COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The United Way is working to make sure the Grinch doesn’t steal Christmas. Every year the United Way sponsors an Adopt-A-Family program to help those in need have a Merry Christmas. With over 100 families on their list, they still have 25 left to be adopted. Adopt a family started with the goal to serve everyone…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police will soon be tuning into other Law Enforcement and Emergency Response units in the state. The city is getting ready to buy new radios for the police department. The new handheld and car-based units will be able to communicate with the statewide MS-WIN radio network. That network was put in place after Hurricane Katrina…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Maben man is accused of taking more than a good meal on Thanksgiving. He’s now charged with a serious crime. 21-year-old Demontavis Jones was charged with armed robbery. In a Facebook post, the Starkville Police Department said the hold-up happened in the parking lot of the Fast Break gas station on Highway 182 West. Investigators…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants to make sure you are fully prepared for this week’s potentially damaging storms. You’re encouraged to take “before” pictures before the storm is expected to hit your home or property. It can help with insurance claims if a disaster strikes your home. MEMA wants you to have a disaster go-kit supplied…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Movie magic and Christmas magic combine in the first parade of the holiday season. Nearly 80 groups will kick off the season in Starkville with the annual Christmas parade. The famous Maroon band will lead the way through town. The Starkville Academy and Starkville High School marching bands will also be part of the lineup. WCBI’s…
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MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Voters will head to the polls in several runoff elections Tuesday. Several Circuit Court judge races are still to be decided. There are races in Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Noxubee, Clay, and Montgomery Counties. A county judge race is also on the ballot in Oktibbeha County in tomorrow’s runoff. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m….
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to more crashes this year than last year during their Thanksgiving holiday travel enforcement period. Tragically, six car accidents were deadly. None of the accidents happened within our viewing area. During the period from Wednesday to Sunday night, there were 172 arrests for impaired driving. That is also up from last year’s…
Wonder why places like Los Angeles sometimes get really hazy? Meteorologist Jackson Chastain covers temperature inversions in this week’s edition of Weather Whys. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather, Weather Whys
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Inmates in area jails, along with jail staff, enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to a Tupelo-based ministry. 9-year-old Will Bryant spent part of his Thanksgiving morning in the kitchen at Harrisburg Baptist Church. “Working very hard opening cans using a big can opener,” said Bryant. Bryant was one of the hundreds of volunteers at the…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Thousands of people across the region did not miss a traditional Thanksgiving meal thanks to the Tupelo Salvation Army and an army of volunteers. More than 3,000 traditional Thanksgiving lunches were served by volunteers during the Salvation Army’s annual outreach. The community center was open for those wanting to dine in. People could also drive up and…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Inmates in area jails, along with jail staff enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving meal, thanks to a Tupelo-based ministry. Nine-year-old Will Bryant spent part of his Thanksgiving morning in the kitchen at Harrisburg Baptist Church, “working very hard opening cans using a big can opener.” “Was it hard work?” asked Allie Martin. “Not that hard, I went to…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving was a little sweeter in West Point. Local business Ice Cream Island opened its doors Thursday to offer free food and fellowship. Owner Donesia Shelton says this is their way to give back to the people who support their business and to help those in the community. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Kimberly Cotton of Macon has another reason to be thankful during this holiday. She’s the winner of an SUV. Cotton’s name was drawn last week in the United Way of Lowndes and Noxubee Counties raffle. The prize: a 2019 Toyota Highlander. Cotton went by the United Way office today to finish up the final paperwork…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville church is giving thanks by giving to others. Peter’s Rock Church hosted its annual Community Thanksgiving Day Service and Turkey Giveaway this morning. More than 200 people gathered in the sanctuary for music and words of inspiration. After the service, church members distributed free turkeys to everyone who attended. They say it’s their way…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – At one table, members of the Hopkins family were cutting pieces of cherry pie, at another Tupelo High School students were putting individual desserts into boxes, and at another, Leigh Ann Lesley, of Romie’s was helping organize the room, while also preparing sweet treats for the Thanksgiving lunch. Lesley, and her friend, Kashauna Pittman, a teacher…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanksgiving is tomorrow which means holiday shopping is upon us. And while you or your loved one is out and about, the Columbus Police Department has a message for women to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings so that they will not be the next victim of crime. “When they are shopping and leave their…
WINONA, Miss. (WCBI) – In Montgomery County, some residents get into the Thanksgiving spirit by feeding their neighbors. It all happened at the Front Street Bar and Lounge where they were serving up a holiday meal with a side dish of love. “Cooking is therapeutic to me,” said Kynyardda Seals, Winona resident and event coordinator. Seals said she found her…
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – If you think you’ve been seeing more law enforcement on the road, you’re right. The Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period started at 6 o’clock this morning. The Highway Patrol, local police departments, and Sheriff’s offices are stepping up patrols on the roads and highways. It’s not just Thanksgiving travelers, there are a couple of big-time college football games…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A truck driver for United Furniture is facing charges for allegedly taking furniture from his freight. Monroe County deputies responded to a call around 7 o’clock Tuesday night about items being removed from a United Furniture truck. Deputies responded to the scene and found 37-year-old Audrey Garth, the driver of the truck. He was arrested…
