Nearly one year after fatal crash, MDOT plans RCUT

Brian and Melissa Jenkins are reflecting on the past year following the loss of their son, Nicholas.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Changes are coming to a dangerous Lowndes County intersection, and for one family, it’s one step closer to getting justice for their son. The end of August will mark a year since Brian and Melissa Jenkins lost their son in a tragic car accident in Lowndes County. On August 30, 2025, Nicholas Jenkins , 23, died…

Feeling Warmer to End the Week

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — As the low-level flow pattern begins to shift, moisture from the Gulf and warmer heat indices comes back up to northeast Mississippi…and it isn’t leaving anytime soon. THURSDAY: A very nice August day is in store for today, with lots of sunshine and light winds out of the south. The high temperature will reach 95°, but…

Hundreds attend National Night Out

Local law enforcement host annual National Night Out.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thousands across the nation met with law enforcement officers Tuesday for the annual National Night Out. Different communities in our viewing area participated in the event to help build community partnerships with officers. It was sea of blue in Columbus Tuesday, August 4. The Columbus Police Department and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office celebrated National Night Out…

Summer Heat is Here to Stay

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The mid-90’s will be consistent throughout the week as well as triple digit heat indices. TONIGHT – Tonight will be the last of the somewhat comfortable evenings with temps in the low 70’s across the area. No rain overnight, but partly cloudy conditions. TOMORROW – The warm up begins tomorrow, climbing out of the low 90’s…

Climbing Heat Indices Ahead

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) — While sunny and seasonably average conditions are in store today, humidity returns to NE Mississippi tomorrow, making for a muggy — and stormy — end to the week. WEDNESDAY: Bright, sunny conditions will stick around all day long, with just a few scattered clouds passing through. The high temperature will be 94°, but heat index values…