TechByte (Cyber Security) – 09/09/22
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Professionals in the area give tips on how to protect yourself
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – No matter where you are, you should always be aware of your surroundings and know how to defend and protect yourself. Safety should always be your number one priority. Whether it be in an area that you are familiar with or a new location you should always be aware of your environment and if possible don’t…
Columbus city leaders reflect on the events of September 11th
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The devastation of September 11th, 2001 still impacts many worldwide. Hijacked aircraft crashed into the twin towers in New York City leaving hundreds dead and many others injured. The tragic event brought many entities and people together like never before. Local city leaders and emergency management officials know that disasters like that can happen anywhere at…
Lieutenant Governor Hosemann guest speaker at Tupelo Kiwanis Club
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann gave a legislative review and looked ahead to the next session during a speech in Tupelo. Lieutenant Governor Hosemann was a guest speaker at the Tupelo Kiwanis Club. He highlighted some of the main issues lawmakers dealt with this year, including a teacher pay raise, expansion of rural broadband, relief funding for…
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office makes water donation to Jackson
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is making a special delivery to Jackson. For a little more than a week, deputies have been collecting bottled water in response to the shortage in Jackson. The drive began with a call from the Mississippi Sheriff’s Association to every county in the state. This morning, Lowndes County delivered 31…
Lowndes Funeral Home host condolence book for the Queen of England
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’d like to remember the Queen and let the royal family know you’re thinking of them, you can stop by Lowndes Funeral Home. They’ve laid out a condolence book for people to sign as a sign of respect and acknowledgment of her long life on the throne, just stop by and sign your name….
Lowndes County deputies arrest 50 year old accused of molestation
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department has charged 50-year-old Paul David Reinitz with one count of Molesting-Touching a Child for Lustful Purposes. This investigation has been on-going since July of 2022 when a mother and her underage daughter came to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and reported the incident. It was reported that Mr. Reinitz, had been…
Person injured by baseball bat during Lowndes County home invasion
Person injured by baseball bat during Lowndes County home invasion
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) Detectives with The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported armed home invasion over the holiday. On Labor Day, September 5, 2022, Lowndes County Deputies were dispatched to 107 Terrace View Lane in reference to someone forcing their way into a home. The suspect assaulted the homeowner, then took items from the inside of the…
Uncorked (Fall Cocktails) – 09/08/22
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Mississippi Airports Association Conference provides opportunity to review security measures after Tupelo plane theft
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Airports Association held the first full day of its annual conference in Starkville Thursday. It comes less than a week after the stolen plane incident in Tupelo. “Everybody’s airport is different,” says Tom Heanue, president of the MAA. “The things that may work in Hattiesburg may not work in Jackson, and things that work…
Spotting stroke symptoms FAST
Recently, a news anchor in Tulsa, Oklahoma experienced a medical emergency live on the air. The incident is prompting conversations across the country about how to recognize the signs of a stroke. Social media is buzzing about the scary moments leading up to that anchor’s stroke, Video: Oklahoma news anchor suffers the 'beginnings of a stroke' on air – CNN…
Mississippi State research leads to nearly 60 percent increase in catfish production over last 10 years
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi State published a study Tuesday showing that their research has played a major role in increasing area catfish farming productivity over the last 10 years. Nationwide, the catfish industry has contracted nearly 70 percent since 2003, but it remains a major economic driver in Mississippi. According to Ganesh Kumar, research professor for Mississippi State’s Department…
Prentiss County deputy hopeful random acts of kindness will have domino effect
Project Domino Effect funds random acts of kindness throughout the area
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Prentiss County Sheriff’s Deputy has started a project that promotes random acts of kindness across the region. The movement is catching on like the “Domino Effect.” Deputy Hunter Walton was inspired to encourage random acts of kindness throughout the area, by a lady he never even met. “Me and my wife, she worked with…
Collinsville woman dead after a two-vehicle accident in Oktibbeha
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Collinsville woman is dead after a two vehicle accident this afternoon in Oktibbeha County. The crash happened on Highway 82 at the County Lake Road intersection about 2:20. Two vans were involved in the accident. Coroner Michael Hunt says 24-year-old Miyah Amos was an unrestrained passenger. He says an unrestrained baby was also in…
Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for more troopers
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for more troopers. A new class is scheduled to begin 18 weeks of training at the end of January. You can get more information at up coming job fair at the Troop sub-stations on September 24th. In our viewing area, that would be in Starkville and New Albany. MHP wants to…
Tupelo airport director says security review is planned after stolen plane incident
Airport director says it's not clear if anything could have been done to prevent the incident
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – Tupelo airport officials will have a debriefing with the TSA, days after a Lee County man stole a plane, causing panic across the region. For the past three days, Joe Wheeler, executive director of the Tupelo Regional Airport Authority, has replayed the events of Saturday over and over, to see if anything could have been done…
Tupelo Police are investigating evening shooting in Lee Acres
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting in Lee Acres. Around 6 PM officers were notified about a shooting at a home on Fillmore Drive. According to police, the homeowner got into an argument with his father-in-law. Both men were armed, and investigators say as the argument escalated the homeowner shot his father-in-law in the…
Improvements are coming to the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Improvements are coming to the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport. The city council accepted a $22,000 Mississippi Department of Transportation matching grant. Funds will be used for a parallel taxiway project, which could extend the runway. Councilmen will have to chip-in $22,000 to receive the grant. The airport will celebrate its 70th anniversary later this year. Categories: Local…
Heavy rain and strong winds knock a tree down on a Columbus home
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A quick burst of strong winds and heavy rainfall took its toll on a house in Columbus. It took less than 15 minutes of severe conditions to knock down this large tree that fell on a house located on 8th street. We understand that two residents were inside the home at the time. At this time, there…
Lowndes County EMA prepares for annual disaster drill Thursday
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- You may see EMA officials out on the roads traveling tomorrow but don’t worry, it’s just a drill. The Lowndes County EMA will perform its annual disaster drill at Vibrant Church Thursday morning. The agency is ensuring there are no gaps in their plans, so if an emergency strikes, they’re ready. The timing may be ideal because…
City of Columbus budget includes pay raise for Mayor and City council, some opt out
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The budget for the City of Columbus includes pay raises for the Mayor and City Council, but not everybody is cashing in. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Council voted to amend a city ordinance that would allow the raises to become effective immediately. As it was originally written, that section of the city’s code stated that…
Examining security at small airports after Tupelo plane theft
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Saturday’s incident involving the stolen plane in Tupelo has raised concerns about security measures at smaller airports. A former member of the National Transportation Safety Board told the Associated Press on Saturday that the “vulnerability of small airports” has “worried security experts for years.” “Although that airplane is a small airplane, it carries about 400 gallons…
Lightning delay during Mississippi State football game sends fans flocking to Starkville restaurants
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While the more than 2-hour lightning delay during Mississippi State’s game against Memphis was not fun for fans, but it did provide a boost to local restaurants. “During the rain delay, people were leaving the game steadily and they were sitting here looking, walking around looking for somewhere to eat, probably last-minute before they go out…
Columbus considering budgeting for 55 officers as a way to increase pay for police department
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – One of the topics of discussion during the city of Columbus’s recent town hall meeting involved possible ways to increase pay for police officers. One of those strategies involves budgeting for 55 officers instead of 70. Columbus Mayor Keith Gaskin says that they have set aside enough money to fund 55 officers at an increased wage…