Starkville PD targets crime with help of tech company
In Starkville, a partnership between local police and a tech company is focusing on public safety while enhancing privacy at the same time.
Multiple shootings shake Columbus; City leaders respond
Columbus police are investigating two shootings in the city over the weekend. Two bystanders were taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds.
Jury selection begins: Man accused of killing child in ATV crash
Jury selection began in the trial where a man was accused of crashing into an ATV and killing a child while under the influence.
70-year-old man arrested for allegedly shooting woman in foot
Oktibbeha County deputies made an arrest in a weekend shooting. 70-year-old Norris Gene Smith was charged with one count of domestic violence-aggravated assault.
Itawamba County deputies, state narcotics unit make drug arrests
The Itawamba County Sheriff’s Office and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit made a pair of arrests and take a stash of fentanyl and meth off the streets.
LCBS renews contract with Golden Triangle Development LINK
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That old saying could be used to describe Lowndes County’s relationship with the Golden Triangle Development LINK.
Kona Ice trucks hand out free Kona Ice taking stress out of Tax Day
You know what day it is… Chill Out Day 2024. Two businesses team up to take the bitter taste of completing your taxes into a sweet treat.
Aberdeen alderwoman faces charges related to poll worker incident
64-year-old Lady Garth was served with two misdemeanor warrants for simple assault and disturbance of an election.
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Tupelo Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile male
The 16-year-old male was transported to the North Mississippi Medical Center with serious injuries.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile male on Meadow Drive that happened on Sunday, April 14, around 2:30 p.m. TPD officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of Meadow Drive, in the Haven Acres community for shots fired. They found one victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The 16-year-old male was transported to the…
International Fiesta makes its way back to MSU
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The International Fiesta is back at Mississippi State. Saturday’s annual event was held on the campus drill field. The International Fiesta is a day of showcasing many cultures that are on the campus of Mississippi State University. People had the opportunity to express themselves in many ways with displays of art, music, and, homemade dishes. International…
Traffic on McCullough Blvd in Tupelo may affect route
Crews will be working on different sections of McCullough Blvd and traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions as crews begin work on improvements.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For those in Tupelo, there will be construction that could affect your drive for the next couple of months. Crews will be working on different sections of McCullough Blvd and traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions as crews begin work on improvements. The impacted section will be between Country Club Rd. and…
MSMS Alumni reconnected on the school’s campus this weekend
Every year, former students of Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science gather on MUW's campus for the school's alumni weekend.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Every year, former students of Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science gather on MUW’s campus for the school’s alumni weekend. The MSMS Foundation hosts the event allowing alumni to come together and keep up with the school. This year’s milestones classes were 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019. Lee Katherine Herczogh is a 30-year alumnus….
THS track coach ready to run the Boston Marathon for St. Jude
Murray Collum was invited to participate in the Boston Marathon, because of his fundraising efforts for the famous children's hospital.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo High School track coach has put in the work and is now ready to run the iconic Boston Marathon, for the kids of St Jude. Murray Collum was invited to participate in the Boston Marathon, because of his fundraising efforts for the famous children’s hospital. Last summer, Collum organized an event with Memphis Wrestling….
CPD investigates two Sunday afternoon shootings
Columbus PD tells WCBI that both cases are related.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two shootings occurred on Sunday, April 14, according to the Columbus Police Department. Around 3 p.m. Columbus PD responded to the 1600 block of 5th Avenue South for shots fired. There was no gunshot victim but a vehicle was struck. An hour later around 4:00 p.m., CPD responded to the 1300 block of 15th Street South…
Starkville hosts its annual King Cotton Crawfish Boil
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville held its annual King Cotton Crawfish Boil. There was unlimited crawfish tasting and live music. This is an annual fundraiser that the Main Street Association holds for the community. The annual Crawfish Boil started in 2016. This is the first year to have the event at the newly renovated Hub Plaza. The Starkville Main Street…
Cadets in part time academy get full time training
Over the last few weeks, eleven cadets in the Monroe County Part Time Academy have learned different methods to enter a building, clearing rooms, and looking for a threat
MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Over the last few weeks, eleven cadets in the Monroe County Part Time Academy have learned different methods to enter a building, clearing rooms, and looking for a threat Cadets were able to sit in on a SWAT School, where we saw many of those techniques demonstrated. The class acted as decoys, role-playing in various…
Starkville Sportsplex hosts first ever home and garden show
There are several small businesses in the WCBI viewing area that most people do not know about. Business owners are hoping the home and garden show would help gain some foot traffic in their doors.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Several tables and vendors were lined up ready to teach shoppers about what they had to offer. Audrey Prisk is a Sales Associate at Twigs. She said this event was a great way to educate the community more about small businesses in the Golden Triangle. “It is important to stay interested in the town’s local businesses,”…
CPD responds to robbery at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree
Columbus PD responded on the scene.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On Friday, April 12, an incident took place at the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree on Tuscaloosa Road in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a reported armed robbery. Columbus PD responded on the scene. Bryan Moore with the Columbus Police department tells WCBI that a Black…
Munson and Brothers host its two day PorchFest
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Saturday, April 13, marks the end of the two-day PorchFest in Columbus. Munson and Brothers hosted a music and arts festival for everyone. It included vendors from local businesses throughout Columbus. There was food and drinks and artists performing from around the state. Not only that, there was a lineup full of comedy and music. One…
Soccer tournament brings large numbers of people to Columbus
Fifty-two teams from across 3 states have come to the friendly city for the tournament.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of families arrive in Columbus this weekend for the Columbus Orthopedic Riverwalk Spring Soccer Invitational. Fifty-two teams from across 3 states have come to the friendly city for the tournament. Director of Golden Triangle Elite Jason Spears said they are hoping to instill a love of soccer into kids in the area. “The biggest thing…
Business incubator at Mississippi State University celebrates expansion
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, Miss. (WCBI) – A center at Mississippi State University that helps students get a leg-up on the business world is celebrating a major expansion. The Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach held the grand opening for its E-Center expansion Friday on the MSU Campus. The facility gives students the tools, support, and access to mentorship to develop their…
Columbus schools may see needed upgrades with bond issue
Schools in the Columbus School District could be in line for some upgrades if Columbus voters approve a 36 million-dollar bond issue.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Schools in the Columbus School District could be in line for some upgrades if Columbus voters approve a 36 million-dollar bond issue. The Columbus School District has a long list of needs for its campuses, and those needs go beyond the regular budget. That’s why the school board and Superintendent Dr. Stanley Ellis are appealing to…