On the Beat (Diabetes)- 02/14/22
02/14/22
Roberts Apothecary joins Troy to talk about Diabetes. Categories: On the Beat Tags: //sponsored//, beat, on
Witnesses say fight over a woman led to deadly double shooting outside Columbus nightclub
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – While one suspect has turned himself in, Columbus Police are still searching for the gunman that shot and killed a man during a fight outside a nightclub Sunday night. It was in the aftermath of a Super Bowl party that things turned deadly. “One of the victims was fighting another person and that person had him…
Turf going down on Cornerstone Sports Complex fields
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday or Wednesday, construction crews will begin laying down the turf for the fields at the Cornerstone Sports Complex. Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill says this has been a long time coming, and the new synthetic turf is one of the key elements included in the plan for the Cornerstone Sports Complex. The complex is set to…
Florists Valentines Day success coupled with supply chain issues
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- The NFL’s Super Bowl Sunday matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals was just one day before Valentines’ Day. That Makes Monday the Super Bowl for florists everywhere. The owner of Petal Pushers, Scott Reed says the holiday is unpredictable but business has been better than expected. However, Reed says today’s success is…
MSU professor training the next generation of music teachers
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Mississippi State University professor is making music and memories with his students. Dr. Gary Packwood has been using music to bring people together for more than three decades – as a professor in university music departments and in venues across the country and all over the world. “I go to South America a lot. So…
Local chiropractors office taking donations for the Bedz 4 Kidz program
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – An area healthcare provider is giving a little extra relief to their patients who show a little love for the community this Valentine’s Day. Flexx Chiropractic in Columbus uses its Patient Appreciation Day to help The Dream Center Golden Triangle’s Bedz 4 Kidz program. Flexx patients who brought in donations of pillows, blankets, or diapers today,…
Longtime Columbus business owner and SEC Official died Sunday night
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – If you’re of a certain age and lived around Columbus, you might remember Caldwell Furniture Company, and its commercials here on WCBI that always opened with a hearty “Hi, Friends I’m Bobby Caldwell”. Longtime Columbus business owner and SEC Official Bobby Caldwell died last night after an extended illness. Caldwell was raised in Columbus, graduated from…
Lowndes County deputies investigating weekend drive by shooting
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies are investigating a weekend drive-by shooting. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says the shooting happened on Steens-Vernon Road on Saturday night. He believes at least seven rounds hit the home. Hawkins did not specifically address where the shooting happened. No one was injured. Deputies are still looking for the gunman. If you have any…
Weather Whys – Severe Weather Awareness Week
As the beginning of spring and severe weather season approaches, Meteorologist Jackson Chastain goes over helpful tips for staying safe. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather
A fire leaves one restaurant closing their doors for the next several months
A Fulton Favorite burst into flames early Sunday morning
FULTON, Miss. (WCBI)- A Fulton Favorite burst into flames early Sunday morning. The fire started around 6:45 a.m at the Fulton Wendys. Fulton Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and put the fire out, but not before the entire inside of the restaurant was destroyed. There were two employees in the restaurant that were able to escape with no…
A scholarship was created to remember a Hamilton man
A scholarship was created in honor of the Hamilton man and his impact in his community
HAMILTON, Miss. (WCBI)- A local family lost a loved one last year, but were able to receive some positive light for their loss. A scholarship was created in honor of the Hamilton man. On September 14, 2021; Benny and Sherrie Jones lost their 27-year-old son Tyler to an automobile accident. Tyler graduated from Hamilton High School in 2012 and went…
Two suspects arrested for child abuse and neglect in Tupelo
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Tupelo Police arrest two suspects for child abuse and neglect. 21-year old Brian Grice of Baldwyn is charged with two counts of Felony Child Abuse. 27-year-old Terrianna Driver of New Albany is charged with Felony Child Neglect. Child Protective Services have placed three children, a four-year-old, an eight-year-old, and an eleventh-month-old -into child protective custody. Grice’s bond…
Local community member celebrates 100 years
PRARIE, Miss. (WCBI) – Martha Mcmillian from Prarie Mississippi celebrated her 100th birthday today. McMillian celebrated her 100th-year celebration with her friends and family at her birthday party. McMillian’s advice for a long life is to try your best and keep in touch with the Lord. Categories: Local News
Grant Me Hope: Courtney
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Wings Over Columbus- 02/12/22
Wings Over Columbus is from 10am- 5pm March 26th and 27th Categories: Featured, WCBI Sunrise Saturday Tags: guests
‘High School Musical 2’ coming to the stage in Fulton
IAHS Indian Players to present popular musical
FULTON, MISS. (WCBI) – A popular Disney movie is coming to the stage in Itawamba County. For this musical, the popular East High gang is about to get the summer started and they all get jobs at a country club. What follows is a summer tale of teen adventures, culminating with a talent show. The IAHS Indian Players actually started work…
Fire officials warn citizens of the potential threat of wildfires
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Wildfires in the winter may be a rare event, but certain weather conditions can help ignite some of those infernos. The threat of wildfires continues to rise, and several departments have been called to brush fires. Fire officials said the issue is simple—burning fallen branches and leaves in dry weather isn’t the best idea, especially when there’s…
TVA will not prohibit local utilities from providing service to medical marijuana dispensaries
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley says TVA must provide service to legal businesses
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The Tennessee Valley Authority says local utilities who purchase electricity from TVA can serve medical marijuana businesses. Last week, TVA sent out a statement saying local utilities would be forbidden from providing electricity to businesses that will provide medical marijuana. In the statement, TVA said there were conflicts with the recently passed Mississippi law and federal laws….
Restaurants prepare for a busy weekend
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Restaurants are anticipating a busy weekend. Superbowl Sunday and Valentine’s day are ahead of us. “I think it’s going to start today and have a constant building up to Monday and we will just be busy all the way through,” said Price. A business blitz, that’s what restaurant owners are predicting this weekend. Harvey’s General manager…
Health clinic in Lowndes Co. honoring community helper and local hero
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A health clinic in Lowndes County is celebrating Black History Month by honoring a local hero and community helper. The Allegro Clinic in New Hope unveiled a bench dedicated to Lt. Rhonda Sanders with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department. Sanders has been in law enforcement for 27 years. She was the first Black female officer…
MSDH encourages everyone to consider oral antiviral medications to battle COVID-19
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi is seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations but thousands of cases are still being reported weekly. Now, the Mississippi State Department of Health encourages everyone to take advantage of oral antiviral medications. The treatment is not prohibited from anybody but health experts say to be aware of how it interacts with any medications…
Partnership Middle School planted 45 new trees for Arbor Day
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – There is an old saying: The Best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The Second Best time to plant a tree is now. Some Oktibbeha County students take that proverb to heart today. In honor of Arbor Day, students from the Partnership Middle School planted 45 Loblolly Pines on the school’s campus….
Uncorked (Mag Social)-02/10/22
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