LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – You can never be too prepared when a disaster hits. However, you can ensure that you have home and vehicle insurance coverage. After the devastation from Tuesday night’s storm reflecting on your coverage plan is ideal. Angela Criddle of Shelter Insurance said that purchasing insurance is not a one size fits all method; however, this…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There is a new court and a new judge in Oktibbeha County. Lee Ann Turner was elected to preside over the newly-created county court during Tuesday’s runoff election. The court will handle all youth court cases and matters like eminent domain and eviction. Turner will also preside over cases transferred from chancery and circuit courts….
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Habitat for Humanity has provided homes for families across the region, and one home under construction in Tupelo will be not only a blessing for a single mother but also unique. Lena Ashby’s future home is being built by volunteers with Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Mississippi. Her four-bedroom and the two-bath house will have concrete…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus’ next police chief was in town today meeting with city leaders and talking about his plans for the department. Joseph Daughtry, Sr. will have a lot on his plate when he takes over the department next month, but he said he is up for the challenge. Daughtry wants to see a renewed focus on community…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency released new damage numbers from this week’s tornado outbreak. Preliminary numbers show 20 homes were damaged in Lowndes County, six in Choctaw, and one in Oktibbeha Counties. At this time, MEMA knows of 47 homes across the state that were damaged. The National Weather Service confirmed eight tornadoes touched down…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus’ own Mississippi Mason debuts his Christmas song, “Run, Run Rudolph.” The Arena Studios will be hosting Mississippi Mason LIVE on Stage in Columbus this Saturday. The show features Ethan Oswalt, Mississippi Mason, and his band The River Crew. There will also be a special appearance by piano player Thomas Sanders of Natchez, MS. Mason Honnoll…
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – WCBI took drone footage of the areas hit hardest by the severe weather and tornado on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. This is the area of Steens, Miss. and around Highway 12. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Featured, Local News
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI)- Tornadoes and high winds weren’t the only weather extremes last night. Those storm systems also brought heavy rains. And those rains have caused a major headache for residents and drivers around Hamilton. Last night’s rains caused a washout on Old Wolfe Road, forcing a detour for drivers and leaving a mess for the county’s Road Manager. After…
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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…