Midday Guests (Columbus Lowndes Library) -120/6/22
Columbus Lowndes Library Battle of the Christmas Trees
Columbus Lowndes Library Battle of the Christmas Trees. Categories: Special Guests
CMS Cheer team posts video on TikTok that racks up nearly 20M views
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The next viral video you see may have some local flavor. The Columbus Middle School Cheer team’s answer to a TikTok challenge and its follow-up videos have received millions of views. The next time you scroll through TikTok you may see some familiar faces. The Columbus Middle School Cheer team participated in a TikTok cheer challenge,…
South Side Elementary students decorate Christmas story trees
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the halls, South Side Elementary decorated trees with ornament balls. But the magic lies in the story of the trees. Each class read and learned about a different Christmas book and was challenged to create a tree based on the story. “We wanted every kid to be involved…
Child accidentally shoots sibling; toddler in serious, but stable condition
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A two-year-old Monroe County boy is in serious, but stable condition at UAB Hospital following an accidental shooting. Monroe County deputies responded to the shooting call around noon on Sunday in the Lackey community. Sheriff Kevin Crook said the child was accidentally shot by his older sibling, also a toddler. Crook said there were adults…
Lowndes County murder trial begins opening statements
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A murder trial is underway in Lowndes County. A jury was seated late this afternoon, and opening arguments began in the trial of Terry Macon. Macon is charged with First Degree Murder in the October 2021 shooting death of Deadrian Buckhalter. Columbus Police said the two men got into an argument on 22nd Avenue North…
LCBS approves county workers to haul away tree, yard debris
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County will be able to help homeowners who suffered tornado damage dispose of some of their debris. Much of the damage from last Tuesday’s tornado happened along Highway 12, which is a state-maintained highway, and an area where Lowndes County road crews normally don’t pick up limbs and other tree and yard debris. Under…
Supervisors approve raise for some Lowndes County elected officials
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Lowndes County elected officials will be seeing a little extra in their checks come January. Supervisors approved a $2,000-a-year raise for Justice Court Judges, the County Attorney, and themselves. Lowndes County has surpassed $1 billion in property valuation. State law sets a minimum and maximum pay for certain elected officials in counties based on…
Weather Whys – Cold Air Damming
Ever wonder why mountain valleys can get so cold? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain talks cold air damming in this week’s edition of Weather Whys. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
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Mississippi University for Women held 2022 December commencement
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It was graduation day on Friday for students at Mississippi University for Women. Some students said that they’re glad to be done with undergraduate school, but the academic journey continues. “I’m just glad to be through and get my bachelor’s degree. I’ve already signed up to get my master’s degree and I start that in January…
Local organization lends helping hand to families affected by tornado
The Lions Club International
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss (WCBI) – More than 35 homes in Lowndes County suffered damage from Tuesday night’s storm. After the devastating tornado that hit Tuesday night, Steens residents are processing what’s left. And now that their power is restored, the clean-up is in full gear. Many Lowndes County residents are shaken-up and some are feeling forgotten. “No one has come,…
MSU’s Egg Bowl Trophy is coming to Columbus on December 6
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Football Fans, especially MSU Bulldog Fans, listen up. Here’s your chance to see the Egg Bowl Trophy up close and personal. The Golden Egg’s statewide tour is coming to Columbus. Tuesday, December 6 the Egg Bowl trophy will be on display at the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center on Main Street in Columbus from 11:30 a.m. until…
As online shoppers prepare for packages, so do porch pirates
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you plan to Christmas shop from your computer screen, you need to make sure you’re the one picking up your delivery. Porch pirates are licking their chops, hoping to swipe valuable packages from your home. While online shopping may be more convenient, don’t let these grinches steal your packages or holiday spirit. With porch pirates…
Louisville police ask for public’s help identifying burglary suspect
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Louisville Police are asking for the public’s help to find a burglary suspect. The man was caught on security video in the moments before the break-in of a business. If you recognize this person or have any information on this case, call the Louisville Police Department at 662-773-3511 or Winston County CrimeStoppers at 662-773-9999. For 24/7…
Lowndes County EMA works to get rain tarps for damaged roofs
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The recovery stage from Tuesday night’s storm continues. With rain expected in the forecast, the Lowndes County EMA wants to make sure homeowners are dry. A request was made to the state to receive large tarps to cover people’s roofs. The local EMA is trying to give out as many tarps as it can. “That’s…
MEMA reports increase in number of damaged structures
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – We are learning more about the damage tornadoes left behind this week in Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is reporting 29 homes in Lowndes County, along with one public building that were damaged. That public building is the volunteer fire department. Six homes in Choctaw County and one in Oktibbeha were damaged. Storms also left destruction…
WEST POINT CLAY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER – 12-02-22
WEST POINT CLAY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER - 12-02-22
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Members with Mississippi State University showcased a new aircraft
The crew at the Raspet Flight Research Lab at Mississippi State University unveiled the Teros UAS
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi State University is a leader in developing unmanned aircraft. On Thursday, the Raspet Flight Research Lab unveiled the result of years of research and development; its largest uncrewed aircraft to date. The crew at the Raspet Flight Research Lab at Mississippi State University unveiled the Teros UAS to members of the Starkville community Thursday morning. “The…
Community members are offering a helping hand after storm
After the storm, the real work begins
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- After the storm, the real work begins. Families affected by Tuesday night’s tornado are now in the clean-up stage. Families are shuffling through years of precious memories trying to salvage anything they can. Thanks to the help of some community volunteers, they won’t have to do it alone. Youth Pastor David Dees said this is not…
Local cities, counties, towns featured in ‘Christmas at the Mansion’
Northeast Mississippi well represented with annual decorations at historic residence
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Northeast Mississippi children, artists, and adults are well represented at this year’s Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion. As soon as you walk into the foyer of the Governor’s Mansion, the Christmas greenery and the ornaments on the trees grab your attention. This year’s theme for “Christmas at the Mansion” was “A Mississippi Hometown Christmas”. First Lady…
Small plane makes emergency landing on Hwy 45 north of Aberdeen
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An experimental plane made an unexpected landing in Monroe County today. The aircraft came to a stop on Highway 45, just north of Aberdeen, just before 11 a.m. Police Chief Quinell Shumpert said the pilot was not injured. The unidentified pilot from North Carolina told WCBI that he simply ran out of gas and had…