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…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Tom Velek has been named interim recreation director for Lowndes County. The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve the position through the end of the fiscal year. Velek, who is active in youth soccer, will receive $3,000 a month for the transition work. Lowndes County Board President Trip Hairston said the interim…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Supervisors recognized long-time Lowndes County Extension Agent Reid Nevins for his work with county farmers. The Board approved a resolution commending Nevins on a job well done. Nevins worked with farmers, farm operations, and community members to provide ongoing education about agriculture. For 24/7 news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter Categories: Local News
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – One person is injured in a Starkville shooting. The gunfire happened Thursday night near the intersection of Reed Road and Orchard Lane. Starkville police said an argument led to the gunfire but they had no further details. The extent of the victim’s injury was not known this morning. No arrest has been made. If you have…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The year is winding down, which means the sky will soon be lit up with fireworks. Orbit Fireworks is the go-to store for many pyrotechnics fans in the Columbus area. And the staff there said even though prices may go up, demand hasn’t fizzled out. There are two days left until the new year, and while…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – He presided over a courtroom in Oktibbeha County for over three decades and now it will bear his name. The large courtroom in the Oktibbeha County Circuit Court annex building will be known as the Judge Lee Howard Courtroom. Howard did not seek re-election after more than 32 years on the bench in the 16th…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County woman was arrested after she reportedly went last-minute Christmas shopping in other people’s yards. A doorbell camera caught a live-action version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in a North Columbus neighborhood on Christmas night. She took some inflatables. She went on a spree. At one house she took even the tree….
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The chance to win the Mega Millions is still on the table. There were no winning tickets for the jackpot as part of Tuesday’s drawing. Now, the jackpot pot has jumped up to $640 million. That total cash value comes to $328.3 million. The next drawing for the Mega Millions will be Friday, December 30 at 10…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An early afternoon shooting in Downtown Columbus has left one person hospitalized and police looking for a shooter. The call came in at 1:41 this afternoon saying that someone had been shot. When police officers and sheriff’s deputies got to the scene on 5th street south, they found a black male with a gunshot wound. Columbus…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation is highlighting projects across the state, as the year comes to a close. “Corridor V” in Itawamba County is one of those highlighted projects. The $81 million project will build a four-lane highway known as State Route 76. Completion of the Highway 49 project in Rankin County, work on the Highway 82…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Legislature will be back in session next week. And today, area lawmakers gathered at Columbus City Hall to discuss plans for 2023. In parts of Mississippi, communities are facing crime, dated infrastructure, and access to quality healthcare. One thing these problems seem to have in common is a lack of funding. January 3 is…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A house on the Columbus southside went up in flames this evening. The fire happened at 1314 13th Street South, at about 5 p.m. Fire Chief Duane Hughes said firefighters believed the home was abandoned. Heavy fire and water damage could be seen on the outside of the house. No injuries were reported. The cause of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The end of the year is near and some people are taking care of last-minute business. Many people find this a good time to give back, making donations to non-profit organizations. Whether your new year’s goal was to volunteer or donate, some non-profits said there is still enough time to get that resolution done and your…
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TVA (WCBI) – The Tennessee Valley Authority is taking responsibility and investigating why it implemented rolling blackouts during a recent arctic blast that sent temperatures down to the single digits. TVA started asking local power companies to reduce power consumption this past Friday and Saturday. A system-wide power reduction of at least 5% was required each day. The utility corporation…
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A change in disinfectant for water treatment in North Mississippi may affect dialysis patients. A notice from the Northeast Mississippi Regional Water Supply District informed customers that chloramines will be used as a disinfectant beginning tomorrow. This change is of critical importance for customers who use home dialysis units. Free chlorine and chloramine can affect kidney…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The woman killed in a Tupelo car crash has been identified. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said 37-year-old Shoshuna Wesco, of Houston, died in the accident. The crash happened on Highway 178, east of Tupelo, yesterday morning. Wesco was driving one of the vehicles involved. State troopers are investigating the accident. For 24/7 news and updates,…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The 2023 session of the Mississippi Legislature starts next week, and Columbus leaders have a few things they would like to get before lawmakers. The mayor and city council, along with representatives from the Link, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Columbus Main Street met with area lawmakers this morning to request action and funding on a…
SHUQUALAK, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s almost the new year and just about everyone is excited about it, however, the town of Shuqualak wants to remind you that it is illegal to shoot off fireworks within the town limits. The new ordinance, which was approved earlier this year, includes firing any type of firearms such as pistols and shotguns. Several other…
PONTOTOC, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for 7-year-old Hazelie G. Payne, Hazelie Payne 1-year-old Eden A. Payne, and 1-year-old Willow B. Payne of Belden, MS, in Pontotoc County. Hazelie G. Payne is described as a white female, four feet tall, weighing eighty-five pounds, with brown eyes and brown, shoulder-length hair….
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The water in Louisville is back on. After days with little to no water or water pressure, the city said things are back to normal. About 3,500 customers on the Louisville Water System had been without water. City leaders said freezing temperatures, loss of water, and keeping up with the demand were putting a strain on…