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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Tonight, we meet a very kind and intelligent young lady looking for a family to love. Kelly enjoys listening to music, bike riding and coloring. She says she’d love to be around kids her age. Here’s this week’s Grant Me Hope. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: grantmehope
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lee County girl is recognized for her courageous actions and quick thinking during a medical emergency involving a family member. Nine-year-old Addison Burleson was at her home with her 20 year old brother Eli, during Thanksgiving break, when she noticed something wasn’t right. “I was on the couch watching TV, I could see my…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – ‘Tis the season – to watch our for deer, and we’re not talking about Rudolph. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, there are around 3,700 deer collisions in the state every year. So far, this year 1,915 crashes have been reported. Deer season peaks from October through January, but deer can run on or near…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Companies continue to look at locating in the Golden Triangle but there are challenges to get them here. Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins says solar projects and acquiring more land led his team through the COVID-19 pandemic. He expects more solar projects in the near future. There are larger-scale projects possible at Steel…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi celebrates a milestone today turning 204. That’s right it’s the state’s birthday. The Magnolia State was admitted into the union on December 10, 1817. To mark the occasion we will tell you some interesting facts about Mississippi… Natchez was the first state capital but it was moved to Jackson in 1822. Mississippi has an official…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s the story of two hometown guys who are on the biggest football stage. On Saturday, December 11 at Noon on WCBI, we will be airing a special called “A Titans Story: Mississippi Made”. It’s the story of two of Tennessee Titans rising stars, AJ Brown and Jeffery Simmons, and how their journey as rivals growing…
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Wednesday, city attorney Jeff Turnage announced that Columbus could be receiving more than $215,000 from a class-action lawsuit over the opioid addiction crisis in the United States. It’s part of a $26 billion nationwide settlement against the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of opioids. “The people dying from opioid overdoses throughout the country, it’s like a 747,…
NOXUBEE COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- Keeping the community at ease. That’s the task elected leaders and law enforcement face in Noxubee County. A fatal shooting in Brooksville has residents on edge. Now, city leaders are coming together to prevent more violence. ” We need to come together as the community. We’re losing our kids to nonsense violence that doesn’t make any sense,”…
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (WCBI) – The Federal Government is helping Mississippi’s Timber industry cut a PATHH through the pandemic. Mississippi is in-line to get $15.7 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers – or PATHH – program. The money is set aside to help those in the timber business whose business was negatively…