Webster County Sheriff’s Department gets new intoxilyzer
A new tool is given to sheriff’s departments across the state. It’s an intoxilyzer that’s the machine that makes sure you have not had too much to drink behind the wheel.
Church in Columbus hosts luncheon for first responders
New Beginning Church in Columbus said “thank you” to to area first responders.
Marty Stuart works to bring country music history back home
Country Music has taken Marty Stuart around the world, but these days he’s working to bring the history of the music back home to Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Police chase in Lamar Co. leaves one man in the hospital
An investigation is underway after a man was injured during a chase with Lamar County deputies.
Columbus based company looks to expand
Burford Electric Service is investing more than three and a half million dollars to expand.
Police continue to investigate shooting death of a teen in Louisville
Louisville police continue investigating the shooting death of a teenager.
Businessman dies from falling off a roof in Columbus
A Columbus businessman and musician passes away after a fall.
Man found dead in a apartment complex parking lot in Starkville
Oktibbeha County Coroner Michael Hunt told WCBI a man was found near the parking lot of The Social Block apartment complex.
Local non-profit highlights the work of women in the military
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local non-profit that provides resources to veterans in the Golden Triangle area is highlighting the work of women in the military. The Honored Warriors Memorial Foundation hosted its annual Winter Gala Friday night. The event featured stories from three women at the Columbus Air Force Base. Each shared their personal experiences and what the Columbus…
City of Columbus hosts annual Holiday Farmer’s Market
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -Shop local, and eat local, that is what you can do when you buy items from the Columbus Farmer’s Market. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the market had a holiday theme where locals could shop for more than the normal Saturday market items. The Holiday market included baked goods, clothes, and much more. Farmer’s Market Coordinator Chelsea Best…
Little Magnolia in Starkville raises money for Angel Tree program
Little Magnolia gifts and apparel hosted pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause for donations to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A familiar scene to parents who celebrate Christmas: Kids full of wonder telling Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas this year, while parents happily take pictures. Little Magnolia gifts and apparel in Starkville hosted one such event to bring in the holiday cheer. Santa Claus shared what Christmas is about, and said that…
Oxford man is charged with Burglary of a Dwelling
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is charged with Burglary of a Dwelling. On November 14, a sergeant from the Oxford Police Department responded to a report of suspicious activity at a home on Chickasaw Road. The sergeant approached the backyard gate and heard a noise from a tampered window and later discovered a suspect. 32-year-old Quentin Maynor attempted…
Oxford burglary case is added to a Memphis man’s list of charges
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A burglary case from December of last year is added to a Memphis man’s list of charges. On December 8th, 2023, an officer with the Oxford Police Department responded to a report of a burglary at a storage facility on Highway 334. The unit owner said his storage unit had been accessed illegally and three items…
Oxford man charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – An Oxford man is facing multiple charges after the department took a walk-in report regarding money being taken from a vulnerable adult. Over the span of 10 months, around $10,000 was Cashapped out of the reporting parties account. 35-year-old Demarius Dontae Carothers was arrested and charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person. Carothers was also found…
Lowndes County Narcotics Unit deals setback to local drug dealers
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Narcotics Unit, also known as the STING Unit, has dealt local drug dealers another setback. Several are indicted this week in various counts related to drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms. In February the STING Unit began an investigation into a group of people suspected of obtaining and distributing methamphetamine. Agents also…
Columbus Fire and Rescue respond to early morning house fire
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue responded to an early morning house fire. The fire took place at 1614 7th Avenue North. A person living in the home was injured and taken to Baptist Hospital for treatment to burns to his left hand. Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes says the fire is believed to have started around 4…
Shooing suspect turns himself in, CPD searches for other suspect
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Kenzall Guyton turned himself in to the Columbus Police Department Sunday morning in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on November 22, which left Benjamin Lowe injured. He is charged with conspiracy to commit a crime-felony. Guyton’s surrender follows ongoing investigations into the case where Lowe sustained serious injuries. CPD continues to seek the public’s…
Clay County jail hosts annual Pearlie Westbrooks Thanksgiving
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The Clay County jail hosted the annual Pearlie Westbrooks Thanksgiving dinner in West Point. This dinner was for the inmates of the Clay County jail. The late Pearlie Westbrooks hosted the dinner for over 30 years. Her daughter Terrilyn Murray stepped in to fill her shoes last year after her mother’s passing. Murray says this…
LCSO and CBC give out over 2,000 turkeys to families in need
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office partnered up with the Community Benefit Committee to host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving is a time for family and community to come together. A centerpiece of that celebration is, of course, Turkey. That’s why the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office partnered up with the Community Benefit Committee to host their fifth annual turkey giveaway at the Bankfirst Yards Sportsplex for Lowndes County families in need. Lowndes County Sheriff, Eddie…
Columbus Housing Authority Resident Council gives away clothes
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Free clothes, shoes, and even jewelry for people of all ages, that’s what the Columbus Housing Authority offered for the community. “Instead of people focusing on having to buy clothes, having to buy jackets, pants, shirts, long sleeves, and things like that,” said Julia Chavez, Free Clothing Giveaway Organizer. “This is the time of the year when…
Aberdeen man is arrested with multiple charges
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An Aberdeen man is arrested and charged with Felony Fleeing and Possession of Stolen Property. Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21-year-old Jaqualon Markese Crawford Friday at his home without incident. Crawford had outstanding warrants in Monroe County stemming from an incident earlier this month where he fled from Deputies in a Stolen Camaro. The Camaro…
Officials charge Columbus shooting suspect
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted in connection with a Columbus shooting earlier this week is in custody. Martez Meeks turned himself in on Friday, Nov. 22. He will remain in the Lowndes County jail until bond is set. He is charged with 12 counts of Aggravated Assault Manifest Extreme Indifference to Life. You may recall one person was…
Officials respond to fatal Saturday morning house fire
CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Officials responded to a fatal house fire in Crawford on Saturday morning. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neal Austin says the call came in around 8:30 a.m. on James Hairston Road. Units arrived and witnesses on the scene said someone was inside. 72-year-old Lloyd Hairston died as a result of the fire. Hairston lived in the home…
CPD makes arrest in Friday afternoon shooting incident
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We have updates on a Friday afternoon shooting in East Columbus. Around noon on Nov. 22, officers were called to Baptist Memorial Hospital for a gunshot victim. 25-year-old Benjamin Lowe had two gunshot wounds—one to the face and another to the arm. The Columbus Police Department arrested 18-year-old Jakorey Gibbs of Columbus. Gibbs is charged with…