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Columbus police prepare to monitor incoming crowds for holiday weekend

You may not see them, but they're are always watching.

July 1, 2022

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Independence Day festivities have begun in the Golden Triangle. Here in Columbus, officers are preparing to monitor incoming crowds. Recently, CPD added a sixth Neighborhood watch camera. Soon you’ll see more being installed around the city. You may not see them, but they’re are always watching. ” We call them ‘SkyCops’ and we actually put cameras out…

Blue Bell celebrates National Ice Cream Month

July 1, 2022

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s National Ice Cream month and our friends from Blue Bell stopped by to celebrate with us at WCBI on Friday. They also brought by the newest flavor, Strawberry Lemonade – and one that hit the shelves in March, Chocolate Peanut Butter Overload. They tell us that even though Strawberry Lemonade is new to the…

Meth arrests made at Monroe County auto repair shop

Monroe County law enforcement make a meth bust at a repair shop

July 1, 2022

Joey Barnes,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Monroe County law enforcement makes a meth bust at an auto repair shop. Drake Thompson, 28, of Amory, and John Roark, 54, of Aberdeen are both charged with possession of a controlled substance. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook says the Monroe County Swat Team, North Mississippi Narcotics agents, deputies, and Aberdeen police made the bust…

Arrest made in New Hope auto burglaries

Columbus teen charged with a dozen counts of auto burglary

July 1, 2022

Joey Barnes,

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus teen is facing at least a dozen auto burglary charges after some early morning thefts. Tydariuz Wright, 19, is charged with 12 counts of auto burglary. Lowndes Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says more charges are expected against Wright. The Columbus man was out of jail on bond after being indicted for possession of a…

Two new assistant superintendents to join Cmsd administration

June 30, 2022

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Classes may be out for summer but the Columbus Municipal School District is already planning for the upcoming school year. Across the Golden Triangle, several school districts are making changes at their central offices. As the roles for educators change over the years, some local school administrators are reflecting on why they chose to enter the education…

Columbus farmers market using $7,000 in grant money to bring more customers downtown

June 30, 2022

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi State University Extension Service is continuing to support and invest in local farmers markets across North Mississippi. The Hitching Lot Farmers Market has been a staple in Columbus since 1976. They received $7,000 from the MSU Extension Service to make sure they’re still there for years to come. “The local vendors need a place…

Animal shelters are seeing record number of cats and dogs in house

The overflow is putting a strain on everything from the workers to the food supply

June 30, 2022

Joey Barnes,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Taking in and caring for rescues is what animal shelters do, but the task has become overwhelming as shelters are seeing an increase in pet surrenders. The overflow is putting a strain on everything from the workers to the food supply. Animal shelters across the area are overflowing with dogs and cats, many have been left…

Winona man is charged with a child sex crime in Lafayette County

June 30, 2022

Joey Barnes,

WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – A Winona man is charged with a child sex crime in Lafayette County. 27-year-old Decarlos Carruth is charged with enticement of a child to meet for lustful purposes and sexual battery of a minor. Today, Lafayette County deputies came across a suspicious vehicle in the area of Highway 7 South. Investigators say deputies found Carruth and…

Willie “Fly” Manning loses appeal with Mississippi Supreme Court

June 30, 2022

Joey Barnes,

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Willie “Fly” Manning loses another appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court. Manning appealed a circuit court ruling denying his request to transfer DNA evidence in the trial to a different facility for testing. The higher court denied that appeal. Justices wrote that for six years Manning had DNA evidence tested and expert fingerprint analysis performed…

Southside Blues Festival is back in full swing this weekend

June 30, 2022

Eric Lampkin,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – There’s a saying in the Blues world – The best cure for the Blues is the Blues. And Southside – Townsend Park is the place to kick those Blues this weekend. The Southside Blues Festival is back in full swing this weekend. The 2 day event was scaled back last year after being canceled due to…

Mississippi teachers to receive pay increase in July

June 30, 2022

Joey Barnes,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Teachers in Mississippi will see a larger paycheck starting next month. The new budget year starts Friday, which happens to be the first day of July. This past legislative session lawmakers passed a teacher pay raise. Teachers will receive, on average, a $5,100 increase. Assistant teachers will get about $2,000 more in their paychecks. In the 2019-2020…

Monroe County sheriff says inmates planned filmed attack on deputies, threatened female guard

June 29, 2022

Joey Barnes,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – The group Mississippi Dreams Prisoner Advocacy has posted pictures and video of the “planned assault” that the sheriff’s department says happened at the Monroe County Jail on Sunday. The images were recorded during a video call between Tillie Miller and husband Joshua Miller, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his girlfriend and other gang-related…

Aberdeen Alderwoman accuses mayor and fellow Alderman of serving illegally

June 28, 2022

Joey Barnes,

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Aberdeen Ward 2 Alderwoman Lady Garth is suing the city, claiming the mayor and one of her fellow Alderman are holding their seats illegally. “It’s all a nasty conspiracy,” she says. “They feel as if they can circumvent the law.” Alderwoman Garth says her accusations are against Mayor Charles Scott, City Attorney Robert Faulks and Ward…

Some car dealerships are having a tough time getting brand new cars on the lot

Car lots may have vehicles on their lot, but several dealerships aren't getting in newer models

