BIRTHDAY BUNCH – July 15, 2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
Few isolated summer storm chances for Thursday; More is on the way
SUMMARY: Shower and storms chances will continue be isolated to very scattered as we end the workweek. Highs will be hot & humid in the lower 90s. A cold front will approach then stall out to the north beginning Sunday and continuing into next week that will increase our chances for showers & storms in the forecast. THURSDAY: We’re starting…
Golden Triangle therapist creates support group for mental health workers dealing with increased stress from COVID-19
WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – As the conversation around mental health continues to grow, more people are seeking treatment, especially after the increase in mental crises caused by COVID-19. “(We’re) trying to be of service and they’re affected with COVID-19,” said a staff member with Community Counseling Services in West Point. “And I’m going home to my family and my…
ICC AND MUW working together to help students earn bachelors degree
FULTON/COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi University for Women and Itawamba Community College are making it easier for students to finish their degrees. Leaders from the 2 schools sign a Memorandum of Understanding today that will allow ICC students earning associate’s degrees in Early Childhood Development to finish their bachelor’s degree at The W. MUW’s president says the agreement will help…
The Starkville Police Department is getting new patrol cars to cruise the city
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Getting a new car typically brings a smile to anyone’s face especially if it has a little speed to it. The Starkville Police Department is seeing that as they are in the process of getting some new vehicles on their lot. The department is expected to add 14 new dodge chargers and a new motorcycle to its…
Mississippi has highest single day COVID-19 cases since March
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi has the highest single day of new cases of COVID-19 since March. The state department of health is reporting 641 new cases today. The report also shows 5 deaths from coronavirus. The surge is happening as health leaders continue to warn about the Delta variant and encourage Mississippians to get vaccinated. Right now the state…
A Columbus man is in the hospital after motorcycle crash
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A motorcycle crash lands a man in the hospital The accident happened around noon on Military Road in Columbus. The driver was taken to Baptist Memorial Golden Triangle Hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. The accident is still under investigation. Categories: Local News
Very wet pattern returns by the weekend
SUMMARY: Isolated to scattered storms remain in the forecast through Friday. Hot and humid weather will be the main story until the weekend, with feels like temps near or just over 100 degrees. By the weekend, a stalled frontal boundary and several disturbances riding along it will provide the focus for yet another period of very wet weather. Flash flooding…
ON THE BEAT – Robert’s Apothecary on Sleep Disorders
Pharmacist Robert White of Robert’s Apothecary in Columbus talks about sleep disorders that can be helped with natural remedies. Categories: On the Beat Tags: beat, on, sleep
WORK NOW INITIATIVE – Covington Wealth Management
Tyler Covington from Covington Wealth Management talks about the importance of investing in your retirement. Categories: Work Now Initiative Tags: initiative, now, work
NYLA DAY INTERVIEW
Lady Jones and Pamela Harkins talk about the 7th Annual Nyla Day, a celebration of a life cut short. It will be held Saturday, July 24th at Hotel Street in Crawford from Noon until 5 PM, with a parade afterward. Categories: lifestyle, Local News Tags: day, guests, midday, Nyla
The return of typical summertime weather as we end the workweek
SUMMARY: A very typical summertime weather pattern is back for the rest of the workweek. Shower and storms chances will be isolated to very scattered. Highs will be warmer & humid in the lower 90s. A cold front will approach then stall out to the north beginning Sunday and continuing into next week that will increase our chances for showers…
Thieves steal 75 rocking chairs worth over $22K from furniture warehouse, Okolona Police suspect inside job
OKOLONA, Miss. (WCBI) – Employees for the Alan White furniture company came back from vacation Monday to find one of their warehouses ransacked and tens of thousands of dollars worth of rocking chairs gone. “Thieves will do anything,” says Okolona Police Chief Tommie Ivy. “They’ll sell them to anyone they can sell them to. This many chairs, it would have…
Governor Tate Reeves shows his appreciation for the Mississippi National Guard
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI)- Governor Tate Reeves made an appearance in Tupelo to show his gratitude to the Mississippi National Guard for their efforts in helping vaccinate thousands of Mississippians. The guard has three award ceremonies in three days to thank their soldiers, airmen, and civilian workforce for the part they played in keeping the state safe. ” I feel like…
Columbus Mayor speaks to Rotary club about city crime and budget
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The new Mayor of Columbus has a lot on his plate as he gets settled into his new office. Mayor Keith Gaskin spoke to business and community leaders today. He covered several topics, including the city’s crime rate and the budget. Even though he’s only been on the job for about 2 weeks, Gaskin has a…
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…
ON THE BEAT – Homes by Frye on Riverstone at Wolfe Creek
Kenny Frye of Homes by Frye sits down with Troy Thompson to discuss his new housing development, Riverstone at Wolfe Creek in Caledonia. Categories: On the Beat Tags: beat, caledonia, frye, on, riverstone, the
MIDMORNING WITH AUNDREA – JULY 13, 2021
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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
JTS Mortgage Minute – VA Loans
Jeff Farnham of JTS & Co. Mortgage Professionals describes the importance of a VA loan for those who have served. Categories: JTS Mortgage Minute Tags: jts, minute, mortgage
BIRTHDAY BUNCH – JULY 13, 2021
Happy birthday to all those celebrating today! Categories: Birthday Bunch Tags: Birthday, bunch
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…