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, 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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…