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Oktibbeha County NAACP sang carols in Starkville
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Songs of the season. Members of the Oktibbeha County branch of the NAACP spread Christmas cheer today with caroling and gifts. The group stopped by the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s department to sing a few tunes and present gifts to the inmates. Before going to the sheriff’s department, they visited residents and workers at Starkville Manor…
Columbus to bury another time capsule
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus city leaders have one more event to mark the city’s Bicentennial. Inspired by the Leigh Mall time capsule opened earlier this year, Mayor Keith Gaskin announces that the city will be burying another one to give future residents a look at Columbus in 2021. Gaskin is inviting residents to bring personal items to put in…
Behold Home opens Amory plant to meet demand from retail partners
The Amory plant is the third location for the Smithville based company
AMORY, MISS. (WCBI) – A Northeast Mississippi based furniture manufacturer is celebrating a big year in 2021. It has been a banner year for Behold Home and on this day, three days before Christmas, CEO Lyle Harris was serving lunch to employees at the company’s newest plant in Amory. The Amory plant opened earlier this month with one production line,…
Columbus AFB delivered gifts to elderly residents
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Thanks to a Columbus Air Force Base tradition, dozens of elderly residents are enjoying baskets full of fresh fruit and goodies. The honor guard delivered the goods this morning. The fruit baskets are part of the “Happy Christmas Fund.” It was created by Happy Irby who was a longtime employee of the Columbus Club at the…
A fatal shooting has police searching for witnesses
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A plea for help after a young man is gunned down just days before Christmas. Lowndes County investigators believe there are witnesses. Those deputies also want you to know you can help them solve this crime anonymously. Crime scene tape lays in the shadows of Christmas decorations on Kaye Drive and blood stains the pavement….
1 Dead in Lowndes County shooting
Sheriff's investigators working a fatal shooting in Columbus Heights neighborhood
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Investigators with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal shooting in the Columbus Heights Neighborhood. Deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Kaye Drive in eastern Lowndes County, just off of South Lehmberg Road. Lowndes County Sheriif Eddie Hawkins tells WCBI when they got there, they found a…
Law enforcement agencies want to connect with their community
An increase in crime has local law enforcement examining their tactics
NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- An increase in crime has local law enforcement examining their tactics. Members of the district attorney’s office met with agencies in Noxubee County to share information and brush up on procedures. “A lot of officers don’t get to testify in trial often but when they do it’s good to have that training on what to expect…
Tupelo Police Chief to retire after more than four decades of service
Chief Jackie Clayton has seen many changes during his time as a law officer
TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A well-known face in law enforcement will retire at the end of this year. “I wasn’t the type of person who wanted to be a cop, or anything like that when I was a kid,” said Tupelo Police Chief Jackie Clayton. It wasn’t until Jackie Clayton went to Northeast Mississippi Community College and took law enforcement…
Partnership Middle School students greeted with Christmas favorites
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Students at Partnership Middle School were greeted with sounds of season this morning. As they rode through the carpool lane, members of the 7th grade and their teacher, Kathy Baker, played several Christmas favorites. There was even a dancing Christmas tree. She had some fancy footwork to accompany “Joy to the World”, “Oh Come All Ye…
SPD hosted an Angel Tree at department headquarters
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – “Protect and Serve”, it’s a common motto among Police Departments. Today, Starkville Police were emphasizing the “serve”. This Christmas season, the department has been helping Child Protection Services play Santa to some children in need. SPD hosted an Angel Tree at department headquarters. Residents were able to adopt “angels” from the tree, and buy gifts for…
Columbus High and Middle School Choir sang for first responders
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus High School Choir, with backing vocals from Columbus Middle Schoolers, wishes a musical Merry Christmas to Columbus’s first responders. The choir stopped by Fire Station One on 7th Street to serenade firefighters with Christmas Carols. The students wanted to do something special for the folks that help keep their city safe. Categories: Local News
