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Blue Bell Ice Cream Representatives sharing new flavor ice cream.
Two Blue Bell Ice Cream representatives are sharing a new flavor ice cream and a few recipies. Categories: Local News
Mississippi State students redesign car for maximum fuel efficiency amid gas crisis
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While rising gas prices have drivers searching for new ways to save on fuel, a team of students at Mississippi State spent the last four years designing a safer, more fuel-efficient car. “It’s a mild hybrid, not a plug-in hybrid,” says MSU associate professor Dr. Randy Follett. “All of the charging of the battery pack occurs…
Columbus police department added a new K-9 to its team
It doesn't come as a surprise to many people that labor shortages are hitting all sectors
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- It doesn’t come as a surprise to many people that labor shortages are hitting all sectors. Retail, restaurants, and even first responders are looking for people to fill positions. Columbus police chief Fred Shelton had been trying to add depth to the CPD team for quite some time, and he recently added a new piece to the…
Lowndes County Supervisors accept bid from Enterprise Rentals
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies will soon be getting some new wheels, and they could save the county some money down the road. Lowndes County Supervisors accepted a bid from Enterprise Rentals to provide vehicle fleet services for the Sheriff’s Department. After pricing new vehicles and examining maintenance costs for his fleet, Sheriff Eddie Hawkins began exploring…
Lowndes County approves its first ARPA-related expenditure
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County approves its first ARPA-related expenditure. The Horne Group of Jackson will get $300,000 for its consulting services. The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors approved the fee today at its meeting. Supervisors contracted with the Horne Group to identify and prioritize projects that qualify for American Rescue Plan Act funding. The 300 thousand dollar…
Contact Helpline Comprehensive Training Class
COLUMBUS, Miss. (Press Release) – CONTACT HELPLINE will offer comprehensive crisis training classes, featuring skilled professionals as guest presenters on 3 consecutive Saturdays, March 26, April 2, and April 9, 2022. Topics covered in the classes will include Active Listening Skills, Substance Abuse, Death & Grief, Rape, & Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention, Mental Illness &…
In The Kitchen (Sweet Pepper’s Deli and Smacker’s) 03/14/22
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Two local veterans honored for service with quilts
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A pair of area veterans receive a colorful “thank you” for their service. William Buchanan and Melissa Saraiva were honored today at the Columbus Lowndes Public Library. The veterans were each given a quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Buchanan served in the Pacific in World War Two and in Korea. Saraiva served in the…
Clay County deputies investigate deadly weekend shooting
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Clay County deputies continue to investigate a deadly shooting that happened over the weekend. The homicide investigation started on Blake Road, close to the Pine Grove Road intersection. Sheriff Eddie Scott says deputies were called after 41-year-old Mikel Craven was found lying in a ditch. The Cedar Bluff man was taken to the hospital and…
A Columbus resident had a bullet go through her patio window
Columbus investigators are still back and forth, working the scene of a weekend shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus investigators are still back and forth, working the scene of a weekend shooting. The shooting happened Sunday afternoon at Cypress Park Apartments. Police Chief Fred Shelton said no witnesses came forward; however a resident who wasn’t there at the time came home to see that her patio door window had been shattered by a bullet. A…
More Mississippi logging businesses could shut down if gas prices continue to rise
PARIS, Miss. (WCBI) – As fuel prices climb, small logging businesses throughout Mississippi are seeing their profits drop. The average price of diesel in Mississippi is about $4.98 a gallon, according to AAA. “(My friend) wanted to build a house here and he had a place he wanted to cut out (trees) and it’s such a small job, people don’t…
Spring Break Expo introduces students to an inspiring man
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A Columbus organization is using spring break as a chance to offer fun activities for students while introducing them to leaders in their community. ‘One Columbus Community Group’ is hosting the Spring Break Expo this week. Youth in the area are able to participate in workshops, dance classes, drama classes, kickball games, talent show, and more. Students…
Starkville residents last chance to comment on sign ordinance
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville residents will have one more chance to comment on a sign ordinance that’s been 11 years in the making. The 3rd Public Hearing for the sign ordinance is on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The rule requiring all pole-mounted signs to be removed and replaced by monument-type signs…
Starkville leaders discussing extending city’s leisure and recreation district
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville city leaders could be extending the city’s leisure and recreation district. The Board of Aldermen will consider calling for the first public hearing on moving the borders of the entertainment district from University Drive up to Collegeview Drive and Adkerson Place. In leisure and recreation districts patrons are allowed to have open containers of alcohol…
St. Patrick’s Day Pawty raised $25,000 for Columbus Lowndes Humane Society
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Lowndes Humane Society will be seeing a lot of green after St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser. The 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day Pawty raised a little more than $25,000. Funds go to the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society for daily operating expenses. Sponsors, donations, and tickets are all part of the fundraiser. It was held at…
“Blue Flu” at Columbus PD has passed, officers back at work
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The “Blue Flu” at the Columbus Police Department appears to have passed, for now. Police Chief Fred Shelton says the five officers that called in “sick” this past Friday returned to work over the weekend. Mayor Keith Gaskin told WCBI the organized call out was in response to working conditions and promotion within the department. Some…
This week on Weather Whys, Jackson Chastain explains the lightning formation process
This week’s Weather Whys may shock you! In this episode, Meteorologist Jackson Chastain explains the lightning formation process. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather
Zachary’s hosts 4th annual fundraiser to support the Humane Society
Folks in the Friendly City are supporting their furry friends.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Zachary’s hosted their 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day Party. Zachary’s invited the community of Lowndes County to the restaurant to help support the Lowndes County Humane society. Folks in the Friendly City are supporting their furry friends. Zachary’s is kicking off the 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day Pawty to raise funds for the Lowndes County Humane…
Vernon man charged with elder abuse
LAMAR COUNTY,Ala. (WCBI)- A Lamar County jury returns a guilty verdict against a Vernon man charged with felony elder abuse. Vernon Police arrested 30-year-old Terrance Moore after a confrontation with a 70-year-old woman on July 11th back in 2020. Moore didn’t know the woman and he was parked in front of her house for half an hour that evening. The…
“Steel Magnolias” hits the stage at the Tupelo community theater
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- A well known movie comes to the stage in Tupelo. The stage production of “Steel Magnolias” follows the story line of the well known movie, with a few changes. “There are no men in the stage production, so those male characters are all off stage and the entire play takes place in the salon, Truvy’s salon,” said…
A Starkville student will represent Mississippi at national spelling bee
COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)- A Starkville student will represent the state of Mississippi at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this summer. Jessica Widodo, a 6th grader at Partnership Middle School, was the last one standing at the Mississippi Spelling Bee on the MUW campus. She was declared the winner after breaking a 3-way tie in a competition that lasted 4 hours. 29…
Adjusting to new normal: Business owners share pandemic concerns
Many if not all people felt the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was felt throughout the U.S. On March 11, 2020; the World Health Organization declared COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, a pandemic. From safety restrictions and finding other methods of serving the community, dozens started the shift in adjusting to a new normal. The virus impacted schools, businesses,…
Grant Me Hope (Alexus) 03/12/22
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