Archives: 2017

Columbus Man Charged in March Shooting

Willie Foxx, ArrestedSource: Columbus PD COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A Columbus man is charged with aggravated assault, after a March altercation. Willie Foxx, appeared before a municipal court judge Thursday. Investigators believe Foxx was the shooter involved in a dispute. The victim who was shot, was visiting his children at Foxx’s residence. Bond was set at $40,000 by a judge. The…

A Wet Weekend Expected

FRIDAY: Expect partly cloudy skies with a hot and humid day.  Most areas will get into the upper 80s but some of us do make it into the 90s.  There is also the chance of a passing shower or storm in the afternoon, much like we saw on Thursday.  Winds will be from the south at 7-14 mph. FRIDAY NIGHT: Any storms…

VIDEO: Sharing The Roads With Farmers To Prevent Accidents

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-Farm equipment on the roads can be a point of frustration for drivers. At some point, we’ve all been behind plows and tractors. Even though we might not like it, they do have a right to be there. With planting season in full swing, expect to see farming equipment out on the roads more often. “Today you…

VIDEO: Saying Goodbye To Left Field Lounge As Fans Know It

STARKVILLE, Miss.  (WCBI)- It’s an end of an era- after 47 years Left Field Lounge as Bulldog fans know it is changing. Alumni and local fans alike have shared decades of memories in those outfields. Fans have grown up in these outfields… And this season is the last time these homemade “spots” will see a game. The plan is to rebuild…

VIDEO: Controversial Columbus Ward 3 Campaign Letters

COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)—When election season rolls around, it’s safe to say sometimes scandal and controversy aren’t far behind. Thursday afternoon Columbus ward three candidates were invited to speak at the Columbus Exchange Club. Due to a family emergency, candidate Charlotte Verdell was unable to attend.  Charlie Box is running for his third term.   May 15, the day before runoff elections,…