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Local law enforcement warn of phone scams popping up during summer
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Summertime is vacation time for many, but not for scammers. A familiar con is popping up again around the area: the Green Dot Scam. How it works is the scammer calls up someone, often an elderly person, pretending to be a family member or friend in trouble, and they get the victim to buy a prepaid…
Legacy Flight Academy will be preparing for take off this weekend
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Legacy Flight Academy will be preparing for take off this weekend. Legacy Flight Academy builds on the foundation of the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen to expose youth early to opportunities within aviation. The Legacy Flight Academy and Columbus Air Force Base are working together to change the lives of area youth with one flight. “I…
Local fire chiefs warn house fires can still happen in any season
House fires seem to occur more often during the winter months, but that does not mean they stop when summer rolls in.
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Housefires are usually associated with the colder months, but they also happen as temperatures heat up. Chief Duane Hughes in Columbus and Chief Guyvester Dobbs in Aberdeen agreed that most fires that happen in the winter are electrical, but summer months can come from a lack of being aware. House fires seem to occur more often…
Smoke from wildfires can be harmful to one’s health
Dr. Harry Holliday recommends limiting time outside, especially for those who have underlying health conditions.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’ve been outside, you may have noticed a hazy and smoky sky. Smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada has moved south, and too much exposure can be harmful to one’s health. At least 16 states have issued air quality advisories. Dr. Harry Holliday, a pulmonologist at OCH Regional Medical Center, said it can do more…
Man reportedly takes Lowndes Co. deputy vehicle, leads officers on chase
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An attempt to leave the scene of an accident leads to more problems for a man in Lowndes County. Around 2:30 Friday afternoon, Lowndes County deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 45 near Sessums Road. The driver of one of the vehicles walked away from the scene but reportedly doubled back, and took…
Brothers make initial appearance in Federal Court for Jan. 6 charges
BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (WCBI) – A pair of brothers from Blue Springs had their initial appearance in Federal Court on charges stemming from the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the United States Capitol. Toney and Ethan Bray face charges of Obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds without authority, disorderly…
US Supreme Court denies Gunasekara’s injunction petition
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The U.S. Supreme Court denied a Republican Northern District Public Service Commissioner hopeful from getting on the ballot. Amanda Gunasekara’s injunction petition was denied by the high court. The Mississippi Supreme Court had also disqualified Gunasekara. Local and state judges had ruled she did not meet the residency requirements to run for a spot on the PSC….
Columbus police investigate shooting at Smithville Apartments
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police continue to investigate a Thursday night shooting. The gunfire happened at Smithville Apartments in the 600 block of Fifth Street South. A CPD spokesperson said there were no injuries or property damage reported in the shooting. No other information is being released at this time in the ongoing investigation. Investigators have not made an…
Brandon Presley runs unopposed in Democratic primary race for Governor
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will not have a competitor in the Democratic primary for the Governor’s race. The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a Hinds County Circuit Court’s decision allowing Bob Hickingbottom, a former Constitution Party candidate for governor, to be placed on the ballot because his petition for judicial review was not filed in…
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Noxubee County set to receive biggest economic development in history
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County is set to receive its biggest economic development in the county’s history. Huber Corporation is one of the largest family-owned businesses in the world, and they’re planning to branch out to Shuqualak, Mississippi. The mill will sit on 550 acres of land that will span across the Shuqualak community and the Noxubee County…
Violence traveling from social media world to real world
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Summer is not quite here, and violent crime is already on the rise. And an increasing number of cases have their beginnings as conflicts on social media. Social media is where it all begins. District Attorney Scott Colom said that people are turning online conflict into crimes IRL, In Real Life. And that’s leading to more…
NEMCC receives grant to bring latest technology to classrooms
Partnership with EON Reality will supply immersive technology for students
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Northeast Mississippi Community College is bringing the latest technology to the classroom with the help of a $15 million grant. “The infusion of this type of technology into the classroom and beyond will be a game changer for our institution,” said Ford. That’s how NEMCC President Dr. Ricky Ford described the $15.9 million grant from EON…
Summer camps have started at the YMCA in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Summertime can mean a lot of downtime for children. Local universities and community organizations work to provide camps and other activities that are educational and fun. It’s not yet, officially, summer, but camp is in session. Kids are already participating in activities at the Columbus YMCA, and they’re exploring more than just fun and games. “We…