LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – As the summer season kicks off, some families may be looking for a different kind of vacation. Staycations, or extended vacations, are gaining popularity. What once started off as a burger shack on the banks of a fishing hole, evolved into a nationally known vacation spot for travelers across the country. The Lake Tiak-O’Khata resort now…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two years ago, heavy rain caused barges to break loose at Bevill Lock and Dam in Alabama and Stennis Lock and Dam in Columbus, causing damage at both sites. Crews have now finished the last of the repairs. Operations Manager Justin Murphree said now the dam will be stronger than ever. “The water flowing around the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi leads the nation in the number of sexually transmitted infections cases. And one local clinic is looking to raise awareness and decrease stigma by following the crowd. The STI rate has increased by 1,000%, with more cases of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Five Horizons Health Services Chief Jamil Dawson Operating Officer said these numbers are…
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann is crisscrossing the area making his case for a second term. Lieutenant Governor Hosemann stopped at the offices of the Itawamba County Development Council this afternoon to talk with voters. Hosemann said during the past four years, he has led efforts to downsize state government and has paid down more than $500…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An 85-year-old family-run business in Columbus was honored with a prestigious industry award. Waters Truck and Tractor was named the 2022 North American Truck Dealer of the Year by International Truck. The award recognized the top truck dealer for their annual sales, customer service, and community involvement. Waters Truck & Tractor Co., Inc. operates seven locations…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors won its appeal against the school district. At issue is what is considered new property after a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax agreement ends. In 2020, the county leaders excluded $3.3 million of ad valorem taxes from the district’s request. A Chancery Judge sided with the schools, agreeing that…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – 4-County members and management came together to take care of some business and have a little fun. The electric power cooperative held its annual meeting at the EMCC Communiversity. Members got a chance to meet the workers and management team that provide their power and, for a growing number, internet too. They also elected Board…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police continue to search for a gunman after a shooting near a north-side park. Officers were called to 8th Avenue and 18th Street North on Wednesday evening, just before eight. A police spokesperson said a group of people were outside the home and had shouted at a speeding car. When that vehicle left an SUV…
BRANDON, Miss. (WCBI) – One officer was killed and another one was injured during a standoff with police Thursday morning in Brandon. The incident started at about 1:20 a.m. in the Crossgates neighborhood of Brandon, which is a suburb of Jackson. Police said 22-year-old Gabriel Matthew Wilson went to a home armed with a handgun and a rifle. He was…
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SHERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – A new attraction is making a big splash in one northeast Mississippi town, just in time for summer. The official opening day for Sherman’s splash pad is June 1, but Mayor Mike Swords said the attraction has been open for a few days, as a sort of test run. Plans for the splash pad began in…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is set to receive a much-needed boost in officers. 48 troopers make up the 67th cadet class and five of them will be joining Troop G of Starkville. Staff Sergeant Derrick Beckom said the new additions help combat the officer shortage in law enforcement. The Magnolia State’s highways have re-stocked 48 new…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville police made two arrests in separate robbery investigations. Dontavious Lucious was charged with robbery. Meanwhile, Tyverius Nichols is facing an armed robbery charge. Investigators said both incidents happened on separate days. One happened at a home and the other happened at an apartment. However, those alleged hold-ups did happen on Garrard Road. No injuries were…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – You can take a chance to win $10,000 and help a good cause. The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee Counties is launching its “50K Your Way” fundraiser. Here’s how it works. You purchase a ticket for $100 to put your name into a drawing. United Way will draw five winners. And each will win $10,000….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors took a timeout from regular business to recognize a champion. Supervisors presented Kerrigan Clark with an official resolution honoring her feats on the track. Clark took top honors in the 100-meter dash in Division 1 A at the North State level and then repeated that performance by winning the…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County leaders are taking action to curb a tiring problem in areas of the county. Illegal dumping has been an issue in the county for years, but lately, crews are dealing with more trashed tires. Old car tires present an environmental hazard wherever they are disposed of, but recent dumps have been made worse…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two more people were charged in connection with a shooting that left two people injured. 42-year-old Chaundra Dismuke was charged with accessory after the fact and tampering with evidence. 24-year-old Alycia Hayden was charged with accessory after the fact. Hayden remained in jail, as of Wednesday afternoon. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Randy Pratt was charged with aggravated assault….
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Construction is in full swing at the future site of the Steel Dynamics Aluminum Mill. Ground has broken on the site of the new aluminum mill. They are expected to ramp up construction once they get the proper permits, which are expected in the next 30-45 days. The new roads have been paved and improvements…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol has released its report for the Memorial Holiday travel period. During the enforcement period troopers investigated 156 crashes, three of them with fatalities. The fatal crashes occurred in Yazoo, Stone, and Holmes Counties. Troopers also issued more than 8,900 citations and made 170 arrests for impaired driving. They cited close to 1,000 drivers…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – The tornado that touched down in Amory in late March damaged several businesses, including one of the city’s best-known restaurants. Bill’s Hamburgers has been around since the 1920s, but for the past two months the doors have been closed and the grill, cold. Things are expected to get fired back up this weekend. It may be…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators believe there’s more information out there on this past weekend’s deadly shooting at a Columbus nightclub. Columbus police and the district attorney’s office held a press conference Tuesday asking people to come forward. Although there’s been an arrest, detectives at the Columbus Police Department are still searching for details about the Inferno Sports Bar shooting….
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI) – Fulton voters head to the polls one week from Tuesday to decide the fate of a tourism tax. Fulton Mayor Emily Quinn is halfway through her first term and believes the upcoming tourism tax vote is key to the city’s future growth and development. “I know the potential Fulton has and this is what keeps me…
INDIANOLA, Miss. (WCBI) – The family of an 11-year-old Indianola boy who was shot during a domestic disturbance call is suing the city and members of the police department. Nakala Murry said her son, Aderrien Murry, called 911 after an “irate” ex-boyfriend showed up at the home. Family attorney Carlos Moore said Indianola police banged on the door and ordered…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been two months since a devastating tornado damaged much of Amory. Many people in the community are looking to find a new normal, but some are still working to rebuild what’s left from the storms. The storm damaged about two-thirds of the city. Mayor Corey Glenn said that right now they are in the rebuild…