Mid-Morning Aundrea (Bank of Vernon, Johnson Carpet Center, Griffin Center for Cosmetic Surgery, Columbus Christian Academy)-05/09/23
Categories: MidMorning, Special Guests
20-year audit report exposes financial woes in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – A two decades analysis of audits exposes financial woes in the city of Jackson. State Auditor Shad White’s office released the report, highlighting expenses that exceed revenue, unpaid water and sewage bills, increased debt, and fewer people paying property taxes. With an abundance of unpaid water bills, the city does not have the revenue to fund…
Shooting in Scooba leads to arrest in Noxubee County
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A shooting in Scooba led to an arrest in Noxubee County. Now, 21-year-old Laqerious Brown is facing charges in Kemper County. Noxubee County Sheriff Tommy Roby said someone drove Brown to Noxubee General Hospital with a gunshot wound. He was later released and arrested by Kemper County deputies. Our statewide news partner WTOK reports there…
Former Columbus City Councilman Sidney L. Thompson dies at 92
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Columbus City Councilman has died. Sidney L. Thompson passed away Sunday. The Oktibbeha County native and Mississippi State alum went to work for Eka Nobel and settled in Columbus after a stint in the Army. After a career in business, Thompson set his sights on public service, representing the residents of Ward 2 on…
18-wheeler crash leaves lumber scattered across Highway 50
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – An 18-wheeler overturned and shut down Highway 50 in Lowndes County. The crash happened near Harrison Road in a curve. State troopers said no injuries were reported in the accident. Lumber scattered across the highway and into someone’s front yard. Crews worked to turn the truck over and then started to clean up the debris….
Former Starkville teacher faces child sex crime charge
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Starkville teacher is facing a child sex crime charge. Randy Carlisle was charged with touching a child for lustful purposes. An Oktibbeha County grand jury recently indicted him. Prosecutors alleged the incident happened on May 27, 2022. Carlisle was accused of rubbing a student’s buttocks. Court documents said the alleged victim was 17 at…
Garbage truck catches fire in Columbus Kroger parking lot
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There were some scary moments for a garbage truck driver Monday morning in Columbus. Columbus Fire and Rescue put out the flames of the truck. The driver stopped the rig in the Kroger parking lot at about 8 a.m. Smoke and fire damage could be seen on the Waste Pro truck. Fire Chief Duane Hughes said…
Weather Whys – La Nina
Last week we covered El Nino, this week La Nina. Meteorologist Jackson Chastain has all the details in this week’s edition of Weather Whys! Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
Local performance shares historical significance of May 8th
Emancipation Celebration
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – For over a decade, students at the Mississippi School for Math and Science have turned their research project into a historical reenactment providing context surrounding The Eighth of May Emancipation Celebration. “Lowndes County was 70.8% enslaved when the civil war began. Mississippi was just over 55% enslaved when the civil war began,” Yarbrough said. The end…
Dachshund derby raises funds for Oktibbeha County Humane Society
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Hundreds of people placed bets of their own in the Cotton District to see who would be the winner of the Starkville Derby: Dachshund Dash. Over 130 wiener dogs raced in Saturday’s event. People were able to enter raffle giveaways, enjoy food, and spend time with their furry friends. Dog mom, Sydney Patrick, and her dachshund,…
TechByte (PayPal Scams)-05/05/23
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Parents look for childcare options amid changing school calendar
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The new superintendent will be taking over the Columbus School District at the same time it switches over to a new academic calendar. The growing acceptance of the modified calendar around the state is going to have parents looking for childcare options during the new intersession periods. Now, that this school year is coming to an…
‘Blue Suede Cruise’ rolls into Tupelo with tons of unique vehicles
The popular car show celebrates twenty years
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – It is a chance to see classic cars, muscle cars, antique autos, and much more, all in one spot this weekend in Tupelo. The annual “Blue Suede Cruise” is in high gear at the Cadence Bank Arena. “That was a good thing about the old cars, if you saw a car coming down the road, you…
Columbus city schools have new superintendent for district
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – When the 2023-2024 school year begins in Columbus, there will be a new leader in the central office. At a special-called meeting Friday morning, the Columbus Municipal School District Board of Trustees selected Stanley K. Ellis to be the district’s new superintendent. The school board met Friday morning after a Thursday afternoon forum where the top…
Local realtors donate to help those who protect, serve
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Local realtors are helping those who protect and serve. Northeast Mississippi Board of Realtors donates $1,600 to Wives of Warriors to support police officers. The Northeast Mississippi Board of Realtors donated $1,600 to “Wives of Warriors”. That group was formed as a support group for wives of police officers. The money will be used to buy…
Starkville police issue warrant for Dollar General robbery on Ruth Road
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville police want a robbery suspect to turn himself in. If he doesn’t, the department wants your help in finding him. There is a warrant out for Tyler Hunter’s arrest for allegedly robbing the Dollar General on Ruth Road on April 23. If you have any information, contact Starkville police, Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers, or the…
Lowndes Co. correctional officers receive special recognition for their work
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s one of the toughest jobs in the county, looking after inmates at the jail. The men and women who do that job got some special recognition from their boss and the community. The staff at the Lowndes County Jail was treated to a special breakfast and goodies. It was all part of National Correctional…
Alabama inmate who escaped with correctional officer takes plea deal
ALABAMA (WCBI) – The Alabama man that escaped from behind bars during a jailhouse love scandal pleaded guilty. In a plea deal, Casey Cole White pleaded guilty to escape to avoid another murder trial. He escaped from the Lauderdale County, Alabama jail in 2022 with the help of Assistant Director of Corrections Vicky White. Law enforcement caught up with the…
Mid-Morning with Aundrea (Viewer’s Choice Awards with Curtis Optometry, Steel Dynamics, and Room to Room Furniture)-05/08/23
Categories: MidMorning, Special Guests
MUW class of 2023 enters graduation weekend with 133-year-old tradition
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A weekend of graduation activities at Mississippi University for Women kicked off Friday with a 133-year-old tradition. Members of the Class of 2023 at The W took part in the Magnolia Chain Ceremony. Graduates carry a chain made of Magnolia blooms across campus. The ceremony now also serves as a time to present awards and special…
Disaster Recovery Centers will operate with new hours starting Saturday
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Disaster Recovery Centers in the state will have new hours of operation starting Saturday. The new hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and closed on Sundays. The weekday hours will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This new schedule will affect DRCs in Monroe, Montgomery, Humphreys, Panola, and Sharkey counties. Storm survivors can…
Multi-county pursuit ends with arrest of Gulfport man in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A pursuit through six counties ends with the arrest of a Gulfport man in Carroll County. Sheriff Clint Walker said Jayshawn Stokes was wanted for numerous felony warrants in multiple counties. Carroll County deputies were asked to help with the chase that started in Lafayette County on Thursday afternoon. The pursuit continued through Panola, Yalobusha,…
Columbus police make arrest in assault on elderly woman at Trinity Place
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police made an arrest in the assault of a 93-year-old woman. 35-year-old Lailaka Lyons was charged with obstructing access to emergency assistance, assault on a vulnerable adult, and petit larceny. Family members of the victim told WCBI the incident happened on April 20 at Trinity Place Retirement Community. The woman was outside her apartment when…