VIDEO: Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Agrees To Fund City $350,000
The two percent restaurant tax expires July first.
Archives: 2018
Itawamba County Burglaries Possibly Linked
Similarities in two business burglaries in Itawamba County could mean same suspect or suspects.
Noxubee County Shooting Under Investigation
Man airlifted after being injured in Monday evening shooting.
Video: Another Man Arrested in West Point Shooting
Man charged with Aggravated Assault in West Point Shooting
Autistic Columbus Man Missing
Family Says 25 Year Old Rarely Leaves Residence
Matt Luke Adds New Linebacker Coach to Ole Miss Football Coaching Staff
(Photo Courtesy: Ole Miss Athletics) OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – Ole Miss has hired Jon Sumrall as its new assistant coach for linebackers, head coach Matt Luke announced Monday. Sumrall, a three-year letterman at Kentucky, helped lead nationally-ranked defenses at Tulane and Troy, where he spent the past three seasons as assistant head coach working primarily with linebackers and…
Chicken & Dumplings
Comfort food like Chicken & Dumplings is a southern classic, but it doesn’t have to take all the extra work to be delicious. In this simple crock-pot recipe, for under $20, you can feed your family and have leftovers! Plus, the whole family will want it! Ingredients: – 1.5 lbs Chicken (breasts work great, but deboned thighs work great as…
Winston County Bolsters Storm Security
In total, Winston County’s shelters can now hold around 3,100 people, which is around fifteen percent of the county’s population.
The Burned Down Houston Hotel Is A Loss To The Town
The fire leaves the city with just one hotel and a few bed and breakfasts, and it’s expected to mean big losses to Houston’s 2% tourism tax collections.
Goverment Shutdown’s Impact On Columbus Air Force Base
Since the senate resolution passed, normal operations will resume.
Congressional Candidate Whit Hughes Stops By Golden Triangle
So far no Democrats have filed for the race.
First Responder Pipeline Training
Participants learned about the agencies that are called out to the scenes and possible health side affects of a leak.
Alabama’s Annual A-Day Game Set for April 21
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WCBI/UA Athletics) – The University of Alabama announced Monday that the 2018 Golden Flake A-Day Spring Football Game will be played on Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m. Television coverage will be announced at a later date. The annual A-Day Game is the 15th and final practice of the spring and takes place at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Admission will…
Mississippi’s First Child Flu Death of 2017-2018 Season
The death occurred in South Mississippi, with few details being released due to the victim’s young age.
Sunny Stretch Ahead
Quiet weather sticks around for the rest of the work week.
Gov. Shutdown Affects Natchez Trace
National Park Services advises park visitors to use extreme caution on national park property, since staff will not be available during the shutdown.
Clay County Drug And Child Endangerment Arrests
Two traffic stops led to two arrests over the weekend.
Woman To Spend Two Years In Prison For Child Abuse
Wofford will also be on probation for five years, once she is out of jail.
Mississippi State Women’s Hoops Makes Program History in Newest AP Poll
(Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price, MSU Athletics) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI/MSU Athletics) – No. 2! Mississippi State earned its highest ranking ever in the Associated Press Top 25 as it climbed up to No. 2 in this week’s poll. Vic Schaefer’s squad made the one-spot jump after winning at No. 6/7 Tennessee 71-52 on Sunday. State’s largest margin of victory in the…
Storms Cause Damage in Central Mississippi
Photo: Courtesy WLBT News near Brookhaven, MS Strong storms rolled through parts of South and Central Mississippi this morning bringing heavy rain, small hail, gusty winds and even reports of tornadoes. Reports of damage have been received in areas along and south of Interstate 20 from Brookhaven east towards the Alabama border near Meridian. In Clarke County, emergency management report…
MS Senator Casts 3rd Congressional District Election Bid
A Mississippi Senator from Brookhaven, announces her bid for the 3rd congressional district race.
One Dead in Lee County Fire
The victim’s name will be released later this morning.
Showers and Storms Today; Milder Week Ahead.
Showers and storms today.
VIDEO: Warm Weather Means Long Lines At The Car Wash
These warm temps mean busy days for car washes.