Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Fellowship Over Live Stream

STARKVILLE: A Starkville family has been given some fame thanks to their Facebook Live posts on their music page. It’s a recent addition to their page, and the growing number of fans is bringing their music to a whole different level They are the Lowrey family, two parents with their three young children, all of whom are musical. They perform…

A Week of Summer before Spring Tries to Come Back

EASTER SUNDAY:  Any showers will dissipate after sunset, leaving Sunday Night to be dry.  Temps will fall into the low 60s with light south winds and partly cloudy skies. MONDAY: Scattered showers will develop in the early afternoon with a rumble of thunder not out of the question.  We could see a line of showers push through Monday evening as well….

VIDEO: Columbus Fairgrounds Easter Egg Hunt

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-  Building trust and unity was the message, as residents from all over the Golden Triangle gathered to hunt Easter eggs on Saturday. The second annual hunt was hosted, by Ward 4 City Councilmen Candidate Pierre Beard. The event included performances by Lowndes County Dance Company, Royal Insanity, and Passion Elite. There was also food, bounce houses, and…

VIDEO: Columbus Cops On Doughnut Shops

COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)- If you happened to be passing by Krispy Kreme in Columbus, you may have seen several officers on the roof. Not to worry, they weren’t there to jump but to raise money for a good cause. The Columbus Police Department hosted it’s annual Cops on Doughnut Shops fundraiser Saturday morning from 8am to 1pm. Anyone who made a…

VIDEO: Mount Vernon Easter Egg Hunt

COLUMBUS, Miss.(WCBI)- Mount Vernon Church members welcome the entire city of Columbus to hunt Easter eggs. Saturday morning, parents got to watch as their little ones raced to pick up as many Easter eggs as they could. The event switched locations this year from MTV Church in New Hope, to the soccer complex in Columbus. It’s Chelsea Prescott’s first year…

A Nice Easter Before Showers Return

EASTER SUNDAY:  No problems in the morning with partly cloudy skies and south winds 10-15 mph.  There is a 20% chance of an afternoon shower or storm but not everyone will get wet. Plan on highs in the low 80s. MONDAY:  Rain chances go up to 40%. This may be the best day for widespread activity if we’re going to get…

VIDEO: One North MS County Is Working Towards Building A New Jailhouse

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-Leaders in Itawamba County are still working towards building a new jail. County leaders said it’s something that’s badly needed and is among their top priories. “It’s a daily battle that we’re fighting,” said Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson. “We have failed our last health department inspection, and there’s nothing that we can do about it. I mean…

The Council Of Community Health Fair And Medical Forum

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—Spring into a healthier lifestyle was the message, as residents from all over the Golden Triangle gathered for an annual health fair and medical forum. The Starkville Council Of Community Organization along with the Columbus – Lowndes Chapter Of Links, pulled together healthcare professionals to address a variety of the residents health concerns . People in attendance, received medical…

Maintaining Good Health During The Summer Months

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—Fun and sun. The warmer weather has people heading outside more, but the change of season, brings a new set of health concerns. The Spring and Summer months can be a beautiful time of year. It also brings a a new set of health issues for people. Some, of which you may not see as a concern till it…

VIDEO: Easter Babies

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Along with the sacred celebrations of Easter some families enjoy traditions like egg hunts and spring parties. The holiday also brings bustling business to breeders of animals like bunnies and baby chicks. Caretakers and breeders say this time of the year is their busiest with their most eager customers. “It’s Easter and babies are the most popular…

Warm Days Ahead. Rain Chances Pick Up Next Week.

TODAY: Warm and partly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Winds south-southeast at 7-14 miles per hour. TONIGHT: Clear and mild. Overnight lows in the upper 50s.  Winds south at 3-5 mph. EASTER WEEKEND: Another warm and dry day on Saturday. Highs again reaching the mid to upper 80s under partly cloudy skies. Not quite as warm on Sunday, and we…