Trial begins for man charged with embezzlement in Starkville
Testimony begins in the embezzlement trial of a former Starkville firefighter.
Police arrest woman for drug possession in Prentiss Co.
A traffic stop in Prentiss County leads to a drug arrest.
Area jail prepares inmates to re-enter society
Finding a job can be difficult, especially if you don’t have any specialized skills.
CPD hosts first business watch meeting
You might call it a neighborhood watch for business owners. The Columbus Police Department is hosting a business watch initiative meeting.
Oktibbeha Co. man pleads guilty for shooting into dwelling
An Oktibbeha County man will spend 30 years in prison for a deadly shooting.
Highway Patrol substation building to be updated in Starkville, MS
Work is ramping back up at the Mississippi Highway Patrol substation in Starkville.
Boil Water Notice issued for some areas in Starkville
Some Starkville area water customers will need to take extra precautions for the next few days.
State Auditor reveals largest audit, “Project Momentum”
State Auditor Shad White unveiled “Project Momentum,” the largest audit of government waste in Mississippi in decades.
Employee airlifted after a work accident in Lowndes County
A Lowndes County road department employee was injured on the job.
Former Tupelo Police Officer pleads guilty to manslaughter
A former Tupelo Police officer pled guilty to manslaughter in the death of a 26-year-old Starkville mother.
Road work begins for Lehmberg Road in Columbus
If your daily commute involves Lehmberg Road in Columbus, you’ll hit a bump in the road this week.
Early morning crash in Columbus leaves one person injured
One person was injured in an early morning crash in Columbus on October 28.
Downtown Columbus hosts its 11th annual Fall Festival
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Downtown Columbus hosted its 11th annual Fall Festival. Family and friends filled College Street from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. There was food, games, trunk-or-treats set up, face painting, and more. One parent says it’s nice to see positive events happening in the community. “I would attend Fall festivals just like this…
CRD hosts 4th annual Community Fall Festival at Propst Park
Columbus Parks and Recreation held its fourth annual Community Fall Festival, where families could come to trick-or-treat and have fun.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The fourth annual Community Fall Festival attracted a massive crowd, stretching nearly the entire length of Propst Park. Organizations from all around the Golden Triangle tabled at the park, ready to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. The festival was started by Columbus Parks and Recreation during the pandemic to fill the gap left by the many…
MSU hosts horseback riding program for adults
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There were lots of Halloween events around the area this weekend. But at Mississippi State, there was more fun for the adults with horseback riding. The MSU Equestrian Team held their Horseback Adult Riding days. The Horseback Adult Riding days are held bi-annually for the community of Starkville. This is a fundraiser for the MSU Equestrian Team….
Single-vehicle crash claims the life of a Millport man
LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A single-vehicle crash has taken the life of a Millport man. 73-year-old Johnny Snider was fatally injured when the 2013 Toyota RAV4 he was driving left the road and hit several trees. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, on Lamar County 41, about one mile north of Kennedy. Snider was not…
AFC issues Fire Danger Advisory for 22 counties
Greene, Lamar, Pickens, and Sumter counties are under this advisory until significant rainfall is received.
ALABAMA (WCBI) – The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for 22 counties. This includes some West Alama Counties in or near the WCBI viewing area. Greene, Lamar, Pickens, and Sumter counties are under this advisory until significant rainfall is received. These warm and dry conditions leading into November can increase wildfire potential. The AFC is not…
Starkville opens new community center
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A new community center has opened in Starkville. “Very proud to be from Needmore. Very Proud of it,” said George Tutton, a member of the Needmore community. Needmore is a community of deep roots and history. On Friday, community members like George Tutton celebrated the grand opening of their new center. “Never in my life would I…
Independent Starkville jewelers work together to make unique art
A Starkville couple creates jewelry for their independent small business Xover0, with one piece featured on the Netflix movie "Uglies."
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Walking into the workshop of Duane McLemore, AIA, and Katherine Voorhies, it is clear that their creative process is complex. Advanced fabrication equipment and materials fill the small space, but everything in this workshop is essential for the couple to produce jewelry for their company Xover0. McLemore described how their jewelry is unique. “To do stuff…
Tractor Supply Company hosts ‘Touch a Truck’
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Sirens were going off, and horns were honking Saturday afternoon. This was all a part of a “Touch a Truck” event, hosted by the Tractor Supply Company Store in Louisville on Oct. 26. This allowed children to get inside of a fire truck, and a police car. Cliff Cremeen said his son could not resist the flashing…
Mississippi Public Service Commissioners host Nuclear Summit
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners hosted its Nuclear Summit. The purpose was to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of nuclear energy in Mississippi and its role in the state’s energy landscape. The free event included speakers and gave attendees a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of nuclear in…
Paving expected to take all week on Lehmberg Road in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Routes may be affected this week for those who travel on Lehmberg Road. Falcon is heading into their fifth week of paving. Starting Monday, work will be done on Lehmberg Road in Columbus. This work, including temporary striping, is expected to take all week. The road will be open to traffic, but operating under one lane…
LCSO conducts Sex Offender Compliance Check before Halloween
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Halloween is upon us and all the little ghosts and goblins will be out trick or treating. To keep it safe and fun, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office conducted Operation Trick or Treat. This was a 2-day operation where detectives conducted a Sex Offender Compliance Check and address verification of offenders living in Lowndes County….
Officials release name of shooting victim in Tupelo
42-year-old Stacie Hurst was fatally injured in the shooting.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Officials have released the name of the victim in the deadly Friday morning shooting in Tupelo. 42-year-old Stacie Hurst was fatally injured in the shooting. Her body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. 20-year-old Rodricus Hurst Jr. is charged with first-degree murder. He was denied bond at a court hearing…