AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of people in Monroe County continue to clean up debris from the storms. While many of you may have seen pictures, it’s hard to understand the extent of the damage the county is facing. WCBI talked with District 3 Supervisor Rubel West about the twister’s impact on the city. “It’s going to be a long…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been three days since the city of Amory was hit by a tornado leaving many people without homes and parts of the city destroyed. People have been donating supplies, money, and time to help. “I typically have 20 pine trees all around and there were none left standing. The trees were blocking the house, on…
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – Like many Mississippians, the people of Winona need help immediately. Many are without essential resources and even a home. Former Mayor of Winona Jerry Flowers knows first-hand what it’s like not to have a home. His house burned to the ground 15 years ago and now he and his family are living in a hotel following…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond is set for the Columbus woman accused of killing her husband on Facebook Live. Kadejah Brown was charged with murder after the Saturday morning shooting at Greentree Apartments. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said Brown and her husband, 28-year-old Jeremy Brown, had been arguing most of the night. He told WCBI that Jeremy Brown was…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County man was indicted on child sex crime charges. Jataquist Morris is facing statutory rape, grand larceny, fondling, and attempted sexual battery charges. At the time, Sheriff Tommy Roby told WCBI that Morris babysat the teenage victim. Her father reported the alleged incident this past October. No trial date has been set at…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo police made a third arrest in the St. Patrick’s morning shooting at the South Gloster Street Waffle House, and there’s a twist. 25-year-old Javarius Trice of Shannon was charged with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and Shooting into a Motor Vehicle. Trice was originally reported as the victim in that shooting. Police…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a storm-related road closing in Amory for Tuesday. Highway 25 from the Highway 6 intersection and points north to the city limits will be closed Tuesday. Utility poles and lines will be taken down and put back in place. Traffic will be diverted onto Mt. Zion Road from Smithville and Highway 6 from Main Street….
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The scope of the damage in Mississippi is mind-boggling, and we are just now getting some preliminary numbers of just how badly our communities were battered. Community of Wren, Miss. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said early numbers show Monroe County had 1,476 homes damaged, along with 29 roads and three utilities. 50 people were injured in…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Individual assistance from FEMA has been approved for storm victims in Mississippi. However, disaster recovery centers have not opened. To get a jump start on your FEMA paperwork, there are a few things to know. You must file an insurance claim first. You must also report your damage to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. You can do…
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MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office wasted no time to offer assistance to Monroe County and Amory. Lowndes County deputies have been rotating shifts around the clock, helping with dispatch, patrol efforts, and keeping looters away. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says his agency’s response is vital to Monroe County as its agencies are stretched thin. While residents are…
WREN, Miss (WCBI)-Community members in Wren picked up the pieces of a staple in their community. Tranquil United Methodist Church was built in 1847. Over the church’s lifetime, it has suffered many tragedies but has continued to stand the test of time. WCBI talked with members about the importance of this landmark and how they plan to pick up the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -The first few days after a storm are critical as families and the community regroup and gather what’s left of their precious memories. The importance of first responders amplifies following natural disasters. Columbus Fire Chief says the national first responder shortage is putting a higher demand on the local responders. “Firefighters do more than fight fires,” Chief Duane…
AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – The people of Amory have come together following the catastrophic tornado that ripped through the Monroe County community Friday night. A war zone. That best describes a vast swath of Amory following a tornado that swept across the state. Trees were down everywhere, and that meant the familiar sounds of chainsaws. Amory Mayor Corey Glenn says about 40%…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- Service members were impacted by Friday night’s ruthless storms. Some of the heaviest damage occurred along the Highway 25 corridor heading north out of town. Amory High school and the adjacent National Guard armory had extensive roof damage. The armory houses the 1st Squadron 98th Cav of the Mississippi National Guard. Commander Lt. Colonel Lee Greco says…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI)- The people of Amory continue to recover from Friday night’s devastating tornado that wreaked havoc on 40% of the community. Even those who didn’t get damaged will have to deal with the fact that they won’t have their neighborhood Piggly Wiggly to shop at. As you can see it suffered extensive damage and owner Joe McGonagill says,…
WINONA, Miss ( WCBI) – People across the state have been waking up to the devastating effects of Friday Night’s storms. In Winona, several homes were destroyed on Hwy 407 One homeowner compares being in the middle of the storm last night versus witnessing the result of the destruction once the sun rose this morning. “It’s pretty overwhelming…,” said Tim…
CORINTH, Miss. (WCBI) – A well-known story of six women who are described as “delicate as magnolias, but tough as steel” is brought to the stage in Corinth. To kick off its 55th season, Corinth Theatre Arts is bringing “Steel Magnolias” to the stage. “Our season this year is ‘back by popular demand’,” said CTA Executive Director Joshua Steen. That…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Our WCBI weather team predicts severe weather moving through the area tonight. And local emergency agencies are gearing up for the unexpected. Columbus Fire and Rescue has duties that go beyond the title. Those include being the first responders during and after disasters. Sunshine and blue skies. It may be the calm before the storm. That’s…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A joint operation involving the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, the Mississippi Bureaus of Investigation and Narcotics, Homeland Security, Child Protective Services, and the Center for Violence Protection nets 10 arrests. The suspects, including two women from Memphis and one from Gordo, were arrested Thursday night in Columbus. They are believed to be involved in a…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee is going to need a bigger letterhead. That’s just one takeaway from the organization’s community meeting Friday. The United Way’s Executive Director recapped 2022’s accomplishments and laid out plans going forward into 2023. One big change is an expansion in the group’s service area. It now includes Choctaw, Oktibbeha, Webster,…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Two families now have homes to call their own, after a lot of sweat, equity, and help from volunteers. Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity held dedication ceremonies for two homes, side-by-side, on Nelle Street in Tupelo. The homes are built on land donated by the city for the Habitat homes. Both families have worked hard on…
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A former paramedic in Oxford is convicted of tampering with opioids while on the job. 35-year-old Richard Bowen was sentenced in federal court to three years probation and ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution. The former Baptist Ambulance employee tampered with vials of morphine and fentanyl in October 2021 and other times while he…