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Updates released in Noxubee County shooting case
MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- Updates have been released on a story WCBI first released on Saturday, July 6. The Macon Police Department was investigating an early morning shooting that left a female dead. Noxubee County Coroner R.L. Calhoun has identified the victim as Breanna Alexus Franklin of Macon. Macon Police Chief...
Noxubee burglary credit card fraud arrest
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A woman is accused of trying to use someone else’s credit card to pay her phone bill. Alecia Childress is charged with felony credit card fraud and breaking and entering. Noxubee County deputies say Childress has been living in Macon. She’s accused of...
Police make third arrest in fatal shooting of Noxubee Co. brothers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WCBI) – We have an update to a story that we’ve been following out of Chattanooga. Police arrested a third person in connection with the deadly shooting of two Noxubee County brothers. Chattanooga police arrested 19-year-old Jonathan Sawyer. He’s charged with first-degree murder and weapons charges....
2025 State commit Kamario Taylor: "I don't want to be anywhere else"
Much like he did last fall, 2025 Mississippi State commitment and On3 four-star quarterback Kamario Taylor has delivered dominating performances this offseason. Whether it be at national combines or Elite 11 regional events, Taylor has rated among the best in the country. But looking towards his senior season at Noxubee...
Kamario Taylor discusses summer plans, official visit, and schools working to change his mind
Kamario Taylor is a four-star quarterback from Noxubee County who Mississippi State is proud to have on their side after his commitment. His uncle Omar Conner is a legend in Starkville who played many roles for the late 2000s teams which inspires a sense of familiarity with the Bulldog program.
Chattanooga police make arrests in deaths of Noxubee Co. natives
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two arrests have been made in the shooting deaths of two Noxubee County natives. The shooting happened on May 1 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 21-year-old Deaaron and 19-year-old Dejyron Tripplett both died after the incident at an apartment complex. Chattanooga police arrested Jamarie Jones and...
Boil water notice issued for some Noxubee County residents
SHUQUALAK, Miss. (WCBI) – There are some water woes for some Noxubee County residents. A contractor hit a water main that impacts “Old College Street Water” customers and customers along old Highway 145 in Shuqualak. Currently, there is no water service in the affected area. When service...
Winona man killed in Monday morning crash in Noxubee County
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – A Monday morning crash has taken the life of a Winona man. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that around 8:40 a.m. on Highway 45A, Andrew Keith Ryals hit the rear of a forklift that was traveling along the highway. Ryals was fatally injured during...
Winona man dies after two-vehicle crash in Noxubee County
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Winona man died after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash around 8:40 a.m. on Highway 45 Alternate in Noxubee County. A 2016 Toyota Highlander driven by 33-year-old Andrew Keith Ryals of Winona, Mississippi was traveling south...
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