TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – As major roads began to thaw, more customers were bringing their vehicles into Midas in Tupelo for service. The hazardous road conditions meant a change in the normal routine for Midas. “We were closed one day, however, we have had customers in and out just not the volume we’re normally used to,” said Ronald Wswalt, chief…
SULLIGENT, Ala. (WCBI) – The town of Sulligent water customers are under a boil water notice, and it has been extended an additional 24 hours. The City Manager for the West Alabama town says excessive use over the last couple of days is the reason for the alert. This notice will continue until Monday morning. Customers should bring their water…
Snow and sleet may affect your commute in obvious ways. But when the snow and ice are gone, it’s the beginning of life for potholes, and the cars on the road act like a jackhammer.
While city offices in Fulton have been closed all week, street crews have been working to clear the main streets.
Hospice and home health nurses are on call 24/7 looking to provide care to those in the comfort of their own homes even in times of inclement weather.
The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced the location for a power line project that will help Lee County and Nettleton carry the load of increased energy demand.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said the Demopolis Lock closed for emergency repairs earlier this week.
A sixth person has died from the recent winter weather in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation continued clearing roads in the northern half of the state Thursday and Friday.
Two men were injured in a southside Columbus shooting. Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said the shooting happened about 10:30 Thursday night on Bell Avenue.
The armed robbery happened in the Dollar General parking lot on South Frontage Road on Thursday at about 5:30 p.m.
Ward 4 Councilwoman Nettie Davis has been a member of St Paul United Methodist Church nearly all her life and says the historic African American church has a long, meaningful legacy.
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Local and state law enforcement agencies are urging you to avoid some roads and limit driving the rest of the week. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office and Troop F of the Mississippi Highway Patrol posted some photos on their social media pages, highlighting just how dangerous and icy some streets are. Images captured an ambulance and…
OKOLONA, Miss. – Pharmacies like the one in Okolona are slowly running out of medicine. The owner says she hasn’t seen a supply truck since last week. Amira Smith owns the Okolona Pharmacy. She says medications are running low for some customers who need them the most. “Especially since we have been under this weather advisory for a week, those…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Every couple of years, we see a winter storm that comes in and causes problems for drivers. General Manager at Bob’s Paint and Auto Body Ashley Denton says people usually tend to be more cautious when there is inclement weather, but sometimes they get too comfortable. “We’re not used to it, and we don’t have the…
LOWNDES COUNTY. Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors are looking for some legal help. The county has been advertising for an Interim County Prosecutor. The job came open after County Prosecutor William Starks resigned to take a job with the District Attorney’s office. Supervisors will have to an appoint an Interim Prosecutor until a special election can be held in…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors took some time out in their Thursday meeting to honor a trio of county leaders. The Board passed a resolution honoring recently retired Supervisors Harry Sanders and John Holliman and longtime County Engineer Bob Calvert. Sanders represented District 1 for 6 terms. Holliman spent the last 16 years representing District 3. Board…
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The ongoing winter storm claims two more lives after a crash in Chickasaw County. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says a car ran off the side of Highway 15 and hit a tree. Troopers tell WCBI that 22-year-old Heather Holt of Harris Boone, Arkansas was a passenger in that vehicle. She was flown to an Oxford hospital…
While many businesses in our viewing area have adjusted their hours due to the hazardous weather conditions, a gas station in Okolona is braving the storm.
While the winter weather is keeping some people homebound and off from their jobs, others are finding temporary accommodations.
Police and fire officials in Okolona are on high alert as snow and ice make their jobs even more dangerous.
The Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition opened its warming station for the community. The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition will have its Columbus shelter at 1501 MLK Jr. Drive open through the weekend.
With these freezing temperatures, there is a boil water notice to tell you about in Noxubee County.
Smoke was already coming from this house on Oliver Street when the Brooksville Volunteer Fire Department arrived.