LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Plumes of black smoke billowed over Lowndes County Monday afternoon. The flames towered above piles of scrap at Appliances Plus on Highway 182. District 5 and 2 volunteer firefighters, along with Columbus Fire and Rescue battled the blaze. The owner told WCBI he believed a newer appliance may have sparked the fire because of how…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – When students return to Heritage Academy in August, they’ll be seeing a new face in the halls. The private school in Columbus has reached an agreement with Lowndes County to hire a deputy to work as a School Resource Officer. Heritage will have one officer covering both the Elementary and High schools. A veteran deputy will…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi State Auditor’s office has recovered nearly $2 million of taxpayer money. State Auditor Shad White said his office has demanded and recovered more public money in the past five years than at any other time in history. The office published its annual Exceptions Report. It shows the demands issued by the auditor’s office and the…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) -Everything seems to be going according to plan as the Mississippi State Board of Education announced its timeline for the state superintendent search process. The application period launches on August 14. In the month of September, a public survey will be released on desired qualities and priorities for the state’s next education leader. The application deadline ends on…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors got an update on the progress of the county’s ARPA-funded projects. Supervisors looked at how much of the money has been committed, and how much is left. The county received just under $11.4 million in federal funds. When they first got notified of the amount, Supervisors came together, discussed, and prioritized how…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – With elections coming up, the circuit court is offering people the ability to vote absentee. Absentee voting began 45 days before the elections on August 8. According to Lowndes County Circuit Court Teresa Barksdale, they have had 250 people vote absentee. Voters have the ability to vote absentee in the circuit clerk’s office if they…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Scammers are targeting people who get SNAP benefits and the Mississippi Department of Human Services is sending out a warning. According to MDHS, there have been multiple reports of scammers getting access to SNAP EBT card numbers and PINs through skimming. Card skimmers copy card information when a card is swiped or scanned for payment. This could…
SALTILLO, Miss. (WCBI) – Despite the sweltering heat folks descended on the Saltillo City Park to participate in the annual Kids N’ Cops. They were able to sit in Fire Engines or Police Cars. They lined up to take advantage of a free school supplies giveaway. Deundra Poole is the Public Relations Director for the Saltillo Police Department and organizer…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – It has been about 5 months since tornados moved through Mississippi, and the recovery continues. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency held a Resource Fair on July 29 in Amory, offering additional support. At the Fair, Atmos Energy donated the CREATE foundation for relief efforts. The CREATE Foundation has been a force in these efforts for the past 50…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – Back school preparation is happening throughout Mississippi. As Monroe County students gear up, local business is helping students with essential school items. Aberdeen’s Freshly’s Market, and Urgent Care, under the umbrella of Holliday’s Helping Hands organization, give away over two hundred backpacks and supplies, along with snacks for kids to enjoy. “Kids are our future…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a night of glamour, good food, and inspiration at the Mayor’s Youth Council Blue Carpet Ball in Aberdeen. It was a “Sneaker Ball” at the American Legion as members of the Mayor’s Youth Council encouraged and inspired audience members to make a positive difference in their community. “To see the energy they have and…
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered, Missing Child Alert for 14-year-old Malyiah Crosby of Hinds County, Mississippi. She is described as a black female, 5’3, weighing 95 pounds, with maroon hair and brown eyes. Crosby was last seen at 3 a.m. on July 29, wearing a maroon Byram bulldog hoodie, light gray…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The victim of the Main Street crash has died. According to the Lowndes County Coroner, the victim is 26-year-old Ryan Koehn, who was airlifted from the accident scene. He later died from his injuries at Regional One Hospital in Memphis. The crash took place in downtown Columbus at the intersection of Main and 5th Streets. An…
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Things may not look the best in certain parts of Starkville as workers are making improvements throughout the city. Many have seen that certain portions of downtown Starkville are blocked off as crews are redoing the roads and what’s under them. There’s also power line work being done on Reed Road. Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill says although…
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A Georgia man who led officers on a high-speed chase through Pickens County will serve six months in jail. Oct. 2, 2022, Fredrick Hood Jr. refused to pull over during a traffic stop, leading officers on a dangerous chase more than 20 miles through Pickens County. Hood was caught driving 93 miles per hour in…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Things may not look the best in certain parts of Starkville as workers are making improvements throughout the city. Many have seen that certain portions of downtown Starkville are blocked off as crews are redoing the roads and what’s under them. There’s also power line work being done on Reed Road. Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill says although…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It only takes a few simple steps to make sure your is in the same place you left at all times. If you’re not careful, you could fall victim to an auto burglary. Josh Horton at the Starkville Police Department said it is a crime of opportunity. “Generally what will happen, is someone will just walk…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – A gym in Amory is under fire after a social media post went viral for body-shaming some of its members. The Facebook post under the name Muscle Maxx Gym featured a 20th-anniversary t-shirt. The post stated, “If you are a fat person, we ask that you do not ask for a shirt. The truth is we…
COLUMUBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Americans are feeling good about the country’s economic future–according to a key measure out today. And Summer graduates at Mississippi University for Women are feeling good about the job market. After graduation, most people’s next quest is maneuvering into the job market. Well, some students believe the job market is wide open, and so are their…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A Starkville woman has been feeding the community for over a decade out of the kindness of her heart. Minnie Fox has been giving back to her community for years. The 76-year-old chef hosts dozens outside her home to eat a meal each year. Fox worked as a cook at the Oktibbeha County Jail, and that’s where…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- The Tupelo Fire Department and North Mississippi Medical Center have new emergency vehicles to answer medical calls. NMMC Emergency Services has new ambulances that feature a new design, along with state-of-the-art medical equipment, and a device called a “power load” that helps crews put stretchers in the ambulance. The fire department has a “Sprint Vehicle” which is…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Chick-fil-a is serving up more than nuggets this week. The restaurant hosted a back-to-school drive and asked the community to donate different items each day to receive a free treat. This is the second year the fast-food chain has done this for the Lowndes County area. An employee member says this is just one to show their…