Property owners give tenants safety tips for upcoming cold weather
Large numbers of students heading back home for the holidays means many apartments and rental houses will be empty for a few weeks.
Man accused of stabbing another man over a game in Lowndes Co.
A Lowndes County man has been accused of stabbing another man over a video game.
Mississippi celebrates 207th birthday
December 10 is a birthday of sorts for the State of Mississippi.
MSU Alumni Association hosts Peanut Butter Drive in Starkville
One group is trying to make sure everyone has something to eat this holiday season.
Small electrical fire breaks out in Caledonia Middle School
There was some unwanted excitement at Caledonia Middle School.
Man charged with domestic violence in Lafayette Co.
A Lafayette County shooting ended in an arrest and a vehicle damaged.
West Point hosts “A Very Vintage Christmas” Parade
West Point is getting into the Christmas Spirit with a little inspiration from the Ghost of Christmas Past.
Hunting experts gives safety tips for the rest of hunting season
Hunting season is in full swing in Mississippi, but there can be dangers in the woods. From falls to accidental firearm discharges, hunters have to take extra precautions and have a good plan.
A local woman talks about dealing with grief during the holidays
Terrilyn Murray, lost her mother, Pearlie Westbrooks, last September.
Circuit Court District honors DA survivors with special tree
16th Circuit Court District Attorney Scott Colom and his staff are honoring survivors of violent crimes with a special holiday event.
MS Legislature expresses high agenda for cutting taxes
Taxes, and how to cut them, are expected to be high on the agenda for the Mississippi Legislature next year.
Police in search of suspect after car burglary in Houston
Houston police release surveillance video of a car burglary suspect.
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…