat EMS were on the scene shortly after. Anthony Mitchell is wanted…
Investigation underway after a fatal shooting in Shannon
SHANNON, Miss. (WCBI) – An investigation is underway after a shooting death that happened in Shannon this morning. The incident occurred at the Busy Bee Convenience store on Romie Hill Avenue. The victim is a 37-year-old Black male. Shannon Police Chief Anthony Rogers says they received a call around 9:18 a.m. about a person slumped over in a vehicle. Rogers…
Family owned business thrives despite economy and setbacks
Owner of local upholstery business plans to expand and make custom furniture
It is just before noon and Gary Dabbs is hard at work, stitching a new cover for an old chair.
Law enforcement sees rise in ghost guns used by criminals
Ghost guns, or privately manufactured firearms, are un-serialized weapons a person can make with easily attainable materials.
Ghost guns, or privately manufactured firearms, are un-serialized weapons a person can make with easily attainable materials.
West Point High School host inaugural Entrepreneurial Expo
Faculty say they hope to make this an annual event.