On the Beat (Crowell, Gillis, & Cooper) 03-22-22
On the Beat (Crowell, Gillis, & Cooper) 03-22-22
Categories: On the Beat
On the Beat (Robert’s Apothecary) 02-21-22
On the Beat (Robert's Apothecary) 02-21-22
Categories: On the Beat
Franchise that keeps people clean opens in Tupelo
Buff City Soap changes the way people look at purchasing soap products
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) -A franchise that keeps customers clean has opened its doors in Tupelo. Krista Scott was a customer of “Buff City Soap” for years, and when the Bartlett, Tennessee-based company began franchising, she opened a store in Southaven and opened a Tupelo store on St. Patrick’s Day. Buff City Soap uses no harsh chemicals, detergents, or animal products….
Lowndes County firefighters spend hours battling scrapyard fire through high winds and black smoke
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday’s high winds made things difficult for firefighters working to put out a large fire in a Columbus scrapyard. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neal Austin says they were actually counting on the day’s heavy rain to put the fire out completely. The black smoke from the fire was thick enough to cover up the sun and…
Dr. Thomas Dobbs is calling his experience a positive one
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two weeks after announcing his resignation as State Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs is calling his experience a positive one. Dobbs was the speaker today at the Columbus Rotary Club. As the state’s top doctor, he led Mississippi through the coronavirus pandemic, appearing with the governor for daily press conferences and updates for the public. Dobbs…
College research teams deployed to Central Mississippi to study tornado genesis
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – Multiple research teams from the University of Alabama Huntsville and other colleges from across the country, were out collecting data ahead of Tuesday’s storms. The teams were spread across Central Mississippi using radar and profiling instruments to collect data based on elements like the wind, the atmosphere and precipitation. Joshua Huggins, Adam Weiner and Melissa Gonzalez-Fuentes…
Safety protocols for East Webster High School storm shelter
MABEN, Miss. (WBCI) – East Webster High School says they plan on letting students out of class early Tuesday due to the expected severe weather. Principal Corey Stidham says they are continuing to monitor the weather situation and have several plans in place to make sure their students stay safe. As schools around Mississippi prepare for the threat of severe…
Wings Over Columbus happening this weekend, here’s what you need to know
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Wings Over Columbus is back and ready to soar. The 2022 Air Show and STEM Expo are this Saturday and Sunday at the Columbus Air Force Base. The show will feature the US Air Force Thunderbirds, showcasing the elite skills all pilots must-have. Their performances demonstrate the pride, precision, and professionalism of the pilots. This year…
In The Kitchen (Taste) 03/21/22
Categories: Cooking, FEATURES-APP, In the Kitchen, Special Guests
Gas prices lower this week according to AAA
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – It may not feel like much difference in your bank account but gas prices are lower this week. Right now, Triple A says the average price for a gallon of regular gas is $3.93 in Mississippi. In Alabama, it’s $4.04. You can see those prices are lower compared to last week’s numbers. Triple A reports the current…
Construction of Amory park is in progress
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Construction of an Amory park is on the move. Panther Park will have a basketball court, exercise equipment, swings, and a playground. Work first started to secure grants in 2019. Money from state and private organizations, along with donations from community groups are making it possible to complete. Prep work will soon begin, and the equipment…
Scot Rowdy Ames Jr. Foundation hosts workout for women’s history month
COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)-The “Scot Rowdy Ames Jr. Foundation” held a SHEro workout of the day for Women’s History Month. Audra Ames is the widow of Lt. Scot Ames, the Columbus AFB instructor pilot who was killed in a training accident. She started the group in his honor. It helps aspiring pilots get their wings with scholarships to cover flight training for…
Columbus couple starts music lessons students in the Golden Triangle
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A couple in Columbus started a music business 12 years ago, and some of their students from the Golden Triangle have grown into professional music artists. “It was a vision and it started small and just kind of grown over the years,” said McKay. Dennis Mckay always wanted to teach music to people in his community….
Mom to Mom(Homemade Bubble Solution)
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Cottrell street music and heritage festival returns to West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- The Cottrell Street Music and Heritage Festival returns to West Point. “It was the hub of activity in the African American community from the late 1940’s to early 1980’s it had restaurants, entertainment centers, it had barbershops and a hotel at one time,” said West Point resident James Hull. Hull and West Point Mayor Rod Bobo…
Dylan Pickle Second Annual Beauty Pageant – 03-19-22
Dylan Pickle Second Annual Beauty Pageant - 03-19-22
Debbie Pearson joins Allie in the studio with all of the details on the pageant. Categories: Local News
Sunrise Saturday Pet of the Week – 03-19-22
Allie Martin commentates
Allie Martin’s two fur babies take a tussle. Categories: Local News
Sunrise Saturday – Saturday, March 19th, 2022
Allie Martin and Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams are in the studio with all of the latest local news and weather.
Allie Martin and Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams are in the studio with all of the latest local news and weather. Categories: Local News, WCBI Sunrise Saturday
Starkville is bringing more job opportunities to the city
An Oregon-based company will move into the old Gulf States building on Airport
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Dozens of new jobs are coming to Starkville. An Oregon-based company will move into the old Gulf States building on Airport. City leaders held a special meeting this morning to sign an agreement to sell property. Columbia Industries is ready to get to work in Starkville. The city came to an agreement to sell the land today and…
Saltillo voters to decide fate of tourism tax later this year
Tax would be used for infrastructure and park and rec improvements
SALTILLO, MISS. (WCBI) – The two percent tourism tax would be added to all prepared food sales. Money generated from the tourism tax would only be used for infrastructure and for the city’s park and rec department. Johnette Bramlett owns the Skybox Sports Bar and Grill and says the tourism tax would not only be good for the city, but…
The Boys and Girls Club in the GTR receive a generous donation
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss, (WCBI) – There is cause for celebration at the Boys and Girls Clubs of The Golden Triangle. The organization recently received a donation of over $870,000 from Mackenzie Scott. The Golden Triangle clubs join 61 others across the country receiving money from Scott. President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Golden Triangle, Ron…
School bus safety top priority for Tupelo officials
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police and school district leaders want to make sure your students arrive at school and get home safely. And they’re cracking down on drivers who fail to stop during routes. Police have issued at least 12 citations in the last six weeks for drivers passing school buses while safety arms are out. Officers and school…