ON THE BEAT – An Introduction to Omnis Health Clinic
Troy Thompson talks with nurse practitioner and owner of the Omnis Health Clinic Amanda Fondren about the different medical services she offers. Categories: On the Beat Tags: beat, on
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – July 26, 2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
Stay cool from the summer heat all this week
SUMMARY: The summer heat & humidity has returned to north Mississippi & west Alabama and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Take the proper precautions to stay cool & hydrated to help prevent heat stress or heat exhaustion issues. We’ll remain mostly dry but can’t rule out the chance of those afternoon showers & storms all week long. MONDAY: Another…
Suspect wanted in Lee county in connection to a homicide
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-Lee County Sheriff’s Department is searching for the suspect in connection to a homicide. 54-year-old Bradley Kevin King is considered to be armed and dangerous. He’s 5’8 with medium-length brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: homicide, Investigating, Lee County, Lee County Sheriff’s…
Tupelo Mayor Todd Jordan addresses recent acts of violence in the city
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Mayor Todd Jordan releases a statement of the recent acts of violence. “We are deeply saddened over the tragic loss of life this weekend in the City of Tupelo. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the deceased. Tupelo Police Department has a suspect in custody in the South Gloster St. shooting, and we…
Tupelo pd arrest the suspect in connection to a homicide on south gloster
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)-Police arrest the suspect in the July 24th shooting on 700 South Gloster. 19-year-old Ja’Derius Marion of Plantersville faces a second-degree murder charge for the shooting death of 28-year-old Tadarrel Hall. Hall died from gunshot wounds at North Mississippi Medical Center around 2p.m. on July 24th. Marion’s bond is not yet released. We’ll have more information as it…
Fourth homicide reported in Tupelo within 24 hours
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Heartbreaking news as Tupelo reports the fourth homicide in 24 hours. This makes it the deadliest weekend on record for the city. Three people are dead after shots are fired at a house party on Maynard and Meadow-view Rd. Investigators tell WCBI two men and one woman died from gunshot wounds when multiple shots rang out in…
Monroe County family honors life of fallen deputy Dylan Pickle
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Monroe County Deputy Dylan Scott Pickle died while on duty last year in an accident. “It still feels like it was yesterday. I still think in my mind, that he’s coming home,” mother Debi Pearson said. A year ago, Monroe County Deputy Dylan Scott Pickle died while on duty. His mother, Debi Pearson, said her…
Dog days of summer are here
SUMMARY: After a below average spring and start to the summer, a hot pattern has finally settled into place over the deep south. We knew it would come eventually! A very hot and sultry week is in store, with highs in the low 90s with scattered storms for Monday and Tuesday, with much lower rain chances and highs in the…
Monroe co. law enforcement respond to three accidental deaths within 12 hours
MONROE COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Amory Police responded to three accidental deaths within 12 hours. On July 23rd, 54-year-old Dennis Parker was found dead in his camper. Around 10p.m. a neighbor of Parker called officers saying Parker was stuck in the window of his camper. Investigators believe Parker locked the keys to his camper inside and stood…
An early morning shooting in Tupelo leaves one man dead
TUPELO,Miss. (WCBI)- An early morning shooting in Tupelo leaves one man dead. Around 1:30A.M, officers were called to the 700 Block of South Gloster for a reported shooting. When they got to the scene, they found evidence of a shooting. 28-year-old Tadarrel Hall died from gunshot wounds at North Mississippi Medical Center around 2p.m. Hall’s body is being sent to…
A local family celebrates the life of daughter killed in a car accident
CRAWFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – July 24th marks the seventh anniversary of the car accident killing 3-year-old Tanyla Allen. “It’s just a feeling in my chest I can’t even explain right now,” mother Catarina Harkins said. It’s a day that changed Catarina Harkins’ life forever. In 2014, her daughter, Taniyla was killed in a car accident. “He gave her to me…
Weather is Coming in HOT This Week!
SUMMARY: If you have been seeing hazy skies (easy to see at night) that is from the wildfires in California. The smoke from them has made it’s way down here. For us here, well.. it will be HOT. Easiest way to put it. Temperatures in the mid 90s, feeling like well into the triple digits. Complaining about all the rain?…
Hot & humid week ahead
SUMMARY: We have settled into the dog days of summer across the region. Highs in the low to mid 90s, lows in the mid to upper 70s, and isolated afternoon storms will be the theme this week. Heat stress could become an issue in spots. Temperatures will slowly climb through the week into the mid 90s, with no major systems…
SHINE camp teaching young women how to adjust to junior high
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Soon-to-be seventh-grade girls have spent this week learning how to adjust to junior high school. Thirty-nine rising seventh graders attended the “SHINE ” Camp, organized by the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo. SHINE stands for ‘Strong, Helping, Independent, Non-Judgmental, and Empowering.” The young ladies have heard from guest speakers, like Juanita Floyd, who wrote about her experience…
Local school district partners with hospital for vaccine clinic
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – School leaders in the Starkville Oktibbeha County School District hope families will add vaccinations to the back-to-school list. The district teamed up with the hospital to host a vaccine clinic today. “We don’t want to see sick kids, especially in our community,” Savannah Brown said. Savannah Brown is the interim Chief Nursing Officer at OCH Regional…
Amory first responders have a new place to work out
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – First responders, and other city and county employees have a place to work out in Amory. Amory Fire Chief Zack McGonagill says a grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of Mississippi paid for the new addition. The building is located next to the fire department’s training center on Waterway Drive and features workout…
YMCA “Healthy Fun Day Camp” gives kids a fun summer experience
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The YMCA of Columbus believes every child deserves a chance to experience their fun summer day camp each year and they gave some kids that opportunity for the first time ever Friday. The YMCA’s Healthy Camp Fun Day combined three of its existing camps to form an end-of-the-year event. The Y hosted their camp at its Caledonia…
Noxubee Co. first responders received new tools for farm rescue
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Noxubee County first responders have new tools to make rescues on the farm. The Farm Safety Fund raises money for equipment that helps first responders during a grain bin rescue. Noxubee County Farm Bureau led the charge to get some of the tools needed to save farmers when accidents happen. Today, Farm Bureau demonstrated the…
Hot & humid weekend coming
SUMMARY: No big changes to the forecast over the next week or so. Daily storms are possible but the main story will be high heat and humidity. Heat indices each day will be in the 100-110° range away from any showers or storms that manage to pop-up. FRIDAY NIGHT: Evening rain will fade away allowing for the full buck moon…
ANIMAL HEALTH – The Importance of Bloodwork
Even if your pet isn’t showing any symptoms of sickness, it is important to have its blood checked with your vet every so often for early detection of potentially deadly illnesses. Categories: ANIMAL HEALTH Tags: ANIMAL, health
The Neshoba County Fair opens today
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – After missing out last year due to COVID, Mississippi’s giant house party is back! The Neshoba County Fair opens today and will feature eight days worth of arts and crafts, harness racing, a carnival, political speaking, nightly entertainment, petting zoos, a rodeo, and much more. But perhaps the most important thing to many people in…
Pets Without Partners – July 23, 2021
Jason Nickles from the Lowndes County Humane Society introduces us to an adorable kitten named Sidney looking for a forever home. Categories: lifestyle, PETS WITHOUT PARTNERS Tags: partners, Pets, without
Midmorning With Aundrea – July 23, 2021
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