Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Identity of Child Killed in Afternoon Shooting Identified

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- We now know the name of the child killed in a shooting incident in East Columbus this afternoon. Lowndes County Coroner’ Greg Merchant identified the victim as 12 year old Lagarius Morris. Police say children were playing at a home on Florence Street in East Columbus when they discovered a semi automatic rifle. A 13 year-old child accidentally…

VIDEO: Welcoming The Newly Elected Officials

ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI)- Residents in Choctaw County are getting acquainted with their new elected officials. A reception was held for city leaders in Ackerman, Weir, and French Camp. The mayors of all three towns talked about the things they’re looking to accomplish this term. Weir mayor, Dannie McNutt, is the only new mayor out of the bunch. He said he’s improving…

VIDEO: 2nd Annual Junior Deputy Academy

WINSTON COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—The Winston County Sheriff’s Department added 16 new junior deputies to the force Thursday. The second annual Junior Deputy, three day, Academy just wrapped up.   “It makes me a lot closer to them and know that I can depend on them and that they will be there when I need them,”said junior deputy Stella Williamson. Winston County…

VIDEO: School Pays for Supplies

MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) – As August comes closer, parents and students are preparing for the start of another school year. For parents with more than one child, it can be a bit of an expense to pay for all of the supplies needed for an elementary, middle, or high school student. South Lamar School in Millport has had some success with…

A Wet End to the Week, But Drier Air Is In The Forecast

TODAY: Once again, we will see temperatures in the low 90s with the chance for afternoon showers and storms. In the peak of the afternoon, we will likely see heat indices climbing near 100 degrees once you combine the heat and humidity. This evening won’t be a washout, but a few areas could see some locally heavy rains and gusty winds…

VIDEO: Columbus Lowndes County Chamber Of Commerce Annual Luncheon

COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—The who’s, who among Columbus-Lowndes County, turned out to honor those who’ve gone above and beyond for the community. In the annual Columbus Lowndes Chamber of Commerce luncheon, members cast a light on the success of the programs and events the chambers held throughout the year, also awarded outstanding volunteers, businesses and members of the chamber. C.L.C.C. president Lisa…