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.
Fire destroyed a historic downtown Tupelo church early Wednesday morning. Fire Chief Brad Robinson said firefighters got to the St. Paul United Methodist Church at about 4:30 a.m.
Late on the night of January 9, officers responded to a report from a concerned resident about suspicious people in the parking lot of the Greens Apartments.
We have more information about the woman Oktibbeha County deputies were trying to identify on Tuesday. At the time, it was unclear if the woman was lost, confused, or missing from somewhere.
Columbus firefighters continued to investigate a home fire. The blaze happened Tuesday morning in the 600 block of Cypress Street.
The Tennessee Valley Authority set an all-time high this morning for power demand. TVA said extremely cold temperatures across the region continue to drive up demand for electricity.
Funeral services were announced for a former Columbus Municipal Schools Superintendent. Dr. Cherie Labat died on January 9.
Approaching its fifth year of sales in November 2024, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) is pleased to announce it has surpassed the $2 billion mark in gross sales.
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Sleet and freezing rain quickly turned area roads into skating rinks. These left drivers slipping and sliding. Towing companies, like Champion’s, have had a busy 36 hours since.
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. And when the weather gives you slick ice on the ground, you pull your skates out.
Columbus police were telling people to enjoy their “snow days.” Just do it responsibly and preferably at home. Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said the slick roads had led to several accidents.
While many businesses are closed because of the winter storm, there are some professions that do not get to take snow days.
Monroe County released more information about a deadly shooting over the weekend and formally charged a suspect.
Fire destroyed an east Columbus home on Tuesday morning. The blaze started at a home in the 600 block of Cypress Street about 11:30.
Firefighters in Oktibbeha County have been pretty busy this week. The Maben and Adaton Fire Departments battled another fire in the wintry mix.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their power use. 4-County CEO Brian Clark said the reduction is needed to ensure services can continue.
Jacorey Jackson was charged with attempted murder. He was given a $500,000 bond. Jackson remained in the Noxubee County jail.