LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County Supervisors have just a few months to replace a department head with decades of experience. After 27 years with the Road Department and over a decade as County Road Manager, Ronnie Burns is retiring. Supervisors accepted his letter of retirement at today’s meeting. Board President Trip Hairston praised Burns’ dedication to the job…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Main Street in Starkville could be in for a makeover. The Board of Aldermen is considering a proposal for a redesign and redevelopment plan for the busy thoroughfare. The design firm Kimley-Horn Associates is presenting a proposal tonight for the changes. The redesign would include adding shade structures and extra lighting. It would also include widening…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Charges against Ward 4 City Councilman Pierre Beard are dismissed. Beard had an appearance in Lowndes County Justice Court Tuesday afternoon. He was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence. The alleged victim and the officer that wrote the report did not show up at court today. That’s when Judge Ron Cooke dismissed the charges with prejudice. You…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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, 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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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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…
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…
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….
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…
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…