WINSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – After more than 10 years on the job, one area Sheriff is ready to turn in his badge and enjoy more family time. Winston County Sherriff Jason Pugh has announced he will not run for another term. While he is preparing for retirement, other candidates are preparing to campaign I spoke to Sheriff Pugh about his…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County pastor well known for his leadership with the Baptist Student Union will soon be over collegiate ministries for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board. Sam Ivy remembered his first meeting as director of the Baptist Student Union at East Mississippi Community College. “Started with three students and the journey began, showed up to EMCC…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It is cold and it is planned to get colder by the end of the week. As people are trying their best to keep warm, some are not as fortunate and may need a place to stay. That’s where people like the Homeless Coalition come in. If you need or know of someone that is in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – During the cold weather, it is possible to find homeless people seeking warmth in abandoned homes. And while some are there, they might make fires for extra warmth. According to Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes, this can cause the house itself to catch on fire. Hughes said while they try their best to keep others out…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus City Councilman raises concerns about the use of a decommissioned fire station. Councilman Stephen Jones contacted Mayor Keith Gaskin and other council members about activity around and possibly in the former Fire Station Number 4 at the corner of Airline and McCrary Roads. The comments ranged from seeing lights on to seeing people in…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A new lawsuit argues that a redistricting plan approved by the Mississippi legislature does not accurately reflect the state’s population, and discriminates against Black voters. The Mississippi NAACP and five Black residents filed the federal suit Tuesday. It challenges state House and Senate districts scheduled to be used in the 2023 election. Mississippi’s population is about 59%…
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lafayette County deputies made an arrest in a molestation case. Ricky Poe remains in jail on a molesting charge. Investigators were called this past Friday night to the Harmontown community about a juvenile being touched. After a forensic interview was done yesterday, Poe was arrested. Bond has not been set in the case. For 24/7 …
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – When it gets cold we try our best to keep our houses warm and keep our pipes from bursting, but what about your car? When Nia Smith clocks into work, there is one thing she knows she will see before she clocks out. “The most things we get around this time is tire pressure. Tire pressure…
SHERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Three members of a family have died, and one is fighting for her life after their minivan was hit by a train in Sherman. The town of Sherman was holding its regularly scheduled court Monday evening when the call came in from 911. “We got the call of a traffic crash of car versus train, on…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mike Leach’s death sent shockwaves across the Sports world. Today, he was remembered in front of fans, friends, and family at Humphrey Coliseum. WCBI’s Desmone Mathews attended the service and listened to the stories visitors had to share. After spending all morning and a good portion of the afternoon on Mississippi State’s campus, I had the…
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – A Carroll County man has been arrested after the dogs he owns attacked an electric company worker. We must warn you, these images may be disturbing. These are photos of Ivan Bubba Rawles III, a lineman for Delta Electric, who was attacked by five pit bull dogs after he finished a service call. Deputies picked…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Fans and friends came through the rain and the gloom to Humphrey Coliseum at Mississippi State University. It seems Head Coach Mike Leach built a special relationship with many of his players. And, they wanted to share those stories. So did many of the people he worked with over the years. From coaches to assistants, the…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI) – In our fast-paced world, many people think that libraries are a thing of the past. Libraries are still a center of the community, sharing knowledge with all those who come through the doors. They’re in the nooks and crannies of your community. Filling them with history, fairytales, and stories of your own. Erin Busbea found her…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – 1,000 children will have gifts under the Christmas tree thanks to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. Volunteers sorted all of the gifts picked up by shoppers during the past month for the children, also known as “Angels.” This morning, parents and guardians picked the gifts up at the Tupelo Furniture Market. The Tupelo Salvation Army…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – An Aberdeen alderwoman and a former Aberdeen alderman have both been found guilty of disturbing the peace during a meeting in September. Alderwoman Lady “B” Garth was found guilty of disturbing the peace by Justice Court Judge Sarah Stevens. Judge Stevens also found former Alderman Nicholas Holliday guilty of the same charge. Charges of conspiracy to…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In Oktibbeha County, Sheriff’s cruisers are helping carry the load for Santa’s Sleigh. For several years now, Sheriff Steve Gladney and his deputies and staff have been collecting and delivering toys for children throughout the county. They have teachers, school counselors, and other members of the community help them make a list and check it…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – State troopers are reminding drivers to be safe out on the highways this holiday season. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s “Home for the Holidays” enforcement campaign kicks off Friday. MHP said the Christmas period will end Monday. Just a few days later on December 30, the New Year’s period will begin and then end on January 2. Highway…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Winter Break has begun at Mississippi State University. But not all students will be able to go home for the holidays. International students and even some from the U.S. aren’t always able to make the trip. But MSU has support in place for them. Housing and Residence Life has options for those who have to stay…
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PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – An Ethelsville, Alabama man remains in jail on a $1 million bond in what’s being called a “domestic incident.” 31-year-old James Foster was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. Sheriff Todd Hall said the incident happened this past Friday on Bains Road, in Ethelsville. Because of the ongoing investigation, Hall declined to release many…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon for Mississippi State University Coach Mike Leach. The service begins at 1:00 p.m. at Humphrey Coliseum on the MSU campus. Doors open to the public at noon. The MSU head coach died last week following a sudden illness. The memorial service will be streamed live on SEC Network…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE (WCBI) – For over 80 years, 4-County Electric Power Association has been empowering the lives of people in Northeast Mississippi. Fast forward eight decades and they continue to provide quality service, electricity, and as of two years ago, internet service. Two years ago, 4-County realized the need that rural Mississippians had for affordable and quality internet service. After…