Archives: 2017

Crunchy Slaw

This colorful deli salad has a whole lot of crunch! Our Crunchy Slaw gets its tasty crunch from apples and carrots. This coleslaw recipe also calls for Greek yogurt, instead of the usual mayo. Not only does this help keep it lighter than other coleslaws, but we think it gives it a unique taste that’s really welcome! Categories: Mr. Food

VIDEO: Providing A Sacred Resting Place To Honor Our Fallen Servicemen

KILMICHAEL, Miss. (WCBI)- After two years of construction the North Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery is finally complete and ready for use. Hundreds of people, including veterans and state leaders, were at Wednesday’s dedication ceremony.   The overwhelming theme during the ceremony was to always honor and remember the veterans who served to protect our country. As Sgt.  Jimmy Harper walked…

VIDEO: The Latest Candidate for District 38

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The latest candidate running for the District 38 House Seat is Starkville native, Narissa Bradford. Bradford attended both Starkville High School and Mississippi State, before becoming a successful entrepreneur in both the United States and Europe. She originally returned to Starkville for a family visit but stayed because she feels she can do some good. Bradford’s…

VIDEO: Deputies Take Additional Caution Responding to Overdose Calls

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Law enforcement agencies are using extra precautions when responding to calls, specifically overdoses. Tuesday evening, a Columbus Police officer responded to an unresponsive person, lying in this ditch right here. When the officer attempted medical attention, the person attacked. It’s a scene many in law enforcement fear, but it has been seen in nearly every agency in…

The Same Old Story

Eclipse Special Monday Aug. 21st TONIGHT:  A few isolated evening showers and storms are possible but quiet conditions are expected to prevail for most of the night. Some patchy areas of fog and low clouds may develop. Lows will be in the mid 70s. THURSDAY:  There is a 30% chance of showers and storms across the area.  Highs will be…

Silver Alert for Clinton Man

CLINTON, Miss. (MBI) – A Silver Alert has been issued for 77-year-old Lucien Preston of Clinton. Preston is described as a black male, five feet and seven inches tall, weighing 220 pounds, with gray hair, brown eyes, a full grey beard and receding hair line. He was last seen around 8 pm August 15th, wearing black shorts and a grey…

Tupelo Officer Involved Shooting

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – An officer involved shooting in Tupelo leaves one suspect with non-life-threatening injuries. At around 10:30 pm on August 15th, the Tupelo Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery at a Sonic Drive-In restaurant on 3529 McCullough boulevard. Shortly after that call, the suspect was reportedly at The Mill at McCullough Apartments. As officers attempted to…

Seasonal Pattern For Rest Of Week

TODAY: We get back into a more typical summertime pattern starting today and lasting through the next 7 days. A bit of patchy fog is possible this morning, but most of it should mix out by around 8 am. Highs in the low 90s today, with heat index values from around 100° to around 105°. Limit strenuous outdoor activity in the…

VIDEO: There Will Not Be A New Police Chief In Columbus

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-For weeks it’s been a hot topic in Columbus, will city leaders keep its current chief of police. During Tuesday night’s city council  meeting, city leaders agreed that Oscar Lewis will remain the city’s police chief. A packed crowd was on hand during the council meeting, showing their support for Chief Lewis. After deliberating in executive session, Lewis…

VIDEO: Raising Awareness About Opioid Abuse

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- State leaders and law enforcement agencies are teaming up to spread the word about opioid abuse. Columbus was the latest stop for a series of town hall meetings on the issue. Within the past four years there have been nearly 500 opioid related deaths. State leaders think one reason behind the alarming number is easy access. Now, they’re…

#HSFT17: Stop No. 58 – Tupelo Golden Wave

CLASS 6A | REGION 1 HEAD COACH: Trent Hammond Aug 18 Meridian Home Aug 25 Corinth Away Sept 1 Clarksdale Home Sept 8 Brandon Away Sept 15 OPEN Sept 22 Hernando* Away Sept 29 Columbus* Home Oct 6 Southaven* Home Oct 13 South Panola* Away Oct 20 DeSoto Central* Home Oct 27 Horn Lake* Away Nov 3 Oxford* Home *District…