Lee County man is facing several child abuse charges
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Lee County man is facing several child abuse charges. One of those is considered torture. 29-year-old Jeremy Lane Williams is charged with four counts of felony child abuse and one count aggravated assault domestic violence. Lee County deputies were called to a home on County Road 506 in Shannon this past Tuesday. Williams was…
Calhoun County couple facing child neglect charges
CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Calhoun County couple is facing child neglect charges. Kristan Malone and Darell Smallwood were both arrested by Calhoun County deputies. Sheriff Greg Pollan says the arrests came after a Child Protective Services investigation and drug test. The investigation is continuing. Categories: Crime, Local News
Local officials want to see youth crime rates decrease
School shootings and crime have been on the rise nationwide
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- The children are the future, and to keep that future bright; kids have to be safe. School shootings and crime have been on the rise nationwide; at. Local school officials and law enforcement want to see the kids in the community succeed in all aspects of life; doing that starts with keeping youth away from violence. “Children…
Local businesses are working to prevent shoplifting incidents
People may not see them, but shoplifters are waiting to make their next move
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- Grocery stores in our area are seeing an uptick in shoplifting. People may not see them, but shoplifters are waiting to make their next move. Over at Sunflower Food Store on Alabama Street in Columbus; store manager Kendrix Morris said theft is becoming a re-occurring issue for grocery markets in the community. Morris and his team are…
Revive church in Columbus gives toys to the community
The church collected money for a year to give back around Christmas to people that make positive impacts in their hometown
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- One local church had different, but meaningful Sunday service. Revive Church in Columbus held a Giving Hope service for people and families in the area. The congregation collected funds for nearly a year to buy gifts for families who have impacted the community. And the church gave away items you usually don’t find under the Christmas tree….
Columbus city leaders teamed up to buy Christmas gifts
Participants were selected from different schools in the area.
LOWNDES COUNTY,Miss. (WCBI)- Columbus city leaders teamed up to buy Christmas gifts. The Lowndes County Benefit Committee, Lowndes County Sheriffs Department, the city of Columbus, and Walmart partnered to host a first ever Shop with a Cop. Lieutenant Rhonda Sanders says the decision comes after there was a shipping delay for the annual bike drive. Up to 30 families were…
Weather Whys- Dew point
COLUMBUS, MISS (WCBI): Mississippi is one of the most humid places in the United States. When talking about hot summer days or severe weather, you’ll often hear a meteorologist mention ‘dew point’. But what exactly is dew point, and what is the significance of it? Meteorologist Christian Bridges breaks it down in this week’s weather whys. Categories: Featured, Local…
Chilly and cloudy through Tuesday, heating up towards Christmas
SUMMARY: We start off the week of Christmas on a chilly note, with cloudy skies and highs in the 40s and low 50s. We’ll see a low chance for a few showers Monday night. The sun comes back out by Wednesday, and temperatures begin to climb as we get closer to Christmas. We’ll see dry weather through the holiday, with…
Starkville store owner delivers gifts to families in the community
Dozens lined the room to receive a present.
STARKVILLE,Miss. (WCBI)- Kids in Starkville crossed a few items off their Christmas wish list. One store owner got into the giving spirit and handed out gifts to the community. ” Thank y’all have a merry Christmas,” said Ora Nickels. Giving gifts…with a smile. Nickles is the owner of Ora’s tax service. On Saturday, Nickels filled Santa’s shoes during her second…
Mom To Mom: Hot Cocoa Ornaments
December 18, 2021
This week on Mom to Mom, we’re making hot cocoa ornaments. Here’s Mandy with more. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: momtomom
Santa’s helpers give shoppers extra time to buy Christmas gifts
COLUMBUS,Miss. (WCBI)- Santa’s helpers are giving folks extra time to buy Christmas gifts. Businesses in downtown Columbus are keeping their doors open from 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. on Saturday. It’s apart of Moonlight Madness. Participating stores on Main Street encourage folks to come out and get those last minute deals. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Christmas, Columbus, columbus main…