Convicted Tennessee felon receives gun charge in Prentiss Co.
An expired tag leads to a gun charge for a Tennessee man.
Police in search of a missing man reported in Starkville
Starkville Police Department and family members are asking for help finding a missing man.
Local business explains how snow day affected sales
Small businesses often feel the financial strain more than larger ones during unexpected closures.
Noxubee Chief Coroner & Medical Examiner retires after 25 years
For the past 25 years, R.L. Calhoun has served as the Noxubee County Chief Coroner and Medical Examiner investigator.
Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Lowndes Co.
What started as a traffic stop, ended with a drug bust.
Gautier High School Sophomore collapses at school’s fieldhouse
It is still unknown what caused the death of 15-year-old Shermarion Miner, a Gautier High School Sophomore who collapsed at the school fieldhouse last week.
Three candidates qualify in the race for Columbus Mayor
The races for Mayor and City Council are beginning to take shape in Columbus, and some of them are getting crowded.
Police investigate a hit-and-run in Lowndes Co.
Lowndes County deputies are investigating a hit-and-run that sent a teenager to the hospital.
Police in search of missing woman last seen in Guin, AL
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Hamilton, Alabama Police Department need your help finding a missing woman.
Tupelo Police make an arrest after a burglary in the area
The Tupelo Police Department has made an arrest for burglary of a commercial building.
Man wanted in Noxubee County after a drive-by shooting
Noxubee County investigators are hoping the public can help them find an accused gunman.
West Point Church to hold MLK Day march for the 36th year
The Davidson Chapel CME Church has held a march and celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day since 1989.
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – In 1989, just a few years after the first official federal celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Davidson Chapel CME Church in West Point began its march and celebration of MLK. Over the years it has grown to include individuals and organizations from across Clay County. This year will mark 36 years for…
Tupelo leaders activate emergency plan ahead of winter storm
The plan allows department heads to coordinate efforts during an emergency or crisis
Before daybreak, pubic works crews were clearing major roads with snowplows.
Lowndes County Road Management acts on severe winter weather
One way they have been doing that is by inserting salt on the roads that are icy to ensure the safety of drivers.
Local church serves lunch to essential workers during winter storm
Free Praise and Worship Center served up a hot lunch and some goodies to those essential workers, and anyone else in need of a quick meal.
Tupelo celebrates Elvis’ 90th birthday by putting up a mural
A work of art celebrating Elvis’ boyhood years was unveiled as part of the 90th birthday celebrations.
Local hardware store and plumber give pipe tips for cold weather
Robert Benton, the owner of Military Hardware and Home Improvement, gave some advice for protecting your pipes.
MDOT and MHP give safety tips to the public for winter storm
Motorists encouraged to have emergency kit when they travel
While MDOT drivers were doing final checks on their trucks, outfitted with snow plows, engineers were making sure everything was ready in the District One Emergency Operations Center in Tupelo.
Tupelo Mayor declares a state of emergency
Mayor Todd Jordan has declared a state of emergency for the city of Tupelo beginning at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, January 10.
Lowndes County announces Sports Hall of Fame in inaugural class
Plans to honor the sports legacy of Lowndes County take another step forward.
Mississippi MDOT prepares highways for winter white out
The Mississippi Department of Transportation, or MDOT, is working to treat highways before the winter weather arrives.
Firefighters respond to a fire in Oktibbeha Co.
Fire destroyed an Oktibbeha County home the morning of January 9.
Alabama Governor declares state of emergency for 37 counties
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of this week’s winter weather.
Tupelo Elvis Birthplace and Museum celebrate Elvis at 90
Fans from the nation and world celebrate Elvis' 90th birthday
It was a full day of tours, music, hundreds of cupcakes, and the traditional song, all to celebrate Elvis’ 90th birthday at the singer’s birthplace and museum.