Houston’s emergency response answers the call during tornado
High winds caused falling trees and damage to homes and contributed to car accidents. Heavy rains led to flooding.
Poultry instructor gives bird flu safety tips
The bird flu is putting a strain on the poultry industry, leading to egg shortages and price hikes.
Saltillo restaurant learned to cope during natural gas outage
Restaurant owners and staff were forced to think outside the box to keep doors opened
While The Local House Restaurant is closed on Mondays, co-owner Jessica Brazil and head cook Brittany Johnson were in the kitchen, getting everything organized after a busy weekend.
Too Good To Go and Second Servings tackle food waste
The two organizations address food insecurity through similar means: reducing food waste by utilizing leftover food.
The two organizations address food insecurity through similar means: reducing food waste by utilizing leftover food.
From student to sergeant: College student serves at VFD in spare-time
The East Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department has many college students serving on its team. Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner said they are a plus for the department.
School Board fires Superintendent after Corinth child porn incident
A major shake-up in the Corinth School District. Superintendent Dr. Edward Lee Childress has been fired.
Amazon business expands presence in Golden Triangle Region
You may not have been aware of it, but Amazon has moved into the Golden Triangle and is quietly expanding its presence.
Complaints leads to vape bust in Tupelo
Citizen complaints in Tupelo led to a crackdown in stores selling nicotine products to underage people.
Freeze on grants prompts questioning for future status in Lowndes Co.
With recent moves by the Trump Administration to freeze or cancel grants distributed by some Federal agencies, the current and future status of some of that money is in question.
Rescue volunteers perform water rescues after storm in Monroe
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Search and Rescue, and Fire Coordinator, along with Amory Fire, Tupelo Fire, and other volunteers had to perform a swift water rescue in the early morning hours Sunday, March 16.
New scam surfaces after gas leak in Lee Co.
In Lee County, the disruption of natural gas service has prompted a new scam.
Louisville residents reminded of tragedy as they shelter in place
As the threat of tornados blanketed the region, Louisville locals remember previous tornados as they take refuge in the towns safe room.
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Eleven years ago Louisville was wrecked by a deadly EF-4 tornado. Residents are reminded of this trauma every time there’s a threat of severe weather. Like Nicole Prisock who was pregnant and working at a nursing home during the 2014 tornado. “I just remember that day we gathered all our residents into the dining room and…
Vardaman elementary school gets severely damaged from weather
Some storms blew through Calhoun County in the early morning hours and caused significant damage in Vardaman.
4-County crew heads south to assist with storm restoration
Restoration work is expected to take a couple of days
LOWNDES COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – Local utility crews are lending a helping hand to those affected by tornado damage. 4-County Electric Power Association sent a crew of 12 linemen to South Mississippi’s Pearl River Valley Electric Cooperative (PREVC) based in Columbia. The men will assist with storm restoration from setting new poles to replacing downed wire. PRVEC serves about 53,000…
Storms in Tupelo brought heavy rains and also flooding
In Tupelo, the storms brought high winds and heavy rainfall throughout the night and day.
Firefighters respond to house fire in North Columbus neighborhood
The weather is being blamed for a fire in a North Columbus neighborhood.
Church receives damage from recent storms in Grenada Co.
Parts of Grenada County have seen significant damage from this weekend’s storms.
Weather damage reported at Natchez Trace in Chickasaw County
Chickasaw County EMA Director Linda Griffin sent in images of storm damage across the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Firefighters respond to an apartment fire in Tupelo
The Tupelo Fire Department responded to an early morning blaze at an apartment on March 15.
Stolen car pursuit in Lowndes County leads to crash in Lamar Co.
Lamar County deputies attempted to stop the vehicle with stop sticks just before reaching the city limits of Vernon. To avoid the stop sticks, the driver swerved off the roadway and struck a culvert.
Prairie Opportunity, Inc. and Atmos partner to provide relief
Through Atmos energy grants, and Prairie Opportunity, Inc., dozens were provided with help paying their gas bills in Lowndes County.
Through Atmos energy grants, and Prairie Opportunity, Inc., dozens were provided with help paying their gas bills in Lowndes County.
Tupelo Boys and Girls Club provides fun spring break for children
Children never have a dull moment during BGCNMS Spring Break 2025
It has been a fun and productive Spring Break for hundreds of kids who are part of the Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi.
Louisville first responders prepare to stay ahead of severe storms
They include shelters at Nanih Waiya High School, each volunteer fire department, and municipal buildings.
Local Tupelo churches provide hot showers for gas outage victims
A Northeast Mississippi based disaster relief ministry is partnering with several Tupelo churches to help people have hot showers, during the natural gas outage.