STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Due to the lack of rain within the past couple of weeks, a burn ban has been put in place for the city of Starkville. Over the past week, Starkville Firefighters have responded to several brush fires caused by outdoor burning. To help protect lives, property, and resources, all outdoor burning is forbidden until conditions improve…
The stage is already set for a weekend of fun and learning from the seventh avenue heritage festival.
The Second Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Aberdeen Elementary promotes breast cancer awareness, and honors community survivors.
In Columbus, the streets sound the same. Sirens still echo. Blue lights still flash. But what’s missing is the call no family wants to receive. For the first time in years, no one in the city has been murdered.
Itawamba Community College students can now transfer “up to 90 credits hours” to Mississippi University for Women through new program.
A local organization is teaming up with an area healthcare provider to provide comfort to families who are grieving the loss of a child. The bereavement book, “Returned to Heaven Above,” was written by local author Hannah Smith after her own family experienced such a tragedy.
Several of them have decided to follow the crowds and temporarily set up shop around The Hump to get in on the action.
Herrington said Starkville Strong depends on 85% community donations, and 15% federal funding to keep them going.
Columbus is celebrating a milestone that hasn’t been seen in years, going a full calendar year without a homicide.
Grace Brister got to spend the afternoon with the Exchange Club of Columbus and tell a little bit of her story.
Columbus Fire and Rescue has suspended burn permits until further notice.
Two West Point brothers have been sentenced for their roles in the death of Mikel Craven.
Today Dr, Ashley Janzen talks with her guest, Catfish, about her M.P.L
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy talks with Mike Forster about the upcoming Wings Over Winston Annual Event.
The West Point Junior Auxiliary is teaming up with a local healthcare provider to comfort families that are grieving the loss of a child.
The United States Government shutdown on Wednesday. This leaves some federal workers out of a job.
Some students from West Point High School got a chance to experience historic sites in Montgomery, Alabama, and learn more about the Civil Rights struggle.
On this week’s Next to Nature, join Joey and Dr. Long as they discuss the topic of ragweed.
Businesses across Lee County and Tupelo are being told to remove illegal products containing marijuana and other ingredients. Allie Martin has more on an effort by the Tupelo Police and Lee County Sheriff’s Office to make sure the illicit products aren’t available over the counter.
The city of Columbus voted to apply for a FY25 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Competitive Grant for its Forensic Crime Lab.
Interim City Planner George Irby presented to the council a request for the first demolition through the Blight Program.
As today marks Wednesday, October 1, the Mississippi Department of Health is stressing the importance of screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Long-time Attorney and Municipal Judge, Gary Goodwin, has died.
As reports of persecution against Christians are on the rise worldwide, a Tupelo-based ministry is training those who will take the message of hope to other nations.