Starkville Utilities offers payment plans after extreme cold weather

Upcoming utility bills will reflect the deep freeze that shut down schools, businesses, roadways, and airports and caused many to shelter at home.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville Utilities warns that extreme weather could result in higher bills. Upcoming utility bills will reflect the deep freeze that shut down schools, businesses, roadways, and airports and caused many to shelter at home. Starkville Utilities is reminding customers that payment options are available to address the impacts of increased water and electricity usage during the…

Winter weather affects abundance of ducks in Mississippi

The El Nino year producing a cold and wet winter had hunters and watchers optimistic for the coming season.

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – “Where are all the ducks?” That’s a question James Callicutt deals with from hunters and birders in Mississippi by the year. Callicutt is a Mississippi State University Extension Service instructor specializing in waterfowl and wetlands ecology. He says data shows duck abundance in the southeastern U.S. is well below average. The El Nino year producing a cold…

Rowdy Hoops: Shooting hoops for a good cause

The Rowdy Foundation held their annual Rowdy Hoops game today at Heritage Academy.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-  Heritage Academy seniors shot some hoops for a good cause. The Rowdy Foundation held their annual Rowdy Hoops game today at Heritage Academy. Kids were learning the basics of basketball with the senior class of Heritage Academy on Saturday. Rowdy Hoops is an event that allows children with special needs to play basketball with high school students…

Person hit by vehicle on Hwy 45 in Tupelo

Around 9:00PM Tupelo Police Officers responded to the area of Hwy 45 near Eason Blvd.

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A person was hit by a vehicle on Hwy 45 in Tupelo. Around 9:00 p.m. Tupelo Police Officers responded to the area of Hwy 45 near Eason Blvd. Once there, officers located a deceased male. The driver and vehicle, which was possibly a black Toyota Camry with a Chickasaw County tag, have not been located. This…

LCSO warns of scammers claiming to be law enforcement

The scammers have used false claims of outstanding warrants in attempts to trick people into making electronic payments or providing credit card information.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department wants you to be aware of a scam that is impacting the area. Telephone scammers are falsely claiming to be law enforcement and have called several residents in Lowndes County. The scammers have used false claims of outstanding warrants in attempts to trick people into making electronic payments or providing…