COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) An emergency can happen anytime and knowing what to do can be the difference between life and death. A local business is trying to make sure residents in the area know how to save a life. Evans Academic Academy held a first aid and CPR training session. This gave people a chance to learn several different techniques…
COLDWATER, Miss. (WCBI) The Coldwater Police Department has a safety tip reminder for you. A video was taken on Dougherty Street around 2:00 Friday Morning. The video shows a suspicious person walking very close to a house. The Coldwater Police Department said taking shortcuts alongside private homes is not safe. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local…
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) Due to the continued impact of the winter storm, the Corinth School District will also be closed on Monday, February 2nd The School District will have free meal pick-up for all children ages 18 and under on Monday at Corinth Elementary School (1910 Droke Rd.). Breakfast will be available from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and lunch…
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) The Pontotoc County School District will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2nd, due to continued power/water outages for many people in the community. PCSD said they will continue to monitor this situation closely & update you daily. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News Tags: local, monday, no school, pontotoc, Pontotoc County School…
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) The winter storm continues to effect schools in North Mississippi. The Booneville School District will be closed on Monday, February 2nd. Booneville School District’s Superintendent Todd English said classes will resume on Tuesday, February 3rd. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and X. Categories: Local News Tags: Booneville, Booneville school District, Closing, local, school
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Community leaders came together to support Grenada County Residents who are still without water and electricity. The Grenada City Council, Grenada Baptist District, Central Pastors Fellowship, and the City of Grenada partnered to pass out cases of bottled water and provide sausage and biscuits to families in need. The event was organized to make sure residents…
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Panola County is dealing with dangerous roads and icy conditions; a group of Panola County inmates have been clearing debris. Under the supervision of the Sheriff’s Office, these crews have helped in removing downed limbs and other hazards that were blocking travel routes, helping first responders and the public move more safely. This effort not only…
LAMAR COUNTY, ALA. (WCBI) A teen has been located. The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office said 15-year-old Kayden Pitts has been found. According to a report from the Sheriff’s Office, Pitts was located in Vernon, Ala. Pitts walked away from his home on Shake Rag Road on Friday afternoon. Sheriff Marty Gottwald wants to thank all of the agencies and volunteers…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) Columbus Firefighters had their hands full battling blazes from a structure fire early Sunday morning. Around 12:30 Sunday Morning, the Columbus Fire and Rescue team responded to 1911 20th Street North about an apartment fire. Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes told WCBI, the fire was extinguished and contained to one apartment. No injuries were reported. For 24/7…
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) Imagine being without power and water for over a week, that is the reality for thousands of people in Grenada County. Several counties in the WCBI viewing area are still dealing with the effects of last weekend’s winter storm. Heavy rain, high wind, and Ice caused damaged to several homes and properties, including this home on Adams…
GRENADA Miss. (WCBI) The Grenada Fire Department received a call about a house fire at 865 Avenue of Pines. When firefighters arrived, 80 percent of the home was damaged. The homeowner was able to escape, but he was burned severely. Two dogs were found dead inside of the home. Grenada Fire Chief Wade Bloodworth tells WCBI, the homeowner did drive…
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) Around 4:10 Friday morning, Grenada firefighters responded to a call about a house fire at 770 Choctaw Street. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke and flames coming out of the home. Grenada Fire Chief Wade Bloodworth tells WCBI, the homeowners were not at the home during the time of the fire. It took about an hour…
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – With the temperature being very low, people in Pontotoc County are making sure residents have a warm place to stay. Friendship Baptist Church is opening a warming shelter. In Pontotoc, multiple organizations wanted to come together and open warming stations for the public. The warming station is a place for anyone who needs to charge equipment,…
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Work is being done to restore power for Prentiss County residents. As of 8:00 Friday night, about 1,800 meters are still without power. Crews made progress throughout the day and are working to restore service where it is safe to do so. Prentiss County Electric Power Association says they appreciate your patience and continued support as…
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Another person has died from the winter storm. The Lafayette County Emergency Management confirmed a second fatality due to the impacts of the winter storm. Baptist Memorial Hospital Emergency Department received an unresponsive patient Saturday morning. Nurses and Physicians attempted life saving measures; however, the person was pronounced dead. The death was caused by cardiac arrest…
LAMAR COUNTY, ALA. (WCBI) The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a fifteen-year-old boy. Kaden Pitts walked away from his home at 960 Shake Rag Road in Sulligent around 4:00 Friday afternoon. Pitts is 5″6″, 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, black socks and no shoes….
Many counties in our northern viewing are, like many in Webster County, are still reeling from the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern.
The Mississippi National Guard is putting boots on the ground across North Mississippi to assist with Winter Storm Fern Recovery efforts.
Let WCBI show some love to you and your significant other in the WCBI Cutest Couple Contest! Enter now and vote starting Thursday, February 5.”
A ministry that has been helping winter storm victims in Northeast Mississippi will be able to bring hope to even more people as a major expansion is announced for its Tupelo-based headquarters.
No injuries are currently reported. Lowndes County Supervisor Jeff Smith said when incidents like this occur, it is essential to take action.
Today on WCBI Sunrise, Kealy is in the studio with Karen Clay with Women Who Care of Lowndes County and Meg Ebert Golden Triangle Dream Center as they do a LIVE drawing and find out who the finalists are for the Impact Award!
Columbus Municipal School District is launching a new partnership with Mississippi University for Women aimed at strengthening the teacher pipeline through a collaborative residency program.
A Lowndes County teenager is now facing multiple felony charges after a grand jury indicted him as an adult in connection with two separate incidents from last year. Assistant District Attorney Benjamin Lane discussed the case and the next steps in the legal process earlier today.