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…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Movie magic and Christmas magic combine in the first parade of the holiday season. Nearly 80 groups will kick off the season in Starkville with the annual Christmas parade. The famous Maroon band will lead the way through town. The Starkville Academy and Starkville High School marching bands will also be part of the lineup. WCBI’s…
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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Voters will head to the polls in several runoff elections Tuesday. Several Circuit Court judge races are still to be decided. There are races in Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Noxubee, Clay, and Montgomery Counties. A county judge race is also on the ballot in Oktibbeha County in tomorrow’s runoff. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m….
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to more crashes this year than last year during their Thanksgiving holiday travel enforcement period. Tragically, six car accidents were deadly. None of the accidents happened within our viewing area. During the period from Wednesday to Sunday night, there were 172 arrests for impaired driving. That is also up from last year’s…
Wonder why places like Los Angeles sometimes get really hazy? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain covers temperature inversions in this week’s edition of Weather Whys. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Inmates in area jails, along with jail staff, enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to a Tupelo-based ministry. 9-year-old Will Bryant spent part of his Thanksgiving morning in the kitchen at Harrisburg Baptist Church. “Working very hard opening cans using a big can opener,” said Bryant. Bryant was one of the hundreds of volunteers at the…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Thousands of people across the region did not miss a traditional Thanksgiving meal thanks to the Tupelo Salvation Army and an army of volunteers. More than 3,000 traditional Thanksgiving lunches were served by volunteers during the Salvation Army’s annual outreach. The community center was open for those wanting to dine in. People could also drive up and…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Inmates in area jails, along with jail staff enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to a Tupelo-based ministry. Nine-year-old Will Bryant spent part of his Thanksgiving morning in the kitchen at Harrisburg Baptist Church, “working very hard opening cans using a big can opener.” “Was it hard work?” asked Allie Martin. “Not that hard, I went to…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving was a little sweeter in West Point. Local business Ice Cream Island opened its doors Thursday to offer free food and fellowship. Owner Donesia Shelton says this is their way to give back to the people who support their business and to help those in the community. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Kimberly Cotton of Macon has another reason to be thankful during this holiday. She’s the winner of an SUV. Cotton’s name was drawn last week in the United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee Counties raffle. The prize: a 2019 Toyota Highlander. Cotton went by the United Way office today to finish up the final paperwork…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville church is giving thanks by giving to others. Peter’s Rock Church hosted its annual Community Thanksgiving Day Service and Turkey Giveaway this morning. More than 200 people gathered in the sanctuary for music and words of inspiration. After the service, church members distributed free turkeys to everyone who attended. They say it’s their way…