COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Many people in Columbus chose to spend their day off working outdoors. At Columbus Lake, friends and family gathered to spend the holiday together. Many could be found enjoying food and fellowship around the area and lots of people brought out their boats. Luke Walker and Luke Walker Jr. are visiting family in the area and…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Golden Triangle is seeing more cases of the latest strand of COVID-19 called “Kraken.” According to the CDC, Lowndes, Clay, Oktibbeha, and Noxubee counties have some of the highest cases in the country. Judy Trenary is a Nurse Practitioner at Weekends Plus Urgent Care. She sees a link between the rise and students returning to…
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) The suspect is dead after a hostage situation in a Walgreens store in Grenada Sunday. Now the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. The suspect, 39-year-old Bradley Hatcher was shot by members of the Mississippi Highway Patrol SWAT Team. Sunday afternoon Grenada police along with other local and state law enforcement responded to Walgreens in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus’s new Go Cup Ordinance goes into effect September 15th, and the city and Main Street Columbus want to make sure residents understand it. The two groups are holding a meeting to discuss the new law Tuesday morning (Sept. 5th). The Go Cup Ordinance, sometimes called the “Green Cup” Ordinance, will allow restaurant and bar patrons…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – When and how you put garbage out is changing in Columbus. As of Monday, September 4th, Columbus residents will be switching over to once-a-week garbage pickup. Those whose garbage was being picked up on Mondays and Thursdays will now only be getting picked up on Mondays. For residents who had Tuesday and Friday pickup, Tuesday will…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The city of West Point welcomed thousands of visitors today for an annual Labor Day Weekend event. The Prairie Arts Festival has everything from bar-b-que and home décor to cake tastings and clothing. This rainy weather didn’t dampen business at the 45th Annual Prairie Arts Festival. Troy Gandy owns Johnnie Mae’s. He says the event…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s officially tailgating season, and Mississippi State’s first game against Southeastern Louisiana had thousands of fans pitching their tents on campus. Generations of families popped tents in the Junction to gather for food and fellowship. Many families even enjoyed the game from their tailgate. Esther Herring and her husband have been coming to the Junction for…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a celebration of music, art, and skateboarding. Hundreds came to Tupelo for the second annual Change Fest. Participants came from places like Austin Texas, New Orleans, and various Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi communities. Ben Policicchio is with Change Skate Shop in Tupelo. He says this sport attracts a certain kind of individual. “You can learn…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The governor’s race is heating up in Mississippi. The latest poll conducted by Mississippi Today shows current Governor Tate Reeves has an eleven-point lead. Brandon Presley was in Columbus to talk with citizens. Not only does he challenge the latest data, but he hopes to challenge more in an upcoming debate. “We have a poll that…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The North Mississippi Health Services issued a notice on its website of a data security incident. On July 3, NMHS became aware of unauthorized access through an employee’s email account after a phishing email was opened. Their Security Operation Committee was immediately notified and shut down the system, and they ended the unauthorized access within 17 minutes….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Some proposed changes could make for a safer downtown Columbus. City Engineer Kevin Stafford talked with the city council Thursday morning about a plan to expand walkways and slow down traffic in the downtown area. Turning the friendly city into a safer city is the goal of city leaders in Columbus. Stafford said the downtown area…
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of high school students in Prentiss County had a chance to visit professionals from various career fields. It was part of the first Career Expo, organized by the district’s new career coaches. At this career expo, students at the Corinth Academy of Cosmetology were providing hair stenciling to young students. NEMCC’s Auto Service Technician…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State kicks off its football season at home on September 2. Thousands will be making their way to Davis Wade Stadium, but getting there requires a unique strategy. Are you ready for football? Well, pack your patience. With Limited parking tomorrow, “this” is probably your best option. We spoke with the MSU Transportation Department, which anticipates…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Not every career path starts in college. The Lowndes County School District is exposing students to several professions at its Career and Technology Center. On September 1, the district celebrated the grand opening of its cosmetology program. A common question that is asked to students all over is “What do you want to be when…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A ribbon cutting was held in Starkville between city and campus officials celebrating the opening of a new connective pedestrian walkway. This is part of a joint project between Mississippi State and the city of Starkville to better connect Mississippi State to Starkville for pedestrians and bikers. The transportation commissioner for the Northern District John Caldwell…
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused of shooting and killing his wife was found guilty. Jurors took about three hours to find Wayne Fraser guilty of manslaughter. He was sentenced to the maximum of 20 years in prison. Fraser killed his wife, Natalie Ryan-Fraser, at a Caledonia apartment in December 2021. Ryan-Fraser was in Caledonia visiting her husband,…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol released more information about a deadly ATV crash in Montgomery County. The accident happened Monday night on Stafford Wells Road. Troopers said Winona Police Officer Patrick Mitchell pulled over the driver of the ATV, 51-year-old David Nix, and then there was a brief pursuit. MHP is still investigating how the four-wheeler…
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man and woman from Pontotoc County are in jail after leading deputies on a chase that went through three counties. Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask said it all began Wednesday night when 30-year-old James Brandon Hurst allegedly stabbed a man. Mask said the next morning, Hurst was accused of returning to the victim’s home…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s holiday enforcement period begins September 1. Troopers will be seen on more frequently on state highways during the Labor Day Holiday Travel Period. It begins at 6 p.m. and ends at midnight Monday. MHP will have safety checkpoints. While impaired drivers will be a key focus, troopers will also be looking out for…
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OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A good performance requires good practice. And this Summer members of the Ole Miss marching band have had a little more pep in their steps since the University has installed a new practice field. In November 2017, the Pride of the South Marching Band had planned on working on a new practice field but things were…