STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Fans and friends came through the rain and the gloom to Humphrey Coliseum at Mississippi State University. It seems Head Coach Mike Leach built a special relationship with many of his players. And, they wanted to share those stories. So did many of the people he worked with over the years. From coaches to assistants, the…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI) – In our fast-paced world, many people think that libraries are a thing of the past. Libraries are still a center of the community, sharing knowledge with all those who come through the doors. They’re in the nooks and crannies of your community. Filling them with history, fairytales, and stories of your own. Erin Busbea found her…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – 1,000 children will have gifts under the Christmas tree thanks to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. Volunteers sorted all of the gifts picked up by shoppers during the past month for the children, also known as “Angels.” This morning, parents and guardians picked the gifts up at the Tupelo Furniture Market. The Tupelo Salvation Army…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – An Aberdeen alderwoman and a former Aberdeen alderman have both been found guilty of disturbing the peace during a meeting in September. Alderwoman Lady “B” Garth was found guilty of disturbing the peace by Justice Court Judge Sarah Stevens. Judge Stevens also found former Alderman Nicholas Holliday guilty of the same charge. Charges of conspiracy to…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In Oktibbeha County, Sheriff’s cruisers are helping carry the load for Santa’s Sleigh. For several years now, Sheriff Steve Gladney and his deputies and staff have been collecting and delivering toys for children throughout the county. They have teachers, school counselors, and other members of the community help them make a list and check it…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – State troopers are reminding drivers to be safe out on the highways this holiday season. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s “Home for the Holidays” enforcement campaign kicks off Friday. MHP said the Christmas period will end Monday. Just a few days later on December 30, the New Year’s period will begin and then end on January 2. Highway…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Winter Break has begun at Mississippi State University. But not all students will be able to go home for the holidays. International students and even some from the U.S. aren’t always able to make the trip. But MSU has support in place for them. Housing and Residence Life has options for those who have to stay…
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PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – An Ethelsville, Alabama man remains in jail on a $1 million bond in what’s being called a “domestic incident.” 31-year-old James Foster was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. Sheriff Todd Hall said the incident happened this past Friday on Bains Road, in Ethelsville. Because of the ongoing investigation, Hall declined to release many…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon for Mississippi State University Coach Mike Leach. The service begins at 1:00 p.m. at Humphrey Coliseum on the MSU campus. Doors open to the public at noon. The MSU head coach died last week following a sudden illness. The memorial service will be streamed live on SEC Network…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI) – For over 80 years, 4-County Electric Power Association has been empowering the lives of people in Northeast Mississippi. Fast forward eight decades and they continue to provide quality service, electricity, and as of two years ago, internet service. Two years ago, 4-County realized the need that rural Mississippians had for affordable and quality internet service. After…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s time to break out the coats and crank up the heat. Bitter-cold weather is on its way. It’s bad enough when you spend your days working indoors, but what if you’re working outdoors in subfreezing temperatures and dealing with water? In Mississippi, we are used to the hot and humid weather. That’s true for area…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of families will have food on the table this Christmas, thanks to a Tupelo church. Harrisburg Baptist Church partnered with the Mid South Food Bank for a food distribution. Volunteers handed out 500 boxes of food, along with gift cards and other surprises, during the food distribution this morning at the church. This is the…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Clay County man was charged in connection with a Starkville shooting. Daquavis Quinn was charged with one count of aggravated assault and domestic violence and two counts of aggravated assault. Starkville police said the shooting happened this past Friday in an apartment complex parking lot on Locksley Way. Quinn was accused of shooting at a…
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WCBI) – The New Albany Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi are looking for a couple of accused scammers. The suspects are accused of using a quick change scam at the New Albany Walmart Friday afternoon. Surveillance caught these images while they purchased gift cards and money orders. The pair reportedly managed to get away…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Oktibbeha County residents get a chance to learn more about a multi-state healthcare study and possibly become participants in it. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is one of the regional medical centers participating in the nationwide Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal or, RURAL, Study. OCH Regional Medical Center is working in partnership with UMMC…
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – The owner of a pack of pit bulls that attacked a utility worker was arrested. David Smith was charged with five counts of simple assault by negligence and five counts of violation of the Carroll County pit bull ordinance. Our statewide news partner WLBT reported Smith was arrested this past weekend. Ivan Rawles III, a…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Starkville city employee is accused of helping himself to some extra gasoline at the city’s expense. Marcus Smith was charged with felony embezzlement, meaning the amount was over $1,000. He worked in the sanitation department. Mayor Lynn Spruill said some irregularities were noticed by a diligent employee and an investigation was started. Starkville police…
ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Itawamba County deputies made an arrest in a church parsonage break-in. Austin Ashley was charged with burglary of a dwelling. Investigators said they were called to the Antioch Church property on December 8. The home is located next to the church. Several church items and the pastor’s personal belongings were taken. Deputies said some of…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Road construction should not be to blame for your holiday travel plans. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will suspend interstate and four-lane highway construction during peak travel times. Work requiring lane closures will stop on December 24 and start again on January 2. This will allow for more people on the roadway and fewer delays for drivers….
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – If it seems like we just finished with election season, it may be because we did. But 2023 is another election year for Mississippi. Chickasaw County Sheriff James Meyers is one of the first elected officials in our area to announce his intention to run in 2023. He made his announcement in a Facebook post…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A local faith-based organization gets a much-needed financial boost. The Mission East is a faith-based non-profit organization that helps men overcome substance abuse. The Mission’s focus is helping men live a sober life, but it takes help from the community to make that a reality. With the help of 4-County, the organization will be able…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency released new damage numbers for last week’s tornado outbreak. Statewide, 111 homes were damaged. Those numbers could change as the assessment process continues. Forest, Clarke, and Sharkey Counties were hardest hit, where more than 20 homes were damaged. Several roads, bridges, and buildings were damaged across the southern half of the state….