COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man out on parole was arrested Thursday after he allegedly knocked his girlfriend to the ground and fled into the woods behind an East Columbus shopping center. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says his officers were called to the scene in the 900 block of Alabama street just after 11 AM. Investigators say that is…
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is reminding you to lock your car doors. The department has seen an increase in vehicle burglary reports over the last several weeks. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, most of the car burglaries have happened at night and all of them have involved unlocked vehicles. The…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Roll up your sleeve. That’s what Columbus area residents did today for a flu shot. Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle offered free flu shots Thursday. Hospital employees planned to give out 1,200 shots in the drive-through clinic. Health care workers urge people to take time to get their flu shot this year, saying it is more…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus Firefighter is honored for his service to the city and his fellow firefighters. Every year the Exchange Club of Columbus honors a firefighter for going the extra mile. This year’s Firefighter of the Year is Captain Dale Ballard with Columbus Fire and Rescue. During his career, Ballard has helped train new firefighters. He is…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tara and Isaac question Eric’s choice of dessert for National Dessert Day. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: biscuits, dessert, sweets
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Dr. Kendall Dunkelberg from Mississippi University for Women discusses authors speaking at this year’s Welty Writer’s Symposium. Categories: Special Guests
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- It’s one of the biggest home games of the season. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are taking on the Alabama Crimson Tide. While the players are focused on what happens on the field; workers and business owners are stepping up their game in the city’s restaurants, shops, hotels, and bars. “You know Alabama their team travels well so…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mayor Keith Gaskin says he will continue to advocate for a forensic audit, even after the city council overrode his veto of their decision not to authorize one. He says many Columbus residents feel the same way. “What happened to our budget this time? We thought that we had $1.5 million that we did not,” he…
HOUSTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A new school year for one school district in our region means an added layer of protection for students and teachers. When Howard Parker was hired as the school resource officer, one of the first items on his to-do list was to make sure the campuses were secure. “Simple things like doors leading to the outside, not…
OKTIBEHHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Voters in Oktibbeha County will mark their choices on paper ballots the next time they vote. Circuit Clerk Tony Rook demonstrated the county’s new voting machines Wednesday. The demonstration also served as training for poll workers and allowed election commissioners to see the machines in action. With the new system, voters will mark their ballots with…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With the ink barely dry on Mayor Keith Gaskin’s veto of 2 measures, the Columbus City Council holds a special call meeting to revisit the issues. Ward 2 Councilman and Vice-Mayor Joseph Mickens called the special meeting Tuesday afternoon after the mayor vetoed the council’s decision not to authorize a forensic audit of the city’s books,…
COLUMBUS, Miss (WCBI) – A Columbus staple is getting a makeover. For the past month, Harvey’s restaurant has been closed for a renovation project. The re-opening was set for this week, but Manager Bryant Bean tells us crews are putting on the finishing touches inside and outside the restaurant. The Columbus Harveys has been in the downtown building since 1985….
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Clydesdales are coming back to the Columbus Christmas parade. Columbus Main Street made the announcement this week. The show horses will help the city celebrate 200 years in the Bicentennial Christmas Parade. The Clydesdales were a part of the parade in 2013 and made a special downtown appearance in 2018. This year’s parade will be…
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Winston County Sheriff’s department is searching for a teenager missing since Monday. 17-year-old Shaniya Jernigan was last seen around 10 o’clock Monday morning. If you have any information about where she is, call the Winston County Sheriff’s Department. Categories: Crime, Local News
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Eric, Tara and Isaac discuss ways to appreciate the iconic chocolate candy on National M&M Day. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: candy, chocolate, M&M
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Monday, North Mississippi Health Services announced that all of its community hospitals are now equipped with 3-D mammography machines. The 3-D machines perform a 50-degree sweep of the body, taking images at multiple levels. “With the 2-D (mammogram), you get one image of the breast,” says Brandy Haney,…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Mississippi University for Women did its part to get students and area residents back to work. The W hosted a job fair on October 12, 2021. Businesses need workers, but many companies are not seeing people come in the door. Landing that perfect position is what brought job-seekers to MUW. “I don’t really have to go straight…
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Noxubee County student is among 44 across the state selected to a Student special advisory council. The Mississippi Department of Education yesterday announced its new members of the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Noxubee County High School senior, Braylen Jones, was selected to serve. The advisory council will share their opinions and offer advice…
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI)- State health officials say the rate of COVID-19 cases is stable but there are still too many deaths in Mississippi. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 820 new cases and 41 deaths Tuesday, October 12th. The case rate has seen a significant drop in comparison to the summer months when the health department reported thousands of…
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Bridging the gap between the community, churches, and police, that’s the goal of a nationwide initiative that has come to the All America City. Community members, police, and pastors met Monday evening at Tupelo’s West Jackson Street Baptist Church, as part of a “Faith And Blue’ outreach. “Faith and Blue’ is a nationwide effort to connect…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus City Council may be revisiting some old business at its next meeting. At a press conference this morning, Mayor Keith Gaskin announced vetoes of 2 measures the council passed at its October 5th meeting. Council members voted to have former Chief Financial Officer, Mike Bernsen, continue to handle those duties on a part-time basis…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As businesses continue to look for new workers and navigate gaps in the supply chain, the general manager of Steel Dynamics talked Tuesday about the future. Dan Koewn spoke at the Columbus Rotary Club, providing a general update about the industry. He said Steel Dynamics is one of the premiere places to work in the Golden…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Eric Crosswhite explains which movies in the “Halloween” series are his favorite in anticipation of “Halloween Kills” hitting theaters this week. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: halloween, movies
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The leading cause of death for law enforcement officers in the United States is not gun violence or traffic collisions. It’s COVID-19. According to a CBS study, 716 officers have died from COVID since March of 2020. That’s why the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department is taking every step possible to protect its deputies. “We’ve had one…