OKOLONA, Miss. – Pharmacies like the one in Okolona are slowly running out of medicine. The owner says she hasn’t seen a supply truck since last week. Amira Smith owns the Okolona Pharmacy. She says medications are running low for some customers who need them the most. “Especially since we have been under this weather advisory for a week, those…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Every couple of years, we see a winter storm that comes in and causes problems for drivers. General Manager at Bob’s Paint and Auto Body Ashley Denton says people usually tend to be more cautious when there is inclement weather, but sometimes they get too comfortable. “We’re not used to it, and we don’t have the…
LOWNDES COUNTY. Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors are looking for some legal help. The county has been advertising for an Interim County Prosecutor. The job came open after County Prosecutor William Starks resigned to take a job with the District Attorney’s office. Supervisors will have to an appoint an Interim Prosecutor until a special election can be held in…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors took some time out in their Thursday meeting to honor a trio of county leaders. The Board passed a resolution honoring recently retired Supervisors Harry Sanders and John Holliman and longtime County Engineer Bob Calvert. Sanders represented District 1 for 6 terms. Holliman spent the last 16 years representing District 3. Board…
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.