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LCIDA board member honored with lasting tribute
Building named in honor of former LCIDA Board President Thomas Lee
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Lowndes County Industrial Development Authority honors a longtime board member with a lasting tribute. Thomas Lee, who recently served as president of the development authority board, decided to leave at the end of this term. On Thursday, the group presented him with one last honor. The water treatment plant at the Industrial Park now…
Columbus City Council doing prep work ahead of Tuesday meeting
CFO / COO discussions headline council work session
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city leaders get a headstart on next week’s City Council meeting. The mayor and council members met today for a work session to discuss city business and set the agenda items for Tuesday’s meeting. Hiring key positions is a major concern. The city is looking for a new Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer,…
Town of Crawford cancels Christmas parade amid growing concern over spike in shootings
CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Friday, the mayor of Crawford decided to cancel the town’s annual Christmas parade amid growing concern over an increase in shootings. Investigators say that only one person has been injured so far, but say that a number of homes and vehicles have been shot into. “You can hear the ‘boom, boom, boom,’” says Mayor Willie Parson,…
Columbus municipal school district awards teacher of the year
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Educators play a vital role in the community guiding children to academic success. A Columbus teacher, who has now seen a couple of generations of students pass through her classrooms, is being honored for her work. Every morning Mrs. Toni Wise comes to her classroom ready to turn students into scholars. The Mississippi native said there’s always…
Starkville woman working with family members in Mayfield, Kentucky to raise money for tornado victims
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The devastation left by the tornado outbreak in Kentucky has hit close to home for a Starkville woman. Before moving to the Golden Triangle, Robin O’Nan was born and raised in Henderson, Kentucky, and spent several months living with her husband in Mayfield, one of the cities the tornadoes hit hardest. “Unless we are personally connected…
Man and his dog die after being ejected during crash into trees in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Florida man and his dog were killed in an early-morning crash Wednesday in Starkville. Starkville Police say officers got the call to Cornerstone Park just off Highway 25 just before 7:30 a.m. .@Starkville_PD confirms this was a single-car accident and one person has been transported from the scene pic.twitter.com/I1m9KczipQ — Stephen Pimpo (@spimpojr) December 15,…
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office getting a few new sets of “eyes”
Surveillance cameras will be set up in crime-prone areas...and paid for by inmates
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County deputies can’t be every where at once, but they’re about to get a few extra sets of eyes. Supervisors approved the purchase of four surveillance cameras to be used in high-risk areas for crime in the county. It’s a concept similar to what the city of Columbus has set up, except that the…
Lowndes County Supervisors ink deal to help spend ARPA Money
Supervisors getting help with "strings" attached to American Rescue Plan Act money
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Money from The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be coming to Lowndes County, and supervisors want to make sure it’s spent the right way. Under ARPA, spending projects have to meet certain conditions, and counties have a time window to complete the projects. The Federal Government is still in the process of finalizing those…
A Mayfield native volunteers after losing three family members
MAYFIELD, Ky. (WCBI)- Kiah Cooper feels firsthand the devastating effects of the tornado that ripped through her hometown of Mayfield, Kentucky. Her cousin, aunt, and grandma, who she calls ‘Nana’, all died in the storm. “They lived on family land of ours,” says Cooper. “They had two trailers on that land. My cousin Derek was found Friday night by firefighters….
MidMorning with Aundrea – Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
MidMorning with Aundrea - Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
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Webster County Sheriff says they need to build new jail that meets Federal Building Codes
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – The Webster County Board of Supervisors has hired an architect to draw up plans for a new jail with the current building falling into disrepair, according to the sheriff. “This jail is not in compliance with (current) standards,” says Webster County Sheriff David Gore. “There’s no other way to look at it. It’s not. It’s not…
After one year, COVID-19 vaccines have reached almost half of Mississippi
After almost two years, COVID-19 has become a part of everyday life
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- After almost two years, COVID-19 has become a part of everyday life. Mississippi was among the lowest vaccinated states at one point, but now almost half of the state is fully vaccinated. Health care officials have seen a rise in people coming in getting their vaccines after a slow start. “They maybe wanted to give it a…
Yardbird Bento travels to Mayfield, Ky. to assist in recovery efforts
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A food truck from Columbus is in Kentucky providing meals to tornado victims. Yardbird Bento Co-owner Jeff Dudley tells WCBI that when he heard about the storm hitting Mayfield, it brought back memories of a dangerous storm during his childhood. He says he couldn’t sit back and watch the devastation unfold, so he contacted volunteer coordinators on…
Mental health professionals encourage families and friends to check on others
A Facebook post circulating in local communities from a teenager detailing his emotional struggles is putting attention on mental health
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- A Facebook post circulating in local communities from a teenager detailing his emotional struggles is putting attention on mental health. Mental health professionals said it also highlights the importance of checking on loved ones when you see signs of distress. A person’s mental health is often overlooked or waved off by statements saying, “it will be…
Investigators hope family finds closure after David Cox confession leads to remains believed to be missing Pontotoc woman
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WCBI) – What are believed to be the remains of missing Pontotoc County woman, Felecia Cox, were sent to the state crime lab Monday. Missing since 2007, investigators discovered the remains Sunday after her brother-in-law David Cox confessed to killing her and gave the location where she was buried. “For the family to get some closure on a…
Deputies search for suspect involved in Crawford shooting
LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect in connection to a shooting in Crawford. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says shots were reported on Long Street around 9 p.m. Friday night. When deputies got to the area, the victim had already driven himself to hospital for treatment. Hawkins says the victim was struck in the arm…
Space heater safety: Columbus fire department shares tips
As cooler temperatures move into our area, folks are using what they can to keep warm
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- As cooler temperatures move into our area, folks are using what they can to keep warm. Space heaters can warm up your room, but they can be dangerous if they’re not used properly. Local fire officials encourage families to use caution when using space heaters this season. “People are starting to use what I like to call…
A Georgia man charged after pursuit that started in Louisville
LOUISVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- A Georgia man faces felony fleeing charges after he reportedly led agencies on a chase from Louisville into Rankin County. Louisville Police Chief Sean Holdiness says 33-year-old Anthony Schweitzer, of Martinez ,Georgia, fled from officers during a traffic stop. During the stop, it came over the radio Schweitzer is wanted in Georgia for burglary. That’s when Schweitzer hit…
Mom To Mom: Grinch Pies
December 11, 2021
It’s sweet, it’s refreshing, and it’s green? Mandy shares her Grinch Pie recipe this week on Mom To Mom. Categories: Featured Tags: momtomom
Tornado damage reported in New Site community
No injuries from tornado in Prentiss County
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Prentiss County residents were helping clean up and tarp homes of those who were in the tornado’s path. It was around 4:30 AM when a tornado is believed to have hit the New Site community. A few homes and trailers were damaged. Luckily, there were no injuries, but the tornado scattered personal belongings over a…
Early preparation for severe weather is important
Severe weather is a term the Golden Triangle is fairly familiar with.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Severe weather is a term the Golden Triangle is fairly familiar with. Emergency agencies urge families in their community to prepare early when there’s a threat of inclement weather. Lowndes County EMA Director Cindy Lawrence said twisters have a large risk on the community. “The major threat for Lowndes County is a tornado. Yes we can have…
Santa makes a stop in Starkville to eat breakfast at a local church
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-Kids in Starkville got the breakfast of their dreams this morning. St. Joseph Catholic Church held a Pancakes and Pictures with Santa. And Santa left with more than just a full belly of flapjacks—kids left their Christmas list for the big day. Event coordinators says this served as a way to let folks enjoy good food and get…