COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A Columbus man is dead following a shooting. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. Columbus Police were were called to the 2500 block of 22nd Avenue North around 5 p.m. A man was found with gunshots wounds, and later taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital where he later died from his injuries….
SUMMARY: An active week of weather is ahead of us here in NE MS and West AL. The first of 2 cold fronts moves through on Monday, but it looks mostly dry as it moves through. Temps cool down quite a bit with nice weather for Tuesday. Wednesday, a second, stronger cold front will approach the area, bringing showers and…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Starkville Community Theatre is opening its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. What seemed like a long intermission is now over. A year and a half later, the lights in the Starkville Community Theatre are turning back on. And for actress Krista Vowell, she couldn’t be more thrilled. “Starkville Community Theatre…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Meeting someone for the first time can leave a lasting impression… Especially when it’s family. Rolando Irions Sr. Celebrated his 70th birthday and for his gift, family members set him up to meet his 90-year-old sister Susie M Hood for the first time. The brother and sister hadn’t known too much about each other for years. They…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville Community Market held its second annual Halloween Market that left families and vendors thrilled. “It kind of feels like a sense of normalcy because I’ve done this pre-COVID and it was just great and then now people are able to come back out and kind of see what I have, Nature in a Jar, which…
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – A new bakery officially opened its doors today in Macon. Sugar, flour, and a little bit of salt. Those are some of the ingredients that owner Katina Black is using in her new bakery BS Kreations. “I have a lot of great items but my main seller is my banana pudding. Banana Pudding, strawberry shortcake, and…
SUMMARY: a complex and tricky forecast is in store for us over the next week. After a warm and dry weekend, a weak front moves through Monday, bringing scattered showers and cooler air for Tuesday. Wednesday, it’s now looking like any severe weather threat will stay well to our south. We now are looking at much cooler temps with widespread…
EUPORA, Miss. (WCBI) – Friday, on what would’ve been his 36th birthday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3806 dedicated a portion of U.S. Highway 82 in honor of Marine Cpl. Justin Cooper of Eupora, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2008. “I’d give anything in the world if he was standing here with you today instead of…
CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Frankie’s 4-H Fall Fun and Games Day kicked off in Chickasaw County. Today, children with special needs got to celebrate the season. From horseback riding to wagon rides, to classic carnival games, the day is all about allowing the kids to be kids. “They don’t need to sit in classrooms all day. Our kids deserve…
ALABAMA (WCBI) – Alabama’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1 percent. That is the same rate as August. The Alabama Department of Labor says the numbers from September represent about 68 thousand people out of work in the state. Numbers from September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic were more than double that amount. Lamar County’s unemployment rate stands at two…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man has been accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend 29-year-old Quaylin Smith is charged with aggravated assault. Police Chief Fred Shelton says the incident happened on the city’s southside earlier this month. The bond for that charge was set at 50,000 dollars. Smith has been released on bond. Categories: Crime, Local News
SUMMARY: This weekend, humidity and unseasonable warmth look to return to the area ahead of a cold front. As the front moves through Monday, we will likely see some scattered showers and storms. Temps cool back down a bit for the latter part of the week, with another much stronger front moving through Wednesday night. This front could bring the…
Today Jason Nichols from the Lowndes County Humane Society joins us to show this weeks Pet without a Partner. Categories: Local News, PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS
Today, we’re talking to you about NEAT, N-E-A-T, which stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. A lot of words, but a pretty simple concept. Categories: Get Fit Friday, Local News
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Harvey’s restaurant in Starkville will be hosting a Celebrity Wait Night on Tuesday, October 26th from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a silent auction that ends at 8 p.m. This event benefits the Oktibbeha County Humane Society and you may even see some furry friends at the event. All tips will benefit the OCHS….
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UNION COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A North Mississippi man will be the first person executed in the state in nearly a decade. The Mississippi Supreme Court today upheld David Neal Cox’s request to waive all further appeals of his capital murder conviction and death sentence and set an execution date of November 17th. Earlier this year, Cox had expressed his…
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – Businesses are gearing up for the Christmas shopping season, even as they deal with nationwide supply chain issues. The shelves are fully stocked at “Ashley’s Boutique and Gifts”. Owner Ashley Patterson says if recent trends are any indication, this Christmas shopping season will be big. “We had a wonderful Christmas last year, I think it was…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus councilmen are moving forward with plans to demolish some apartment buildings. Oak Manor apartments were declared a menace to safety and welfare by city leaders this week. City inspection department employees reported many buildings were damaged and not in code. About 18 units are occupied in the 10 building complex. Some council members did give…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District celebrates a milestone. Starkville High School is celebrating its 50th year of being fully integrated. Students from Henderson High School transferred to Starkville High in 1971. With several changes already taking place in the community, the class shares the historic start to their school year. The photos may be black and white—but…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Mark Keenum will remain president at Mississippi State University – at least for another four years. The state college board today renewed Keenum’s contract through June 2025. Keenum is being paid 400-thousand a year from the state and another 400-thousand from the private MSU Foundation. The foundation is authorized to pay him up to 800-thousand. He…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- A frequent question many people may ask themselves this fall will be “is it allergies or COVID?” Health experts say some of the symptoms and signs may overlap such as sore throat and runny nose. Research suggests One symptom you can identify as covid is loss of taste and smell. Even if you are fully vaccinated, Dr….