Inmate escapes from State Penitentiary in Mississippi
A statewide manhunt is on for an inmate who escaped from the State Penitentiary in Parchman.
Former couple pleads guilty to swindling unemployment benefits
A former couple pleads guilty in trying to swindle unemployment benefits from the state.
Calhoun’s Baptist Memorial Hospital receives Quality award
The Baptist Memorial Hospital in Calhoun is getting top praises on a state level.
Golden Triangle Theatre presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future visited Columbus as part of the Golden Triangle Theatre’s presentation of “A Christmas Carol.” Cast and crew performed several shows at Mississippi University for Women’s Cromwell Theatre, as part of a donated space for the production of the classic play by Charles Dickens. Director, Isabella Powell, said they…
MHP investigates fatal crash on Highway 50 in Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Law enforcement is investigating a deadly crash out of Clay County. Early Sunday morning, Dec. 8, around 1:09 a.m. the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a one-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 50 in Clay County. 38-year-old Cedrick J. Powell of West Point was traveling west on Highway 50 when the 2001 Honda Accord ran off…
Friends of Lake Lowndes hosts fourth annual Lakeside Treasures
The Friends of Lake Lowndes group held the Lakeside Treasures event to bring people together, and to raise funds for the park.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a cool sunny day as holiday music swept over the crowds of people at Lake Lowndes State Park. The fourth annual Lakeside Treasures, hosted by the Friends of Lake Lowndes group, had pictures with Santa, live music, local vendors, and a car show. Events like this are part of the Friends of Lake…
LCSD’s Pre-K program receives grant from Alliance Health Center
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County School District’s Pre-Kindergarten program received $35,000 from Alliance Health Center last month. Director of Federal Programs Dr. Kristie Jones says the money will help meet the needs of the district’s students. Jones says this is the second year Alliance Health has contributed to the success of the Early Learning Collaborative, a partnership…
TVA awards $1.5 million to develop STEM education projects
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc., is awarding a record-tying $1.5 million in grants to educators to develop science, technology, engineering, and math education projects across the Tennessee Valley region. More than 130,000 students will benefit from the grants for science, technology, engineering, and math projects. Since 2018, the program has provided nearly…
4-County offers programs for a more energy efficient home
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI)—As we brace for cold weather, you may also want to brace yourself for higher utility bills. That’s because a change in the weather can cause people to increase their power use, driving up energy costs. 4-County Electric Power Association offers several programs and tools to help members make their homes more energy efficient. Members can request a free,…
Suspect wanted for Burglary Of A Vehicle and Credit Card Fraud
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department need help locating a person responsible for Burglary Of A Vehicle and Credit Card Fraud. On November 25, Tupelo PD responded to a call of a vehicle being burglarized and a credit card being used without permission. The victim says that on November 23, their vehicle…
Longtime Columbus resident announces he’s running for mayor
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Local Realtor Bill Strauss announced he is running for Mayor of Columbus in the upcoming 2025 election. He announced his candidacy at the Leadership Plaza in downtown Columbus. There was live music food, and an opportunity to learn about his vision for the city. “You know I feel like we need to bring the city together,”…
Caledonia holds its annual Christmas Parade
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Caledonia held its annual Christmas Parade. Citizens lined the streets to watch the parade go through the downtown area. This year’s theme was “It’s beginning to look a lot like a Caledonia Christmas.” Churches, school groups, businesses, citizens, and classic vehicles were in the parade along with our Charity Johnson who was there representing WCBI. For…
MSU Equestrian Team holds ‘Holidays With the Horses’ fundraiser
The Mississippi State University Equestrian Team held the Holidays With the Horses event to raise money for competition costs.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – What comes to mind when thinking of holiday festivities? Pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, maybe even Christmas crafts. But what about horses? The Mississippi State University Equestrian team hosted their “Holidays With the Horses” event at their horse unit to fundraise for the team’s travel costs and entry fees for competitions. One of the English equestrian…
Columbus Air Force Base hosts ‘Trees for Troops’
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -The Christmas Spirit was in the air at the Columbus Air Force base. The 14th Flying Training Wing was able to gift Christmas trees to military families. The “Trees for Troops” program made its first trip to the Columbus Air Force base, and its mission was to deck the halls. This program comes from the Christmas SPIRIT…
Coffeeville Police are looking for a man after a gas station robbery
COFFEEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Coffeeville Police are looking for a man after a gas station robbery. A man went into the Marathon Gas Station store on Highway 7, on Friday, Dec. 6 around 9:58 p.m. The suspect is described as a Black male, and at the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black pullover jacket, black pants, white…
Starkville man charged after forcing someone to give him a ride
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville man faces several charges after reportedly forcing someone to give him a ride. Starkville Police say Draper Manning stole a gun Thursday, then forced an adult with two children to drive him to Starkville. After Manning got out of the car, the victim called Starkville Police. Manning was arrested a short time later at…
West Point sends football team off for the state championship game
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) -Cheerleaders, fans, and parents are packing and loading the bus, to show support for the West Point Green Wave in the state championship game in Hattiesburg. “To me, when we are supported by the entire community like we have been, even the years I attended West Point High School, it just shows that our community loves…
Lamar County DHR helps bring comfort and joy this holiday season
This year, more than 1,000 gifts are going to 96 families to bring gifts to 195 children.
Locals in Oktibbeha Co. decorate museum for Christmas
The trees and wreaths are ready for you to see at the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum.
Two Fulton residents arrested on drug and child endangerment
Two Fulton residents have been arrested on drug and child endangerment charges.
Outage planned by EBT system for the state of Alabama
Alabama EBT recipients need to take note.
Police warn Itawamba residents about a scam in the area
It may be the season of giving, but it is also the season of scams, and a familiar one has popped up again in Itawamba County.
MSU hosts annual Poinsettia Sale in Starkville
A Christmas tradition on the Mississippi State University campus is giving area residents a chance to add some color to their homes.
Man charged with aggravated assault after a shooting in Oxford
A Calhoun City man has been accused of shooting someone in Oxford.