COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- “It’s kind of dry… Basic… Boring,” said a Columbus shopper out and about Thursday. “Slim. It’s really slim pickings,” said another shopper. This is just a tiny sample of how consumers in the Golden Triangle describe the retail landscape. WCBI asked Kyle Cofer, the project director for the Retail Coach if Northeast Mississippi will ever get a…
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI) – If you are looking for bargains on household items, clothes, Christmas decorations or other treasures, you may want to stop by the Hamilton Community Center on Saturday. The money raised will help build a symbol of hope in Monroe County. As a steady stream of customers sorted through tables filled with clothes, artwork, dinnerware and other…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Every job has its challenges and all businesses have rules to keep employees safe. But when it comes to towing services, their jobs can come with some unique hazards. When you see a tow truck, your first reaction is often to find out whose car is being taken. And tow truck drivers like Clay Stockman feel…
STARKVILLE/WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- School districts in the Golden Triangle continue to implement safety protocols for the new school year. As students return to classes this week, administrators want to ensure students and teachers make it in and out of the schools safely. It can happen at any time A school day can go from typical to traumatic. And having…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI)- Small towns thrive on their yearly festivals and annual events. The big moments bring communities together, but even more, festivals can help bring economic traction to the town. City leaders in Eupora are hopeful to see large crowds and a big payoff this weekend. The town will host its second annual balloon festival where folks can ride…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Paramedics in Starkville needed a little extra help to make it to the hospital. An ambulance on a medical call was traveling south on North Jackson Street towards the hospital. Witnesses tell WCBI the driver of this black car didn’t yield to the ambulance, crashing into the emergency vehicle. The accident happened in the intersection of…
STURGIS, Miss. (WCBI) – The preparations are paying off. The Sturgis South Motorcycle Rally is here! Bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the Southeast have begun rolling into Oktibbeha County. Registration, entertainment, and food actually kicked off last night, but there has been a steady stream of cycles today. One of the highlights of the weekend is this evening’s…
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WEBSTER COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Hunting season isn’t here yet, but some folks are eager to get things ready, so they can take down their prey. Hunters often set up their camps well ahead of the season, but that can leave them open to being prey to thieves. In Webster County, they see several cases a year and want to offer…
SMITHVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man Monday after he allegedly attacked his ex and held her against her will. “At some point in the night, it turned bad and was headed in a really bad direction,” Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook says. “Luckily, she was able to get a phone and get out of…
HOUSTON, MISS. (WCBI) – Two sisters from Houston have been recognized by Make A Wish Mississippi for their volunteer efforts helping make wishes come true for kids with critical illnesses. Sisters Shenia Jones and Barbara Buggs have been helping make wishes come true for children for more than two decades now. “We are actually the hands and feet of Jesus,”…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – At Friday’s work session, Oktibbeha County Youth Court Judge Lydia Quarles called for the Starkville Board of Aldermen to renew the city’s agreement with the Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Center. The interlocal agreement with the center keeps two beds reserved for any juveniles arrested in Starkville and will last until the fall of 2022. “Three burglaries…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- A poultry plant in West Point had to stop operation due to a bomb threat call. Police chief Avery Cook said it’s the third threat the department has received in the last 48 hours. On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, one of the calls came to the police department saying there was a bomb in the building….
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – A man is facing charges after police say he crashed his car into a home in Aberdeen. Police arrested Deondra Fields after an unusual incident early this morning. An Aberdeen woman got an alarming wake-up call early this morning. Officers were called to Matubba Street just after midnight for a possible home invasion. When they got…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A former chicken wing restaurant is in some hot sauce with the Department of Labor. Boss Wings Enterprises LLC owned several Wing Stop franchise restaurants, including the Starkville, Tupelo, and Oxford locations. The family of rapper Rick Ross owns Boss Wings, which is based in Southaven. The company has been ordered to pay almost $115,000 in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The City of Columbus is beginning its search for a new Police Chief. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the City Council approved a job description, salary range, and a 10-person search committee to help select the best candidate. But another committee was also a topic of the Citizen Input portion of the meeting. Lavonne Harris asked the…
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – After a two-year hiatus, the rumble of motorcycle engines is returning to the streets of Sturgis. The Sturgis South Rally is back! And the bikers start rolling back into Oktibbeha County Thursday. A long weekend of music, food, vendors, and games for the kids – and the bikers starts Thursday and runs through Saturday. A…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Some city employees in Starkville will receive a more competitive salary compared to certain surrounding cities in Northeast Mississippi and Alabama. At Tuesday night’s Alderman meeting, the board voted unanimously to bump the pay of city workers based on a survey conducted by the Stennis institute from Mississippi State University. The survey compared the current salaries in…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The search for a new police chief in the City of Columbus can officially begin. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Columbus City Council approved a job description and a 10 person search committee to inform the process. Mayor Keith Gaskin, along with Councilmen Joseph Mickens, Stephen Jones, and Rusty Green are on the list, along with…
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators are still trying to determine what started the massive fire that heavily damaged a historic church just outside Oxford. College Hill Presbyterian Church was built in the 1840s and was the oldest church in the Oxford area. The church’s history includes being a campsite for Ulysses S. Grant and Union troops during the Civil…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Labor shortages are still an issue around the country, and around the block. Some businesses are looking to replace summer workers who have headed back to school; while others still haven’t been able to get back up to pre-pandemic staffing. Zachary’s is just one of several restaurants trying to bring more people on board. Owner Doug Pellum…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The structure of the Columbus-Lowndes Convention and Visitors Bureau could soon look different. Through published reports and sources, WCBI has learned Nancy Carpenter’s contract to lead the Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation was not renewed. The CVB board recently made that vote. Sources tell WCBI there was a contract extension offered to Carpenter to remain the executive…
BOONEVILLE, MISS. (WCBI) – Making the transition from high school to college can be tough. And experts say it’s even worse for many students, in the wake of the Covid 19 related lockdowns and isolation. One local community college is partnering with a mental health agency to help students who need long-term counseling, and it’s at no cost to the…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- If you’re in the market to buy a house, you may be hesitant to pull the trigger due to a hike in interest rates. Realtors say it’s still a buyer’s market and you’re better off owning than renting. Interest rates are up, and that can cool home buying but with industry growth and an abundance of buyers…