Archives: 2017

VIDEO: One of Few in the State: Lowndes County Building Inspection Department

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’re building a home or a commercial facility, your building will have to pass an inspection. Lowndes County is one of the few counties in the state to have a county inspector. The county inspector sets guidelines for the building code. County leaders say this universal system ensures most buildings are safe and will last…

Rainy Start To Week; Cooldown On The Way.

TODAY: Warm and muggy. Highs in the upper 70s under mostly cloudy skies. A few showers will be possible through the day. Chance of rain around 30%. TONIGHT: A few lingering showers possible. Otherwise mostly cloudy and mild. Lows in the low to mid 60s. Chance of rain 20%. TUESDAY: Weather remains much the same as yesterday. Highs in the mid to…

VIDEO: CPD Hold Press Conference After Police-Involved Shooting

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The investigation continues on the police involved shooting early Saturday morning. Columbus city leaders meet at the Municipal Complex with Columbus Police to receive information on the shooting in hopes of being as transparent as possible. Members of the city council and the police overview committee came to watch the body camera footage taken by officer Jared…

Return To Fall Not Far Away

MONDAY: We will keep the warm and summery weather for one more day as the cold front sits off to our North. We cant rule out a stray shower or two especially north of I-82. Highs will once again reach near 80 degrees. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: Rain chances will increase as the cold front sags southward. Temperatures will also creep back closer…

VIDEO: Eight Days of Hope Expands Operation

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- A Tupelo based ministry that’s helped disaster victims around the country is expanding its operation. This portable shower facility is brand new as well as this mobile laundry mat that you don’t need quarters to operate. They’re part of an $800,000 purchase made by Eight Days of Hope as it announces becoming a national relief organization. Founder Steve…

Fall Weather Finally On The Horizon

TONIGHT: The clouds will remain and it will be humid as well. Temperatures will drop into the mid 60s. Remember to turn your clocks back an hour for Daylight Saving Time. SUNDAY: A slight chance for showers remains, but most stay dry. Highs will once again climb into the upper 70s and low 80s, but skies will remain mostly overcast. It will…