New Year’s Day traditions and rising food prices

The prices of our favorite New Year's foods could be higher this year, and according to CBS News, food prices have increased by 11.3 percent.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -During this time of year, most people are getting prepared for a New Year’s Day tradition. “Always have to have black-eyed peas, but you got to put the bacon in with the black-eyed peas, and we always like to have ham if we have any of it leftover from Christmas,” said Columbus native Ann Jordan. “I think…

Trustee inmates and their families have Christmas dinner

Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says he wanted to give back to the trustees, as they work for Lowndes County.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department and the Community Benefit Committee hosted a Christmas dinner for the county’s trustee inmates and their families. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says he wanted to give back to the trustees, as they work for Lowndes County. “You know these guys that come to jail, they’re good people, they’ve just made some bad…

LCSO emphasizes risks of celebratory gunfire

 A bullet can travel a mile in the air easily and could damage property, cause injury, or even kill an innocent person.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – New Year’s Eve is the most active night of the year for celebratory gunfire and The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office would like to emphasize the risks involved. A bullet can travel a mile in the air easily and could damage property, cause injury, or even kill an innocent person. The sheriff’s office is urging residents…

Oktibbeha County Swears In elected officials

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Oktibbeha County government swore in over a dozen new and returning officials. “It’s all about serving.” James Kitchens is the Senior Circuit Court Judge of the 16th District. He says everyone who raised their hand to take an oath, shares a deep admiration for Oktibbeha County. “These folks, they love this county and this community…