CLAY COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- Clay County emergency services will start accepting unmet needs applications on March 28th for anyone needing assistance following the EF-1 tornado. Agricultural damage assessment will begin March 28th. If you live in Clay County and have tornado damage or have been affected, to file that application, please contact the West Point Clay County EMA office or fill…
COLUMBUS,Miss.(WCBI)- The Russian Club of the Mississippi School for Math and Science hosted a fundraiser for Ukraine Relief on the MUW campus. The benefit featured silent auctions for international items, including Ukrainian handicrafts and souvenirs, a guitar, Ukrainian beaded jewelry and other goodies up for grabs. Proceeds will go to Operation Ukraine, a Columbus charity that has sent aid to…
ACKERMAN,Miss. (WCBI)- A shooting investigation is underway in Ackerman. Police Chief Tim Cook tells WCBI an 18-year-old male was shot around 2:30p.m on Sunday at the Milwood Apartment Complex. He later died at the hospital. Cook says there was an argument between the victim and another man before gun fire rang out. Right now, a person of interest is in…
In this week’s Weather Whys, Meteorologist Jackson Chastain explains the main types of fog in Northeastern Mississippi and Western Alabama. Categories: Featured, Featured Weather, Local News, Weather
COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)- Wings Over Columbus Airshow and Stem Expo wrapped up Sunday afternoon. Nearly 30,000 people in our area and neighboring counties visited the Columbus Air Force Base. March 26 to 27, community members got the opportunity to learn about military personnel and their duties on base. The Columbus Air Force Diversity and Inclusion Task force was one of many…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The U-S Air Force Thunderbirds filled the skies in Columbus. People headed to the Columbus Air Force Base bright and early to secure a spot and participate in the stem expo. “It’s nice to see what your country is up to and to check out what they’re doing when they’re away and just to see how far…
STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- Lawmakers passed the largest teacher pay raise in state history this week. Dozens of educators will get at least $5,000 on their salary. Several educators have left Mississippi for increased salaries in neighboring states like Georgia, Arkansas, or Texas. When it comes to retention and combating brain drain, they’re hopeful the bill will keep more teachers in the…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI)- The West Point Police Department is officially an accredited law enforcement agency. The designation became official in January. It’s a process that’s been years in the making; accreditation is a major accomplishment for police departments. It not only helps the department but gives the community a sense of peace. It’s been a four-year process, but worth…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill March 14th requiring educators not to teach students that one race is superior to another, otherwise known as the anti-critical race theory bill. Mississippi is one of at least 35 states that have either passed or discussed legislation on how schools can talk about issues of race. “My grandfather…
NOXUBEE COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- A popular drug store in Macon returns. The original structure of Macon City Drug collapsed back a month ago, leaving dozens without a pharmacy to get their medicine. The phone is ringing off the hook… And the line is almost out the door. ” It’s been crazy we’ve been slammed packed and busy pretty much everyday. We…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – During a car crash or medical emergency, there isn’t always a time where the victim can provide their information. There’s now a new program that Lowndes county citizens can participate in if this were to happen to them or a loved one. When you are a first responder, there are some moments that you won’t forget….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The preservation Society of a Columbus is taking over the 2022 pilgrimage program and using historical assets to increase tourism. The Preservation Society is a group of community members, such as homeowners and business people, and it’s the first year the organization is putting together the pilgrimage events. Pilgrimage 2022 is expected to be more inclusive…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A wreck at Highway 45 and Bluecutt Road intersection left one person with serious injuries. A silver Nissan was driving west on Bluecutt road when the driver ran the red light and hit a dump truck. The dump truck ran over into the ditch where the bed of the truck detached from the vehicle. The driver…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man wanted for armed robbery in Winston County was arrested in nearby Choctaw County. Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh says Austin Goodin has been charged with the hold-up Tuesday morning at Crossroads Grocery, on Crystal Ridge Road. Pugh says the robber made off with about a thousand dollars in cash and couple of cartons…
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Lowndes County investigators are looking for as many as three suspects in the armed hold-up of a Dollar General store. It happened Wednesday night near closing time. Lowndes County Sheriff Eddie Hawkins said the Dollar General on Highway 12 in Caledonia was robbed around 10:00 pm. No one was injured in the robbery. Detectives have…
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Clay County Emergency Management and members of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency are in the midst of assessing the damage left by Tuesday’s tornado. Clay County was one of the 12 counties across Mississippi where homes suffered storm damage, according to MEMA. The areas around Barton Ferry Road and Concord Road took the worst of…
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TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) -A franchise that keeps customers clean has opened its doors in Tupelo. Krista Scott was a customer of “Buff City Soap” for years, and when the Bartlett, Tennessee-based company began franchising, she opened a store in Southaven and opened a Tupelo store on St. Patrick’s Day. Buff City Soap uses no harsh chemicals, detergents, or animal products….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday’s high winds made things difficult for firefighters working to put out a large fire in a Columbus scrapyard. Lowndes County Fire Coordinator Neal Austin says they were actually counting on the day’s heavy rain to put the fire out completely. The black smoke from the fire was thick enough to cover up the sun and…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Two weeks after announcing his resignation as State Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs is calling his experience a positive one. Dobbs was the speaker today at the Columbus Rotary Club. As the state’s top doctor, he led Mississippi through the coronavirus pandemic, appearing with the governor for daily press conferences and updates for the public. Dobbs…