LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Around 1:00, the Columbus Fire and Rescue Team, Lowndes County Volunteer Firefighters and others, responded to a call about a Commercial fire at Possum Town Farms dispensary. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming out of the building. The heavy smoke did cause major damage to the front part of the building. The…
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) Congressman Bennie Thompson presented the city of Grenada with a one million fifteen-thousand-dollar check. The check was presented to help renovate the Grenada City Hall. The city of Grenada said this will help improve services and customer service at the city hall and create a stringer foundation for future economic growth. For 24/7 news and updates, follow…
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Friday afternoon around 3:20, the Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department received a call to help the Gore Springs Fire Department with a brush fire. Brush Truck 100 and Engine 107 responded to the call. Gore Springs was called to two different fires that were just a few minutes apart. Several departments in Grenada County also responded…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Harris was last seen by family and friends on February 18th, 2023, on Stringer Lane in the New Hope community of Lowndes County. Knight was last seen that same morning around ten o’clock driving his red 2009 Toyota Camry. Authorities believe after Harris was seen by family, she met up with Knight. A few days after they…
ALICEVILLE, ALA. (WCBI) Parents, Pastors, and City Officials came together at the Aliceville City Hall to pray for protection, after the arrest of several Aliceville school employees. Multiple Aliceville Alabama school teachers and a Police officer were arrested on child related sex crimes. All five suspects are being held at the Pickens County Jail. Aliceville Resident Ray Colvin said, he…
UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Around 1:00 Saturday afternoon, the Myrtle Fire Department responded to a call about a structure fire at a home on 1735 Highway 178 West. When firefighters arrived, they saw flames and heavy smoke coming out of the home. West Union, North Haven, and New Albany Fire Departments also responded to the scene. Myrtle Fire Chief Clay…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) While spring is almost making its way over, youth baseball and soccer are making their return for kids to get involved in.’ Tupelo hosted its annual Grand Slam of North MS Kickoff Classic Baseball Tournament, Victory Cheer Genesis Championship, and Spring Freebie Softball Tournament. Over 500 youth baseball players participated in the tournament, along with 350 youth…
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ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) Hands pumped hearts in Aberdeen Friday afternoon. It was all part of a community CPR awareness day. “We are helping citizens who do not know how to do CPR because you never know when it might come in handy to save someone’s life.” said Guyvester Dobbs Jr, Assistant Fire Chief at Aberdeen Fire Department. “Just the simple…
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WCBI) Bertha Gowdy was last seen on February 12th, 2023, in the 1900 block of 20th Avenue. She has not been seen or heard since that day. Law enforcement, family and volunteers searched the area but were unable to find her. Gowdy’s case remains unsolved at this time. On October 9, 2025, human remains were found near the…
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On February 10th and 11th, Mississippi Forestry Commission wildland firefighters worked to contain a 414-acre wildfire in Amite County. The fire was located off of McKnight Lane. The Mississippi Forestry Commission said it is thankful for everyone who battled the fire over that two-day period. If you plan to burn something, you are asked to watch…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) It was a very scary moment for a driver and a Pedestrian Friday afternoon. Around 4:30 Friday afternoon, Tupelo Police Officers were on the scene of a vehicle and pedestrian accident. According to the Tupelo Police Department, the accident happened on North Gloster Street near Mccullough Boulevard. The pedestrian was injured and had to be taken to…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Around 1:40 Saturday afternoon, a Starkville Police Department motorcycle officer was involved in a traffic collision while helping with a funeral escort. During the escort, the department motorcycle and another vehicle that was not part of the escort collided. The officer suffered serious injuries and was taken by air to a medical facility in Jackson for treatment….
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) On January 24th, the Macon Police Department received a report of a stolen Dodge Charger at General B Drive. The vehicle was recovered Thursday in Lauderdale County. The charger has also been returned to its owner. The Macon Police Department said it appreciates the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office for its role in recovering the vehicle. For 24/7…
Markers telling the stories of Henry Baker, Junior, and Union Academy were unveiled at ceremonies on Friday Feb. 20.
West Point’s Ritz Conference and Starkville’s UEC Hollywood Premier movie theater are this year’s host sites for the festival.
Multiple Fire Departments responded to a house fire Friday morning.
Three nonprofits that have helped people during the recent winter storm were recognized for their work.
This week on Pets Without Partners, Kealy talks with Kim Hayes and her special guest, Garfield.
The Reform Water Association has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers located along Reform Sturgis Road.
DeAndra Lewis and Preston Long were recognized for graduating from the Mississippi Fire Academy in Pearl.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) Tragedy has struck the city of West Point once again. An investigation into a shooting is underway in West Point. Assistant Police Chief Harold Harris tells WCBI, officers responded to a report about a shooting on Meadowbrook Drive around 4:15 Thursday afternoon. Two People were injured by gunfire. A West Point Resident said is he frustrated…
A lunchtime crash sent a truck driver to the hospital and snarled traffic on Highway 12 in Lowndes County.
Local businesses like Tuck’s Liquor & Wine are feeling the impact of the shortage.