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Clay County Sheriff’s Office welcomes newest squad member
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office welcomes its newest team member. At two years old, he is also the youngest, but he’s already well-trained and ready to go to work. Spike may be young, but he’s also skilled in sniffing out narcotics and tracking them. This newest Deputy didn’t come cheap. The Sheriff’s Office raised over…
Emergency management officials survey storm damage in Union County
UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Emergency management officials were surveying damage in Union County after storms hit the area this morning. Four structures, including a church, were damaged when heavy rain and strong winds blew through the Enterprise Community around 9:30 a.m. Crews were on the scene, helping tarp roofs, and clearing roads of downed trees and other debris. Workers…
Local, federal law enforcement investigate shooting at Grenada nightclub
GRENADA, Miss. (WCBI) – Grenada police are investigating a New Year’s morning shooting at a nightclub that injured three people. Police Chief George Douglas said the shooting happened just before 3 a.m. near “The Hot Spot” on Jasper Neely Drive. In a press release, Douglas told WCBI people were leaving the club when the gunfire started. Some victims were taken…
Baptist Behavioral Health opening unit for older patients
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Baptist Behavioral Health is expanding care options for older patients in the Golden Triangle. Baptist Behavioral held an open house for its new 8-bed Geriatric Psych Unit in Columbus. The facility will serve the needs of mental health patients 55 and older with severe disabilities and those 65 and older in the general population. Administrators at…
Mississippi lawmakers begin 2023 legislative session
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Legislature gaveled in for the 2023 session this morning in Jackson. Today was the first day of work in the 90-day session. Lawmakers were expected to discuss how to spend the state’s $1 billion surplus. Tax breaks, along with tax rebates will all be on the table. The Republican majority said it wants to…
Shifts in population lead LCBS to approve new voting district map
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Just in time for what is likely to be a busy election season, Lowndes County Supervisors approved a new district map. District lines had to be redrawn due to population shifts in the 2020 Census. Districts One and Two lost people, while Districts Four and Five gained voters. District Three remained relatively unchanged. Lowndes County…
Candidates can qualify for state, county offices now until February 1
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Candidates can qualify for county and state offices starting Tuesday, January 3. Several folks were lined up and ready to sign their name on the dotted line this morning in Lowndes County. Lowndes County Supervisors Harry Sanders and John Holliman have both said they would not run again. They are the only two incumbents not…
NYE argument leads to assault, shooting, ending in early morning crash
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A New Year’s Eve argument, a call to momma, a shooting, and a car crash led to a wild start to 2023 in Lowndes County. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said deputies were called to Gatlin Road about a possible gunshot victim. Turns out the 23-year-old was not shot but was injured in a fight at Yo-Bar,…
Missing teen investigation leads to arrest of man and his mother
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A missing teenager investigation led to the arrest of a man and his mother in Lowndes County. 23-year-old Elijah Trout and his mother, 52-year-old Roberta Hutchinson, are both charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Trout is also charged with statutory rape. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the family of a 15-year-old reported her…
MDOT shares road construction plans for upcoming year
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – MDOT shared several road construction projects happening throughout the year. One of those included an overlay project on State Route 25 in Itawamba and Monroe Counties. It is a $6.5 million project to overlay the roadway from State Route 6 in Monroe County to Interstate 22 in Itawamba County. That is just one overlay project. Others are…
Two people die in crashes during holiday enforcement period, MHP reports
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol said two people died in crashes during the New Year Holiday enforcement period. The crashes happened in Neshoba and Yalobusha Counties. Troopers also made 164 DUI arrests. More than 8,000 citations were written. In all, troopers responded to 203 accidents. Here is the official MHP accident report. For 24/7 news and updates, follow…
Tips to take while working on your New Year’s Resolution
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- We are 2 days into 2023 and you may have set a few personal goals for the New Year. For many people that includes plans to get… or stay… fit. New year’s resolutions are common to have and a common resolution is to get into shape. Beth Jeffers owner of The Fitness Factor in Columbus says getting…
Local vet says things to remember when becoming a pet owner
WEST POINT, Ms (WCBI) – Furry friends found new homes this holiday season. Having a new pet is exciting, remember there’s a lot of responsibility that comes with it. A local veterinarian says the importance of taking your animals for checkups. Whether they have four legs, scales, or wings, remember, your pet needs love and care. West Point veterinarian, Dr….
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Abandoned, older structures more at risk of catching fire during winter
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – During the colder months, people usually bump up the heat while also bringing out extra heat sources like space heaters. Many know that those can cause fires in the home or in any building if not plugged in correctly or covered. But that’s not the only reason structure fires are formed. We talked to the Columbus…
Webster County Sheriff’s Office asks for meat donations
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Webster County Sheriff’s Office is looking to offer their inmates quality food within their food budget. They are asking for venison and pork donations. Sheriff David Gore said a meat donation from your day of hunting or deep freezer along with the community garden run by Webster County saves money for the jail and…
Golden Triangle Regional Airport is a smaller airport with a bigger vision
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While airports around the US are struggling to meet the demand of travelers, a north Mississippi airport is expanding its wings. The Golden Triangle Regional Airport is a smaller airport with a bigger vision for the future by expanding its terminal. “We are going to add over 2,500 square feet to the second floor. We…
Columbus police search for suspect still in handcuffs, barefoot
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus police spend the afternoon searching for a suspect that ran off with handcuffs on and his shoes off. Officers were first called to Lehmberg Road about an accident. While investigating the crash, police learned the suspect had a stolen gun. The man, whose identity has not been released, broke away from officers as he was…
Local businesswoman celebrates four decades of serving community
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local businesswoman is celebrating four decades of serving her community. Brenda Martin, a West Lowndes graduate, has owned and operated M & M Tax Services in Columbus which she opened up in 1982. Martin said she’s proud of the milestone but more so, proud of serving the public in other ways. She organized toy drives…
Three children missing from Pontotoc County found safe
RIPLEY COUNTY, Mo. (WCBI) – Here is an update to a story we have been following. Three children who were reported missing in Pontotoc County have been located safe in Missouri. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for Hazelie Payne, Eden Payne, and Willow Payne Wednesday afternoon. The parents, Chelsey and Austin Payne, were accused of…
Woman accused of stealing decorations faces petit larceny charges
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The woman accused of being Lowndes County’s Grinch is sacking up more charges. In addition to her drug charge, April Denise Simmons is now facing three petit larceny charges. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said several owners of the stolen Christmas decorations have come forward. A doorbell camera caught who investigators believe is Simmons taking a tree…