Tips for keeping your pets cool this summer

COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) — As the heat continues to swelter, it’s important to not only take care of yourselves but your pets as well. As the temperatures continue to climb, so do the chances of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, not only in people but in pets as well. Kim Hays with the Columbus – Lowndes Humane Society says it’s…

Hitting the Rodeo with style

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI Anchor / Cowgirl, Kealy Shields, checks in with an Alabama couple who can help you get Rodeo-ready in one stop Categories: Local News Tags: Clay County Sheriff’s Rodeo, July 4th, rodeo

Firework safety for this Fourth of July

COLUMBUS, Miss., (WCBI) — As many celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, we want to ensure that your safety is our highest priority. What better way than to celebrate the birthday of our nation than with fireworks. Although they’re very pretty and vibrant when they light up the night. When used incorrectly, fireworks can be dangerous. WCBI spoke with Columbus…

Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer Josie Todd will leave her mark for future titleholders

TUPELO & THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, MISS. (WCBI) –  It is  a busy week for Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer Josie Todd.   She is involved in production numbers, encouraging pageant contestants and helping host the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant. But Josie has had a full schedule the past year.   She won the title last July , and since then has been…

Staying safe in the Mississippi heat

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -You don’t have to go far; in fact, all you have to do is open the door to know that the Summer heat is here. With high temperatures sitting in the upper 90s and the heat index in the triple digits, emergency responders and health professionals are warning about heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Family Nurse Practitioner…

Saddling up for the 2nd annual Clay County Sheriff’s Rodeo

Fun for the kids starts at 5, and the rodeo is hitting the ground running at 7:15

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – For more than 150 years, professional rodeos have been one of the biggest spectator sports in the world. For Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott, it was something he grew up on. “The rodeo is a simpler past. I grew up going to rodeos, and there are not that many local rodeos. Some kids have never…

“Protect the House”: MS scientist writes storm survival guide

Dr. Jamese Sims releases her new book "Protect the House" to prepare vulnerable communities for unfortunate circumstances.

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A Mississippi native is on a mission to teach people how to “weather the storm.” And it starts with preparing before the lightning strikes or the temperature rises. “Weather Doesn’t Discriminate, but Impact Does.” That’s the subtitle and the heart of Mississippi native Dr. Jamese Sims’ new book “Protect the House.” “‘I had to protect the house,’…

MHP prepares for Independence weekend travel period

While the spirits are expected to be high this 4th of July, Flake says it's not worth a DUI.

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI)- The 4th of July is just days away, and many people are expected to hit the roads for the holiday weekend. To ensure drivers are safe, the Mississippi Highway Patrol will be out in full force patrolling the state’s highways. Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G Public Affairs Officer Clay Flake says there are a few things drivers can do…

Supervisors sign off on inmate plan

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County and the City of Columbus are back on the same page when it comes to housing city inmates in the county jail. The Board of Supervisors signed off an agreement that would bring the city up-to-date on that tab and will get the ball rolling for a new inter-local agreement. The city will…

Outgoing MUW President reflects on her time at the university

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For nearly 25 years, Nora Miller has served in some administrative capacity at Mississippi University for Women. Counting her time in the interim role, the past eight years have been as President of her Alma Mater. Those years haven’t been without their challenges. Just getting through COVID would have been enough for some, but there was…

Keeping the Human Touch: Columbus Marketing Firm Expands in Age of AI

Columbus business neonFROG prepares to expand in new building.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In a world dominated by algorithms and instant digital art, true creativity still starts with a blank page. For Columbus marketing firm neonFROG, this hand-crafted approach isn’t just an art form — it’s the secret to their massive growth. Founder Karen Stanley said connecting with the community is the heart of all their projects. “Relationships, customers, knowing…