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Showers and storms finish the week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – There has been a nice two day break from the rain, but we knew it would not last forever. Scattered showers and potentially a few thunderstorms will finish off the week, as time rolls us into the weekend. THURSDAY NIGHT: Clouds will keep building in...
Brooksville mayor gives update about city hall being closed
BROOKSVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The mayor of Brooksville came to WCBI to demand we update our story about the city hall being closed for nearly a week. Mayor Earlie Henley said no person was bonded at Tuesday night’s town council meeting and he still has no idea if they have a bond.
CPD expands surveillance capabilities with new cameras
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Police Department is expanding its surveillance capability. The department expects to have 10 new state-of-the-art police cameras delivered and installed by the end of next month. These newest cameras will be able to detect gunfire and other noises and turn towards and zoom...
Judge declares a mistrial in Columbus murder trial
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — A judge declared a mistrial in a Columbus murder trial. Israel Buckhalter’s second-degree murder trial began this week. He’s accused of killing his cousin Desi Shepherd in the summer of 2020. Buckhalter’s attorney informed the court that he didn’t receive crime scene photos...
Macon murder suspect facing drug and weapons charges
STARKVILLE – Domestic violence call leads to felony drug and weapons charges for Starkville man out on bond for a 2023 Macon homicide. Starkville police responded Sunday May 12 to a reported domestic disturbance at the intersection of Louisville Street and Lynn Lane involving Maxie Chandler, 30, of Macon, and another individual. After diffusing the domestic situation, police charged Chandler with possession of weapon by a felon, trafficking a controlled substance, and two counts of possession of controlled substance. Officers initially responded to the report of a domestic disturbance at the intersection of Louisville Street and Lynn Lane involving Chandler and another individual.
Building back the rain chance
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – A mid-week break in the rain felt pretty nice! Hopefully, it was enjoyed. Most of Thursday will be nice too, but clouds will begin building late afternoon. Rain will return to the forecast late Thursday night and continue into the weekend. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: The mostly...
County workers help city clean up storm debris in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Road Department workers have been helping Columbus Public Works crews clean up after last Thursday’s straight-line wind event. The County Road Manager and City Public Works Director worked together to determine where crews were most needed, and 28 county workers spent two days clearing debris.
Columbus man arrested on Meridian murder warrant
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A suspect has been arrested in Columbus, Miss., on a murder warrant from Meridian. Dedtrick Montay Jones, 20, who is from Columbus, is being held there after his arrest Tuesday. Det. Chanetta Stevens confirmed early Wednesday evening that Jones’ arrest is tied to an active investigation...
Town of Carrollton celebrates new municipal playground
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – Economic Development is one of Pickens County’s primary focuses. The town of Carrollton held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its new municipal playground. Mayor Mickey Walker said this project started about six years ago. Over the years, they have worked with the Alabama...
Coroner identifies inmate who died in Lowndes County
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — An inmate awaiting trial in Lowndes County died Monday morning. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant later identified the inmate as Eddie Thomas Jr., 52, of Columbus. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said jailers found the inmate unresponsive in a cell shortly after 7:00. The cause of death...
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