Khamari Haymer says goodbye to WCBI

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Khamari Haymer served as a reporter at WCBI news for nearly three years For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News Tags: Khamari Haymer, last day, local, reporting, story telling, Television

LCCO is investigating a fatal traffic accident

LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) The accident happened Saturday night near Baldwyn. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green told WCBI, there were three victims involved in the accident, and their names will be released later. More details about this accident will be released later. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News Tags: accident, Lee County, local, Saturday night,…

A teenager is dead after a late night Pedestrian vehicle accident

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) A teenager is dead after a late-night Pedestrian vehicle accident. Around 9:00 Saturday night, 19-year-old Jake Harrison of Amory was struck by a vehicle on Boulevard Drive South near the intersection of Hatley Road. The teenager was taken to the North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore in Amory for treatment. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was…

A writing to heal class was held in Columbus

COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) The Columbus Lowndes Public Library held a writing to heal class. At this class, those who attended were able to express how they felt through writing. The class focused on making sure people shared what they were feeling in their minds, bodies, and inner thoughts. Community Engagement Coordinator of the Columbus Lowndes Public Library Melissa Duncan Thomas…

MSDH hold community town hall in West Point

WEST POINT, Miss., (WCBI) The rise in the rate of infant mortality has caused the Mississippi State Department of Health to declare a public health emergency. That has the department working with residents, elected officials, and community leaders to find solutions. With maternal and infant mortality reaching a ten-year high, the Mississippi Department of Health is looking for input on…

Some power lines are down in North Mississippi

NORTH MISSISSIPPI. (WCBI) According to the Tombigbee Electric Power Association, a pole was knocked down in Guntown. Lineman said, they are investigating the cause of the outage in Verona, and crews are working on downed lines in Nettleton and Union. Power has been restored in Piomingo. The Tombigbee Electric Power Association said, it appreciates your patience as linemen work to…

It has been seven years since an 81 year old man was last seen

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) Rommie Essex was last seen on February 19, 2019, walking near the Pines Apartments. It is reported that the man called for a cab, and when it arrive, the driver was not able to find him. The missing man called his daughter the night before he disapperared, and told her he believed someone was trying to break…

Monroe County firefighters responded to a brush fire

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Saturday afternoon just before 1:00, The Rural Hill and Becker-Athens Fire departments responded to a call about a brush and woods fire. The fire was located on Boyd Lane. No injuries were reported. Monroe County Fire Services told WCBI, the fire started as a controlled burn that got out of hand. For 24/7 news and…

A family is without a home after an early morning house fire

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Friday morning around 3:45, Derma, Calhoun City, Big Creek, and Sabougla Fire Departments responded a call about a structure fire. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire coming out of the roof. According to the Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department, no one was injured. The cause of the fire has not been determined. The home was…

Multiple residents are without power

NORTH MISSISSIPPI. (WCBI) According to the 4 County Electric Power Association, there have been a number of reports of power outages. Linemen with the 4 County Electric Power Association said, they will work as quickly as possible to get all power restored. If you need to report a power outage, you are asked to call 800-431-1544, or use the online…

Firefighters contained a 324 acre wildfire

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On February 22nd, firefighters contained a 324-acre wildfire in Jefferson Davis County. The fire was located just off of Lucas Warner Road. To battle the blazes, two dozer crews were used and aerial support were used. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News, News Team Tags: 324 acre, blazes, fire, Jefferson…

Multiple fire departments responded to brush fires earlier this week

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) On Wednesday afternoon around 4:57, the Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call to help the Derma Fire Department with a couple of brush fires. Brush truck 108 from station three responded to the call. The Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department tells WCBI; no one was injured. The cause of those brush fires has not been…

It has been five years since a teenager was last seen in Greenwood

GREENWOOD, Miss. (WCBI) Fifteen year old Ty’Kwon Smith-Sims was last seen on February 15, 2021. Smith-Sims was dealing with extreme anxiety on the day of his disappearance. His mother took him to the Greenwood-Leflore Hospital for treatment. When they arrived at the hospital, the teenager ran towards the river near the hospital. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X….

SPD is investigating a string of car burglaries

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) Officers said most of the incidents happened at Lakeside Place Apartments and in the cross gates subdivision. In all, eighteen auto burglaries and two stolen vehicles were reported. one of the cars was recovered shortly after it was taken. Police said none of the vehicles showed signs of forced entry. The department is reminding drivers to follow…

A town hall meeting was held to address the new grocery store

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) This may be bare now, but it will soon make the perfect spot for a shopping spree. “We are very excited.”  said Mayor Phil Goodwin, town of Smithville. City leaders and Freshly’s market workers in Aberdeen, came together to hold a town hall meeting to discuss the plans for building the new Freshly’s Market in Smithville….