Archives: 2018

Columbus Mom Pleads for Help Finding Daughter

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A Columbus mother is pleading for the public’s help to find her daughter, who’s been missing now for 15 days. Ashley Johnson Watkins, was first reported missing last week. Her mother says Watkins was last seen visiting someone in West Alabama. No one has heard from her since she left a home in Fayette. Watkins was driving…

“Drive Sober” Campaign Underway

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- From now through New Year’s, law enforcement throughout the region, will have stepped up patrols, as part of an effort to crack down on intoxicated drivers. The extra enforcement is part of the federal “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. That initiative provides grant money for departments to pay overtime for extra officers, and those…

Head-on Fatal Collision in Calhoun CO Under Investigation

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A head-on collision in Calhoun County has claimed the life of a Vardaman man. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 3:30 P.M. Sunday, on Highway 9 near County Road 364. A Chevy Silverado, driven by 71-year-old Jerry Holder of Vardaman, was traveling North, and collided head-on with a Honda Civic, driven by…

Track Santa With Us!

Follow Santa Claus as he travels around the world! We’ll be keeping our eyes on the sky, but locally the weather looks great for Santa to pass on through. Catch the latest Christmas forecast at WCBI.com/weather! Santa is expected to pass through the area sometime between 9PM and 1AM, but times may change. Be sure you head to bed early…

Tips for recycling gift wrap, bows and boxes

Americans recycle about 66 million tons of material each year, according to the EPA. During the holiday period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, Americans throw away about 25 percent more trash than at any other time. USA Today business and retail reporter Charisse Jones joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss ways you can recycle your holiday waste. Categories: National, US…

Partial government shutdown not expected to end in 2018

The partial government shutdown is now three days old, and Congress is not expected to end it in 2018. That means many facilities at national parks are closed to tourists during the holiday week. More than 800,000 federal workers soon will not be paid. Chip Reid reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Missing Colorado mom presumed dead, fiancé charged with murder

Idaho investigators say they recovered evidence in the case of a missing Colorado mom who police say was murdered by her fiancé. Detectives executed search warrants in Twin Falls after being contacted by the FBI. Police charged Patrick Frazee with murder last Friday. Jim Axelrod reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly signs order to pull troops from Syria

Outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis has reportedly signed an order to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria. President Trump ordered Mattis to leave the Pentagon by New Year’s Day, turning down the retired Marine general’s offer to stay through February after he resigned over the Syrian withdrawal and other issues. Errol Barnett reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Sunrise Christmas Brunch

Meteorologist Jacob Dickey is on Sunrise to share some Christmas Brunch Ideas for this holiday season! Here’s a few of his recipes from the show below! French Toast CasseroleIngredients:6 large eggs2 c. whole milk1 c. heavy cream1/2 c. packed brown sugar1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. pure vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt1 loaf – white bread, day old1/4 c. sliced almondspowdered sugar – for…

Showers and Thunderstorms On The Way

MONDAY: We’re expecting plenty of sunshine with highs in the low to mid 50s. Santa will have smooth sailing flying in to the Deep South Monday night with partly cloudy skies continuing and lows falling in the 30s. CHRISTMAS DAY: As south winds increase and bring in some moisture and warmer temperatures, look for clouds to increase and the chance for a…