LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash in Lamar County has taken the life of a New Orleans man. 34-year-old Matthew J. Belk was critically injured when the 2014 Dodge Avenger he was driving left the road and hit a tree. This happened around 11 p.m., Saturday, December 14 on Lamar County 16 near Alabama 17, around one mile…
The Bulldog fans in Tupelo on Saturday certainly got their money’s worth of action at Cadence Bank Arena. Mississippi State women’s basketball took on Belmont in a game that went down to the wire. Destiney McPhaul was fouled on a half-court heave at the buzzer, sending her to the line in a tie game. Needing to make one free throw…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Amory Humane Society says you can help by donating money and supplies at Amoryshelter.com. The Amory Humane Society has had its share of hardships, overcrowding, underfunding, and even an EF-3 tornado in March of 2023 that wrecked its previous facility. But now they’re trying something different to keep their doors open and help animals in…
OKTIBEHHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Deputies with the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office responded to shots fired around 1 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. At a large party at 89 Shepard Road, Deputies found several victims with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car backing up. The driver was fleeing after shots were fired and accidentally hit the victims. One person…
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Itawamba Community College’s Candidates on Rapid Entry cadets will host the C.O.R.E. games. The event will be in the eLearning Building at the Fulton Campus, December 18th through 20th. Some of the drills could involve “gunfire” and test other components of the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s responsibilities. Scenarios will be set up in ICC parking lots, and…
With the touch of a button, each character in the living wax museum comes to life.
We are getting closer to Christmas. Have you gotten gifts for everyone on your list? If you’re considering getting someone on that list a pet for Christmas, you may want to re-think that choice.
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) For some this is a Christmas Wonderland, 60 acres of Christmas Trees. But before they get to your living room, there’s a lot of work that goes into getting them just right. “We try to plant around 1200 or so trees a year. Starting that year, we have to start trimming them and taking out any…
Three men now face multiple charges after a drug bust in Lowndes County.
Three People have pleaded guilty to their roles in the murder of a member of the Choctaw Tribe in the Pearl River Community.
Santa Claus is getting some help in Oktibbeha County.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in southern Noxubee County that left 2 people dead.
The holidays are a special time to spend with friends and family, but it’s important to remember those on the front lines who are serving the community during the holidays.
MUW surprised salvation army lieutenant with a large amount of toys at their annual staff recognition luncheon.
Some Starkville students get a chance to sing Mississippi’s new state song, with the man who wrote it.
Tupelo police are asking for help identifying an accused car thief.
In case you’ve wondered if Crimestoppers works, here’s proof.
Noxubee County residents who get their water from the Town of Shuqualak need to take note.
A driver in a stolen car leads law enforcement on a chase across the area.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In December most people are thinking about Christmas, but it’s also the season to think about something less festive – Taxes. For some procedures and forms, there is an end-of-year deadline. It may be the Christmas season now, but Tax Season is just around the corner too. And some of those forms and deductions have a…
It takes only a few seconds, but Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka said locking your car door, whether you’re out shopping, or at home, is one of the biggest deterrents to a criminal looking for an easy target.
Taylor Made Cake in New Hope said they have to stock extra during the holidays.
Thanks to the 4 County Electric Power Association, Christmas will be a little brighter this year for families.
It’s what they probably always suspected.