Baptist Memorial Hospital performs succesful lockdown after shooting

Healthcare workers had to spring into action after multiple gunshots were heard near Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Healthcare workers had to spring into action after multiple gunshots were heard near Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus on July 31. The exchange of gunfire happened near the back of the hospital. The staff went into their lockdown Code Freeze for about an hour until law enforcement cleared the area. Hospital CEO Rob Coleman said even…

Cleaning crews are busy getting houses, apartments ready for students

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s almost time for college students to return to town, and local cleaning companies are working overtime to prepare houses and apartments for new residents. Worker Bees is a Starkville-based cleaning company that has lived up to its name this year, and since management had so much on their plate they stuck to only cleaning vacant…

CPD Chief releases ages of victims in shooting near baptist hospital

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI News spoke with Columbus Police Chief Daughtry about where his department is on the investigation. No arrests have been made but we do know the ages of the victims. According to the chief, these were just kids, ages 16, 18, 18, and 23. Daughtry said he’s calling on leaders in the community to band together…

Local incoming freshman thankful for scholarship to jumpstart college

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – School has already started back in some districts. Others will begin in the coming weeks. Area colleges and universities will also be welcoming students back to campus. Just last week, a local incoming college freshman got $1,000 worth of help to jumpstart her college career. Erica McCoy has been awarded the 2023 Walter S. Bounds Scholarship…

Okolona teen sets world records at powerlifting meet

Jayden Lowe wants to help promote the sport of powerlifting, while setting new records

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – An Okolona teenager is making a name for himself in the sport of powerlifting. When trainer Nick Romano met Jayden Lowe to talk about powerlifting, he was upfront with the teenager. “He told me his goals and we said, ‘ok, this is what you have to do, Friday nights, Saturday nights, late nights, no partying, no…

False reports lead to real charges for Carlee Russell

ALABAMA (WCBI) – Carlee Russell has been in media headlines since her alleged abduction. Now, she’s on the other side of the law. False reporting causes havoc among police, local communities, and in this case the country. “Hoover detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of Carlee Russell,” said Chickasaw County Sheriff James Myers. Charges have been filed in a case…

Charges upgraded in deadly downtown Columbus crash

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Charges were upgraded this afternoon involving the deadly crash in downtown Columbus. Tristan Atkinson was charged with murder. He’s already facing a felony fleeing, DUI, and reckless driving, along with other traffic violations. Atkinson’s bond was set at $500,000. He remains in the Lowndes County jail. The murder charge came after Ryan Koehn died. Last week,…