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….
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Starkville shoppers are ready to bag a deal after hearing the new stores scheduled to open next year. Developers break ground today on the 30 million dollar project. Triangle Crossing Shopping Center will have 92,000 square feet of retail space. It will be located at the old Garan Manufacturing site on Highway 12. Crews have been…
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Bond is set for a man accused of sexually abusing a child. 31-year-old Logan Stevenson remains in the Clay County jail on a 1.2 million dollar bond. He’s charged with 12 counts of sexual battery of a minor. His girlfriend, Kristen Lawhead, is charged with hindering prosecution. Her bond is ten thousand dollars. Sheriff Eddie…
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A major thoroughfare in Starkville is about to get a pop of color. The city is one of 26 to receive a grant from the Bloomberg Asphalt Art Initiative Grant. The 25,000 dollar grant will be used on Starkville’s University Drive Corridor Connections Project. As part of the project, designs will be painted in intersections along…
CALEDONIA, Miss. (WCBI) – Team sports for most children is an opportunity to learn about working together, supporting one another, and taking the wins and the losses. But for two very young teams – one from Webster County and the other from Caledonia, the lesson learned during one recent game, is that sometimes being kind is the best accomplishment of…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Everywhere people look, prices seem to have risen; whether in the grocery stores, restaurants, and even the gas pump. Inflation is nothing new, but the speed at which prices have climbed; had consumers concerned and even irate. “It’s taking me about $60 to fill up my car. Grocery prices, yea, they’ve gone up a good bit. When…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus City workers could be in for an extra day off come the first of the year. At its Tuesday night meeting, the Columbus City Council discussed going back to a 4 day work week for city employees. For several years they worked 10-hour shifts 4 days a week. A couple of years ago, the council…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Eric, Tara and Isaac share past Halloween costumes as part of the Sunrise Question of the Day. Categories: WCBI Special Shows Tags: costumes, halloween
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – At a time when so many businesses continue to deal with the hardships of the pandemic, Winston Plywood and Veneer in Louisville continues to thrive. One of the main reasons? “The best way to compete in this marketplace is to have the best people, and the best people come with a bigger paycheck.” Since July 2020,…
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A local bank has made a difference in the lives of some soccer players. BankFirst presented a check for 15,000 dollars to the Columbus United Soccer Club. This is the beginning of a three-year partnership to enhance the program. Chief Financial Officer Luke Yeatman presented the check to Tom Velek who is the president of the…