COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Today is the Eve before Christmas Eve. And Holiday shoppers are still getting gifts under the tree and food for holiday meals. And local store owner Clint Townsend of the Columbus Sunflower Grocery Store said he noticed a few trends this holiday season. While turkey and ham are usually holiday staples, ribeye has become popular. For…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Local plumbers have had their work cut out for them today due to the low temperatures. Klutts plumbing owner Justin Klutts made a social media post telling the public to get in contact with him and his crew for helpful tips on how to manage if pipes are frozen. Several people did get frozen or burst…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The warming shelter in Starkville will be open for two more nights. The Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency opened the Safe Room on Lynn Lane last night. It will reopen tonight at 8 p.m. and will stay open until 8 a.m. Saturday morning. EMA Director Kristen Campanella said the warming shelter will also be open during…
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NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Unprecedented cold brings unprecedented changes to the region’s power grid. The Tennessee Valley Authority ordered rolling blackouts throughout the area to reduce stress and power on its grid. This meant customers were asked to reduce power as much as possible until further notice. Postpone using large appliances, such as dishwashers and stoves. Turn down your thermostat….
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ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Santa Claus made his stop early in Aberdeen. Aberdeen native and founder of Holliday Helping Hands Katina Holliday-Wiseman flew Santa’s Sleigh in from California to bring smiles to her hometown. The husband and wife Duo started this trend of helping others in 2020. And executive director Rori Eddi Hebison said she is happy to witness the…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The area’s largest mall was full of shoppers looking for those Christmas sales. At M & K Suits, Souleymeme Dia was making sure the latest dress coats, shoes, shirts, and accessories were in place for those last-minute Christmas shoppers. He even brought in his sister from Memphis to help out. He said it’s been a busy…
WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. ( WCBI) – The Webster County Sheriff’s Office spread Christmas cheer Thursday with their annual toy drive. Members of the community collected and donated toys throughout the month to give out to area families. Kids were able to come by and pick out a toy and some were even able to get a new bike. Sheriff David…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Temperatures will dip well below freezing over the next several hours and people across the area are taking precautions to make sure their homes are protected. In particular, homeowners will want to keep their pipes from bursting. Our Desmone Mathews talked to a local hardware store that sold out of faucet covers. When he got to…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanks to a tradition started at the Columbus Air Force Base, dozens of elderly residents are enjoying baskets full of goodies and fresh fruit. The Honor Guard delivered over 80 baskets this morning. The baskets were provided by volunteers for the “Happy Irby Fund”, named after George “Happy” Irby. He was a longtime employee of CAFB…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A warming shelter is being opened in Starkville and volunteers are needed. The Oktibbeha County Emergency Management Agency is opening the Safe Room on Lynn Lane. It will open tonight at 8 p.m. and will stay open until 8 a.m. Friday morning. The warming shelter will reopen Friday night at 8 p.m. and close Saturday morning….
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County deputies capture a wanted man. Clint Earvin Sr. was arrested Wednesday evening west of Brooksville. Noxubee County Sheriff Tommy Roby said Earvin was wanted on two counts of grand larceny. The Mississippi Department of Corrections and Brooksville police were also searching for Earvin. Law enforcement had been looking for him for about two…
RICHLAND, Miss. (WLBT) – A suspect is dead after police responded to a Walmart in Richland where investigators say a customer pulled a gun on an employee late Wednesday evening. Officers arrived, shooting and killing the armed suspect. Police said the store was filled with people doing their Christmas and grocery shopping. There are many details we don’t know, but…
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A family is coming together to revitalize a mobile home park that some say has seen better days. If you are driving up Highway 373 near Columbus Air Force Base, you may notice renovations taking place. One family has traveled from many cities to come together and restore an area of Lowndes County. Ron Luce…
WINSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – After more than 10 years on the job, one area Sheriff is ready to turn in his badge and enjoy more family time. Winston County Sherriff Jason Pugh has announced he will not run for another term. While he is preparing for retirement, other candidates are preparing to campaign I spoke to Sheriff Pugh about his…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lowndes County pastor well known for his leadership with the Baptist Student Union will soon be over collegiate ministries for the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board. Sam Ivy remembered his first meeting as director of the Baptist Student Union at East Mississippi Community College. “Started with three students and the journey began, showed up to EMCC…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It is cold and it is planned to get colder by the end of the week. As people are trying their best to keep warm, some are not as fortunate and may need a place to stay. That’s where people like the Homeless Coalition come in. If you need or know of someone that is in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – During the cold weather, it is possible to find homeless people seeking warmth in abandoned homes. And while some are there, they might make fires for extra warmth. According to Columbus Fire Chief Duane Hughes, this can cause the house itself to catch on fire. Hughes said while they try their best to keep others out…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus City Councilman raises concerns about the use of a decommissioned fire station. Councilman Stephen Jones contacted Mayor Keith Gaskin and other council members about activity around and possibly in the former Fire Station Number 4 at the corner of Airline and McCrary Roads. The comments ranged from seeing lights on to seeing people in…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A new lawsuit argues that a redistricting plan approved by the Mississippi legislature does not accurately reflect the state’s population, and discriminates against Black voters. The Mississippi NAACP and five Black residents filed the federal suit Tuesday. It challenges state House and Senate districts scheduled to be used in the 2023 election. Mississippi’s population is about 59%…
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