Weather Whys – Ice Jams
Ice jams are a potent river hazard during the wintertime. Meteorologist Jackson Chastain has more in this week’s edition of Weather Whys. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather
Mom to Mom (Toilet Paper Roll)-10/08/22
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Disabled veteran tells his story with music
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – 27-year-old Troy Seale is a disabled US Army veteran who is telling his story, through music and with the help of his Dad tonight in Tupelo. Seale was deployed several years ago in Afghanistan when he witnessed an IED explosion. Not long after that, Seale began to withdraw and eventually struggled with verbal interaction. He was…
Oktibbeha County cemetery vandalized, police search for suspects
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – On October 1st, sheriff deputies responded to a call from The Memorial Garden Cemetery on Oktoc Road in Starkville after it was vandalized. Investigators from the Oktibbeha Sheriff’s Department said someone stole an urn from a columbarium and scattered the ashes on the property. Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Investigation Luitenant, Jon Davis, says they are still…
Starkville Tailgates the town during homecoming weekend
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Paige Watson is glad to see downtown filled with maroon and white. It’s a homecoming. And the Starkville Main Street Director says it’s time to show some love to the community. “Tailgate the town is about community spirit and engagement and it really boosts the morale of the town and it gets all of our visitors…
A newborn baby was abandoned in Macon by his mother
MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- A newborn baby has survived after being abandoned in the Macon woods. Family members told police they had no clue the young mother was even expecting. It is an ending that the Macon Police Chief said could have gone terribly wrong. The call came in Thursday morning to Macon police chief Davine Beck. A newborn baby was…
Boys and Girls Club hosts golf tournament fundraiser
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a perfect day to tee off and dozens of golfers in the Golden Triangle did just that for a good cause. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Golden Triangle hosted its annual golf tournament today at Lion Hills Center and Golf Club. More than 20 teams of golfers participated. In addition to playing a…
Lowndes County flags half-staff in honor of Roger Short
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County honors former Recreation Director Roger Short by lowering flags to half-staff. The Board of Supervisors ordered all flags be lowered at county-owned facilities through Monday morning. Short died early Thursday morning of natural causes. He was active in the community as a sporting official for high school sports, USA Softball, and city and…
Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board fills position
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There will be a new face on the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors. Matt Bogue has been selected to fill a spot on the board. Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin and Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Trip Hairston made the joint appointment. Bogue is the Vice President of Dutch Oil Company in…
Columbus PD respond to fake active shooter call at Columbus High School
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police are investigating after an active shooter call came in at Columbus High School. The department says it is a hoax. Columbus police and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s department responded within moments to the threat of an active shooter at Columbus High School around 11 a.m. on Friday. Deputies quickly swept the school and determined…
Blood bank urges community to donate blood
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – The area’s largest blood bank is looking for donors to boost its reserves. Vitalant put out the call last month for donors, as the blood supply was at emergency status. That meant there was not enough blood on the shelves to handle any unexpected emergencies, such as the incident last month when a man stole a…
Columbus Municipal School District sees improvement in school rating
School Districts around the area recently received their district ratings, and many of them are thrilled at the improvement
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- School Districts around the area recently received their district ratings, and many of them are thrilled at the improvement in local schools. Columbus Municipal School district had been at a D rating since 2016 but this year they went up to C. Since 2016 C.M.S.D has held a consistent D average, but this year that grade climbed…
Elementary student co-authors book with her father
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Most five-year-olds are just learning to read. A little girl in Starkville took on a big task: writing her own book. Duchess Yeates who’s now six and in the first grade co-authored the book with her dad. Yeates says he has been reading to Duchess since she was a baby. When she was around three years…
Hamilton daycare under investigation after video goes viral
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s all anyone is talking about today. A viral video from a Hamilton daycare has devastated parents and horrified the community. A cell phone video posted on multiple social media accounts shows adult daycare workers scaring toddlers. The adult is wearing a mask from the movie Scream. You can hear and see the children screaming and…
Archivists present research on database identifying victims of slavery
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – A digital database is being developed to include victims of slavery across the South. Today, archivists gave a presentation on “The Lantern Project: Uncovering Local African-American History” at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The project is headed by Mississippi State. It will include digitized and searchable legal records of slavery in Mississippi and Lowndes County. You will be…
MUW Naming Taskforce will host listening session for alumni, community
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (WCBI) – The Mississippi University for Women Naming Taskforce sets dates for listening sessions. University leaders say they want to hear from alumni and community members. There will be an in-person session on Monday at the Fant Memorial Library beginning at 5:30 PM. Zoom calls will be this Friday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Information from…
Noxubee County jury indicts Columbus man for murder
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man is indicted for murder in Noxubee County. Christopher Wicks was recently indicted by a Noxubee County grand jury. He’s accused of killing 21-year-old Kaliyah Brooks. Brooks was stabbed at Cedar Creek Apartments in June 2021. At the time, Macon Police Chief Davine Beck told WCBI that Brooks was stabbed multiple times. She…
WCBI Job Fair vendors gathered applications, had successful day
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Those looking for a job and those needing employees had a one-stop shop today. The WCBI Job Fair was held this morning at the Lyceum at Lee. More than 20 vendors were set up to take applications and resumes. WCBI hosts similar job fairs throughout the year. The event allows those ready for a new career…
Eupora officers will have new guns for patrol soon
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Eupora police department will soon have new guns for officers to take out on patrol. Eight new handguns will soon be in the hands of patrolmen. City leaders applied for a grant back in June, with help from the state and the U.S. Justice Department. After winning the $5,000 grant and submitting a hardship request,…
Search for next Columbus police chief continues
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The search for the next Columbus police chief is moving forward. A list of more than 60 candidates has been narrowed down to eight. Next week, four candidates will be interviewed on Tuesday and the other four will interview next Friday. No timeline has been set on when a recommendation could be made to the city…
Prominent Lowndes County figure, Roger Short, dies
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Recreation Director Roger Short passed away early this morning. Short has spearheaded the agency for several years, leading thousands of youth into their first sporting experience. Before that, he lead the Columbus-Lowndes Recreation Authority for 15 years. Short was active in area recreation serving as an official at high school sporting events for…
Finding hope: Tupelo Salvation Army helps single mom follow her dreams
Shelter provides space for office and homeschool for mom and daughter
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The area’s only homeless shelter provides basics such as food and housing for thousands every year. But the Tupelo Salvation Army is also helping a single mom develop and launch a business while living in the shelter. The Salvation Army is helping a determined mother and her young daughter follow their dreams. It is just after…
Two teens arrested after video creates concern for Louisville High School
LOUISVILLE, Miss (WCBI) – We are learning more about the two teenagers arrested after a video creates concern on the Louisville High School campus. Now, educators are working to enhance their security efforts. A video circulating on social media showed two male teens entering Louisville High School. In that video you see the teens holding a gun. The post led…