Archives: 2017

VIDEO: Democratic Party Reacts To Elected Officials Switching Parties

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Seven Itawamba County officials switched to the Republican Party while being in the middle of their term. Long time Democratic activist Jamie Franks, who once represented parts of Itawamba County, said there’s nothing wrong with officials switching parties. However, he believes the officials who made the switch on Thursday, went about doing it the wrong way. “I think…

VIDEO: Seven Elected Officials Switch Their Party Affiliation

ITAWAMBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-They’re officially done with the Democratic Party. Seven Itawamba County officials formally switched their affiliation to the Republican Party on Thursday. The newest additions to the party include: Itawamba County Sheriff Chris Dickinson, Itawamba County Coroner Shelia Summerford, Itawamba County Supervisors Charles Horn, Steve Moore, Steve Johnson, and Constables Doug Lesley, and Terry Johnson. “The Republican Party…

Video: Mississippi State Trooper Of The Year

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss.(WCBI)—The Columbus Exchange Club spent time honoring a Trooper who’s done outstanding while on the job. During Thursday’s meeting Master Sergeant Larry Smith, received the title State Trooper of the year. Exchange club members, community leaders and of course fellow troopers were in attendance. Smith says usually this award goes to a younger trooper full of energy, just…

Video: Starkville High School Student Honored For Perfect Attendance

STARKVILLE, Miss.(WCBI)—Making it an entire school year with no absences is quite a feat.  Imagine, going from kindergarten to 12 grade without missing a single day of school. Starkville High Senior Jackson Rosinski has done it. ” When I was little, like in elementary school, I didn’t know not going to school was even an option,”said Roskinski. It hasn’t been…

Son Accused Of Ripping Off Father

BELMONT (WCBI) – A Belmont man is jailed accused of stealing from his own father.  Tishomingo County deputies say a County Road 961 resident reported a large amount of money missing from his home. Investigators did not have to look far for suspect. DEXTER 35 year old Barry Dexter lived at the home and is accused of taking the cash…

Above Average Temperatures Continue.

7-DAY TODAY: Mostly sunny and warm. Winds light and variable. Highs in the mid 80s. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Lows in the mid 50s. FRI-SUN: Above average temperatures through Easter weekend. Partly cloudy Friday through Sunday with highs in the low to mid 80s each day. We will bring in a low-end rain chance on Sunday, but for now…