COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — With high temperatures in the low nineties, it still feels like summer here in northeast Mississippi, and it will feel this way a little longer before things cool down heading into the weekend. WEDNESDAY: We are once again likely to break the record high temperature for today. For Columbus, the record was set in 1985 at…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) -Anyone can save a life, if they’re properly trained. That’s part of the philosophy behind a class in Starkville Monday evening. With the holidays and other gatherings coming up this time of year, knowing what to do if someone around you is experiencing a medical emergency is important. OSERVS in Starkville hosts regular CPR training sessions to…
STARKVILLE, Miss. – It has been just over a year since Baptist memorial healthcare purchased the former OCH Regional Medical Center. Today, the CEO of what is now Baptist memorial healthcare of Oktibbeha County, Mac Flynt, met with the Starkville Rotary Club to talk about where the corporation is after year one. “We’re just talking about some of the successes we’ve had in some of those key areas that we’re focusing on in regard to integration in the back,” said Flynt. “Just getting that playbook installed. And then starting to sharpen the pencil with epic improving patient care and the quality, and how we deliver care, becoming a path of least resistance for local providers as well as those within our region. And becoming a hospital that can care for higher complexity patients.” The corporation purchased the former OCH Regional…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An open Governor’s race in 2027 has other statewide elected officials cranking up their campaigns for the top slot. One who hasn’t officially announced yet is State Auditor Shad White. But that isn’t stopping others from eyeing his current post. At least one person has already announced his intentions to run. A lawyer by trade, Buffington…
Categories: Featured, Local News
Categories: Featured, Local News
Categories: Featured, Local News
Categories: Featured, Local News
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — With a high-pressure system to our south sitting over the Gulf, we will see continuing clear skies as well as well-above-normal temperatures for the next few days. TUESDAY: Today’s forecast high temperature is 93°, so we are likely to break the record high once again today. The record for October 13 was set back in 2016,…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Even though we’re approaching mid-October, the low to mid-90’s are persistent. TONIGHT & TOMORROW – Comfortable overnight conditions will not change tonight with temps in the upper 50’s and clear, dry weather. Tomorrow will reach the low 90’s with nothing but sunshine all day. REST OF WEEK – Wednesday and Thursday will pretty much rinse and…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — With any tropical weather far out of our area, sunshine has returned to the forecast, with record high temperatures likely across northeast Mississippi today. MONDAY: Some patchy fog may linger a bit after sunrise, but it should dissipate before later in the morning. After that, skies will be clear and sunny for the rest of the…
STARKVILLE, MS – Mississippi State University’s famous maroon band is the winner of the 2026 Sudler Trophy. The trophy is a national award given every 2 years to the band that displays the highest representation of musical standards, considering performance as well as the history and traditions of a band. MSU Director of Bands Elva Kaye Lance said that the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The present and the future were on the table Monday in Columbus. Mississippi Secretary of State is in the midst of his Kitchen Table Tour, talking to Mississippians about the real problems and real issues facing everyday residents. The Secretary of State’s office is responsible for handling elections, so November’s General Election, voter engagement, and…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Getting accurate, quality healthcare information can be difficult, especially for seniors and others with limited mobility. In Columbus, some concerned residents helped their neighbors by organizing the Community Health Connection. Keith Worshaim partnered with the Columbus Housing Authority and a number of vendors in the health and insurance sectors to help bring good information to…
ABERDEEN, Miss. – Freshman seminar classes at Aberdeen High School presented storyboards for different careers and entrepreneurships they currently wish to peruse. Some of the boards featured careers such as engineering, law, medicine, and even sports. Along with the boards, students had to create career neck ties and hats. Students presented other things such as jewelry and food items. Tammie…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Flipping a switch to turn on the lights is something you might take for granted, but there’s a whole team of people working around the clock every day to make that happen. And this week has been set aside to celebrate some of them. Public Power Week is set aside to highlight how publicly owned utilities benefit…
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Once a week, Lora Gipson’s sons, Noah and Elijah, saddle up inside an arena just off Highway 6. Gipson began bringing her sons to the “Hope Unbridled Equestrian Program” about three years ago. Both Noah and Elijah are diagnosed with non verbal autism. Gipson says the equestrian therapy is a highlight of the family’s week, and…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus’ Mayor is taking a new approach to spread the word about his city. Earlier this week, Mayor Stephen Jones launched “From the Mayor’s Desk”. It’s a place to keep people up to date with the positive things going on in the city. Jones wants to use the blog to share some of the stories behind…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society is facing overcrowding, and they are looking for foster and forever homes for their furry charges. You can even adopt Sky. Categories: Featured Tags: Columbus Lowndes Humane Society, Columbus MS, lower adoption fees, pet fostering, shelter overcrowding
MUW CAMPUS, COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Before typing emails, using 160 characters, or talk-to-text, people wrote with pens and pencils, on paper, and often in cursive. And while it looks impressive on the page, even artisitc, soemtimes it can be hard to read for modern eyes. It also poses a challenge for researchers, especially those used to reading print or…
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Hurricane Isaias is already making impacts along the Gulf Coast. Impacts to NE MS build in later tonight. FRIDAY NIGHT: (As of 4pm) Hurricane Isaias maintains as a major hurricane, as a Category 3. Sustained winds had picked up to 120MPH but began dropping back to 115MPH. Moving to the North at 17MPH. Landfall is expected this…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — While the daytime hours today should be warm and relatively calm, Hurricane Isaias, a Category 3 storm as of publication, is moving its way north, likely making significant impacts on our area overnight tonight and through much of the day tomorrow. As of publication, a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Lowndes, Clay, Oktibbeha, Noxubee,…
