COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s only a drill. But each step, each part of a plan can make a difference if there’s an emergency. The Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency planned these drills and worked alongside other first responders, training at Mississippi University for Women. It’s been more than two decades since a tornado swept through the campus of Mississippi…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For over three years, Mississippi University for Women has been eager to get the new culinary arts facility up and running. What started as an idea in 1996 now serves as the future of culinary education. To kick off the semester at Mississippi University for Women, Town & Tower teamed up with The W to showcase…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Sometimes your biggest supporters are those within your community. A New Hope Senior has been able to see just how much of an impact he’s made on the people around him after they rallied to help him out. You can find Jeremiah Williams on the tennis court, and show choir stage, always wearing a smile,…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Job seekers stopped by the Starkville Sportsplex in hopes of finding a new job. Many sectors of the workforce have had problems recruiting and or retaining employees. WCBI’s job fair at the Starkville sportsplex helped nearly 20 employers connect with potential employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; transportation and warehousing was the only job…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Caledonia residents soon won’t have to leave town to pick up a cold six-pack or have a drink with dinner. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Caledonia Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance allowing the sale of beer and light wine within town limits. The ordinance laid out rules for both on-premises and off-premises consumption. On-premises consumption will…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Northern District Transportation Commissioner sees a smoother road ahead for some Mississippi drivers. John Caldwell spoke to business and community leaders in Columbus. Caldwell briefed them on upcoming road and bridge projects across North Mississippi, including the Highway 15 bypass around Ripley, and overlay and safety projects coming to Highways 69 and 12 in Lowndes…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The woman who drove her vehicle into the water, with a child inside, will spend six years in prison. Cari Cullum pleaded guilty to child abuse in Lowndes County. Circuit Judge Michelle Easterling also gave Cullum five years probation in the open sentence. The incident happened at the East Bank landing boat ramp on Wilkins-Wise…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Firefighters arrived at a home in Starkville Wednesday night that was engulfed in flames. Around 11:30, East Oktibbeha Volunteer Firefighters arrived at a home on Cambridge Drive. No one was at the home during the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The alarm system inside the home notified the alarm company about the…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is injured and another is in jail after a shooting in West Point. 20-year-old J’Kobe Warren was charged with aggravated assault. Police Chief Avery Cook said the shooting happened Wednesday night at Marston Courts, just off East Brame Avenue. The victim had minor injuries. No details surrounding what led up to the shooting…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two people were seriously injured in a fiery Winston County crash. The accident happened around 3 a.m. Thursday morning. You can see flames billowing from the car, as firefighters worked to put out the fire. Sheriff Jason Pugh said the two people injured in the Brooksville Road accident were thrown from the car. The cause…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County deputies and United States Marshals are looking for a young man who is considered armed and dangerous. 19-year-old Jahennessi Clark is wanted for the charge of aggravated assault. Deputies were called to the area of Highway 145 and the Sportsplex, near Macon, this past Friday night about a shooting. City workers were able…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Columbus man. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said 45-year-old Bill Boyd IV lost control of his Harley Davidson on Highway 45 South. The crash happened on Highway 45 South, near Glenn Machine Works, on Tuesday evening. Boyd was taken to Baptist Golden Triangle where he passed away….
https://cdn.field59.com/WCBI/1694051763-7dd51cc4557a257e9b294834a7a87e62e33dcbef_fl9-720p.mp4 Jaxson Dart has officially been named the starter by head coach Lane Kiffin. The wide-receiving corps has full faith in Dart and believes he can be an elite quarterback. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Dart, football, Jaxson, ole miss, Sports
Mississippi State did the most important thing in week 1, coming away with a victory. However, head coach Zach Arnett knows that his team has a long way to go for it to compete at the highest level. Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Arnett, football, MSU, Sports
NEW HOULKA Miss. (WCBI) – Houlka Attendance Center is going through changes. Its focus is not only on test scores but building community, fostering school pride, and making lasting memories for generations to come. “It’s going to cause a lot of hype,” said Seth Burt, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Boys Basketball Coach for Houlka Attendance Center. Excitement at…
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – After suffering heavy damage in the March tornado, The Amory Golf Club is teeing off for its new reopening. Now, almost five months later they’re working on getting people back out on the greens. The President of the Board of Directors, Dave Cresap said if you saw the Amory Golf Club just a few months ago,…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The longtime director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi gets a big honor for his years of dedication and service. As a tax and estate planning lawyer with Phelps Dunbar, Greg Pirkle keeps a full schedule, but he always finds time for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi. “You want to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two years ago, it was slated for demolition. Now, the owner of an apartment complex on Columbus’ Southside said renovations are almost at the halfway point. Edmond Green, the owner of Oak Manor Apartments on 11th Street South, gave the Columbus City Council an update on the progress of renovations. Back in 2021, Oak Manor was…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Have you ever wanted to own your own firehouse? The City of Columbus may have just the deal for you. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Columbus City Council voted to declare the former Fire Station 4 surplus property. The move opens the door to getting an appraisal on the property and putting it up for sale….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Fire inspections are right around the corner for businesses operating in Columbus. The Columbus Fire and Rescue Department goes door to door for all 1,800 businesses to inspect safety procedures and check for code violations. Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes said fire codes were written to save lives. “The fire codes that we enforce were written…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A group aligned with the Democrat Party of Mississippi is calling for an expansion of Medicaid in the state. The organization known as “Save Our Hospitals” made a stop in Tupelo for a news conference. Members of the group are calling on the governor and Republican leaders to expand Medicaid. They claim that would free up…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An argument between a couple ended in gunfire, but no charges have been filed. Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh said the incident happened on Sims Road this past Sunday. Deputies were first called to the home earlier in the day and the soon-to-be victim was arrested. Pugh told WCBI the man was later bailed out…
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Webster County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in a burglary investigation. The break-ins happened in Eupora, north of Highway 9. Courtney Harrison and Waylon Palmer were both charged with one count of commercial burglary, one count of trespassing, and two counts of burglary. Bond was set for Harrison and Palmer at $25,000. For 24/7 …
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The man accused in a weekend Lowndes County robbery is in custody. 42-year-old Little John Shelby was charged with armed robbery. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said Shelby forced his way into a Porter Lane home this past Saturday. The people inside were forced to hand over cash while being held at knifepoint. “A lot of times…