Starkville shoppers can help children all across Mississippi this week

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Shoppers in Starkville have a chance to help children all across the state this week. Starkville Main Street Association members are teaming up to raise money for Children’s of Mississippi. Through Saturday a percentage of all sales at participating stores will go to the state’s only dedicated children’s hospital. For the family behind Starkville’s L.A. Green,…

Drier work week, unsettled weather returns by the weekend

SUMMARY: Shower and storms chances remain isolated through Friday. Highs will top out in the low 90s each day, with lows in the 70s. Many of us will remain dry under partly cloudy skies for much of the day, with only a few of us getting an afternoon or evening storm. By the time we get to Saturday, a cold…

Columbus man accused of hitting a deputy at a homicide scene

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man is accused of hitting a deputy at a Lowndes County homicide scene. 21-year-old Jakolby Brooks is charged with simple assault on a law enforcement officer, failure to obey a police officer, and no driver’s license. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins says investigators were trying to secure the area where 22-year-old Quinshawn Lucious was shot to…

ANIMAL HEALTH – Snakebite Prevention

In the hottest days of the year, snakes are out in great abundance. Dr. Karen Emerson of the Emerson Animal Hospital in West Point stresses the importance of getting your pet vaccinated against rattlesnakes and other poisonous serpents. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH Tags: ANIMAL, emerson, health

Another chance of scattered storms for Tuesday

SUMMARY: A very typical summertime weather pattern will return to the region by midweek into the weekend along with warmer temperatures. Rain and storm chances will increase again next week. TUESDAY: Shower and storm chances remain high for our Tuesday. Skies will remain cloudy, which will once again keep those high temperatures below average in the mid 80s. Still warm…

Local businesses raise over $5K for owners of Fish & Blues after the Columbus restaurant burned down

  COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Doug Pellum, the owner of Zachary’s, knows firsthand what it’s like to watch one’s restaurant go up in flames. That’s why he is helping lead the effort to raise $5,000 and counting for the owners of Fish and Blues after they woke up Friday to find their business burning to the ground.  “They don’t know…

Summertime could mean more injuries for your pet

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – Great weather means more time outdoors for family and furry friends and outdoor time could mean more injuries for those pets. “When you’re planning a trip, plan for your pet also,” Dr. Emerson said. West Point veterinarian Dr. Karen Emerson said those outside excursions can be harmful to an animal. “Over the weekend, we had…

Typical summer weather sticking around

SUMMARY: We have been under the influence of a large area of low pressure to our Northwest for the past couple days, and its influence will continue to be felt through tomorrow. After that, it weakens and moves east, leaving us with a very typical summer pattern. Isolated storms through Friday, slightly higher coverage on Saturday, with more widespread coverage…

Unsettled weather to start the new workweek

SUMMARY: A cold front to our northwest will help keep our weather unsettled as we kick off the new workweek. It is possible we’ll get back to normal summertime afternoon showers chances midweek. Temperatures will be below average in the mid to upper 80s, but it will be humid. MONDAY: We’ll have a continuing chance of showers and storms for…

Rachel Shumaker wins the miss Mississippi volunteer scholarship pageant

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Rachel Shumaker wins the Miss Mississippi Volunteer Scholarship Pageant. Rachel Shumaker is from Pontotoc and was Miss Northeast Mississippi, before winning the pageant Saturday night. Shumaker’s platform is called “I am Titanium”, inspired by the lyrics of the song “Titanium.” Her platform is based on her personal story of overcoming scoliosis and empowering people to overcome obstacles….

Okolona police search for suspect in connection to a burglary

OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI)- Police Department and Northeast Mississippi Crimestoppers need your help finding the suspect in connection to a burglary. It happened between July 1st-8th at Alan White Furniture store on Industrial Road. A plant manager said a door was open when she checked the building and two of the warehouse roll-up doors were up. She said 75 swivel rockers…

Rainy Start to the Week

SUMMARY: Rainy start to the work week. Have the rain gear ready to go. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible Sunday night into Monday. It is possible to see a break from the rain mid week, afternoon showers are still possible. Humidity will keep the temperatures high, in the mid to upper 80s most of the week. MONDAY: Heading…