LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is patrolling the area hardest hit by Tuesday night’s tornado. They are also asking that people who don’t live in the area steer clear of it for the time being. There are still some serious hazards around, such as downed lines, possible gas leaks, as well as tree and household…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is wasting no time clearing the way for relief help after Tuesday night’s storms. Supervisors issued a proclamation declaring an emergency in the county. The Emergency Declaration will allow the county to seek available resources from MEMA and FEMA to help in clean-up, debris removal, and rebuilding efforts. Final…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – We now know the name of the man killed after being hit by a driver that left the scene of the Columbus crash. It happened Tuesday night just before midnight on 7th Avenue North near 21st Street North. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said 58-year-old Derrick Seals of Columbus died at the scene. Seals had apparently…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The National Weather Service was in Lowndes County to survey the damage left behind by Tuesday night’s storms. But residents in the area are already beginning the difficult tasks of cleaning up, assessing, and preparing to rebuild. WCBI’s Rosalyn Freeman was in Steens as emergency crews and homeowners faced the “morning after”. As the sun…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The American Red Cross is on the ground near the Steens making sure everyone has what they need. We have told you that people were without power so much of their food is no good and they have likely lost a lot of their belongings in the tornado. The Disaster Program Manager for north Mississippi…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Damage reports are trickling in from across Mississippi after last night’s storms. Right now, only five counties have reported damage to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. However, these are preliminary numbers and more are expected. Of course, Choctaw and Lowndes Counties reported damage. Reports also came from Prentiss, Monroe, and Jasper Counties. No injuries or deaths have…
CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Choctaw County also took the brunt of a potential tornado last night. Most of the damage happened in the northern part of the county. Law enforcement and emergency management said there are four structures that were damaged. Those reports came from Fellowship, Breland, Johnson, and Hester Roads. Trees were also down throughout the county. No…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There were several reports of damage in Lowndes County following a tornado that touched down yesterday evening. EMA Director Cindy Lawrence said a majority of the damage was in the Highway 12 area and Jerry Reynolds Road. There were reports of damage to homes and the Lone Oak Fire Station. “I tell people to keep…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A Northeast Mississippi attorney has filed a lawsuit against United Furniture Industries, claiming the company violated federal labor law when it fired all of its workers last week. “We have one client who is a cancer patient who now can’t pay for her cancer medication because her health insurance has been terminated, and United isn’t offering…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – With severe weather on the radar, you should already have a safety plan. If there is a chance of severe weather, Monroe County EMA Director Donna Sanderson is ready to do what she can to keep her people safe. “As soon as we hear that the severe weather is coming through with the threats of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A hit-and-run incident in Columbus has left one person dead. The accident occurred on Monday around midnight on 7th Avenue North near 21st Street North. Police say a middle-aged man was struck by a dark-colored or black car. Police are asking anyone who notices a car with recent damage to the front end or a broken…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Jackson may be temporarily out of the water business. The Federal government filed a proposal today to appoint a third-party manager for the Capital City’s troubled water system. The Justice Department said the arrangement is meant to be a temporary measure to allow time for Jackson, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Polls still remain open for the runoff elections. There are races in Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Noxubee, Clay, and Montgomery Counties. Several Circuit Court judge races are still to be decided. A county judge race is also on the ballot in Oktibbeha County. Poll workers expect to finish tallying the votes despite severe weather threats. The polls will close…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The execution of an inmate on Mississippi’s Death Row may be put on hold again. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate is deciding whether to block the state from using three drugs in the lethal injection process. His ruling could determine whether the State carries out the planned execution of Thomas Loden on December 14. Loden is one…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) – Columbus Main Street made the season a little brighter with the annual Christmas tree lighting. With Covid dimming the last two years, the community was excited to have the event back. Some of Santa’s helpers came to pass out cookies and hot chocolate and Mrs. Clause came to join us for the fun. Carolers tuned everyone…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Run Off Elections are in the plans for tomorrow and many are ready to cast their vote but be sure to take the weather report into account before you head to the polls. With severe weather in the forecast for our area Tuesday, Election Officials want you to know the election goes on – rain or…
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ARTESIA, Miss. (WCBI) – A Thanksgiving night shooting in Lowndes County remains under investigation. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the incident happened on Rogers Cove in Artesia. The 34-year-old gunshot victim remains in a Jackson hospital after he was shot two times. Deputies believe the man and his girlfriend were at a family gathering when there was an argument, involving a…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The United Way is working to make sure the Grinch doesn’t steal Christmas. Every year the United Way sponsors an Adopt-A-Family program to help those in need have a Merry Christmas. With over 100 families on their list, they still have 25 left to be adopted. Adopt a family started with the goal to serve everyone…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police will soon be tuning into other Law Enforcement and Emergency Response units in the state. The city is getting ready to buy new radios for the police department. The new handheld and car-based units will be able to communicate with the statewide MS-WIN radio network. That network was put in place after Hurricane Katrina…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Maben man is accused of taking more than a good meal on Thanksgiving. He’s now charged with a serious crime. 21-year-old Demontavis Jones was charged with armed robbery. In a Facebook post, the Starkville Police Department said the hold-up happened in the parking lot of the Fast Break gas station on Highway 182 West. Investigators…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants to make sure you are fully prepared for this week’s potentially damaging storms. You’re encouraged to take “before” pictures before the storm is expected to hit your home or property. It can help with insurance claims if a disaster strikes your home. MEMA wants you to have a disaster go-kit supplied…