June 28, 2022

Joey Barnes,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The COVID-19 pandemic made its mark on several sectors and while some have gotten back on their feet; others are still being hit in one shape form or fashion. Car lots may have vehicles on their lot, but several dealerships aren’t getting in newer models. Unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic has played a part in putting an extended…

Columbus Community Counseling share warning of recent scam calls

June 28, 2022

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Scams are everywhere whether it be calls, texts, emails, or social media. Members at Columbus Community Counseling are seeing more romance scams as of late. Romance scams come from people who portray themselves as someone else online and lure people into giving them money or monetary items. Scammers have been hitting folks that are more vulnerable…

Mississippi Highway Patrolman is arrested for domestic violence

June 28, 2022

Joey Barnes,

ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Mississippi Highway Patrolman is arrested for domestic violence. This video was anonymously sent to WCBI but shows the alleged incident involving trooper Jeffrey Watson on June 24th. You can see the violence captured on a surveillance camera near a Kosciusko home. A Mississippi Department of Public Safety spokesperson tells WCBI “This is both an…

Midmorning With Aundrea – (06/29/22)

June 28, 2022

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Cooling shelter in Columbus this week

June 28, 2022

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Folks in need of shelter from the heat have a cool place to cool off for the week. The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition is hosting a cooling shelter at St. Stephen United Methodist in Columbus located at 800 Tuscaloosa road. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The shelter will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM…

Two federal inmates to spend more time in prison after multiple incidents

June 28, 2022

Eric Lampkin,

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two Federal inmates in the Monroe County Jail have probably earned themselves a few more years behind bars. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Joshua Miller, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his girlfriend and other gang-related charges, and Dillon Heffker, who is there on gang-related drugs and weapons charges, had threatened to assault…

Chickasaw Co. officials do a drill in the event of active shooter at a school

June 28, 2022

Eric Lampkin,

CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Chickasaw County emergency responders, law enforcement, and hospital staff are working to make sure they’re on the same page if the worst should happen. Over 50 people, including school officials, law enforcement, and medical professionals came together to discuss what to do in the event of an active shooter at a school. During the tabletop…

Ole Miss fans flood The Grove to welcome CWS champion Rebels

June 27, 2022

Joey Barnes,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – The celebration has not stopped since Brandon Johnson got that final out Sunday to bring home Ole Miss Baseball’s first national championship. Hundreds of Rebels fans packed the Grove Monday to welcome home the 2022 College World Series Champions. Mike Bianco and his national championship team stepped off the bus Monday afternoon and right onto the…

The average price to cookout has increased over 10 dollars since last year

June 27, 2022

Ansley Perkins,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’ve started shopping for your 4th of July celebration, you’ve probably noticed the cookout is going to cost more this year. Independence Day is one week away and people are already shopping for those holiday cook-outs. Of course, topping the list is the meat. But this year, customers like Jamal Walker are walking in the…

Mississippi will ban abortion beginning in July

June 27, 2022

Joey Barnes,

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Abortion will soon be illegal in Mississippi, with only two exceptions. The Mississippi Legislature passed what is known as a “Trigger Law” in 2007. This law will take effect ten days following the state Attorney General’s posting in the Mississippi Administrative Bulletin. That was filed Monday morning. Now, abortion will be banned in the state of…

Bankfirst Announced A Definitive Merger With Sycamore Bank Of Senatobia.

BankFirst completes merger with Sycamore bank of Senatobia

June 26, 2022

Joey Barnes,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- BankFirst announced a definitive merger with Sycamore Bank of Senatobia. The deal was approved by the board of directors of each company and is expected to close before the end of 2022. BankFirst’s President Moak Griffin said this furthers the vision of partnering with other community banks and a tradition of relationship banking, customer service and community…

Columbus police prepare to monitor incoming crowds for holiday weekend

You may not see them, but they're are always watching.

Blue Bell celebrates National Ice Cream Month

Blue Bell celebrates National Ice Cream Month

Meth arrests made at Monroe County auto repair shop

Monroe County law enforcement make a meth bust at a repair shop

Arrest made in New Hope auto burglaries

Columbus teen charged with a dozen counts of auto burglary

Two new assistant superintendents to join Cmsd administration

Columbus farmers market using $7,000 in grant money to bring more customers downtown

Animal shelters are seeing record number of cats and dogs in house

The overflow is putting a strain on everything from the workers to the food supply

Winona man is charged with a child sex crime in Lafayette County

Willie “Fly” Manning loses appeal with Mississippi Supreme Court

Southside Blues Festival is back in full swing this weekend

Mississippi teachers to receive pay increase in July

Monroe County sheriff says inmates planned filmed attack on deputies, threatened female guard

Aberdeen Alderwoman accuses mayor and fellow Alderman of serving illegally

Some car dealerships are having a tough time getting brand new cars on the lot

Car lots may have vehicles on their lot, but several dealerships aren't getting in newer models

Columbus Community Counseling share warning of recent scam calls

Mississippi Highway Patrolman is arrested for domestic violence

Midmorning With Aundrea – (06/29/22)

Cooling shelter in Columbus this week

Two federal inmates to spend more time in prison after multiple incidents

Chickasaw Co. officials do a drill in the event of active shooter at a school

Ole Miss fans flood The Grove to welcome CWS champion Rebels

The average price to cookout has increased over 10 dollars since last year

Mississippi will ban abortion beginning in July

BankFirst completes merger with Sycamore bank of Senatobia

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