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Aviation manufacturing training program at EMCC taking applicants
The FlightPath9 program teaches the fundamentals of aviation manufacturing, offering a potential pathway to an apprenticeship with Airbus.
Lowndes County Deputy retires after 25 years of service
A retirement reception was held for Rickert on March 28, at the Lowndes County Sheriff's Department.
Local restaurant in Starkville celebrates 40 years
The Woods family celebrates 40 years of The Little Dooey in Starkville.
Police Chief's home catches fire in Macon
Macon Police Chief's son made a call on Thursday, March 27, to tell his father their home was on fire.
Man accused of assaulting an officer in Lee Co.
A Lee County man is in jail on a $1 million bond, accused of assaulting law enforcement officers.
Several rounds of storms ahead
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - As we head into the weekend, we stare down a couple rounds of severe weather. Sunday through Monday morning is round one, and a second chance has become evident late Wednesday into early Thursday. TODAY/TONIGHT: Highs…
Lowndes County Deputy retires after 25 years of service
A retirement reception was held for Rickert on March 28, at the Lowndes County Sheriff's Department.
Local restaurant in Starkville celebrates 40 years
The Woods family celebrates 40 years of The Little Dooey in Starkville.
Police Chief's home catches fire in Macon
Macon Police Chief's son made a call on Thursday, March 27, to tell his father their home was on fire.
Man accused of assaulting an officer in Lee Co.
A Lee County man is in jail on a $1 million bond, accused of assaulting law enforcement officers.
Several rounds of storms ahead
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - As we head into the weekend, we stare down a couple rounds of severe weather. Sunday through Monday morning is round one, and a second chance has become evident late Wednesday into early Thursday. TODAY/TONIGHT: Highs…
Woman faces child abuse charges in Clay Co.
A Clay County woman has been arrested after a toddler was found wandering down a road.
Warm and muggy to finish the week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) - Moisture and clouds are filling in ahead of a soggy weekend. Get your rain gear ready! THURSDAY: Clouds are going to continue rolling overnight, as moisture fills from the South/SW. Lows will be warmer overnight, dropping…
Gordo family plans to keep a special piece of their home after tornado
GORDO, AL. (WCBI) - On March 15, 2025, an EF-2 tornado hit the town of Gordo. The storm left around 20 buildings in…
Monroe Co. Sheriff's Office holds part time law enforcement academy
the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Training Academy has hosted a part-time academy. Cadets and instructors meet three nights a week and some Saturdays.
Pickens County receives two new ambulances
A West Alabama County has been struggling to provide a necessary service for its residents. For several months now, Pickens County has had to rely on Lamar County ambulance services for emergency situations, but that is changing.
Hamilton parents speak out about bats found in school
They are concerned about their children's health and whether or not the school district is doing enough to protect them.
Tupelo Police arrest a man in connection with a kidnapping
License Plate Cameras help Tupelo Police catch up with a kidnapping suspect.
Man accused of assaulting an officer in Lee Co.
A Lee County man is in jail on a $1 million bond, accused of assaulting law enforcement officers.
Woman faces child abuse charges in Clay Co.
A Clay County woman has been arrested after a toddler was found wandering down a road.
Tupelo Police arrest a man in connection with a kidnapping
License Plate Cameras help Tupelo Police catch up with a kidnapping suspect.
Three teens indicted on a burglary case in Macon
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) - Three Noxubee County teenagers are indicted in a burglary case. 15-year-old's Jeremy Tramaine Shanklin Jr. and Ladarris Cunningham, along with 16-year-old Ladaylien Boykins,…
Woman arrested for forgery in Winston County
A Winston County woman was accused of writing checks on a dead man's bank account.
Starkville man receives 10 years for Felony firearm possession
A Starkville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for violation of federal firearms laws.
Details released regarding previous Noxubee manslaughter trial
The District Attorney for the 16th Circuit Court District is releasing details about a Manslaughter trial this week in Noxubee County.
Three people arrested for child sex crimes in Pontotoc Co.
Pontotoc County deputies have arrested three people in connection with a child sex crime case.
Noxubee man receives 6 years for 2024 aggravated assault
A Noxubee County man will spend the next 6 years in state prison for shooting a woman last year.
Police make new arrest in connection with Columbus bus shooting
Columbus Police make another arrest in the shooting where a Columbus school bus was struck by gunfire back in November.
Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter in Macon
A Noxubee County jury found Demarcqueis Clark guilty of Manslaughter in the December 2019 shooting death of Jemarcus Taylor.
Starkville man receives 3 years for possession of a Glock switch
A Starkville man was sentenced to three years in prison for possession and transfer of a “Glock switch,” which is a device that converts a semi-automatic handgun to fully automatic.
Texas man arrested for grand larceny in Tupelo
A Texas man has been brought to Mississippi to answer for making an unauthorized withdrawal from an ATM.
Grenada man pleads guilty to the illegal sale of methamphetamine
A Grenada County man was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for selling methamphetamine.
Man arrested for robbing a vape shop in Tupelo
A Tupelo man's plan to make a haul from a local vape shop goes up in smoke.
An update on the suspect wanted for a shooting in Columbus
A suspect wanted for a Monday night shooting is now in custody.
Corinth man receives 20-year sentence for carjacking & kidnapping
51-year-old Robert Bolden Jr. of Selmer pleaded guilty to carjacking and kidnapping in Alcorn County.
Corinth man receives 25 years in prison for murder
A Corinth man will spend the next three decades in prison after pleading guilty to murder.
Traffic stop leads to teen’s arrest in Starkville
A March 23 traffic stop in Starkville leads to several charges for a Macon teen.
Long-awaited manslaughter trial set to begin this week in Macon
After more than five years, a Noxubee County manslaughter trial is set to begin.
Tupelo Police investigate a shooting that left one victim hospitalized
Tupelo Police Officers were on the scene investigating a shooting on Sunday morning, March 23.
Man pleads guilty to sexual battery in Itawamba Co.
36-year-old of Fulton Steven Marlin Cook of Fulton pled guilty to two counts of sexual battery of children.
Starkville man sentenced to 5 years for illegally modified gun
A Starkville man will spend the next 5 years in Federal prison for an illegally modified handgun.