LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies make 18 arrests in another drug round-up throughout the county. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said deputies and narcotics agents started making arrests early this morning. Many of the people charged were wanted for selling drugs. There were a few people with suspects that are now facing drug charges. Deputies seized meth and marijuana…
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Jury selection opening statements begin today in a Louisville murder trial. Marquis Davis and Jamari Walker are charged with murder. The men were arrested in May 2021 in Kemper County. They are being tried at the same time. The deadly shooting happened on Alice Circle on May 2, 2021. Sam Jones and Roman Mosely both died…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A man in Oxford is facing charges for allegedly harassing someone through a dating app. Police got the report last Wednesday. Their investigation led them to 24-year-old Keenen Thompson. A justice court judge set his bond at $15,000. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Crime, Local News
YALOBUSHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man appointed to be the Yalobusha County Sheriff wins the seat outright. County leaders promoted Jerimaine Gooch to the position in August 2021. Last night, he won a special election for the seat. Luther Folson Jr. was the closest vote-getter to Gooch, who won with more than 62% of the vote. Gooch was the…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – This is an update to a story we brought you earlier today. West Point police made the seventh arrest in an ongoing homicide investigation over a month ago. Earlier we told you that Kevin Lashawn Holliday Junior was wanted by law enforcement and considered armed and dangerous. This evening investigators arrested Holliday and he is…
HATLEY, Miss. (WCBI) – It has been a big semester for members of the Hatley Tiger Pride Band and Color Guard. Recently, the band achieved a feat not seen since 1995 at the Monroe County school. Ethan Dodd doesn’t let a physical disability keep him from contributing to the Hatley Tiger Pride Marching Band. The practices may be tough, but…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It can bring an immense sense of pride for a family to see a first-generation college student pursuing higher education. This week, Mississippi State University is hosting special events for students who are the first in their families to attend college. Kay Ann Matlock is the first in her family to attend college. The Mississippi State junior…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – This is the car Columbus Police said was stolen early Monday. The 1996 Oldsmobile Model 88 was taken from the home of a Columbus resident near the Highway 82 bypass at Love’s Truck Stop. Columbus Police said a man pushed his way into the home of a Columbus woman early Monday, after repeatedly ringing the doorbell….
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people are dead in Houston from what police describe as a domestic incident. Houston Police Chief Adam Harmon said officers were called to a home on Parker Avenue Monday afternoon. The chief said a man on the scene was dead, and a female with serious injuries was flown to NMMC in Tupelo. Chief Harmon said…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – A hotly contested judge’s race and a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives drove West Point voters to the polls today. Election officials described today’s early turnout as moderate. Of particular interest in Clay County, and across the Golden Triangle, are the seats on the 16th Judicial Circuit Bench. Judges Lee Coleman and Lee…
MAYHEW, Miss. (WCBI) – East Mississippi Community College gets an early start on recognizing Veteran’s Day. EMCC hosted its annual Military Tribute at the Lyceum on the Mayhew Campus. College President Scott Alsobrooks along with faculty and staff recognized Military Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members representing all branches of the Armed Forces. The featured speaker was former Starkville Police Chief,…
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