Noxubee County third grade reading scores are up

It's been a long summer for some third graders, waiting to see if they passed the state reading test that

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s been a long summer for some third graders, waiting to see if they passed the state reading test that allows them to go to the fourth grade. Teachers and administrators weren’t pleased with scores initially but have since worked to improve them. Some students excel on the first try while others improved on the second…

Columbus Businesses suffer from car break-ins in the area

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -There has been a rise in auto burglaries in Columbus lately, and police want car owners and businesses to remember the basics. It isn’t unusual to see a rise in crime during the summer as more people have more downtime. But during this time of the year car burglaries seem to be more frequent, but in some…

The shopping center in Starkville is almost open for the public

Many people have passed it on highway 12 in Starkville watching and waiting

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Many people have passed it on highway 12 in Starkville watching and waiting. Triangle Crossing is almost ready to open; some stores are closer to Opening Day than others. Triangle Crossing will open soon, and developers expect the parking lot, and highway 12 to be full. The center will include Aldi, Rack Room Shoes, Marshalls, and more….

Truck caught on fire due to electrical issues, no injuries reported

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A vehicle fire on Highway 82 near the Communiversity and the GTR airport exit could have been worst for a truck driver hauling a load. A man headed east attempted to extinguish this truck when black smoke erupted. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department says it was an electrical issue. The truck looks were heavily damaged…

International Paper is celebrating forty years in Lowndes County

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It was a celebration forty years in the making. The staff of International Paper is celebrating forty years in Lowndes County. International’s Columbus Mill opened in 1982. It was originally operated by Weyerhaeuser and joined the International family in 2016. The mill produces fluff, paper grade, and specialty products that are shipped to manufacturers around the…

Getting connected to internet with FASTnet in rural areas

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) –After nearly two years of providing broadband internet, 4 County FASTnet is expanding its service area. During the pandemic, virtual forms of communication became the country’s lifeline and fast, reliable internet moved from being a luxury to a necessity for many. 4 County, with help from the Cares Act, began running broadband internet to rural parts…

Lowndes County Board of Supervisor President discusses county projects

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Even with rising prices and inflation, Lowndes County is in pretty good shape. Trip Hairston, President of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, briefed area business and community leaders on county projects and finances. Overall, the county’s financial health is good. The debt level is around 3 percent, which is well below the 15 percent…

Famous Maroon Band prepares to entertain fans

Famous Maroon Band prepares to entertain fans

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Famous Maroon Band is gearing up for game days with up to five different shows they’ll showcase on the field. “I think that first game day is going to be electrifying,” said senior drum major, Kaz Shumpert. It’s Kaz Shumpert’s fourth year as part of the Famous Maroon Band. “I came in as a transfer from…

Emergency Management and First Responders share plans for possible flooding

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – As rain Continues, people in the Golden Triangle may want to be mindful of those areas that are prone to flooding. Winston, after some much-needed rain it looks like it will be here for a while. Now it’s possible that we may be getting too much, and that has some people in the area concerned…