LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The heat index today for Columbus was 114 degrees, and it doesn’t look like temperatures are going to drop for the rest of the week. And for people make who their living working outside the threat of heat exhaustion can be harmful. Whether you’re saving people from a burning building or making our lives a…
Scott Colom will be the default winner of the Democratic primary race for the District Attorney’s office for the 16th Judicial District. His competitor, Marc Amos, has dropped out of the race. Now, Colom will wait until the general election to face off against the winner of the Republican primary race between J. Douglas Dalrymple and Chuck Easly. The general…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A judge has refused to dismiss charges against a Democrat party leader and Tupelo City Councilwoman, who are accused of violating state election law. Senior Circuit Court Judge Paul Funderburk denied motions filed by Attorney Jim Waide to dismiss charges against Councilwoman Nettie Davis and Pastor Charles Penson, who is a local Democrat party leader. Davis…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – There were some intense moments at a Starkville apartment complex. Police were called about a shot being fired in an apartment at Avalon Apartments on Eudora Welty Drive. Officers cleared some of the complex and then searched the building. No damage was found and no injuries were reported. SPD is continuing to investigate the report of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Salvation Army in Columbus is welcoming a new leader. Captain Thomas Johnson is coming to Columbus from Lafayette, Louisiana. He will be over many different aspects of the Salvation Army, from the Family Store to the church. He wants to make the community more aware of all the different aspects of the charity, specifically the church….
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Fraud is a real issue that affects real people. And taking advantage of someone affected by a disaster is worse. Roughly two weeks ago, we reported to you about a Tennessee couple accused of scamming their way into disaster funds in Amory. The arrest came after the real homeowners took matters into their own hands….
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Most people enjoy a trip to the mall, but a local veteran is spending an entire week camped in the food court at the Mall at Barnes Crossing. If you’re in the food court at the Mall at Barnes Crossing between now and July 1, you might get the honor of helping raise money for disabled…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (WCBI) – Annabelle Paxton is a third-generation student at Mississippi State. She is following in her family’s footsteps. “My parents came here in the 1980s; they met here and later got married. And my grandfather actually played baseball here in the 1940s,” said Paxton. Paxton is an orientation leader, showing future students around campus. Her goal is…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) – Mississippi University for Women is earning high marks as three of its nursing programs are named number one in the state. The Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs were recognized for excellence. The ranking is based on several factors, such as overall retention,…
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Sometimes a small group can bring about big things. That idea was on display in Noxubee County. The Rotary Club of Macon participates in numerous projects in Noxubee County, but a few years ago they wanted to get involved outside of the community. They chose to partner with the Children’s Hospital of Mississippi. Last month they…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tupelo man allegedly hit two people with his car in May and he turned himself in this week. On May 10, TPD officers arrived at Monument Drive about the incident. The victims said Quitavis Rogers intentionally tried to strike them with his vehicle. Later in the month, Rogers was charged with aggravated assault and issued…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency is working on a plan to keep folks cool during the heat wave. The agency is developing a plan with the Homeless Coalition to get a cooling shelter set up in the area. Both organizations are hoping to get the shelter up and running no later than Thursday. The…
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A World War II veteran celebrated 100 years of life. Roy D. Fuqua celebrated his 100th birthday on June 24 at the VA nursing home in Kosciusko, Miss. where he lives. His birthday was June 26. He served in the Army in World War II. He retired from the A&P Grocery Store and went to…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Monroe County Electric Power Association is warning customers about using Cash App to pay their bills. Customers who have used the app to pay their bills are receiving a message that doubles the amount they charged. These messages are not from the power association. Anyone who has received such messages will need to take…
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – The Pickensville, Alabama police chief has died and now a death investigation is underway. Kendrick Barnes died Monday in Aliceville. Pickens County Coroner Chad Harless and District Attorney Andy Hamlin referred questions to the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation. Sources told WCBI foul play is not suspected in the investigation. Barnes was the only officer…
VERNON, Ala (WCBI) – The city of Vernon will be receiving millions of dollars, and they may help clean the air. The Alabama Department of Environment Management will be awarding a grant of more than $3.4 million to make massive improvements to the municipal water system lagoon. Vernon’s sewer system is more than 30 years old and is in serious…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The reward for information about a missing Noxubee County man is growing. Kenneth Reed has not been seen since February 22 in Shuqualak. His family is offering more than seven thousand dollars for information on his whereabouts. Now, the district attorney’s office and Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers are teaming up to offer up to a…
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Strong storms hit parts of the viewing area Sunday night. Several power outages were reported in the Golden Triangle along with fallen trees. The workweek started early for crews at Starkville Utilities and 4-County Electric Power Association. Sunday night’s storms took down powerlines, branches, and trees in New Hope and Starkville. “We really do see…
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TISHOMINGO, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash that took the life of a teenager. MHP responded to the fatal crash around 6:51 a.m. on Highway 366 in Tishomingo. Law enforcement said a vehicle driven by Ashton Rojas of Dennis, Mississippi was traveling west of Highway 366. The vehicle left the road, striking several trees….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Saturday trip to the Columbus Waffle House costs a couple of people more than their dinner tab. Saturday, Columbus police were called to Waffle House for a report of armed robbery. When they got there, they found that two people had been robbed at gunpoint in the restaurant’s parking lot. Witnesses to the robbery were…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Over 40 children from across Clay County are getting a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. The West Point Police Department and Clay County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to host the Junior Police Academy this week. Children ages eight through 17 are learning what it takes to become a law enforcement officer. They learned how…
MILLPORT, Ala. (WCBI) – We now know the charges a man is facing after running from law enforcement in West Alabama. The pursuit ended in a crash on Highway 96, just outside of Millport, on Saturday afternoon. 45-year-old Steven Melton was charged with possession of meth and paraphernalia, along with attempting to elude, criminal littering, and tampering with evidence. Police…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi is one step closer to internet access even in the most remote areas of the state. The state of Mississippi is receiving $1.2 billion to be used towards adding the foundation for broadband. The Department of Commerce for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program is investing $42.45 billion towards broadband development across the country. Senator…